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Kajsa Wikman

Finland

Artist, crafter, mother of two, blogger, small business owner... Author of the sewing book Scandinavian Stitches. (Stashbooks)

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Jättesnyggt! Ja, precis samma modell är det ju! Nu håller jag på pynjar med ett ett vitrinskåp i furu till köket. Det är från 1980-talet, tror jag, i gammal stil. Tror nog det ska bli fint med ny färg och nya knoppar!

Commented yesterday on Corner cabinet re-do at syko

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Corner cabinet re-do

We have been looking for a corner cabinet for our hallway and when I saw this I thought: Maybe this is the one! I did get a little discouraged when I discovered it was made partly from chipboard. Luckily I... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at syko

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Take me to the sea!

Imagine the relief when I sent off my part of the Christmas book to the publishers and could move on to Summer projects! The weather is on my side, it is warm and everything is turning green, finally! We had... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at syko

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New cutting boards and some business thoughts!

p.s. If you take the time to read this post you get a coupon code at the end. Scrolling down is also allowed :) d.s I think it's been two years since I first got the idea of having cutting... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at syko

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Two lost pillows came home

These two pillows have returned from a shop that I hadn't heard from in two years. I assume they have been tucked away in a cupboard for some time now. I had totally forgotten about them myself, so I haven't... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at syko

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Happy Christmas!?

The catalogue is out so I guess I dare to say it out load! During the last few months me and Karin have been busy working on this Christmas crafting book Jouluiloa (~happy Christmas) that will be on the market... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at syko

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Fish baby quilt top

Yesterday I got inspired and stitched together a quilt top for a baby quilt. My inspiration was a 8''x8'' (20x20cm) test swatch of my fish fabric from Spoonflower. I tried some different displays. And decided to go with a frame... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at syko

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haha, maybe you should surprise him!

Commented Apr 11, 2013 on Mending knees in kids jeans tutorial at syko

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Mending knees in kids jeans tutorial

Today I did something that made me very proud of myself! I managed to mend little e's jeans that have been lying in an annoying pile in my studio for quite some time now. It took me about 20 minutes... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at syko

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Flea (or was that flu) market day

This winter really won't come to an end! It has been snowing for two days and I have a nasty head-cold and am coughing and sneezing away. I was really in need of some Flumarket therapy (ha-ha). I am always... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at syko

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This never ending winter is really getting on my nerves! It's April and we still have heaps of snow! I want to work in my garden! To cheer ourselves and our customers up we decided to bring Spring to our... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at syko

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Pop-up shop at Korjaamo

Last Thursday we built a pop-up shop at Korjaamo in Helsinki with the Kimara girls. It always a joy to work together with Minna, Susanna and Tuija! It was difficult to get good pictures, but here are some glimpses of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at syko

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It felt like Christmas today when a very heavy box arrived in my studio! I have been waiting eagerly to see how my new notebooks with fabric covers would turn out and I am very content! The appliqué was made... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2013 at syko

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Thanks Sharon! We are so ready to throw away the knitted socks at our end, but it is still so cold and it seems winter does not want to let go this year! This will be the first Spring in our new house and I am very eager to start working in the garden!

Commented Mar 19, 2013 on Doodles and a speech at syko

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Roligt att du hittade hit Ann! Det var så inspirerande att titta in på Salt! Vi håller på letar efter en lokal för en ny konsthantverksbutik här i Ekenäs. Dina textilier är SÅ fina! Färgerna och formerna, right up my alley!

Commented Mar 13, 2013 on Arts & Crafts in Mariehamn at syko

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Arts & Crafts in Mariehamn

I spent a lovely sunny day in Mariehamn at the Åland Islands last week. I was asked to talk on the subject of social media for artisans and small business owners and was very happy to meet a group of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2013 at syko

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Till Åland ska jag denna gång Hanna! Kanske någon värvar mej till ÖB något tag, kommer väldans gärna och pratar! K

Commented Mar 5, 2013 on Doodles and a speech at syko

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Doodles and a speech

On Wednesday I will be talking to a group of crafters and artists about social media, Etsy and on-line marketing for small business owners. When I worked at the university I used to lecture on a regular basis, it is... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2013 at syko

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Sunday knitting

Today is a Sunday like Sundays should be in my opinion, the sun is shining and I took a nice long walk, the kids are playing nicely together and I have started a new knitting project. I used to knit... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2013 at syko

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Gudrun Sjödén

When I heard that Gudrun Sjödén was going to open a shop in Helsinki was very happy, I've always enjoyed visiting her colourful shops in Stockholm. I got excited when I noticed I was going to be in the city... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2013 at syko

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New prints and a give away!

I just got a box with fresh, new art prints from the printers! They are now in the shop! Note that if you live outside Europe (USA, Australia for example) there is no additonal shipping cost if you order more... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2013 at syko

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A few spare places at my creative quilt workshop in Helsinki this weekend!

There are a few spare spots in my workshop this weekend in Helsinki. Come along and improvise a quilt from your scrap fabrics! Hallå Helsingfors! Det har kommit några annuleringar till min kurs på arbis fredag-lördag detta veckoslut! Kom med... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2013 at syko

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Thank you very much Stacey! I am so happy you got inspired to sew!

Commented Jan 24, 2013 on The Close your eyes quilt -- part 2 at syko

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The Close your eyes quilt -- part 2

I have retired to the sofa with aching limbs today and my daughter is down with fever, luckily it's Saturday and we have the time to take it easy. It's freezing outside too so we are happy to stay inside.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2013 at syko

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The Close your eyes quilt -- part 1

In a few weeks I will be teaching a quilt workshop, the theme is to (a) use up some of that stash and (b) go wild and creative and (c) not to think too much. So I decided I'd better... Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2013 at syko

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