Calico & Ivy, Julie Arkell and the new book
I had lunch with Calico & Ivy‘s Sarah Wheatley at Fratelli Fresh the other day, and it was just so gorgeous chatting about her recent trip to France to do this course with mixed textile artist...
View ArticleGet your upcycling on
I’ve been immersed in book revisions lately, so looking forward to my two workshops this weekend: Saturday at Warringah Mall Library, Dee Why and Sunday at the gorgeous Sydney Antique Centre in Surry...
View ArticleCool workshops
How great do these workshops at Cloth Fabric look? Sign up here for Project Lucky Dip, and here for Project Lovely Home.
View ArticleFrom chintz to chic
Ms. Dash here came along to one of my pre-xmas upcycling workshops. She snapped up a crochet tablecloth I’d brought in with a pile of other vintage fabrics and clothing for people to play with, and we...
View ArticleFashion upcycling event in Sydney
Only another six weeks or so until the new book is published here in Australia, and I’m anxiously awaiting my first advance copy. It should be arriving next week. In the interim, I’ve another fashion...
View ArticleFashion History 101
I’m hosting another upcycling workshop next Thursday 18 April at Ashfield Library (fully booked but there is a waitlist) however, here’s something else for vintage lovers: Eleanor Keene, Historic...
View ArticleOn building your craft mojo
Last night I hosted a workshop on upcycling called Treading Lightly. I spent days and days sourcing materials people could use, sewing tools and various other bits and bobs I thought guests might...
View ArticleA few favourite images from the new book
Last week we had a small shindig (at home, of course) to celebrate the launch of the new book. This was really so I could thank everyone involved for all their hard work and for being so supportive. It...
View ArticlePia & Kelly’s Treasure Hunt
A few years back my lovely friend Catherine invited me to a book launch for Pia Jane Bijkerk’s gorgeous styling and travel memoir, My Heart Wanders. One of Pia’s earlier books, Paris: Made By Hand had...
View ArticleGarage Sale Trail
Have you heard about this huge annual sustainability event, organised by the clever people at City of Sydney and local councils across Australia? This Saturday 5 May’s Garage Sale Trail is looking to...
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