My Creative Space Today, pink!

My creative space recently has seen me produce some fun little girl's clothes!  I love the very funky, mod retro organic cotton, fabric in the top two.  Such a fun and beautiful fabric to work with!  It is made to international standards without the use of chemicals. These little dresses are great for Christmas as well as regular summer wear.

The full circle skirt is made from a fun pink broderie anglaise, 100% cotton.  Twirl!

The bottom little shoestring dresses are  fun and modern fabrics in 100% cotton, giving a nice crisp feel and good to wear in summer in warmer climates.

That's my little show and tell for this week, hope you enjoyed viewing!  They have provided me with joy to make and the recipients to wear!  (These little goodies were custom made).


What is in your creative space today?
Would love to see!
To join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to  Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.

Christmas time. Yes it really is that time of year again!

This weekend is the time to put up our lovely Chrristmas tree, we have been putting of the request for a few weeks, but now many of the shops have their lovely trees and decorations up, ours should be too is the rationale of the littlies!  Gee this year has come around quickly and am looking very much forward to the beauty and joy the Christmas season brings:)

This little post share some our lovely wares that may make a great little Christmas gift for you to give, stocking fillers and something a little more substantial.  Custom orders in before end of Nov please.  Do send us an email or visit our online store : )

Best wishes for your preparations as we head into the Christmas period
Keryn xx

Junk Love Wednesday, vintage aprons

Hello everyone,

missed last week's junk love post, a few family details to deal with!

Today my show and tell for Junk Love continues in the theme of vintage aprons and today's is a super-cute red and white cotton gingham, don't you just *love* that ric rac!
I just love these aprons and they hold fond memeories from my childhood.  My mum wearing them as she baked home-cooked country style meals in a wood fired stove, with us kids warming our little hands by the warmth of the open door. When I got to an age when I was allowed to 'help' in the kitchen, I also popped one of these big grown up aprons on - albeit it was quite long!

Today I still enjoy wearing my own little collection of aprons, and so does my littly, its part of 'dressing up' for kicthen play:)  What's your story to share today?  Love to read about it.

If you like re-using, upcycling, recycling, 2nd hand 'junk' ...Pop over to Emmaroseart to join the 'Junk List' and share your 'Junk' story, every Wednesday

Keryn xx

My creative space today, retro on

Continuing on from last weeks retro theme, here is the last week finished piece.  Fun and definately something a little different.  Who said girl's can't wear brown?

Some other fun retro flavours I am playing with...

What is occupying your creative space today? Would love to see!
To join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to  Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.

To join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.

Happy days to you, do email us if you want to now more! 

Keryn xx

My creative space today, funky retro

Hello all! 

I have been working on some very funky retro pieces of late!  Just loving the fabric selection available at the moment, its such quality and such diversity:)

What is occupying your creative space today?  Would love to see!
To join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to  Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.

Happy days,
Keryn xx

Junk Love, Wednesday 'for the love of vintage aprons'

Hello to all,
I have a *love* of vintage and old-school aprons.  I grew up with these, wearing them with my mum as I helped in the kitchen as a littly.  I have distinct memories of my mum wearing them:)  and have a soft spot for them, collecting and putting them to use through the years.  I even inherited some of mums! Now my little one and I do the same thing, we 'dress up' when we cook and put on our special aprons, its lots of fun!

Over the next few weeks I will share our little collection with you...do you have a story, a memory about these gorgeous aprons which have a class all of their own?  Love to hear about it!

Keryn xx

If you like re-using, upcycling, recycling, 2nd hand 'junk' ...Pop over to Emmaroseart to join the 'Junk List' and share your 'Junk' story, every Wednesday

My creative space, having fun!

A warm hello to everyone, nice to play "My Creative Space" again after being off-line for a while:)

What has been filling my creative corner recently?...Embellishments...I have taken some well invested time to spend on my creativity and the joy of using beautiful fabrics and playing with trims.  Don't they just make an outfit! 

I *love* custom making clothes for littlies and us grown ups too, to personalise a garment and make it in the colours and styles that bring joy to the individual.  It's such a buzz when someone who isn't  a 'sewer' joins with me to help 'create' their own garment!  With me to guide of course :)  I am enjoying the time and space afforded to me to create :)  And just love the joy of sewing for my littly, its a way to add a special touch to every little day. (The above are a few of Lillipilli Lane's latest little goodies!)

I reckon special clothes are made for everyday! Whether it's to go feeding the ducks,help ing in the kitchen, a day at kindy, running in the park, or going on an special outing!  After all what could be more special than 'childhood'?

What is occupying your creative space today?  Would love to see!
To join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to  Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.

Happy days,
Keryn xx

Lillipilli Lane Back on-line!

Hello everyone,

thank you all so much for your patience and understanding, our computer and connection troubles are over and we are back on-line. 

We will be processing your orders and enquiries as soon as we can.

Thanks again for loving our Lillipilli Lane wares!  

It is YOU that make us what we are and your custom is very highly valued :)

Ruffles anyone?

I have just finished these three adorable little pink and green tulip print girl's skirts.

I love the way inspiration links with happy childhood memories - a key area of Lillipilli Lane inspiration.  

My two sisters and I had a little peasant dress each - all in the same fabric - an oh so cute cotton rose print - we thought they were marvellous - especially for three 'tom boy' country girls.

These darling little skirts and more like them are on their way to Lamb Chop Stand Out From The Flock - the exclusive online shop...pop by soon as they will go quickly!

Daffodil Day 2010

(Picture: Daffodil Day, Cancer Council website, 28 Aug 2010)

Daffodil Day in 2010 

Friday 27th of August

Daffodil Day is a day to reflect on those that are touched by the disease, cancer.  Daffodil Day merchandise is on sale throughout August, and you can donate to Daffodil Day at anytime.

Of particular interest to us dressmakers and designers, to celebrate Daffodil Day the Cancer Council invited 8 top designers to design a special outfit for daffodil day :)  Pop by the website Daffodil Day  to learn more about this day, and to look at the beautiful, yellow fashion designs - you can vote on your fave!

God bless all those whose lives have been touched by this disease.

My Creative Space today...'who doesn't love a polka dot!'

What is my little creative corner of the world bringing to life today?

I have had the pleasure of creating this sweet skirt for a little two year old...and what a pleasure!  Pink with white polka dots, 100% cotton:) 

And I have to say at this point I just *love* my Janome machines - after using a very (very) old machine for many years - I am really appreciating these two hard working machines that to me seem 'mechanical pefection'. Any body else just love your machines?  Would love to hear about it!


Where is your creativity leading you today?  Would love to read about it...to join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to  Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.

Keryn xx

Junk Love, Wednesday

My find to share in this week's 'Junk Love' is this vintage frock made under the 'Julian Haye' label. I have seen this label around a bit on clothes from this era, however I haven't been able to find out too much about "Julian Haye' through 'googling'...any one know more? I am suspecting it is an Australian label?

I bought this little treasure at a great little 'junk' shop on a recent road trip, whereby 'I just had to stop!'
This lovely frock is 100% white cotton, with an embossed-like diamond pattern throughout, and a sweet floral/botanical, green and yellow print.  It has a golden era elegance, is comfortable to wear and is one of my favourites! I am so looking forward to the coming spring/summer season to wear it  (southern hemsiphere!)

What have you to share this week?  Would love to see!

If you like re-using, upcycling, recycling, 2nd hand 'junk' ...Pop over to Emmaroseart to join the 'Junk List' and share your 'Junk' story, every Wednesday

Originals...creations from the heart to bring joy...

We've recently finished working on the last of a limited run of our devine little Flower Girls skirts, with the lovely tea-stained fabric apron and handmade ruffle.  This is the 3rd one of only three made and on it's way to new online store Lamb Chop Stand Out From The Flock (on Facebook), specialising in funky, unique and exclusives wares.  We at Lillipilli Lane are happy to have Lamb Chop include our range of exclusive and original wares and wish them success for their new store. 

 

Making our originals is a lot of fun and we will have some new styles out soon...

We'd like to take this chance to say a big 'Thank you to all our customers', for taking Lillipilli Lane to your heart, without you we simply wouldn't be : )

Keryn xx

Junk Love, Wednesday, Vintage Blue Rose

Hello and welcome to the middle of the week!  Hope your has been good to you so far :)

What interesting little finds will we see today through Junk Love, Wednesday I wonder ?

My show and tell this week is a special little piece featuring the symbolic 'blue rose'.
It's a loved little piece due to the uniqueness the rose stands for and it's symbolism for love and prosperity and of course the fact thats its a lovely vintage piece.  Albeit the blue rose does not exist within nature, the quest to create a blue rose has long been sought, but unsuccessful to date! The quest is likened to the search for the holy grail in the horticultural world :)  (Ref: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_rose.  Aug 2010)

The beautiful flowers (Azaleas) were picked and arranged by my littlest.  Gotta love flowers :) So sweet !

What have you to share this week?  Would love to see!

If you like re-using, upcycling, recycling, 2nd hand 'junk' ...Pop over to Emmaroseart to join the 'Junk List' and share your 'Junk' story, every Wednesday

New on-line children's wear store

A new concept in 'on-line children's-wear stores ' is now on Facebook.
"Lamb Chop - Stand out From the Flock" is a brand new store specialising in stocking unique, funky and exclusive children's wares.  They only stock clothing that is one-of-a-kind, or only just a few made. 

Look closely and you may just find some Lillipilli Lane wares such as these!  You will also find Billy Mac's T-shirts, and Who's Frank's cute singlet tops. Keep an eye on this new shop as many more exclusive Australian handmade creator's come on board.

So pop over for browse and some introductory specials to stand out from the flock, Lamb Chop Stand Out From The Flock, tell them Lillipilli Lane, sent you ; )

and one in creation...available soon through Lamb Chop (one of only two made)

Have a happy weekend
Keryn xx

My Creative Space today...pretty flowers

What am I creating?...
After receiving a couple of lovely orders for my fabric rose and  flower brooches I have been making a few more of these delightful little accessories.  They are a joy to make and wear!  Something quite unique and have such a handmade warmth to them!  Well I guess we do put a little handmade love into all our little wares!

The colour matching (or not!) and finishes you can do are endless.  It's also a great little activity to involve the kids in, great fine motor skills development!


Where is your creativity leading you today?  Would love to read about it...to join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to  Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.

Available through our store www.madeit.com.au/LillipilliLane

Junk Love, Wednesday 'Vintage Baskets'

Hello Junk Love, Wednesday where we share our little pre-loved treasures...reduce, re-use, recycle...every week!

These are two of several rustic little baskets I have found in a few shops here and there. They each have their own individuality and unique characteristics.  I really enjoy using them to store my lace and trims!  I love their weathered look, their textures and how they look sweet grouped together in my sewing room.  And they are practical too!

What have you to share this week?  Would love the see!

If you like re-using, upcycling, recycling, 2nd hand 'junk' ...Pop over to Emmaroseart to join the 'Junk List' and share your 'Junk' story, every Wednesday

New summer goodies, even though it's freezing today!

Here we are working on some lovely new summer dresses - our little 'shoestring dress'...(also known as pillowcase dress)

We have some really nice new fabrics - this charming, soft pink and green, vintage inspired fabric will be in our store soon! www.madeit.com.au/LillipilliLane

Funny to be sewing up these little summer pretties whilst the weather has turned really really chilly!...But I know the warm breath of spring is close by!

Happy days to you : )
Keryn xx

My Creative Space today...a cape for a wizard...

My creative space recently has seen me doing something a little bit unusual...
I had lots of fun making up this wizard's cape for a kindy fundraiser : )  Made it with a bit of mystery but also to be fun so as not to be too scary! 

All upcycled materials, except for the new ric rac!   Everybody enjoyed wearing it, its swirls and swishes so nicely and is so colourful.  We had a couple of requests from people who want one!  Great fun!

Where is your creativity leading you today?  Would love to read about it...to join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to  Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.

Sale...Lillipilli Lane... on-line store

Visit our our online store now to take advantage of our sale prices :)

Lillipilli Lane handmade clothing

A lovely feature for us...and a little scarf give-away...

Lucky Lillipilli Lane has a lovely feature in the 'Clever Crafter' spot over at the Handmade 4 Kids blog

One of our cuddly, super sweet and very-girly girl's scarves is on offer as a give-away.  Pop over to read the interview, and enter if you are keen : )  The winter chill is still in the air here in the Southern hemisphere...

Keryn xx

My Creative Space today...So, I started...

The first step my first 'painting'...as a 'grown-up'... the concept from within - self expression...

The second step...how do I draw these things... Practising...shapes, colours, drawing...

The third step...paint on paper...colour (bright & beautiful) guided from within...fun

My painting partner tries acrylics for the first time... wow... 'The girl come's to life'...

Next...a spot of fresh flower arranging to inspire my stitching space...cream Camellia's...mmmm

A skirt to work together...on it's way to Hong Kong - exciting...fun...

Collaging with fabric flowers & fine motor skill development...whilst I stitch...

And time also for a spot of ballon art with my Jnr companion - filled with food colouring,

leave for a few days and enjoy the pattern that arrives...her idea...

Do you ever wonder where they get their great ideas?

Finally, a spot of cleaning...'Zen and the Art of Fireplace Maintenance'...

cleaning as meditation, time to practice quality in our tasks and to admire beauty - where you may not expect it...

Thanks for reading, and your help to get me started on my 'painting' forever grateful to you...

Starting on a new(ish) journey...exciting...

Where is your creativity leading you today?  Would love to read about it...to join in 'My Creative Space', and view others Creativity, pop over to  Kootoyoo's blog on Thursdays.