Amy Butler Love

I've recently uploaded the new Amy Butler collection, Love to the shop. I'm a bit partial to a bit of indigo in my wardrobe, so I do love the blues in this collection. Such a refreshing addition to the greens and pinks!

I also like the inclusion of the Indonesian batik print. Although this is not uncommon in this part of the world, it's quite unusual for an American designer to include this style.

These are my favourites...

Kristen Doran Hummingbird Fabric

Apparently, a hummingbird's brain makes up 4.2% of its total weight (the largest proportion of any bird). Of course, that would explain why this hummingbird skirt looks so smart!

It's made from this Hummingbird fabric by Kristen Doran. Also available in olive and blue (below). Both are printed on a nice versatile cotton/linen base cloth.

It's Easy Being Green

We recently had these two Pippijoe designs re-printed in a nice fresh, strong green to co-ordinate with our Organic Cotton Canvas in Leaf Green. It's printed on the cream hemp/cotton so it's very sturdy. Great for wall art.

We also received this new(ish) Pippijoe design called Tussock. Simple, stylish and in these two colourways, very sophisticated!

An Apple for the Teacher

These gorgeous apple cards are made by Nathalie of children's party invitation company, Imprintables. What a lovely simple idea for an end of year thank you!

This fabric and this one and this one were used to make the vibrant red cards. Nathalie and her three beautiful boys are featured in the current Christmas issue of Real Living magazine and there is a template for the apple cards on the Real Living site here. Sweet!

Sweetie Petites

How gorgeous are these dolls! I don't usually buy a lot of kits for the store as they're often a bit bulky to post, but I couldn't go past these ones. The artwork (by Lisa Tilse of The Red Thread) is amazing! You don't need to be a sewer either, it's just a simple row of stitching around the edge.

Gone Swimming

I'll be swimming in Queensland until the end of the week! So we'll post all orders on Monday next week. If you're not in a rush, do place an order and take advantage of the 10% discount though.

New Shannon Lamden Fabric and Pattern

I've recently uploaded this new apron pattern by Shannon Lamden into the shop. It works really nicely with the new colourways (above) in Shannon's Letterhead fabric. The Letterhead print would also be fabulous in a skirt or a panel in a skirt for a spot of industrial chic! Mmm, very Melbourne.