Australiana toile design
12 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
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I’ve created a design for the latest Spoonflower fabric design contest. The theme is ‘Cityscapes’ and you can vote by clicking HERE. I’ve just ordered 5 yards of this….I can’t wait to see it printed!
I chose a variety of images that symbolise Sydney and Australia. I’ve given it a Surreal twist with giant Kangaroos sporting bat wings, giant redbacks crawling over the Opera House and flying sharks lurking through the sky. The pattern I’ve used for the ground is my ‘Jiminy’ print which is a camouflage of florals and insects. The gum tree and bike with the city silhouette, is the view from Sydney Park, just near my house. The mandalaesque flowers look like exploding fireworks behind the Harbour Bridge. This is my first toile style fabric and I already have ideas for more!
Swoon and Blues at Bluebird Markets yesterday
06 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
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Lee and I held our second stall at Bluebird handmade Markets yesterday. We had some new stock to add to the stall this month. Lee made some stunning new bags and I had new earrings and pendants. You can see more photos at our Swoon & Blues blog here. Bluebird are holding two markets next month on the 3rd and 17th of Dec, come along and get all your Xmas shopping done!
Totally bunted!
29 Oct 2011 4 Comments
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I’ve jumped on the bunting wagon and pulled out all my spare screen-printed fabric to create my first bunting. I love the instant festive feeling they create. I have lots of triangles left over which I plan on making octagonal cushion covers from. I’ve completely got my craft on at the moment!
Bunting pieces
Bunted
Cushion
Process and presentation shot
17 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment
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I had a few tea towel orders to print today which is always nice. I thought I’d take some photos to document the process. After much faffing about with ‘in situ’ shots (which one really needs a proper camera for), I came up with these two which I’m rather pleased with considering my cheap camera…it has served me well though.
Jiminy tea towel in red on 100% linen oatmeal
Stockist Spotlight Viewpoint Gallery
03 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment
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I recently answered some questions for Viewpoint Gallery’s stockist spotlight. You can see ‘Swoon & Blues’ and other makers featured on their blog here.
View Point Handmade Gallery
19 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
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I am excited to have my first stockist. I received an e-mail via our madeit shop from Jess and Stef inviting Swoon & Blues to be part of View Point in Bendigo. They have set up a beautiful space to sell handmade goodies, you can follow their blog here or check them out on facebook.
Pitcher Birds
05 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
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My new print design that I’ve just sent off to be digitally printed onto organic cotton sateen…..just in time for a summer frock!
Pitcher Birds
IT HAS ARRIVED! …the colour match and detail is spot on yay!
Printed Pitcher Birds
Shoppity shop shop!
04 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
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Howdy folks, the lovely ceramic hearts are now available for purchase at our madeit shop. Just click here x
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New tiles
17 Jul 2011 1 Comment
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I finally have something to post! It has only taken me 4 months. I now have a studio to create in, which I am loving, and I’m currently getting stock together to hit the markets when it warms up. Here is a glimpse of what I’ve been up to.
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