Find new inspiration from the seasons and traditional Scandinavian folk art with these 21 whimsical projects. The first flowers of spring, the smell of the sea, the warm colours of the autumn leaves. These are the things that inspired artist, teacher, and author Kajsa Wikman to sew, stitch and share her passion for handicrafts. "Scandinavian Stitches" features 21 charming projects - including quilts, pillows, and soft ornaments - that draw their inspiration from the seasons and offer a fresh, modern take on folk art. Featuring full-colour illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, these bright and colourful designs are sure to make you smile.

Reviews

I recently had the chance to review a pre-publication copy of Scandinavian Stitches by Kajsa Wikman. Kajsa's book covers 21 projects with a seasonal flair. The photography in the book is one of the first thing that caught my attention, because not only does she capture the finished product but she took the extra effort to create beautiful settings to display them in. All the projects include simple step by step instructions and most of them require 10 steps or less to complete. Anyone of any skill level should be able to walk away from this book having learned something new. Beginners are not likely to be intimidated by overly complex projects. Its a wonder that Kajsa has the time to produce such a beautiful guide as she is also an artist, blogger, and antiquer. She has previously contributed to three other crafty publications, this book is her first solo project. Hats off to her photographer Sanna Peurakoski whose excellent photography really adds to the quality of presentation. I cho