Back on Track

Oh my goodness! It's early morning and I woke with a start. I remembered I have a blog, that I have not updated in quite a while.  I do have have an excuse, I have been on holidays and unfortunately came home quite ill but I am back on track and was very excited walking back into the shop and seeing all the gorgeous new cotton fabrics that have arrived, it just made me keen to sew.

Also, while I was away, the front of the shop had a makeover.  It is all crisp and clean and looks fantastic. The signwriter did an amazing job. He is very talented and I am sure only us creative people would appreciate the skills involved in being able to freehand an image from my business card. Plus the web site front page is finally finished, the products list now stays open and a few other issues have finally been resolved, at a cost of course. It has been a long journey and Alicia has worked tirelessly on it. Have a look.

Christmas is just around the corner, and it is great to hear from our customers that they are going back to basics.  Hand Made is booming, face washers are being crocheted, jams are being made, softies by the dozens are being stitched, wheat heat bags are being produced. I get such a thrill when I receive a hand made gift as time is very precious.  So why not consider finding some time in this lead up to christmas to make that someone special, a gift made with love.

New and old favourites are back

Among a few, our old time favourite "Funky Farm" has arrrived back in store. I have made a kit but mine includes black and white cows and an array of brightly coloured sheep. My tractor is red and has black tyres but you can make yours green if you are a John Deere person. The "Funky Farm" Pattern is listed under Patchwork - Patterns - Hot Possum.

"Clucky" is a crowd pleaser and has come to join us once again along with a couple of new beginner patterns. "Sally and Smith" is one. The patterns are beautifully written and perfect for the novice or for the softie fanatic in all of us. "Giddy Up" is a blast from the past and takes me back to our daughters younger years, and certainly shows "what's old is new again".

Alicia has been busy uploading dressmaking fabrics. Unfortunately the lens of a camera does not give a true indication of how beautiful these fabrics truly are. If you are a tactile person like myself and need to see and touch the fabric, please contact us and we will be happy to send you a sample. You can view some of the range under Dressmaking - Fabrics - Specialty Fabrics or Stretch Fabrics. There is so much more to come so keep an eye out.

Well, I am of to work, I enjoy Saturdays as we normally don't get any deliveries and it is a little more laid back. Then I am off to watch our daughters netball grand final. Go TDS!!!!!

My Very First Post

Alicia is on holidays for three weeks in America at a Scrapbooking Convention and I only have 3 more sleeps till she walks back onto the floor at Create and See. I will attempt to get all my ordering done as it has been hectic and I have got a little behind. I have missed her and I am excited to show her all the progress I have made for the web site http://www.createandsee.com.au/ and my blog. Plus show her all the samples Connie has whipped up while she has been away.

Connie has been working, and it has been an absolute pleasure to have her on a daily basis. She has quite literally whipped up some gorgeous samples which I shall upload for all to see. She brings laughter and life back into Create and See. It reminds me why I am in the business, I get so much pleasure from seeing people get excited about what she has created, including Connie. The father Xmas pattern sold out before Connie had finished him. I am happy to take orders as I will be placing an order in the next couple of days.

Christmas is not far away if you plan to make and Create. Some new Christmas patchwork fabrics arrived and I have already sold a few metres. Santa on his surf board has been a big hit and will not last long.

I was also hoping the shop front would be all painted and the sign work completed before Alicia got home. Unfortunately it will not be so as the signwriter is having an operation and I will have to be patient.

I have waited all Winter, Spring is in full flight and by Summer we will be all shiny and fresh for the tourist trade.

I have been very busy putting new stock on the floor. 35 new dress fabrics arrived and they are gorgeous, I am very excited because quite a few stretch fabrics are around the $17.00  per metre mark. Kwik Sew has quite a few stretch patterns, they are available in store and online. Kwik Sew patterns are brilliant, particularly if you have a Brother Overlocker, it makes sewing stretch a breeze.

I shall attempt to make a start to upload all the new fabrics but I may have to wait for Alicia to assit me with this so you will have to be patient.