Claudine

I feel like I'm beginning to catch up with unfinished projects.

This is Claudine from designers, Rosalie Quinlan & Melanie Hurlston of "Melly & me".

I started Claudine before Christmas as a fabric challenge with Daylesford's Spa Quilters group, but I hadn't finished the face.

I admit it's an unconventional entry to a fabric challenge, but the ladies thought it was very cute.

Now she's finished, I think she's very cute too!

Daylesford Makers' Market & Glenlyon Art Show

"A festival of craft & design in a pretty county town" 

That's how Daylesford's Makers' Market has been described & with the Chillout festivities on in Daylesford this Labour Day long weekend, it's a very apt description.

The Makers' Market will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall on Sat. 6 March from 10 am to 3 pm.

There's always something new to see at the market which will be held monthly this year (click here for dates).

The Glenlyon Art Show will also be held this weekend at the Glenlyon Hall.  This event, held annually, showcases talented local artists.  The art show is open each day from 10 am to 4 pm.

Disco-Bots

My latest sewing project has been to make one of Jodie Carleton's fabulous "Disco-Bots".

Doesn't it look great!  The Disco-Bot has moveable arms & legs and stands about 30cm tall.

Jodie is one of the guest designers at our retreat at Daylesford in July.  She has a great sense of fun that shows in her designs.

You can see other creations by Jodie at her blog.

Daylesford Craft Experience

"Indulge your creative self ..."

... in conjunction with Zoe Bradshaw of Purl's Palace, we have created the "Daylesford Craft Experience", a fabulous new craft retreat to be held over the weekend on 3-4 July 2010.

We have 3 very special guest presenters:

• Melanie Hurlston of "Melly & me"
• Jodie Carleton of "Ric Rac"; and
• Anette Eriksson

The retreat will be held at the award winning, Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa at Hepburn Springs, situated in Victoria's Daylesford & Macedon Ranges region.

Join us & enjoy a fabulous creative day at one of Victoria's most popular tourist destinations, while sharing the experience of meeting & learning from 3 very popular designers.

Find out more at www.threadneedle.com.au.

New Kokka Fabrics

These new fabrics from Kokka will be available during our fabric sale, along with all other fabric in the shop.

These gorgeous fabrics from Japan are a linen/cotton mix & have a lovely texture. 

They are ideal for making clothing, soft furnishings & toys.

We have a Nani Iro designed floral, dancing ballerinas, babushkas & toys.

Dancing Ballerinas (large & small) & Toys

Nani Iro floral (detail)

Babushkas (detail)

Anniversary Fabric Sale

Yay! ... we're having a sale on all our fabrics to celebrate our second anniversary since opening.

We will have 20% off all fabrics for 2 weeks commencing Saturday, 13 February until Sunday, 28 February 2010.

The sale includes all fabrics, including fat quarters, layer cakes, etc. There will also be special offers on other selected craft items in the shop.

We stock contemporary & traditional fabric designs, as well as colourful designs for kids. 

There are patterns & kits to create fabulous home décor & accessories. As well as rotary cutters, cutting mats, templates, hoops, bag handles, threads & batting.

The shop has a large range of craft & art supplies, including needlework, beading, card-making & art supplies. 

There is also a great selection of craft books & gift ideas for kids.

Our friends at Purl's Palace will also be having a sale. They are within walking distance at 39a Albert Street, Daylesford.

Prints Charming Panels

We've we've just received these handprinted embroidery panels from Prints Charming!

They're handprinted by Cath Derksema & Kirsten Junor who have their fabulous studio at Annandale in Sydney's inner west.

These embroidery panels on natural linen are ideal for cushions, quilt panels, bags & wall hangings.

They are so easy to finish & they have a stitching guide on the reverse.

The cut size of the panels shown below is 30 cm x 30 cm & they are $29.50 (+ postage).

We also have larger handprinted panels on linen & white cotton, featuring Prints Charmings' "Kaliedoscope" & "Floral" designs (cut size 50 cm x 50 cm).

Medallion on Linen

Vine on Linen

Heart on Linen