marte

I'm a 30-something girl, living in the far north of Norway together with my boyfriend and a cat named Maja. I work with computers and can be a bit of a geek. I like all crafts, but my heart belongs to embroidery. I use all kinds of stitches and techniques, and love to learn new ones.

Next to embroidery I love to crochet. Especially I enjoy making amigurumis. Knitting is not my thing, but I love knitware and order socks, mittens and sweaters from my mom. I also like to decorate gift boxes, and make bags and purses.

Other things I like except crafting: long walks together with my boyfriend, wine, books, sunshine, flowers, butterflies

Electronica (not the most experimental), folk-rock, classical, folk, ska ++ In my player right now: Edit Piaf, Lara St John playing Bach violin sonatas (from magnatune.com), Jack Jhonson, Sivert Høyem and Air.

The Fountain, Pan's Labyrinth, My neighbor Totoro, Finding Neverland, Moulin Rouge!, Hero, Romeo and Juliet

Firefly, the Wire, Heroes, the Simpsons

Embroidery, crochet, sewing, box decorating, programming

Nature colors. Greens and browns, reds and pinks

As all computer people, I'm addicted to coffee and cannot live the day without my espresso. But in the evenings I drink tea of all flavors; black, rooibush, green. If I get a small piece of chocolate or a cookie with the tea - I'm the happiest girl.