Trendy Scandinavian Style & An Obsession for Handmade Join Forces in Scandinavian Stitches

Oct. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Media Contact: Megan Scott
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Trendy Scandinavian Style & An Obsession for Handmade Join Forces in Scandinavian Stitches


CONCORD, CA, October 12, 2010¬– C&T Publishing http://www.ctpub.com/  is excited to introduce a new addition to their Stash Books http://www.stashbooksblog.com/products/scandinavian-stitches/ imprint from popular Finnish designer, Kajsa Wikman. Scandinavian Stitches—21 Playful Projects with Seasonal Flair, (available now, 128p, $22.95), is a how-to book that celebrates two big trends for 2010: Scandinavian style and the handmade movement.

Scandinavian folk art and design has become a standard in many households due to its simple, eco-friendly style.  A recent post on the popular design blog, Shelterpop, highlighted the obsession with Scandinavian style. Editor of Living etc. Sara Norrman said, “Scandinavian style is popular because you can use it anywhere in the world. It is versatile and a very easy style to live with. It stems from a love of natural materials, is easy to understand and is universally appealing.”

The handmade movement has also been passionately embraced this year. The Craft & Hobby Association reported that 56% of U.S. households crafted at least one project during the past year. This handmade trend will continue to be significant in this year’s gift-giving season.

Wikman’s timely book provides readers the opportunity to make and give highly covetable Scandinavian folk art designs, in an easy-to-understand format. Wikman presents 21 whimsical projects that include quilts, softies, pillows and ornaments. Each project is inspired by the seasons of Scandinavia and underscores the region’s unique and alluring design aesthetic. “Her work is ‘sykotically’ beautiful, sweet and oozing with love…” states a reader of Wikman’s popular blog, www.syko.typepad.com.

Designed for Scandinavian aficionados, craft sewers, or anyone who wishes to make a beautiful gift for all seasons, this book—a great gift in its own right--is poised to be a hit.

About Kajsa Wikman:
Kajsa Wikman is an artist and teacher with a popular blog, syko.typepad.com. Her business, Syko Design, specializes in happy appliqué designs. Kajsa lives with her family in Helsinki, Finland.

About Stash Books:
Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing, is a new line of books that celebrates handmade fabric arts. Stash Books encourages the craft sewer to create beautiful authenticity in a time of mass-production. Backed by C&T Publishing’s solid reputation for quality, Stash Books inspires readers with contemporary designs, clear and simple instructions, and engaging photography.

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Since its founding in 1983, C&T Publishing has become the industry leader for providing exceptional books and products to the quilting, paper craft, and fiber art markets throughout the United States and internationally.