Gotta love Fabricabrac

Thanks to my trusty helpers, Phoebe and Bella, emma enjoyed another great Fabricabrac.

Although I could only be there to set up I felt our collection of fabric gems was in good hands and with the occasional mandatory cupcake break some great bargains were had and much inspiration shared.

There are so many treasures you have to watch you don't leave with more than you arrive with but I was immediately seduced by this delectable swan/water lily doilly at the table opposite. I don't know yet what I'll eventually make with it but for now it's being ever so pretty helping display brooches on my cabinet at emma.

and then there were more...

Just had to show you the latest members of the emma (OWL) family.

Tea-cosy owl has haunted me for the last couple of months and finally I found one of my own-it's peaceful now and very nice to have settled home on my shelves:)

Then my dear friend Emma (yes, jinks!) sent me this ever so lovely print from Hobart of a very wonderful owl to grace my workroom/shop wall. So perfect, thank you. I haven't had it framed yet, as can't bear to let it fly away for long, but will soon , promise.

What is it about owls that makes us love them so?

More birds!

On a recent trip up to Auckland I shimmed over to Kingsland for a look-see.

My fav shopping spot didn't let me down and found the perfect vintage lampshade for my 'nana lounge' lamp, yah!

It may only be one street but Kingsland has a great line-up of stores from clothing & jewellery to eclectic gifts well washed down with Wellington worthy cafes (parochial I know:)

Although I've only been stocking local crafty treasures in the 'nana lounge' so far I couldn't resist some of the cutest cards and badges from Cheryl @ Tuesday Print. She loves birds too I think! Lovely.

Summer 09/10 peek

...of my new season collection called Stitchbirds.

Named because I love birds and I love stitching things and what's even cooler, put them together and they make the name of a beautiful native New Zealand bird, ahhh....

This summer I continue to develop elements which are becoming touchstones of my label

colour, comfort, prettiness & practicality.

Just above you'll see the Biba bell sleeve dress and it is one of my favourite pieces.

With it's wee peek of contrast petticoat and new feature print it's great for all sorts of summer fun (comes as a top version too:)

For when you want to dress-up pick'n'mix dresses are brilliant.

We gave retailers a chance to play and create their own special pick'n'mix mixture.

Pick a frill sleeve combine with a sweetheart neckline add pockets you get the drift.

Pump up the plumage with the twinkle glitter skirt (second pic down)

Ohh it's so glittery and magical makes you want to grant wishes:)

Wear it with my cute crafty tee and you'll be the belle of the bbq, hee, hee!

Sorry for only showing a few pics here but am updating my website with the full range at the mo so won't be much longer.

In the meantime you can fly to your nearest stockist and see everything in-store now!

See you tweetie

emx

(Check out the cute Shelley shoes we used for shoot, thanks Shoe Connection, Cuba Street)