the red thread

An apology. An explanation. New things.

06 November 2011

So you may have noticed that it's been a bit quiet here over the past month or so. The dust has accumulated and the cobwebs have appeared. I'm sorry to just up and leave like that. Things have been tricky on the personal front and I haven't had the time or the inclination to be here.

Our house went on the market this week and I've been busy preparing for that (with a very short lead time), as well as being distracted with personal things that needed my attention and energy. I'm very sad to be leaving our lovely home, but I do always welcome change and I'm looking forward to a new start, clearing out the house, as well as my head and emotions, and starting a new chapter in my life. Bring it on I say!

I've had a few new products in the works for some time, and I'm hoping to have one ready and in my shop this week, and another next week. The new pattern kits will make great Christmas gifts for crafty friends, and there's still time before Christmas day for you to get stuck in and get sewing them yourself.

Here's a little peek of one of the new pattern kits...

I hope you're still here reading and haven't given up on me. I know you understand that sometimes life gets in the way. I hope all is well in your world.

Lisa
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the red thread Christmas Craft Giveaway

Way back in April I designed some Christmas products for Spotlight and they've been on the shelves now for a month or so. (Thank you to everyone who emailed me telling me that you spotted them in store!)

The iron on motifs are so cute and they are great quality with thick embroidery and vibrant colours.

And 8 of those designs are available as 10 x 10 cm counted cross stitch kits.

The 'Stitch & Sew' kits contain printed fabric, embroidery thread and felt pieces to make an embroidered Christmas softie.

I haven't had a chance to make up any of these yet, but I'm very keen to get into the cross stitch kits, and Roxy wants some of the motifs ironed onto T shirts.

If you'd like to win some of these Christmas goodies, just leave a comment on this post. I'll give away 2 prizes: each winner can choose 2 different cross stitch kits plus 4 different iron on motifs; or a Stitch & Sew kit plus 4 different iron on motifs. I'll post anywhere in the world. Just comment before this Friday 11th November. Easy! And go check out Spotlight stores around Australia if you want to get started on some of these cute Christmas projects.

Apologies for the dodgy un-styled photos!

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20 September 2011

Roxy and I spent a few days with friends in Adelaide last month. Sam took this photo of us at Glenelg.

Books Glorious Books

Wonderful! There are many more images like these at bookshelf porn.

How do you organise and display your books? In my office I have two bookshelves with everything grouped by kind, but in the living area I arrange them by colour. At first I found it a bit annoying to try to find a particular book, but I've come to know what colour the spine of each book is and it's not a problem anymore. I do have a lot of books!
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abcd Spring Meet-up :: For Bloggers

18 September 2011

Spring has definitely sprung here in Sydney - the days have been so beautiful and gardens are bursting into glorious colour. In fact the predicted temperatures for this week look more like a taste of summer than early spring. It's lovely to feel the warmth in the sun again.

Spring also means that it's time for our quarterly abcd meet up for bloggers here in Sydney, which is hosted by Steph of Bondville and I. It will be held on Thursday 29th September - that's next week. Our relaxed get togethers are a great way to connect or reconnect with other creative types.

abcd stands for artists + bloggers + crafters + designers, so if you blog about any of those creative topics (your own creations or other people's) please come along. Have a drink. Make some new friends. Exchange information. Be inspired by one another.

This time we are introducing a sort of speed dating. Sort of! We thought it would be a bit of fun and a great way to make sure everyone meets each other. So at the beginning of the night we will have a timed period where we can spend a few minutes with each person to connect and say hi, and put a name and face to the blog. In our usual style it will be all very casual and relaxed and lots of fun.

The goodie bags have continued to be a huge success, so we will have them once again for this meet up. Last time the bags were bursting at the seams with handmade goodies and little mementos - something to remember each other by after the event. You can contribute to the goodie bags if you wish, but only those who contribute will receive one. If you'd like to be a part of the fun then make sure you say "goodie bag contributor" in your RSVP before 24th September. We'll count up the number of participants and let you know numbers (it's usually between 20 and 30) before the event.

Thursday 29th September 2011
7 pm - 9pm
The back bar at the 3 Weeds Hotel, 197 Evans St Rozelle
(the link above has a map)

If you'd like to come, please RSVP right up until the day (or by 24th for goodie bags) on the abcd Facebook page, or if like me you don't do Facebook (!) you can RSVP in the comments of this post.
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