2015 For Rhapsody and Thread

2015 Photo Gallery

2015 

What an incredible year it's been, for both my family and Rhapsody and Thread.

 I started the year with a great range of handmade Liberty products

 I enjoyed two markets with Perth Upmarket (dream ) 

 Several of my products were featured in Tickle The Imagination magazine (dream ) 

 My little man had his second hand operation (dream  but his brave was inspiring as always) 

 With the help of Ava & Neve, Chookshed Designs, and Paperblossom Creations, we raised $135 for Hope Warriors Foundation in loving memory of Levi Wibberley

 I made A LOT of beautiful new friends through my new #libertyphotoaday challenge on IG and different swaps throughout the year  

 My baby girl started pre-kindy  

We lost my incredibly loved great-nan  which left me inspired and motivated to focus my dreams on my Elephant Dolls 

 I chose two of my favourite IG friends @fee_loves_ and @stella_empire to be my brand reps 

 I was chosen by Liberty of London to have my Liberty Hoop Tree featured in the new 140 years commemorative book (dream? 🤔) and I finished the year sewing new Liberty Christmas stockings for the kids.... And maybe some new dolls.... And new quilts

2016 is

A Year Of Liberty || Product Highlights From 2015

Liberty Elephant Dolls || Bow Garlands || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Miss Lodden || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and Thread
I Know print by Tall Blank Wall

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Cushions || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Bow Garland || Rhapsody and Thread

Miss Chive Ballerina || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and Thread

Miss Chive || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and Thread

Miss Pelagia Ballerina || Liberty Elephant Doll || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Elephant Dolls || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Sew Together Bag || Best Christmas Gift Ever

Most people would recognise this pattern as the Sew Together Bag by Sew Demented!

When the pattern was released, mum made one for herself and I drooled all over it, but never thought for a second that I could make one for myself! I dread anything to do with zips and this has FOUR (argh!). So I hinted that maybe this might be a good Christmas present... and TAH DAH!!

The English-Paper-Pieced hexie patchwork was a special treat made using my new blue/red stash that I picked up in The Strawberry Thief's recent destash on IG.

I got to choose the lining fabrics, which were a mix of Liberty prints from both The Strawberry Thief and Materialise Your Life. And the final pops of colour came from the zipper colours! So many unique ways to customise this truly unique pattern.

If you haven't tried the pattern, I would recommend giving this one a go - or begging someone with better than beginner sewing skills to make one for you (skeehee). The bag itself has been really handy. It sits right next to my machine holding everything I need. And when the kids are in bed and I want to watch a bit of telly whilst stitching, I just take the whole bag with me. Super handy!

NEW Unicornia Quilt Pattern by Claire Turpin Designs

I couldn't resist this gorgeous new quilt pattern "Unicornia" by Claire Turpin Designs. 

Isla is cah-razy about unicorns. You might remember the Unicorn Doll I made her last year. Here's a link to that post. So adorable... I may have even made her another one a couple of weeks ago... Eep!

Of course I didn't factor in what a huge project this would be as I don't make a lot of quilts. Well actually, I've only ever made two. Both for Isla. And I cringe when I think about taking off the last one that I worked so hard on, but the look on her face is just going to make all of that worthwhile.

Stay tuned!

xxT

My Liberty Christmas Hoop Tree || To Be Included in Liberty of London's 140th Birthday Commemorative Book

Liberty Christmas Hoop Art Tree || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Christmas Tree Hoop Art || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Christmas Baubles Hoop Art || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Christmas Star Hoop Art || Rhapsody and Thread

Liberty Christmas Hoop Tree || Rhapsody and Thread

IG Picture Gallery

So the most amazing thing happened as you can see!!

Earlier this year, Liberty London put the call out on Instagram for fans to share their Liberty creations, and I shared a few (couldn't choose just one... how could I?) but this Christmas Hoop Tree is by far my most unique and treasured creation. I made it a few years ago - before I knew how to sew and my favourite hobby was embroidery and hoop art. 

And in November, I was tagged with a congratulations that my entry/creation had been chosen to be featured with others in the 140th Birthday Commemorative Book!!! To say I'm excited and can't wait to receive a copy of this book is an unbelievably huge understatement.

Liberty fabrics were purchased from Calico & Ivy in Mosman Park, Western Australia.

Designed and produced by me / Rhapsody and Thread