How excited are you for super awesome Kajsa Wikman's first book Scandinavian Stitches published by the super awesome Stash Books?! I'm wild with delight about it! I've loved her work for the past several years and I was so thrilled when I hear that she had a book coming out! And oh, my she doesn't disappoint! I was just ooh-ing and aah-ing at every page. ^_^ *does a Scandinavian running man* (There's no such thing, but I just made it up. :P)
Kajsa Wikman is an artist and teacher with a popular blog, syko.typepad.com. Her business, Syko Design, specializes in happy appliqué designs. Kajsa lives with her family in Helsinki, Finland.
Every season brings a new reason to quilt and sew!
• 21 whimsical projects include quilts, softies, pillows, and ornaments
• Find new inspiration in the seasons of Scandinavia
• A fresh, modern take on folk art for decorating and gifting
• Easy to make by hand or machine—scrap-friendly, too!
“The first flowers of spring, the smell of the sea, the warm colors of the maple leaves...” inspire Kajsa to stitch, sew, and share. Each season is a new beginning and a great reason to take on a new project. Her bright, colorful designs are sure to make you smile.
Kajsa has such an incredibly distinct and unique style that would be hard to duplicate. But we readers are now taken into her world as she shares with us just how to make her wonderful creations with a new book, Scandinavian Stitches!
You'll learn a plethora of techniques in this book, such as applique, embroidery and free motion stitching which Kajsa has mastered to perfection. The projects range from quilts to coasters to dolls, there's even a linen scarf!
What I love most about her work is the details. Oh, the details! It's what really makes a project stand out and you'll learn everything you need to know to make your projects pop with fun and flair!
Check out some of the reader projects from the book's Flickr group:
The projects are so fun and festive, right in time for all of your holiday crafting and gifting. The projects are themed around the seasons and is sure to please all year round. This publication is already one of my absolute favorites in my book collection and now's your chance to win a free copy of Scandinavian Stiches! Yay!
Not only that, you'll win a free set of these uber adorable holiday cards from Kajsa!
Leave a comment and share with everyone what your favorite season is and why. Comments will remain open until Friday, November 19th and I'll announce a winner!
Be sure to check out Scandinavian Stitches on Facebook and Flickr!
Aaaand be sure to follow the rest of the tour!
- November 15th – Fat Quarterly
- November 16th – I heart Linen
- November 17th – Tall Grass Prairie Studio
- November 18th – The Sometimes Crafter
- November 19th – Pikaland
- November 22nd – LucyKate Crafts
- November 23rd – Whip Up
- November 24th – PeikonPoika
- November 25th – Patchwork Pottery
- November 26th – All Sorts
Congratulations on this wonderful and amazing work of art Kajsa! ^_~
