From the cute and cuddly, to making a statement about the exploitation of endangered species, we’ve got animal themed gifts covered this week.

knitsewfelt – designer fabric button hair ties
hillbilly – jewellery
brownstreet – bespoke printed teatowels
lisaapple – original hand painted artworks
nanscupboard – nursery linen
lil-princess – dolls’ clothing
picotstitch – ipad cover
staceyp – babies’ clothing and accessories
baileysalchemy – jewellery
ickletings11 – simple cotton toys inspired by childhood memories
teliko – friendship bracelets
panajotis – paintings and necklaces
pamjacombdesign – jewellery and Christchurch tribute pieces
girlshed – jewellery, accessories, home decor and tote bags
becklesberry – one of a kind hand painted dolls
4evercraft – wedding invitations and gift packaging
bubblenbead – glass bead jewellery
lulurose – original artworks and prints
nisserandco – baby booties and toys
glaesdesign – glass bead jewellery
cupkakes – handcrafted couture lingerie
sophjax – cushions
mirth – upcycled plate cake stands
adornment – fine silver jewellery
glm – geometric inspired jewellery
fizzbangpop – canvas art for a child’s room
laura_kate – original watercolour paintings

What do you make?
Items to keep crafters organised: knitting needle and crochet hook cases, tool cases, and brewer’s wall organisers.

How did you get into your craft?
I’ve always been a sewer and a knitter. Then last year I was between jobs with a bit of spare time and I finally got to set up Rosalind Craft Supplies, something I’ve wanted to do for a quite while.

Your favourite materials, tools and processes?
I love nearly anything made of natural fibres (cotton, wool, silk, etc.), whether it’s in yarn or material form. My favourite tool is my sewing machine; my Dad helped me buy a new one for my birthday and it does amazing things like automatic buttonholes! A close second is my sewing shears – a good pair of shears are essential and if you look after them, they’ll look after you. Mine are only for material – it’s one of the first things I teach new flatmates – don’t touch my scissors!

Is there a philosophy behind your work?
I like my products to have a practical use: to store, carry or protect something.

Describe your workspace:
A desk in my bedroom – which means my bedroom often looks like a haberdashery exploded in it.

A favourite quote:
“A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” – Thomas Mann. It can easily apply to anything else – a historian, a knitter or a painter.

What are you currently listening to? The Suburbs by Arcade Fire.

Recommend an album: High Violet by The National.

What was the last handmade item you bought?
Every Christmas and birthday, my sister and I exchange our Felt wishlists. Last Christmas I bought her matching earrings and a necklace from ladysoldier and she gave me some gorgeous little mugs from tinyhappy. It made Christmas so much easier!

Your favourite childhood book?
The Girls of St Olave’s by E L Haverfield – the book which Rosalind Aymes is from.

What are you reading now?
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

 Check out Kate’s full range of ready-made organisers in her Felt shop, Rosalind Craft Supplies, or contact her through Felt to arrange a custom design.

It’s back to school for some this week, so here are some things you might need to get yourself sorted – or to show where your loyalties lie!

tamsyndesign – photography and mixed media artworks
delicatessen – jewellery
umu – crochet shopping bags and earrings
nusta – jewellery
gemgemmakay – one of pieces of women’s clothing
raci – funky comfortable skirts for women
woods85 – jewellery
pridenjoy – clothing for babies and children
treeco – maternity tees
dhellyer – original artworks on canvas
pigsinmud – handbags and tote bags
twirldesign – typographic posters
savedfate – laptop covers
dunedin4love – t-shirts for Dunedin fans
fab – dancewear for men and women
crochetbirdie – crochet hats
finn_emily – jewellery, accessories and clothing for babies
ojoxojo – ceramic wall hanging flowers
tschnii – bags made from upcycled linen
thatlldo – fru frus – one of a kind tutus
bevmck – original framed artworks

The last thing any relationship needs is cold feet, and here’s the perfect solution: his and her crochet slippers. And just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Matching outfits may be pushing it, but you’ll get away with matching slippers – who’s going to know? This cute and cosy footwear is available in both men’s and women’s sizes, made to order by WhiteNoiseMaker.

With games, rides and prizes for the kids, they’ll be kept entertained while the grown ups enjoy a leisurely day browsing the superb selection of handcrafts, tasting a few specialty beers and soaking up the music and hopefully some sunshine!

Just a five minute drive from the lovely Pauatahanui Village on the Kapiti Coast, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park is a gorgeous spot surrounded by native bush reserve and panoramic views of rural Wellington. Pack a picnic, round up a few friends, chuck a mix tape in the car stereo and hit the road for an awesome crafty day trip. There’s loads of parking on site – just bring along some gold coins to drop in the bucket to support Life Flight Trust.

And as if all that wasn’t enough excitement for one day, the Felt team will be there too! Stop by and say hello and we’ll pop you in the draw to win a gorgeous bundle of handcrafted goodies.

Got a glam event coming up, and need an equally glam outfit? Then look no further, we have you sorted!

a-villa – prints of original watercolour paintings
treehousehb – hand knitted clothing for babies
bemyshadow – pin prick artworks
adelpha – cushions
susanhowat – funky handmade dolls clothing
empressive – fascinators
justbeadit – jewellery, soft toys and children’s clothing
kiwiwings – upcycled satchels
yavanna – knitting stitch markers
josiejo – scarves and children’s clothing
kellycushla – baby bibs and accessories
gardenstudio – upcycled rings made from vintage teaspoons
solostudios – custom wedding invitations
eddieandmoni – greeting cards
niteowlstchn – soft toys and children’s decor items
thefrockcloset – vintage inspired dresses
redvixxon – pendants from upcycled children’s books
atarau – clothing for children and babies
magicalshop – greeting cards and original artworks
bangcosmetic – vibrant lipsticks and eyeshadows
lisaapple – original handpainted artworks
gertybrown – purses, bags and accessories made from hessian
brosca – jewellery
chimaerafelt – embroidered felt brooches
sarahmac – button badges featuring original photography
donjackson – original paintings on canvas
michelerumney – sterling silver jewellery

lovelight – soy wax candles in recycled containers
charliehorse – novelty shaped crayons
mrsrs – kid’s clothing, bags and toys
elemar – gemstone charm bracelets
belindas – hand knotted slouchy wool hats
catcreates – home decor items
alfristonmbh – christmas ornaments – fundraising for Alfriston School
funcreations – brooches, jewellery and greeting cards
dootie – cushions
dollmaker – teddy bears
peasandbob – beautiful handcrafted items for your character dwelling
stickibeak – children’s clothing and accessories
giftsoflove – baby clothing, with proceeds from sales going to charity
teina – cross stitch artworks
redsprite – greeting cards, prints and book plates
crazybird – jewellery with an environmental conscience
jin – original pencil illustrations
celiawilson – watercolour paints
pippistitch – brooches, bags and decor items
melinababy – baby clothing and cloth nappies
mjdesigns – beautifully handpainted stones
finndieloo – quality handmade toys
fuzzyellis – handcrafted wooden furniture
elliephanti – jewellery

As for day to day, you can’t go wrong with a customised diary of your very own, or the ever-inspiring Kiwi Diary – a goldmine of interesting facts and fabulous Kiwi ingenuity.

After a short break over Christmas, Fresh on Felt is back for the new year. As I’ve been moving house this week, I have picked some lovely items for the home.

prettykiwi – kiwiana cushions and kid’s clothing
thyme – luxurious body products
liefde – home decor featuring original illustrations
belindamac – wedding invitations
lilymae – children’s clothing
tuff-truks – original retro wooden toys
augusta – hand-woven placemats
cbquilts – batik quilt
washhouse – boutique tea towels and greeting cards
estsketches – animal portraits
oddearrings – handmade ceramic jewellery
jodolls – unique handcrafted dolls
sbenikowsky – original fine art paintings and prints
artbynature – jewellery made with sea glass
whio4  – cushions
prof_jhen – jewellery and papercraft
penelope-j – cushion with vintage doilies
august4 – photo greeting cards
missj – wedding accessories
deerinthewoods – vintage inspired jewellery
meek – hipster wrap around skirts
marzi – children’s hair accessories
plumjam – hand printed tea towels and aprons
karoro – yarn bowls for knitters
orchidnz – hooded clothing and accessories
lovemedo – personalised greeting cards
elephantbird – unique tees and totes for adults and tots
stitches – crochet flower brooches and pins
paisleyp – brooches and necklaces
upcycled – upcycled clothing
aureate11 – jewellery and hair accessories
tanyadann – bags and purses made with ties

From Friday 23 December until Wednesday 4 January the Felt team will be enjoying a bit of time off. Enquiries during this time will be answered, but please note that we may take up to 48 hours to respond.

Sellers, if you’re also planning some downtime over summer, don’t forget to pop your shop into holiday mode.

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and here’s to a fabulous year in 2012!