I was recently sent a stack of fabric from fabric distributors, FD Textiles. These fabrics are both from (new to me) Aussie designers, Surface Art and Veritas Design.
Surface Art fabrics are a bold collection of vintage-inspired prints in an earthy colour-mix. This is the first mix of quilting cottons that Surface Art have produced and they are ideal for someone who is looking for a more sophisticated print. I can see them being used for home decor (cushions, covered canvases, lampshades, etc.) and they would also make gorgeous women’s skirts or dresses.
Veritas Design‘s fabric collections are all Australian-themed. But not in a tacky, souvenir shop kind of way. They use vibrant colours which reflect Australian flora and offer a modern approach to contemporary Australian-themed designs.
Surface Art and Veritas Design fabrics can be purchased online at their own stores, or in good fabric stores around Australia.
We all love Saffron Craig, right? She is a fab fabric designer, I’ve been a fan of her stuff for a long time. Even before we became buddies in real life. She pretty much rocks at everything she does.
I was honoured to be asked to take part in her Wombat Wonderland blog tour. Have you seen her new Wombat Wonderland range? I was smitten from the first time she showed it to me…the colours are just lovely – soft and pretty and a beautiful representation of the Australian wombat. I love Saffron’s talent in taking Australian flora and fauna and creating fabric that is modern and contemporary. Prints suited for both children and adults, perfect for sewing clothing, making homewares and bags.
Wombat Wonderland is printed on 100% organic cotton (something I think we’ll see a lot more from Saffron) and has the most luxurious, sateen-y feel. Kind of reminds me of a heavier version of cotton voile. The soft drape makes it ideal for sewing clothing, just what I like!
Saffron sent me a selection of her new fabrics to have a play with. First up, I made a beanbag pod for the kids. Super easy – two 1m diameter circles sewed together!
Cute, huh? I think it will eventually live in the rumpus (when we get around to cleaning it up!) and can imagine the kids playing with their toys on it.
For now, they’ve been enjoying lounging around on it (she comes home filthy from school…)
And it’s been keeping Tommy nice and cosy as he recovers from a bout of tonsillitis this week.
I also sewed Lil a new Summer dress (one day soon it will be warm enough to wear it with short sleeves under!) I used my Fab Frocks pattern and added a contrast strip to the bottom of the dress because she wanted it to be a “down” (long) one! At this rate, it will fit her for the next 3 years!!
Thanks Saffron for sharing your gorgeous fabric with me. It was a dream to sew with!
Make sure you check out Wombat Wonderland in Saffron’s online store.
And to follow the rest of the Wombat Wonderland blog tour, take a look at the schedule here.
I’ve had to clean out my fabric cupboards to create order in my sewing room! Have a look at my Facabook page if you are interested in purchasing anything.
If this store has had an unusual increase in hits over the last two days, it’s because I’ve been looking and looking and wishing and dreaming over their super duper funky women’s clothing.
I get sooo sick of shopping and finding the same old styles in every store. Bonnie & Buttermilk has some serious style, I’m smitten. The store is based in Germany and as far as I can tell (my German isn’t that crash hot!) everything is handmade.
And I’m thinking that I could probably sew some similar styles for myself, but finding funky knits for women that aren’t too childish is really difficult. I’m on the lookout though – let me know if you see anything.
Here are a few of my favourites out of the 400+ items for sale in their store.
