February 14 ~ Quilt of the Day

Carpe Diem Mini Art Quilt By Kajsa, syko Kajsa’s art quilt measures 7.5″ by 10″. The cage and text is done freehand by machine and the white fabric is from an old linen tablecloth. Kajsa enjoys using vintage linens and writes, “I like the structure of it, and I love to reuse whenever it is possible. I have even used the mended parts of old tea towels as a base for small art quilts, beautiful work of women from a time when everyday items were cherished! Who would mend a tea towel today?”

She adds, “My name is Kajsa Wikman, I am a mother of two and I run a small business called syko (based in Turku, Finland). I sell my creations in my etsy shop http://syko.etsy.com. I have gone through a long process of allowing myself to change careers to become a full-time crafter, a long-time dream. The bird quilts (I made a few in the same spirit) are reflections of this. But I guess most of us need to remind ourselves every now and then to seize the day.”

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65 Responses to “February 14 ~ Quilt of the Day”

1. sandra responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:00 am →

   I love(!!) this one!

2. Regina responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:01 am →

   So simple and so elegant! I love it! Happy Valentine’s Day!

3. Missy responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:02 am →

   I love the idea of using vintage linens and the birdie is too adorable.

4. Amy W responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:13 am →

   WOW! I’m amzed that the cage and words are done freehand by machine. Adorable!

5. Michele responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:14 am →

   Beautiful…I love the items in her shop!

6. Ellen responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:14 am →

   Quilting gone “green”…everyday I am being inspired to think outside the box…Thanks!

7. trishia responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:20 am →

   “The cage and text is done freehand by machine” WOW! Talk about talent! I think if I tried to freehand anything with my machine, it would turn into a mess of crooked lines that resembled… well, a mess of crooked lines. Gorgeous- love her idea here with the free bird.

8. Amy responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:26 am →

   Wow — Beautiful quilt! I love art quilts, and your’s is simply wonderful — I may have to try one like it!

9. Michelle responds:
   Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:27 am →

   Love the little bird!

10. nicolette responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:28 am →

    I’m totally in love with Kajsa’s work! Wonderful to see it on your blog today!

11. amelia responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:40 am →

    what a cute little bird! its always refreshing for me to be reminded that quilting doesn’t have to be just straight lines…

12. Leah responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:46 am →

    This is absolutely lovely!

13. nikkapotamus responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:48 am →

    Thank you for sharing with us. I love your bird quilts. So sweet. I also love the fabric in the bottom left corner of Carpe Diem. Collecting fabric with text is a hobby of mine, but I never know how to use it in a quilt.

14. Annika responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 8:54 am →

    This is absolutely stunning. So inspiring!

15. Elizabeth responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 9:05 am →

    I had experimented in the past with freehand writing, but this little quilt is fabulous. I suppose it takes a lot of practice to write with your machine ;o)
    Great quilt!

16. Mellissa responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 9:18 am →

    Beautiful!

17. Jill responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 9:31 am →

    This is really beautiful. I love it.

18. Alisha responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 9:34 am →

    So creative and so talented!

19. Julia D responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 9:40 am →

    So fantastic!! And do check out her blog: such fun & wonderful work!!

20. Jeanne responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 9:41 am →

    It’s delightful! I love that bird – and to think that you did so much of it freehand. That’s a gift!

21. Marcia responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 10:41 am →

    This is such a creative little quilt. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing.

22. Kristi Van Os responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 11:03 am →

    Your work is wonderful. I checked your blog also. thanks for sharing.

23. Kathleen responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 11:12 am →

    Oh how lovely! One of my favourites so far!!

24. ainhoa responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 11:23 am →

    Lovely red bird!

25. Jen responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 11:42 am →

    Love all the mixing of techniques…embroidery, quilting, etc. so neat.

26. Lil' d responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 11:57 am →

    Just beautiful.

27. heide responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 11:59 am →

    So sweet!

28. Tanya responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 12:05 pm →

    Kajsa’s blog is inspirational, I check it frequently. I am so glad that you featured some of her work here. She is extremely talented!

29. Sarah responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 12:12 pm →

    I love the little birdy!!

30. renee responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 12:30 pm →

    that is soooo cool! i love the written fabric and love love love how the quilting looks like the path of a bird flying. Love this one!

31. Brandy responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pm →

    What a great quilt! I love to see how the art form of quilting has changed.

32. Carrie responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pm →

    So cute! Love the little birdie and the newsprint fabric. And the freehand stitching…Wow…I’ve tried that before and it’s not easy to do! Very impressive.

33. erin responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 1:33 pm →

    Not only talented, but also a smart woman!

34. Gretchen responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm →

    i can’t believe she sewed the cage by machine!

35. Leah H responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 1:58 pm →

    Wow! So many beautiful quilts

36. LadySnow responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 1:58 pm →

    Very cute!

37. Deb responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 2:30 pm →

    Different whimsical quilt – love the little red birdie.

38. Rose L responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 2:38 pm →

    What a cute quilt! The bird is adorable.

39. Marcia responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 2:59 pm →

    This is a beautiful piece! I do so love that you work with things that had a former life and give them a new one-I tend to do that a lot, too. So happy that you are successful in being a fulltime crafter-you encourage me!

40. Cassie Ogle responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 3:23 pm →

    I think this is my favorite quilt posted so far! Love it!!

41. Marina responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 3:32 pm →

    Absolutely remarkable. Wish this one was in the shop!

42. Jen responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 3:43 pm →

    Just delightful!

    “…I guess most of us need to remind ourselves every now and then to seize the day.” Very True!

43. Allison responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 4:57 pm →

    This is such an adorable quilt! i love the idea of making small pieces, this is so great!

44. Carrie responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 5:21 pm →

    Very sweet bird. I like the interview with her, esp. her appreciation for vintage textiles.

45. Carol responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 5:28 pm →

    I love the quilting on this one! Tells the whole story.

46. mikawendy responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 7:00 pm →

    Tooo cute!

47. Jody responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 7:03 pm →

    Oh my gosh, this is one of my favorite things EVER. It’s wonderful. I can’t wait to spend some time looking at more of her work.

48. Jennifer responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 7:05 pm →

    I love this piece!

49. Sara responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 9:16 pm →

    This is really great!!! And perfect for today.
    Sara

50. kim responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 9:57 pm →

    So sweet….

51. Gina responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 10:07 pm →

    So beautiful!

52. Katie responds:
    Posted: February 14th, 2008 at 10:43 pm →

    Love the vintage choice!

53. Violet responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 12:20 am →

    Really beautiful! She must have some talent to write freehand with the machine!!
    -violet

54. Kieny responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 5:11 am →

    Love it! Would love to try something like this one day.

55. Sandy responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 6:06 am →

    love it!!!

56. supa (Mary Beth) responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 7:32 am →

    I love all her work. Glad to see her featured!

57. Christine responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 7:38 am →

    I love this!!

58. Ruth responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 8:49 am →

    It’s stunning, but all Kajsa’s work is. I’ve been reading her blog for a while and it’s always full of wonderful crafting.

59. Glaucia responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 11:59 am →

    Wow.. another beautiful mini- quilt to fall in love with!

60. Liz responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 2:41 pm →

    This quilt is so cute.

61. Lauri responds:
    Posted: February 15th, 2008 at 6:03 pm →

    Love, love, LOVE this one!

62. Stacey responds:
    Posted: February 16th, 2008 at 9:59 am →

    I love the white on white.

63. alicia responds:
    Posted: February 16th, 2008 at 11:51 am →

    So fun!

64. emily responds:
    Posted: February 17th, 2008 at 9:40 pm →

    Really cool. I’m not very into quilts myself, but this spin off really speaks to me.

65. mj responds:
    Posted: February 20th, 2008 at 11:49 am →

    She always does such creative mini-quilts!

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