{behind the studio door} my view…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on March 17, 2011 in klt:studio, Sayer, studio snapshots | 14 Comments

This is one of my favorite views of my studio. You can’t really see where I do most of my work (it’s off to the left) but you can see Sayer’s work & hangout area. He’s been spending more & more time with me in the studio these days & it’s always interesting to see where things end up being stashed at the end of our studio time. He’s my goofy squirrel. His little work table is so great- it has a storage drawer in it that always has a ton of my spools of thread stored away. If I’m ever out of a color of thread, chances are- it’s in his work table. His machine is an old one a friend gave me (minus the needle). It won’t be long before I could add the needle- he seem like a natural (or maybe that is wishful thinking). He hoards my lime green felt too so that he can sew Grinch costumes.

It’s silly, but I sort of fancy my studio space as an old fashioned, mini toy factory. I love to imagine how Sayer might view this space being a child. I guess that’s one of the reasons (other than for inspiration) that I have all of my vintage toys & books stored up there. I want him to feel a sense of wonder & freedom to create anything that pops into his mind. I suppose I feel a great deal of pride knowing that he watches me create things too. Hearing him tell me that he has to help me work makes my heart warm. These days in the studio, while being simple and frequent, are what favorite memories are made of…

{studio visit} a whirlwind of giggles..

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on August 19, 2010 in klt:studio, studio snapshots | No Comments

Yesterday morning, the klt:studio was bursting at the seams with energy! Melinda, a friend of mine, teaches a sewing class to a small group of girls and brought them over for a studio visit. I have to say, it was so much fun and I loved their enthusiasm! Much to Melinda’s credit, they were well versed in all of the klt:works products. I was pretty impressed when they pointed to various plush and called them by name or recognized the “nest pillow” among the many in the living room. They spotted Sayer’s Crawling Critters mobile in his room and went in for a better look. Once they were in his room they all plopped down on the rug and showed me their sewing projects that they had brought with them, beaming with pride. When we were in the studio, they all seemed to be interested in my thread drawing images and were curious to know how I drew them. So, I thought I would set up the sewing machine to let them free-motion sew a little bit. It was really interesting to watch how each little girl approached their drawing.

Anna jumped in first and just went for it! She didn’t hesitate at all and the other two girls watched her every move.

Sydney was a little more cautious and wanted more specific instructions. Meanwhile, Maggie was still watching very intently at the mechanics of the process.

Once it was Maggie’s turn, she picked up one of my kitty images and told me that she wanted to draw that one. I explained that sometimes it is more fun to start drawing on the machine without an idea of what the finished drawing would be and to let it be a surprise. She sat there at the machine with so much confidence and created a nice little sketch. When I showed Chris this picture he told me that Maggie looked like a mini Kristin without glasses. Maybe that’s why she looked so at home sitting there sewing.

I am not around little girls very often and these three just cracked me up! I loved how comfortable they were in the studio. I turned around at one point, and they were lounged in the book nook, giggling and admiring their matching toe nail polish. The comment that sticks in my mind is Maggie’s statement assuring us not to worry that she wasn’t sitting up straight because she was wearing a skort (shorts/skirt combo for those that don’t know that term). Soon these girls were off like a flash and on to their next stop… the Calico Cupboard Bakery for a cookie. That little whirlwind of excitement left me with a really big smile and a tall mocha. Thanks for stopping by girls- let me know when you are looking for jobs!

{studio visit} a whirlwind of giggles..

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on August 19, 2010 in klt:studio, studio snapshots, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Yesterday morning, the klt:studio was bursting at the seams with energy! Melinda, a friend of mine, teaches a sewing class to a small group of girls and brought them over for a studio visit. I have to say, it was so much fun and I loved their enthusiasm! Much to Melinda’s credit, they were well versed in all of the klt:works products. I was pretty impressed when they pointed to various plush and called them by name or recognized the “nest pillow” among the many in the living room. They spotted Sayer’s Crawling Critters mobile in his room and went in for a better look. Once they were in his room they all plopped down on the rug and showed me their sewing projects that they had brought with them, beaming with pride. When we were in the studio, they all seemed to be interested in my thread drawing images and were curious to know how I drew them. So, I thought I would set up the sewing machine to let them free-motion sew a little bit. It was really interesting to watch how each little girl approached their drawing.

Anna jumped in first and just went for it! She didn’t hesitate at all and the other two girls watched her every move.

Sydney was a little more cautious and wanted more specific instructions. Meanwhile, Maggie was still watching very intently at the mechanics of the process.

Once it was Maggie’s turn, she picked up one of my kitty images and told me that she wanted to draw that one. I explained that sometimes it is more fun to start drawing on the machine without an idea of what the finished drawing would be and to let it be a surprise. She sat there at the machine with so much confidence and created a nice little sketch. When I showed Chris this picture he told me that Maggie looked like a mini Kristin without glasses. Maybe that’s why she looked so at home sitting there sewing.

I am not around little girls very often and these three just cracked me up! I loved how comfortable they were in the studio. I turned around at one point, and they were lounged in the book nook, giggling and admiring their matching toe nail polish. The comment that sticks in my mind is Maggie’s statement assuring us not to worry that she wasn’t sitting up straight because she was wearing a skort (shorts/skirt combo for those that don’t know that term). Soon these girls were off like a flash and on to their next stop… the Calico Cupboard Bakery for a cookie. That little whirlwind of excitement left me with a really big smile and a tall mocha. Thanks for stopping by girls- let me know when you are looking for jobs!

{studio visit} a whirlwind of giggles..

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on August 19, 2010 in klt:studio, studio snapshots | No Comments

Yesterday morning, the klt:studio was bursting at the seams with energy! Melinda, a friend of mine, teaches a sewing class to a small group of girls and brought them over for a studio visit. I have to say, it was so much fun and I loved their enthusiasm! Much to Melinda’s credit, they were well versed in all of the klt:works products. I was pretty impressed when they pointed to various plush and called them by name or recognized the “nest pillow” among the many in the living room. They spotted Sayer’s Crawling Critters mobile in his room and went in for a better look. Once they were in his room they all plopped down on the rug and showed me their sewing projects that they had brought with them, beaming with pride. When we were in the studio, they all seemed to be interested in my thread drawing images and were curious to know how I drew them. So, I thought I would set up the sewing machine to let them free-motion sew a little bit. It was really interesting to watch how each little girl approached their drawing.

Anna jumped in first and just went for it! She didn’t hesitate at all and the other two girls watched her every move.

Sydney was a little more cautious and wanted more specific instructions. Meanwhile, Maggie was still watching very intently at the mechanics of the process.

Once it was Maggie’s turn, she picked up one of my kitty images and told me that she wanted to draw that one. I explained that sometimes it is more fun to start drawing on the machine without an idea of what the finished drawing would be and to let it be a surprise. She sat there at the machine with so much confidence and created a nice little sketch. When I showed Chris this picture he told me that Maggie looked like a mini Kristin without glasses. Maybe that’s why she looked so at home sitting there sewing.

I am not around little girls very often and these three just cracked me up! I loved how comfortable they were in the studio. I turned around at one point, and they were lounged in the book nook, giggling and admiring their matching toe nail polish. The comment that sticks in my mind is Maggie’s statement assuring us not to worry that she wasn’t sitting up straight because she was wearing a skort (shorts/skirt combo for those that don’t know that term). Soon these girls were off like a flash and on to their next stop… the Calico Cupboard Bakery for a cookie. That little whirlwind of excitement left me with a really big smile and a tall mocha. Thanks for stopping by girls- let me know when you are looking for jobs!

{Studio} Snapshots

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on April 01, 2010 in klt:studio, Sayer, studio snapshots | 9 Comments

The studio is one of my favorite spots in our house. I find it is almost like a “family room”. We made this space in the attic of our 1927 craftsman bungalow and it certainly classifies as funky. I head to the studio the minute Sayer is down for a nap, or when he goes to bed at night. However, the older he gets, the more he likes to be in the studio with me. We have created sort of a nook for him to read or just hang out while I work (most of the time that is only a theory that isn’t practiced). There are chalkboards for him to draw on, thread spools to count, prototypes for him to play with, an old sewing machine (minus the needle) for him to explore, and music to play.

We spent this morning in the studio with the hope that I could work on orders. But I found myself wrapped up in the joy of Sayer’s exploration. I love seeing the studio through his eyes. It is such a wonderful experience to be a part of.

{Studio} Snapshots

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on April 01, 2010 in klt:studio, Sayer, studio snapshots | No Comments

The studio is one of my favorite spots in our house. I find it is almost like a “family room”. We made this space in the attic of our 1927 craftsman bungalow and it certainly classifies as funky. I head to the studio the minute Sayer is down for a nap, or when he goes to bed at night. However, the older he gets, the more he likes to be in the studio with me. We have created sort of a nook for him to read or just hang out while I work (most of the time that is only a theory that isn’t practiced). There are chalkboards for him to draw on, thread spools to count, prototypes for him to play with, an old sewing machine (minus the needle) for him to explore, and music to play.

We spent this morning in the studio with the hope that I could work on orders. But I found myself wrapped up in the joy of Sayer’s exploration. I love seeing the studio through his eyes. It is such a wonderful experience to be a part of.

{Studio} Snapshots

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on April 01, 2010 in klt:studio, Sayer, studio snapshots, Uncategorized | No Comments

The studio is one of my favorite spots in our house. I find it is almost like a “family room”. We made this space in the attic of our 1927 craftsman bungalow and it certainly classifies as funky. I head to the studio the minute Sayer is down for a nap, or when he goes to bed at night. However, the older he gets, the more he likes to be in the studio with me. We have created sort of a nook for him to read or just hang out while I work (most of the time that is only a theory that isn’t practiced). There are chalkboards for him to draw on, thread spools to count, prototypes for him to play with, an old sewing machine (minus the needle) for him to explore, and music to play.

We spent this morning in the studio with the hope that I could work on orders. But I found myself wrapped up in the joy of Sayer’s exploration. I love seeing the studio through his eyes. It is such a wonderful experience to be a part of.

{behind the studio door} my view…

{studio visit} a whirlwind of giggles..

{studio visit} a whirlwind of giggles..

{studio visit} a whirlwind of giggles..

{Studio} Snapshots

{Studio} Snapshots

{Studio} Snapshots

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