Interview with Sasikirana Handmade

Today we have a special guest!!!

She was nice enough to answer a few questions about her sewing ‘career’ for us. {that’s what i call it, so i can buy professional equipment. hee hee} anywhosies.

Here is her project she did for One Yard Wonders our Focus for the month:

Enjoy!!

How did you get your crafty start?
I’ve been crafting on and off since elementary school thanks to my mom. But it didn’t turn into such an important part of my everyday life until I moved to the US. It’s so easy to get crafting supplies here that it just tempts me so much.

How long have you been crafting?
I started sewing since I got my machine in 2005.
What are your goals or dreams in regards to your craft/sewing/business?

I have a New Year’s Resolution to restock my sadly neglected Etsy shop. Other than that, finish my stack of WIPs!

What else would you like people to know about you?

I move from Indonesia to the US in 2004 with my husband. It’s a long way home from sunny tropical weather to a foot of snow! I’m still getting used to it.

What or who inspires you?

Right now, I’m inspired by zakka style, especially Rashida Coleman-Hale of I Heart Linen’s new book.

When you are not involved in your craft/business- what can you usually be found doing?Browsing Ravelry. I wish there’s a similar thing for sewing projects.

Tell us about your current projects.I’m planning to make a linen lap quilt out if the book I just mentioned above.

How many UFO’s do you have?There’s too many! I have three quilts in progress, two bags, two overalls for my son, a shawl, and I don’t remember what else I have hidden in my WIP basket.

How much time do you spend on your craft?A few minutes here and there in between taking care of my kids. Sometimes at night when my husband can entertain two children at the same time. Not enough, I tell you!

I always try have two kinds of project going at once. One that has to be done at the machine and one that I can do by hand like embroidery, knitting, or some hand sewing project. That way, I do something that suits the time slot that I have.

What’s your favorite color?Linen and bright fun prints.

Do you have a favorite notion?

My seam ripper and dissappearing ink pen.

What sewing machine do you useA basic Singer that I bought at Target. I want to upgrade but I’m too intimidated with all the research I have to do to find a new one.

What music do you listen to during crafting time?

No music, just my daughter singing in the background.

Do you also cook?

Yes, but it’s more of a necessity than a hobby.

Do you have a favorite pattern/project?

I love Oliver + S clothing patterns and Denyse Schmidt quilt patterns.

What do you hate to do?

Cooking and laundry. I wish all that clothes would magically fold themselves.

What craft have you yet to try but haven’t – and why haven’t you done it yet?

I can’t recall any right now.

How did you come to start your business?

From my husband’s nagging, he kept saying that I should make something profitable out of my stash of fabrics.

How do you keep your life balanced between family and work, especially if you work at home?To tell you the truth I still hadn’t find the perfect balance. I go through with it, if home is calling then I get to it, then I do my craft in every free time that I have.

Do you ever feel like you are in a rut or get burned out?Sometimes, yes.

And if so, what do you do to help yourself out of it?I take a break from whatever I’m doing and do something else. Mostly it’s playing with my daughter or cuddling my baby, then I’m refreshed and ready to attack whatever’s been bugging me. Blog: http://amandasasikirana.wordpress.com

Shop: http://sasikirana.etsy.com, it’s empty right now, but I promise to restock it soon!

Isn’t she delightful?! Run on over to her blog and check her out. She loves to do it all….photography, knitting, sewing, baby stuff, stitching, ……right up my alley. Can’t find one true love….then give them all a try {not refering to the honey}.

pst- notice that she said wip basket….how big is that? I just know that all my wips can’t fit into a basket. hmmm…