Merry Christmas!

Showcase Shoutout - Little Magnolia Button

Next we have Little Magnolia Button. Bridie is the face behind Little Magnolia Button and started it just after her daughter Imogen was born. Inspired by the things she was making for her daughter to wear and play with, she has gradually expanded her collection of items on offer. Bridie makes clothing, bibs, hats and soft toys, and her signature is the use of bright, happy colours.

Rose is the latest cloth doll from Little Magnolia Button. She is 13" tall. Her body is made from 100% cotton muslin and her outfit, including a removable skirt, is made from quality quilter's cotton from My Mind's Eye's Willow range. Rose has a hand drawn face and golden cotton/acrylic blend hair. Rose enjoys tea parties and gentle cuddles but not water fights. While her face has been heat sealed please avoid contact with water on the off chance that the colours might run. Spot clean only. Rose is made based on a pattern from a Claire Bear's Folly pattern.

Rose would make a great Christmas gift.

You will see more cloth dolls from Little Magnolia Button. They are not available for custom order at this stage, but will be added to the 'for sale' photo album as they are completed. Rose is listed at the introductory price: $40 plus $7.20 tracked postage.

Clothing items in the fabric worn by Rose will be available on the Little Magnolia Button Facebook page this summer.

Showcase Shoutout - Puppy Dogs Tails

Slugs & snails & puppy dogs tails.... In the quest for funky bums for funky little boys Puppy Dogs Tails was born. A few years ago Holly started dabbling with making clothing for her son. Frustrated at the lack of handmade options she was able to find for him, the frustration only increased with the birth of her second son.  With two small boys and only limited options for dressing them, what else could she do but make their clothes myself.  After Holly started making things for them her friends started asking if they could buy them - and then Facebook got invited to the party and Puppy Dogs Tails was reaching a much wider audience.

For the Christmas Showcase Holly has created a size 3-6 month “Gnome for the Holidays” Nappy Cover Set comprising a 100% cotton decorative nappy cover featuring a super cute gnome print and contrasting leg trim, and matching appliquéd singlet.  $25.00 + $6.20 tracked post (or free local delivery in Townsville)

The cute Christmas themed gnome print is perfect for the holiday season, whether you be celebrating at the beach, a BBQ or just lazing around at home!

Limited custom orders available or keep an eye out for ready made listings in a variety of Christmas fabrics (and some non Christmas ones as well)  email puppydogstails@live.com.au

Showcase Shoutout - Mac & Mia

Mac & Mia is the creative outlet of Mia, mum to Natalie and Ryan and nana to Violet. Mia likes to experiment with feminine designs for little girl clothing, catering to those who are dissatisfied with the 'adult' styles currently fashionable in the shops. 8 years on and Mac & Mia are a regular fixture at the markets and Mia is still enjoying creating new styles.

For the Christmas Showcase Mia has submitted a size 4 party dress with matching lace headband. This beautiful party dress is made from quality white cotton with a tiny red floral print. The skirt features a red netting sequinned overlay which gives it a special, Christmassy feel without limiting the dress to Christmas time wear. The pretty top has spaghetti straps, a feminine lace panel and two self-covered buttons to match the skirt. It ties at the waist with red grosgrain ribbon.  

Included is a matching lace headband featuring a pleated decoration and self-covered button to coordinate with the dress. The set is $47 including tracked postage.

This is a one of a kind dress, however Mia is more than happy to take custom orders - check out the Mac & Mia Facebook page for the complete range of styles and available fabric, or email Mia directly at macandmia@yahoo.com.au

Showcase Shoutout - Sakurako

Sakurako is the creative outlet of Leigh, a busy stay at home mum to two small boys with a baby on the way shortly. Leigh enjoys making beautiful modern quilts, especially baby, toddler and child size quilts and accessories.

For the Christmas Showcase Leigh has submitted a tree skirt and matching bunting. Measuring approx 97cm in diameter, this tree skirt is pieced from quality 100% quilters cotton featuring birds, baubles and Christmas trees, and it is quilted using a meandering stipple using white Gutterman thread. It is backed in a solid red cotton and is bound in white. It features red ribbon tie closures.

The raw-edge stocking-shaped bunting features 12 scrappy pieced stockings using coordinating fabric. Each one is stippled in white to match the tree skirt. Each stocking is approx 10cm tall and the total bunting length is approx 145cm. The bunting can be strung up as is, used with miniature pegs to display Christmas cards, or wrapped around the tree as decoration.

Price: $80 + $15 tracked post. At this time Leigh does not take custom orders - quilts are made ad hoc depending on what inspires Leigh at the time. However keep an eye out on the Sakurako Facebook page as other styles of tree skirt (and other Christmas treats including fabric wreaths) are being loaded regularly between now and December 1st.

Showcase Shoutout - Ladybugs & Daisychains

Ladybugs & Daisychains has just turned 2.  Amy loves pretty, bold & funky fabrics and using them to create bags for ladies & little ones.  

This toy mat/bag is made from cotton in a cheeky monkey print and lined in a navy rainbow spot. It is approximately 80cm in diameter, the drawstring is encased around the edge and when pulled creates a bag, packing up all the toys easily and quickly.  Great for kids of all ages and is perfect to be used for teddies, rattles, cars, dolls or lego to name a few. 

This toy bag makes a great present for Christmas! It is $35 + postage. Amy is happy to take custom orders for different fabrics, simply pop her an email to ladybugsanddaisychains@gmail.com

Showcase Shoutout - Lil Pip

Lil Pip creates gorgeous clothes, toys and the infamous Boobook ribbon owl. The uniquely designed owl is the perfect gift for a new baby or teething toddler. Clothes are available in sizes 000-6 and soft toys come in all forms from dinosaurs to frogs, from owls to babushkas and more. 

Lil Pip's listing for the Showcase is a custom Christmas bauble tshirt where you can pick the size you want. The baubles can be all red fabric, combination of red and green or challenge Jane for options on other colours to suit your outfit requirements! The bows can be omitted for a more masculine look on a regular tshirt.  Jane has been making this Christmas bauble tshirts for a couple of years. She designed them to be simple and coordinate with any skirt, pants or shorts you want. It is Christmas-y without being to frou frou our fussy. 

These shirts will only be available for sale at markets in Melbourne so this is literally the only chance you will have to snap up one of these online. And it is custom! $20 plus postage of $7.85 regular or $9.55 Expres. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

You can find Lil Pip at Flemington Craft Market, Saturday 17 November, 3 - 8 pm or Maribyrnong Makers Market, Saturday 24 November, 9.30 - 3.30 pm. Check out the blog for more information. 

Showcase Shoutout - La Crafts

First cab off the rank for the Christmas Showcase shoutouts is La Crafts. La Crafts is your one stop shop for boys, girls & babies handmade clothing and accessories. Amanda has been operating for over 2.5 years and loves to keep the brand fresh with new ideas and fabrics.

The Gypsy Reindeer is one of Amanda's favourite Christmas Dresses this year, and is a little different.  This dress is a one off custom and will be made in the required size (from 0-3) and minor changes can be made to the bodice, straps and ruffles as required. Its a lovely, easy to wear, gyspy style dress, made with 100% cotton fabric with a fitted bodice with an elasticised back - great for the comfort of your little girl. The shoulder straps can be adjusted as they grow so this dress could be worn as a tunic top when they are older. The full circle skirt has a little rufffle on the hem for a bit of style.

This dress is a unique special edition dress and ia $48 including tracked postage. However this style of dress can be ordered from any of the fabrics currently available - or if you are after a specific fabric Amanda can source it for you. To place an order email acraftskids@yahoo.com or contact via Facebook. 

Christmas Shopping

Christmas is looming, closer and closer. Here are a few fabulous gift ideas from the wonderful gals at The Sewing Sisterhood.

Meet Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! With his cute red nose, Rudolph is ready to help celebrate Christmas for many years to come.
Available from Little Sew and Sews

Berry Deer Baby Chilli Limited Edition Christmas nappy. Our Limited Edition Christmas Print Modern Cloth Nappies are available in a great range of prints while stocks last. Spice up your baby this christmas while helping the enviroment and also making your baby feel more comfortable in cloth.
Available from Baby Chilli

Dress the kids in something cute from LA Crafts. Dress, ruffled bloomers, shorts, nappy covers, bibs. Custom orders are available.

These waterproof swimming back packs are an essential item for the kids when taking a trip to the beach, pool, park or even the for a night at the Grandparents. Lined with PUL the kiddies will be able to throw in their wet towels and togs.


Available from My Obsession Designs

Let the kids imaginations run wild with felt play food from Perigren Creations. Handmade with love and care in the country air, they are a great addition to any playroom kitchen!

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!

Hope you have a beautiful and relaxing day celebrating with your near and dear.

Hope Santa is good to you all! (and a little Happy Birthday to Jesus thrown in there too!)

Love from The Sisterhood (specifically Nat from PB)!

Lil Pip's Christmas donation

This beautiful Boobook 'Lexi' will be going to a deserving home this Christmas. Thanks to the support from my Facebook likers, Lexi will be going to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. I hope the little person receiving her this Christmas will appreciate a little handmade joy.

~ Jane from Lil Pip