Ceramics artist Gillian Weavers of Mudbird is making the best of a bad situation. Her Woolston property, like so many in Christchurch, has taken a hammering in the recent earthquakes. Silt flooded her property in February and again in June, swamping her garage and damaging her kiln. However, Gillian isn’t one to be put off by a spate of natural disasters. She took the silt and made it into something beautiful.
These squishy wee cuties from The Wardrobe are made from repurposed houndstooth corduroy and wool felt, with vintage button eyes. They stand just 6cm high, but as their maker Nin says, what they lack in stature they make up for in stately bearing.
Easy to learn and quick to play, Button Up in Fiordland by Mararoa is a great way to keep the family entertained these holidays.
This Friday, super cool people around New Zealand are making a special effort to rally around and give Christchurch folk a bit of a boost. The Big Chip in for Christchurch is happening throughout the country to make sure Christchurch feels the love after a … Read more »
Little Kiln : Milk Jug Pendant $38.50 | Little Ladies : “Best Friends” Tile $39
So the word on Felt this week is what happens in Kaikoura, shouldn’t stay in Kaikoura – there are just too many awesome things to do to keep it to yourself! The Note Bag is the genius creation of typographically talented Kaikoura crew Literally Yours and features the coolest things to do in Kaikoura, with a little check box next to every one so you can grab a fabric marker and start ticking them off.
Felt interview on CTV’s City Life – I talked to Kineta Knight about Felt and the craft community in post-quake Christchurch on CTV’s City Life this Monday. And Crafty Business got a mention too! Christchurch folk, it’s on Monday 4 July, 7.30pm at Elevate bar on Colombo Street.
Creative Aertz : Wool Slippers $35 | Lou’s Shoes : Mowgli Boots $57
How awesome to see Petra wearing Cloud Nine Creative earthquake earrings on Breakfast yesterday! Lee is donating 20% of proceeds from her Love Christchurch jewellery range to the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
Pragmatic, strong and thoroughly considered, the Stiglitz wallet by Loopcase will bring a contemporary asymmetry to your daily fiscal dealings.