Hello there, I'm back again after spending a week on the sofa with a nasty cold.
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My friend, Roel, is one of the founders of ixxi. By now I think you all have heard of this amazing company that makes decorative wall systems. I've been thinking about an ixxi for my own for a while now but couldn't come up with one as I didn't want to just enlarge a photo. Frankly speaking I'm not keen on family photos on the wall or anywhere in the house for that matter.
So after some pondering and contemplating a large bare wall in my basement studio I came up with an ixxi crochet wall hanging. I individually photographed 25 unique crochet starburst rounds on a white paper background, cut and resized them all to the same size in Photoshop and uploaded them to the ixxi mainframe.
Once I had my ixxi at home and up on the wall I thought it looked boring with the x's and i's onto the back, as it's supposed to be. So I thought I could have them the wrong way round as it looks like a cross stitch instead. It worked and I love it!
The cool thing is that I can order more cards of the various startburst rounds and make the ixxi larger. I have my very own ixxi crochet blanket!
Get in touch with me if you'd like an ixxi/yvestown crochet blanket for yourself. |
LOVE it, and it's so easy to clean......no dust hiding out there! So happy to have just found your blog as I seem to have this non stop connection with everything Dutch! I was in Amsterdam in last Fall and can't wait to visit again! I'd love it if you'd find a moment to join my international blog linking party, every Sunday through about Wednesday.....lots of great inspiration in the features and wonderful to connect with crafters from around the world! Hope to see you there, love those birdhouses!
geweldig - in al zijn eenvoud.
You're so clever! Love this, it shows so much personality.
I LOVE it!!!!! x Pati
Bravo!!!!!!!!!
That is beatiful! Simply "Beau". I hope you both feel better soon!
Heel gaaf geworden, mooie kleuren!
ach wat grappig! nu nog een haardvuurtje er naast en kop warme choco en de want is helemaal cosy :-) ook leuk met die x-jes zo
Wow, what beautiful art! Such a creative idea! Thanks for sharing!
Oh it's fantastic! You made a niece piece of art
What a fantastic idea, perfect way to brighten up your studio! I'm actually drawing inspiration from your lovely granny squares at the moment for a 'granny square' quilt. Have you heard about that pattern?
Brilliant! a stunning piece of art.
Inderdaad erg leuk geworden, Yvonne!!
Tot snel, dan kom ik hem live bewonderen!
Oh my gosh...I love it!! Glad you're feeling better. :)
Wat een goed idee! Ziet er super gaaf uit.
I was wondering if you still have the pattern for the lovely Flower Coasters that you had posted in 2011? I really love them and would love to make some for my home.
Wat een fantastische kleurexplosie. Prachtig!!! :)
I'm going to work on a tutorial so please bare with.
Do you have the pattern for the base of this afghan? http://www.flickr.com/photos/yvestown/378850299/
It looks like the wall decor, except I don't know how to do the edging to make it square. Thanks!
How creative!
Hij is prachtig, en dat met de x-jes aan de voorkant is echt goed gevonden, dat maakt hem nog net wat spannender en minder 'een uitvergrote foto aan de muur'.
Briljant!
Lovely idea! I like the result, perfect for your studio!
xo
Wat een gezellig dekentje zo aan de muur :)
Wow! That is such a clever idea, I love it! It looks brilliant on the wall, great idea! x
WOW, wat ixxi geweldig! ;-)
Such a great idea! Wonderful! I'll try ixxi myself!
Ik vind hem geweldig! Ik ben ook nog steeds aan het broeden op een ixxi, wij willen eigenlijk ook iets anders dan een gewone familiefoto. Leuk ook dat je hem steeds uit kunt breiden!
That is totally gorgeous. I like the modern take on a traditional craft. Great balance of colours too.
So talented! Pleased you are on the mend from your cold as well.