{Fabric Friday} vintage stash peek….

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on December 10, 2010 in Fabric Friday, klt:fabric stash, marimekko, Uncategorized, vintage fabric | 14 Comments

I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t even been able to touch the new additions to my vintage fabric stash. I have so many ideas of what I’m going to do with them & I’m just itchin’ to start cutting & sewing something new. However, I thought I would share a peek of bright & cheery finds so that they aren’t completely neglected.

The top three fabrics have been added to my Marimekko stash & just arrived from Finland a few days ago. They are so gorgeous & it’s driving me nuts that I can’t work with them right now. I’m practicing some serious restraint & discipline to stay away. The next stack is a fun assortment that I’ve collected over the last few months from Frecklewonder. Did I ever tell you that I am fond of paisley? I always have been & was really drawn to those top two paisley patterns. Looking at all of them together it appears that I have been drawn to purples, oranges, & pinks lately (but will always like turquoise). Stay tuned, when the holiday bustle is over… I’m diving into this stack head first. Happy Fabric Friday! Do you have a favorite from this stash?

{Fabric Friday} vintage stash peek….

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on December 10, 2010 in Fabric Friday, klt:fabric stash, marimekko, vintage fabric | No Comments

I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t even been able to touch the new additions to my vintage fabric stash. I have so many ideas of what I’m going to do with them & I’m just itchin’ to start cutting & sewing something new. However, I thought I would share a peek of bright & cheery finds so that they aren’t completely neglected.

The top three fabrics have been added to my Marimekko stash & just arrived from Finland a few days ago. They are so gorgeous & it’s driving me nuts that I can’t work with them right now. I’m practicing some serious restraint & discipline to stay away. The next stack is a fun assortment that I’ve collected over the last few months from Frecklewonder. Did I ever tell you that I am fond of paisley? I always have been & was really drawn to those top two paisley patterns. Looking at all of them together it appears that I have been drawn to purples, oranges, & pinks lately (but will always like turquoise). Stay tuned, when the holiday bustle is over… I’m diving into this stack head first. Happy Fabric Friday! Do you have a favorite from this stash?

{Fabric Friday} vintage stash peek….

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on December 10, 2010 in Fabric Friday, klt:fabric stash, marimekko, vintage fabric | No Comments

I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t even been able to touch the new additions to my vintage fabric stash. I have so many ideas of what I’m going to do with them & I’m just itchin’ to start cutting & sewing something new. However, I thought I would share a peek of bright & cheery finds so that they aren’t completely neglected.

The top three fabrics have been added to my Marimekko stash & just arrived from Finland a few days ago. They are so gorgeous & it’s driving me nuts that I can’t work with them right now. I’m practicing some serious restraint & discipline to stay away. The next stack is a fun assortment that I’ve collected over the last few months from Frecklewonder. Did I ever tell you that I am fond of paisley? I always have been & was really drawn to those top two paisley patterns. Looking at all of them together it appears that I have been drawn to purples, oranges, & pinks lately (but will always like turquoise). Stay tuned, when the holiday bustle is over… I’m diving into this stack head first. Happy Fabric Friday! Do you have a favorite from this stash?

{Fabric Friday} Vintage Marimekko…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on November 26, 2010 in Fabric Friday, klt:fabric stash, klt:plush, marimekko, Uncategorized, vintage fabric | No Comments

It’s no secret that I have a major fondness for Marimekko textiles. I’ve written about it many times. Well, about a week ago I bought a bunch of vintage Marimekko fabric via this Etsy Shop that made me giddy with excitement. I carried this stack around with me for days, sort of fearful to cut into it. After all, I bought it to use. But then had second thoughts when I saw how beautiful it was. My husband reminded me that fabric is fabric & it’s meant to be used and transformed. If you are a KLT FB “liker” you have already seen this top stack of Marimekko goodness. Actually- the piece of fabric in the middle isn’t Marimekko- it’s a gorgeous Finnish, vintage textile that I liked too. But the rest of these pictures will be new for you.

So I did it – I cut into the fabric this week! My slugs just called out to these fabrics (or vice versa) – it was what I originally had in my mind to make when I saw first saw the vibrant textiles. I love playing with the bold shapes, patterns, & colors for the slug bellies. There will never be 2 exactly that same- which I really enjoy. These little guys are truly special & the colors are so darn happy!

These vintage Marimekko slugs will be slowly inching their way into the KLT Etsy Shop throughout the next few days. Don’t worry you die hard fabric collectors, I won’t use all of the fabric, I have saved a bit for safe keeping. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what I will make from this gorgeous stack. Oh, and don’t forget that klt:friends get a nice discount code to use for weekend. Happy Fabric Friday!

{Fabric Friday} Vintage Marimekko…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on November 26, 2010 in Fabric Friday, klt:fabric stash, klt:plush, marimekko, vintage fabric | 3 Comments

It’s no secret that I have a major fondness for Marimekko textiles. I’ve written about it many times. Well, about a week ago I bought a bunch of vintage Marimekko fabric via this Etsy Shop that made me giddy with excitement. I carried this stack around with me for days, sort of fearful to cut into it. After all, I bought it to use. But then had second thoughts when I saw how beautiful it was. My husband reminded me that fabric is fabric & it’s meant to be used and transformed. If you are a KLT FB “liker” you have already seen this top stack of Marimekko goodness. Actually- the piece of fabric in the middle isn’t Marimekko- it’s a gorgeous Finnish, vintage textile that I liked too. But the rest of these pictures will be new for you.

So I did it – I cut into the fabric this week! My slugs just called out to these fabrics (or vice versa) – it was what I originally had in my mind to make when I saw first saw the vibrant textiles. I love playing with the bold shapes, patterns, & colors for the slug bellies. There will never be 2 exactly that same- which I really enjoy. These little guys are truly special & the colors are so darn happy!

These vintage Marimekko slugs will be slowly inching their way into the KLT Etsy Shop throughout the next few days. Don’t worry you die hard fabric collectors, I won’t use all of the fabric, I have saved a bit for safe keeping. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what I will make from this gorgeous stack. Oh, and don’t forget that klt:friends get a nice discount code to use for weekend. Happy Fabric Friday!

{Fabric Friday} Vintage Marimekko…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on November 26, 2010 in Fabric Friday, klt:fabric stash, klt:plush, marimekko, vintage fabric | No Comments

It’s no secret that I have a major fondness for Marimekko textiles. I’ve written about it many times. Well, about a week ago I bought a bunch of vintage Marimekko fabric via this Etsy Shop that made me giddy with excitement. I carried this stack around with me for days, sort of fearful to cut into it. After all, I bought it to use. But then had second thoughts when I saw how beautiful it was. My husband reminded me that fabric is fabric & it’s meant to be used and transformed. If you are a KLT FB “liker” you have already seen this top stack of Marimekko goodness. Actually- the piece of fabric in the middle isn’t Marimekko- it’s a gorgeous Finnish, vintage textile that I liked too. But the rest of these pictures will be new for you.

So I did it – I cut into the fabric this week! My slugs just called out to these fabrics (or vice versa) – it was what I originally had in my mind to make when I saw first saw the vibrant textiles. I love playing with the bold shapes, patterns, & colors for the slug bellies. There will never be 2 exactly that same- which I really enjoy. These little guys are truly special & the colors are so darn happy!

These vintage Marimekko slugs will be slowly inching their way into the KLT Etsy Shop throughout the next few days. Don’t worry you die hard fabric collectors, I won’t use all of the fabric, I have saved a bit for safe keeping. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what I will make from this gorgeous stack. Oh, and don’t forget that klt:friends get a nice discount code to use for weekend. Happy Fabric Friday!

{Marimekko} Need some input…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on November 02, 2010 in klt:fabric stash, marimekko | 26 Comments

Oh boy do I love Marimekko textiles! But I need your help. My Marimekko klt:fabric stash has drastically depleted and I am in need of more. I have a klt:plushie project in mind and was on the search for some Marimekko textile deals last night. Being a small biz means my budget is tight – so I can only get 1 or 2 different designs. Here are four that I found deals on. Do you have a favorite that you can see some klt:creations in? I keep changing my mind and needed some input. Thanks in advance! Look forward to hearing your thoughts….

{Marimekko} Need some input…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on November 02, 2010 in klt:fabric stash, marimekko, Uncategorized | No Comments

Oh boy do I love Marimekko textiles! But I need your help. My Marimekko klt:fabric stash has drastically depleted and I am in need of more. I have a klt:plushie project in mind and was on the search for some Marimekko textile deals last night. Being a small biz means my budget is tight – so I can only get 1 or 2 different designs. Here are four that I found deals on. Do you have a favorite that you can see some klt:creations in? I keep changing my mind and needed some input. Thanks in advance! Look forward to hearing your thoughts….

{Marimekko} Need some input…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on November 02, 2010 in klt:fabric stash, marimekko, Uncategorized | No Comments

Oh boy do I love Marimekko textiles! But I need your help. My Marimekko klt:fabric stash has drastically depleted and I am in need of more. I have a klt:plushie project in mind and was on the search for some Marimekko textile deals last night. Being a small biz means my budget is tight – so I can only get 1 or 2 different designs. Here are four that I found deals on. Do you have a favorite that you can see some klt:creations in? I keep changing my mind and needed some input. Thanks in advance! Look forward to hearing your thoughts….

{Fabric Friday} custom colors…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on October 22, 2010 in custom colors, Fabric Friday, klt:fabric stash, klt:mobiles | 5 Comments

One of my favorite things about making mobiles & nursery decor items, is that people often send me pictures of their nurseries in various stages of their development – both while I am creating a mobile for them or once the mobile is in their room. I can’t tell you how many times people have told me that they have created their entire nursery around one of the mobiles that I made. It’s compliment that I don’t take lightly as I know how incredibly special & personal decorating a nursery for your child is.

Sometimes I get requests for mobiles with custom colors. I’m always willing to do that if I have the fabrics. I got such a request yesterday for a Flights of Fancy Mobile in light pink, bright pink, and b&w as the main colors. As I was pulling together stacks of fabrics in those colors and data to send this customer, I thought it would make a nice Fabric Friday post. I see this mobile being a lot like the B&W mobile that was Sayer’s first mobile (& still in his room- but the Crawling Critters is now over his bed). I would just incorporate some of the fabrics in the stacks pictured. It was fun to think about a different color scheme- particularly this one. When I first started making mobiles & plush for klt:works, I really stuck to gender neutral colors but over the years, the requests for pink have just skyrocketed. So, I do happen to have a nice little selection of pinks that I have acquired. In these stacks you will find some: P&B textiles, Robert Kaufman organics, Westminster Fibers, Michael Miller, Free Spirit, Joel Dewberry, Kai Fabrics, Monaluna Kaufman, and various wool blends & wool felts. Happy Fabric Friday! What four colors are dominant in your room or your child’s room?

{Fabric Friday} vintage stash peek….

{Fabric Friday} vintage stash peek….

{Fabric Friday} vintage stash peek….

{Fabric Friday} Vintage Marimekko…

{Fabric Friday} Vintage Marimekko…

{Fabric Friday} Vintage Marimekko…

{Marimekko} Need some input…

{Marimekko} Need some input…

{Marimekko} Need some input…

{Fabric Friday} custom colors…

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