Top 5 Online Fabric Shops

Shopping online has revolutionised my fabric world. 

There is so much choice now, but i find it does stretch me to my financial limit sometimes.

Just soooo tempting. But none the less, i wouldn't be able to create the quilts and cushions i do

with out the help of the late night shopping tool. 

So here's my top 5 online fabric shops - 

1. www.etsy.com

I can't go past etsy for variety and many sellers are so helpful with providing extra yardage, is there another colour available? or even cheaper postage options (Japan mail service can be expensive, so do enquire about SAL sea air lifted) so don't be afraid to ask questions. Sellers are based all over the world, but there are many Australian sellers too. 

2. www.reprodepot.com

Again, big variety and based in America. Great for vintage and retro inspired designs.

Make sure you check out the shipping info to get the best value out of your order,

the postage is worked out in block amounts for a certain amount of fabric.

3. www.fabrictales.com

Beautiful Japanese designs in traditional and contemporary style. Fun kiddy  and floral designs.

4. www.duckcloth.com.au

Great little Australian store, nice to order on our own shores and avoid the international postage!

Beautiful range with a handy navigation system to browse fabric by designer, colour, style and weight. 

5. www.earthgirlfabrics.com.au

Postage is FREE within Australia, what more can you ask for... oh, fabulous fabric! 

This shop has it all and beautiful ribbons and patterns too. 

here's a couple of extras....

+ www.funkyfabrix.com.au

Based in Queensland, with a retail store too, lovely range of retro and contemporary styles.

Large selection of Japanese and European designs with loads of browsing options when looking for something in particular.

+ www.quiltersstore.com.au

Big variety of old world, traditional styles and based in Queensland. 

So if you're in the area you can visit their shop in person. 

Make sure you check out the William Morris designs! I haven't seen these before.

Christmas Decorations

My favourite time of year is here at last! I love the lights, the music, the food and especially the tree decorations. Here's some of the little cuties i will have for the 3 great christmas markets i will be doing in december. Allie's Attic at Paddington Town Hall is the first one next Saturday 12th December, so get in early as i only have a limited number made up. My hands and poor little machine are looking forward to a rest....

Little drummer boys will be available too. Remember the Matryoshka and Drummer Boy Softie Dolls, beautiful fabric designed by Sydney's own Kristen Doran? Well, these are their baby brothers and sisters.

Also at Kirribilli Art&Design sunday 13th dec + Fox Studios EQ Market sunday 20th dec

Handmade Christmas Cards - new ones being created all the time!

New Cushion Designs For The Nature Lover!

Just got in a few meters of this beautiful cotton/linen fabric from local designer Kristen Doran, loving the humming birds and little rabbits.

The peacock garden cotton/linen also makes up a great new cushion, and really fun to quilt with hand embroidery detailing; my favourite bit of the cushion making process. There is a layer of soft organic bamboo wadding quilted in every cushion which creates an extra soft place to rest your weary bones.

Boys in Blue

The blue robots are here, and in limited supply for now. So check out my next market so you don't miss out! My daughter has her eye on these if they don't go soon.

The Robots Are Here!

I've just made up some new cotton softie dolls - really cute robots from Kristen Doran. They come in blue too, but i just had to take a quick snap of the red ones first. Come see them at Kirribilli Art & Design Market this Sunday.