Maling og Sommerfugler

Jeg syr, min søster maler. Så nå hadde jeg lyst til å vise dere noen av hennes bilder :o)Dette er forøvrig mitt favorittbilde (hint hint-jeg har bursdag snart....). Det er utrolig dramatisk, likevel finner jeg ro ved å se på det. Det er noe med lyset som renner inn i mørket, for ikke å glemme sommerfuglene....

I sew, my sister paints. So in this post I want to show you some of her work. This is, by the way, my favourite. It's very dramatic, still, peace comes to me when I look at it. There is something about the light flowing into the darkness, not to mention the butterflies....


Dette bilde har veldig dybde, det er lett å bli borte i hvirvelvinden... Hun har fylt bildet med mange små krystaller; disse reflekterer lyset og sammen med den sølvgrå bakgrunnen blir det nesten tredimensjonalt å se på.

This picture has great depth, you can easily disappear into the twister.... She has put a lot of tiny crystals all over this painting and together with the silver metallic it appears almost three dimentional when the light reflects upon it.


Dette bildet er rødt- veldig rødt :o) Derfor er det litt i det mest dramatiske laget for meg, men spillet i lyset og fargene synes jeg er utrolig fascinerende!!

This is a red picture - very red :o)
To me it is too dramatic, but I find it very fascinating - the way the light plays with the colours!!!


Dette er helt klart et vinterbilde. Hun har brukt paste og sand for å få frem strukturen, samt de små palettene som fanger lyset i en snekrystall. Dette er et kjølig og vakkert bilde som kan studeres både på nært hold og på avstand og opplevelsene blir forskjellig!!

This is a winter painting. She has used paste and sand in order to produce structure, and the palettes reflect the light in a shape of a snowflake. This is a frosty and beautiful picture which can be enjoyed at a distance or close up front - giving two very different experiences!!!


Dette er det seneste bildet hun har malt, også en favoritt!!!
For meg sier dette bildet sommerhus. Det lyse sammen med mye blått og noen røde elementer gir det hele spenning og noe friskt. Bildet har sitt eget liv, det er nesten så det endrer seg mens du ser på.

This is her latest painting, also a favourite of mine!!
To me, this one says summer house. The light background with loads of blues and some elements of red gives the picture something refreshing and almost thrilling. This one has its own life, it sort of changes while you look at it.


Det er min lillesøster - si hei til Siw :o) Det er hun jeg tyr til når jeg trenger et spark for å komme i gang, noen å diskutere form og farge med, eller rett og slett spise laaaange lunsjer sammen med :o)

This is my sister - say hi to Siw :o). She's the one I turn to when I need some motivation, get an opinion on form and colours, or just enjoy a loooong lunch with :o)


Som dere ser må hun også stille opp når jeg trenger å fotografere sommerfuglsjalet mitt.....

As you can see she even had to pose with my Butterfly shawl....

Ønsker dere allen en riktig god helg :o)

Wish you all a wonderful weekend :o)

Kathrines Quilte Stue

Kathrines Quilte Stue ( Quilt cabin) is a friendly shop located in the city of Oslo, directly behind the Royal castle. So if you ever visit Oslo....visit this shop - it's truly unique and welcoming.

Kathrine established her buisness in her father's garage. For years this was where the shop was located. She then moved it to Tønsberg, and in 2004 she relocated the shop permanently to Oslo, for which we are truly grateful.

The shop is light and airy. You are always greeted with a smile and a "Welcome, can I help you". The shop has a large number of regular customers. It's a natural part of our environment, so if we're ever in the neighbourhood it feels awkward not to stop by and say hello.

The shop holds some 3000 bolts of fabric. They carry designers like Amy Butler and Heather Baily, numerous of Japanese and a broad variety in standard bolts. There are always a number of different fatquarter bundles to be purchased. From small ones containing about 10 fatquarters up to the ones with 24 in them.

The possibilities are many at this shop. In spring and autumn they have numerous workshops to attend. The teachers are well recognized for their craft, and they bring a great variety to the trade. It's always with a tingling sensation I read the new workshop catalogue.

The workshops have been about:

#Basic techniques for the new quilter
#Traditional patchwork, by hand or by machine

#Shabby chic and vintage interior designs

#Transferels of picures on to fabrick in use for pillows and purses

# New ways to see colours and use them with traditional blocks

#Stitcheries (Block of the month)

# Buggy Barn Quilts

# Amy Butler patterns and fabricks

Stitchery is something that layes close to heart. This quilt (above) is called A gift of friendship, and it contains classic piecing, stitchery and appliqué. It is absolutely adorable.

They also have a new Block-of the- month quilt, called "Polka-Dot Girls". It's a fun project to do. This, as previous block of the month quilts, combine traditional patchwork and stitchery. It has shown to be very popular among the customers..

They also carry pre-made fabric packages with patterns. On display in the shop at the moment is the beautiful: "Remember When...."

They know how to keep their customers happy and inspired. The displays are always fresh and tempting. It's not possible to walk out with at least a bundle and some tread. They also have a large quantity of patterns and books to tempt you with....

Kathrine, the shop owner, is always on the lookout for new designers and products. She travels to the US twice a year to visit the fairs from which she purchases exciting stuff to bring home.

You can contact the shop :

By phone: +47 23270940,

Email:k@kathrinesquiltestue.no,

or simply visit it at: Riddervoldsgate 10, 0258 Oslo

I hope you all enjoyed this visit. Have a wonderful weekend.... :O)