Birch Table

My husband made me the little table, placed next to my favourite chair for my tea cup. Thank you DH and happy 18th wedding anniversary!

Happy New Year!

Wanted to show you some hats that I made as christmas presents. For my mom, "Anne's Flower", I used Juvel yarn and knitting needles 2.5. I used the privisional cast-on method, worked very well.

For my sister's daughter, Rauma Cable Hat:

I also made another a pair of felted slippers for my uncle, but I forgot to take a picture:-(

I have finished all the christmas present blocks for Kate Spain's All a Flurry. Should I take out the red block?

 I made this angel many years ago, it was on display at moms. Whish I remembered were I found the pattern, very cute. Thinking of making one larger one (this one is only 4cm high!)

Wish you all a Happy Crafty New Year!

Happy New Year!

Whishing all of you a Happy New Year with some pictures:

My town Kongsberg by night (Picture taken by Jannicke)

My deers, that live around my house. I love to watch them!

Me on the slopes today. This was a personal victory. Haven't been able to do downhill skiing for some years due to weight problems. In 2010 I have taken off 27 pounds.

We have just remodelled our bedroom. In the picture above, I have knitted Julekuler, with yarn: Brazilia Lame by Schachenmayr (idea and purchase from local yarn store Ullrik). They look like snowballs! 

I feel tired.....

Bug Lamp

I had to buy one of these lamps(well, I got two of them actually) they are so cool. Way to use a tea strainer!

The lamp is called “Mademoiselle Filou”, design by Sigi Bussinger, (Also a “Famille Filou” is available). Production by OLIGO Licttechnik GmbH. Art number: 8-23014. Dealer lists in US/Canada.

My new bathroom

A wonderful day here! I just moved into my new bathroom and took my first massage bath. I have designed the bathroom. Labour and supplies:

• Holte Eiendom (Arek&Co) has done most of the work. Good job!
• Lampeland Elektriske
• Rørsenteret Kongsberg
• Flisekompaniet Kongsberg
• Kongsberg Kjøkkensenter
• Bauhaus Lier
• My hubbie

My favorite christmas apron

This is my favourite christmas apron. It is sewn by my mother-in-law C. The fabric was from Sandvika Veveri, and the pattern was from a norwegian magazine, can not remember which one any more. I have also finished knitting another cable hat for a princess.

Vacation 2009, Part 1 Wisconsin

The first part of my summer vacation I spent with my in-law family in Wisconsin, and also visited Illinois and Minnesota (where I spent my student years a looong time ago).












I also spent some time on the freeways to visit many quilt shops. I have purchased fabrics for several projects, and have inspiration for my own design of the year. I also purchased quilt books an novels to last a while. I am all set for those long fall and winter nights.




I always have to take picture of beautiful flowers that comes in my way.

God Påske / Happy Bunny Day!

This straw bunny from World Market was added to my easter decorations this year, it was a gift from my husband, he brought it back from a job trip to California. Very cute!

Whising you all a happy easter time!

Our new chimney

Here is a picture of my chimney, now covered with slate. Thank you to John, Tom, Mark and Mitch for a job well done!

Do you see the two hidden motifs in the slate?