Saturday, November 14, 2009

Dream in progress... fail

I know I promised to show you a finished Babette blanket this week but alas I have to dissapoint you. I really appreciate all the help I got with choosing a border color.
I did not expect such a big response so thank you for that! :)
Of course it did not make the choice any easier but soon I learned that most people leaned towards the mossy green or red border.
My whole being screamed red so when I went to the yarnshop to get my yarn, they did not have red in stock. Aarrgghh! So I bought mossy green but when I got home I still was not convinced so I decided to just leave it until I have red yarn.
*sigh* so as soon as I have my yarn, I'll finish off my Babette and will show you the result. This still gives me the time to change my mind too! LOL
Anyway, I have not sat still and finished a project that I have been wanting to make since I got inspired by this lovely artist I found via Flickr.
Do you know the feeling of amazement when you find inspiration?
The feeling of wanting to create immediately after you've seen a picture or a project?
Well, this is what this artist did to me. It has been on my mind forever and since my Babette was nearly finished I decided to start it.
This person is called Ingrid from Wood & wood stool. She is a Dutch designer and has an Etsy shop and recently started a blog too so check it out.

Besides, my new studio needs to be 'dressed' a bit more so I thought this would be a good idea to make it even a more happy place. I love the old stools she makes herself but I just took it easy, went to IKEA and bought this Oddvar stool and decided to make a cover for it.
I have to be honest: the corners are not really perfect since I still have to figure out a way how to do it best but I don't mind that they are not perfect. It's such a happy stool that it doesn't really matter.
Since a few friends told me they want to come and play with clay some time, I'll have to make some more. At least I have one ready for Kim from ViltalaKim who will come and play next wednesday! :)

18 comments:

  1. Love it...been a fan of Wood and Wool for a long time some great stools x

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  2. Love the new & very much improved stool! So bright and cheery! - me@salihan.com

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  3. Very cool :) I want to knit a cover for my small little ikea table... but haven't figured out corners as well :)

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  4. Yay!!! Looks so cheerful, I love your new stool!!!

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  5. oh that looks great :D nice and colourful. makes me want to do that for a few small table we have

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  6. Well done! I am happy to be able to see it in real wednesday!!!
    I am looking forward to it!

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  7. It is really such a happy stool Mitsy:-)

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  8. Bedankt Mitsy, ben al een hele tijd achter zo'n kruk aan t zoeken maar zonder succes voor t zelfde project
    ; )

    Binnenkort zijn ze uitverkocht in IKEA Hahahaha

    Maar eerst kerstkaartjes maken

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  9. but they ARE perfect! What a wonderful idea! I am so happy by this!

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  10. This is so so good! You will have an awsome creative space with all that colour! Clever girl you are! ox

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  11. i love that uncontrollable feeling!

    your stool is gorgeous :)

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  12. Wow! It looks fantastic! Now you've got me inspired too! :) K

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  13. Oh Mitsy, you are tireless and soooo special! Your blog is even better day by day :) Love you!

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  14. I love that stool! Wow, what an awesome idea! I wanna make one too!

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