Month: June 2014
Learning something new
I learned to crochet as a kid but for a long time I only had a few stitches in my repertoire. I’ve long wanted to learn new stitches so I can crochet something other that endless rows of treble stitches. Instead of getting lost in a new project that would end up in the “waiting […]
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A wall covered with candy
The Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art is right now showing an exhibition done in collaboration with Marimekko. Called Kimpassa/Together, the exhibition consists of pieces created specifically for the Kiasma spaces by 16 designers and contemporary artists. The exhibition is very versatile, though I had expected it to be bigger. It’s definitely a must for Marimekko […]
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The circle married the line
That’s a title of a great Feist song and perhaps what inspired me when I was making this wallpaper. To download, click on the image and then save it on your computer.
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On my mind #5
Coral structures. I need to find a place where I can buy African wax print textiles. Primary colours Roaming the corridors of Versailles.
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Amazing Tove
Tove Jansson, the beloved creator of the Moomin characters was born a 100 years ago and to celebrate this Ateneum is hosting a major exhibition covering Jansson’s long artistic career. I went to see the exhibition a while back and was very impressed. Until then I had mostly viewed Jansson as a children’s books author […]
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Check your tote
I started making canvas totes in the 7th or 8th grade. I had given up on backpacks (until recently, but that’s another story) ’cause I felt they were too sporty and I was desperately trying to look grown up and feminine. Since then I’ve made them in a variety of colours and prints, for myself […]
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