Adornit - All of it!

There are some great designs coming in all the time but this has to be one of my favourites. The lovely ladies from Adornit have created a range of fabrics that have such a unique colour palette with the most intricate  detail ...it is gorgeous

These lasses from Utah, USA are a home grown family run business (woman run for that matter!) and what fantastic work they have done! The business started a while back with their mum Carolee and now all three daughters are fully on board.

The fabric now in great demand but slim supply in the USA has only just arrived in Australia & New Zealand, so as you could only imagine there was no doubt in my mind to get their entire range in! There are 3 different ranges and lots and lots and lots of different colours!

And  hence with over 40 bolts of fabric is has taken a little long to get it all ready for you! 

First off ... Long Live Vintage...

Image courtesy of  Needles and Lemons

Vin-tage "Old enough to be in fashion again"

There are two colour palette's to choose from (as if you could!) one warm and one cool.

First up we have the warm brown & tan palette, filled with burnt orange, berry bursts and cosy browns

then the icy blues & smokey greys of the cool palette

The lovely Denise from Hot 4 Handbags let me share her gorgeous creations using some of these fabrics.

       

Then if things could not get better ...

Pink Dazzled came along! Just to temp us even further! Gorgeous pale &  hot pinks (who would have thought?) greys and plums all mixed up together reminds me of a summer smoothie.

Once again Debbie shows of how great these colours work together!

Find all the above great fabrics online now

 and next week the last of this range is coming.... here is a sneak peak 

Have a great weekend, happy sewing
Warm Regards
Kirsty

Long live vintage ....

I am super excited just went to our local school fete and picked up this little chair for $2. I have been thrifting about looking for chairs for the Sew Pretty room (where we will soon be starting classes)

I have already saved some of the beautiful Lecien Fabric for this task, but when I popped the chair in front of all the other bolts, it's as if they were screaming "pick me, pick me!".

On the way home my mind was travelling to all the possibilities with this forgotten chair... I could definitely invisage some retro boys fabric on top and placed in the corner of my boys room.. mmm another project for another day! 

Of course inspiration has to come from somewhere and this awesome mum seems to do just that on a daily basis! 

Springtime

Today definitely feels like a Spring day here in Christchurch, the sun is warming the Sew Pretty room (which by the way looks quite a state after all our recent markets!)

I received the Urban Zoologie shipment this morning and could not be more excited! What a fabulous fun range and I cannot wait to start creating with it. Now that are markets are over until Christmas I am looking forward to spending some more time sewing and getting some tutorials up for you.

We do have a few more pieces of the zoologie outstanding but they should be here next week so keep your eye out. Our owls are also back in stock from the original Zoologie range.

This has to be my favourite print, possibly as it is gender neutral. But the rest are sew cute!

    

   

Get them here and don't forget to share you pictures of what you make :)

Heirloom

Mmmm yes more srumminess is here!!! The Heirloom fabrics are a colleciton of rich, classsical florals paired with contemporary design motifs that create a timeless style.Vibrant colours rejuvante these nostalgic designs and make a stunning palette to use in creating your next "heirloom"


A lovely group of photo's complimants of Joel Dewberry and family!

We have 3 gorgeous sets available 2 in the Saphire range and 1 in the Ruby, we sold a lot of our stock at market, so please feel free to send me an email with any preferences for individual colours.



Laurie Dewberry & their 2 daughters



Snow Pretty Take 2!

So I have my cuppa tea, my laptop, the heater and I am blogging in the newly renovated (but work in progress) Sew Pretty Room.

It is pouring with rain outside, but I managed to find a few pictures for you and this was one of my favourites - pretty pink in amongst the white!

Work is progressing in our new Sew Pretty room -  most of the fabrics are now up on the shelves but will be coming down very soon as we prepare for the Dunkleys Craft show in Christchurch this weekend (Fri 19th - Sun 22nd) and Dunedin the following weekend.

I have just been on their Facebook page and I am drooling over all the lovely things that are going to be there! Including some awesome looking Fudge and Gourmet Food!

Don't forget to print off this coupon to save on your entry.


I will be running a limited stock version of the shop online during the show but any orders will be processed as usual within a day of cleared payment. I look forward to sharing with you many new items we will have in stock after the shows!

Stay warm and keep sewing beautiful!


Oh and I will be announcing the winner of our ribbon pack in the next Newsetter due out soon so make sure you have read your's carefully to see how to enter!

Snow that has fallen off the roof, my poor herb tub :(

Like my new fabric?

Sugar & Spice and all things nice.....

The most adorable little dolls I have ever seen!

Do you know when you get your fabric it is always better that the picture? Well wait until you see these!

If you are wanting to get your daughter into sewing or just looking for a perfect gift then these are perfect!

Meet Mimi, Molly, Daisy & Ginger... and Freddie - the Sweetie Petites.

Sweetie Petites doll kits contain all you need to make a Sweetie and their little friend: printed fabric panels, stuffing, ribbon loops and sewing instructions. Each one has her name printed on the back and a little note for their new owner.

 "Won't you join Bear and me for a tea party? I'll get the cupcakes and cookies and you spread out the blanket under the big tree in the garden, Come on let's sit dow, Do you take milk? butterfly kisses x Molly"

The Sweeties can be sewn by hand or machine and are an ideal project for a beginner, or for an adult to make with a child.

Your finished Sweetie will measure about 15 to 17 cm tall (about 6 to 6.7 inches).

The design of these little cute little dolls has been influenced by vintage and Japanese kawaii styles. They appeal to all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens and even adults who like to collect fun and quirky things.

Click on any of the below pictures to go to our website to order

Love at first Sigh.....

Today I got a sewers dream book delivered. The Riley Blake 2011 Catalog! I can understand why they made the cover green..... as it will be the envy of most! 

Filled with the rest of this years amazing designs!!! A few sneak peaks for you! 

I think I have entered Fabric Heaven!