Gypsy Caravan - Kristen Doran

Kristen Doran has done it again with this amazingly detailed whimisical gypsy caravan design! Hand screen printed in three colours on an eco-friendly hemp/organic cotton this decorator fabric is a knock-out when framed or sewn into cushions. See further inspiration from Kristen below.

I have also framed a gypsy panel in an IKEA 50 x 40cm RIBBA frame and this design has come up a treat! In fact, many of Kristen Doran's designs look amazing framed or stretched over a canvas or you might like to try our custom made features and we will create a gorgeous cushion or 6" cylinder table lamp just for you.

Contemporary Australian Xmas Fabrics!

Kristen Doran has just released this sensational limited edition Christmas Tree craft panel. Hand screen printed in the loveliest shade of red on a gorgeous natural cotton/linen blend basecloth. Turn into Xmas wall art, cushions, tea towels, stockings, table runner, placemats, napery, advent calendar or any other festive craft project!

We have just added a brand new shopping category "Contemporary Australian Christmas Fabrics" to showcase some of the amazing Australian designs for this festive season. Pop over and grab a little inspiration and celebrate this Xmas in true Aussie style!

Below are more gorgeous Australian designer fabrics perfect for decorating your Xmas table or home this year.

Shannon Lamden's 'Oh Deers' in raspberry on birch above and duckegg blue on hessian below. I think these would make great Xmas stockings, napery, cushions and kids Xmas clothing. (a hem on a linen skirt for the girls or a hem or pocket on shorts for the boys)

'Papercuts' raspberry on birch by Shannon Lamden.

Pippijoe's red 'Orchard' would make the perfect 'partridge in a pear tree'!

A little belated but elated welcome to 'Dandi' fabrics into our store! Dandi is made up of a four-women team of Industrial Designers who share a passion for beautiful and functional objects for the home. Drawing inspiration from Mother Nature the Dandi team weaves whimsical, beautiful and functional elements into its designs. 

Dandi Blooms oilcloth above makes the perfect tablecloth for the festive season and beyond and it wipes clean in a jiffy. The Dandi team have done a magnificent job at decorating this table! The key is keep it 'simple' and the Dandi Blooms really speaks for itself.

Dandi Olive Branch Pistachio sets the scene with a real Australian vibe above.

and here are a couple of fantastic ideas by the Dandi girls using the gorgeous Dandi Holly Berry!

Whatever you may choose.. Happy Xmas Decorating everyone!

Kristen Doran Hummingbird Inspiration

Kristen Doran has made this gorgeous dress from her latest Hummingbird hand screen printed fabric in our Kelani Exclusive fabulous colourway of Chocolate & Raspberry printed on a lovely cotton/linen blend. Hummingbird is also available in mustard & grey. I just love the exquisite detail in each of Kristen's textile designs!

Kristen Doran Hummingbird

Kristen Doran is well known for her beautifully detailed hand screen printed textiles both here in Australia and overseas. Her latest unique and contemporary 'hummingbird' is stunning in design and features a gorgeous soft mustard and grey colour palette.

I am a huge fan of Kristen's versatile craft panels most commonly used for cushions, bag making, wall art, and childrens interiors but I am delighted to see her recently print on yardage, broadening its applications for larger home decorating and furnishing projects!

Available in two lovely basecloths! A cotton/linen blend which is a great all-rounder for homewares such as lampshades, cushions, drapery, and light upholstery whilst still a lovely weight for skirts and bags as well as 100% cotton, perfect for summer skirts, blouses, linen, as well as lighter home decorating projects.

Photos courtesy of Kristen Doran.

Kristen's latest 'Cuckoo' craft panels are gorgeously unique and reflect another fabulous aspect of Kristen's designs being continuously appropriate for all ages! Fun for a child's decor as well as sophisticated enough for a ladies bag, or contemporary cushion in the living room!

Gorgeous deep red, chocolate and avocado green on stone.



and deep red, charcoal and dusty blue on stone..

Kristen Doran 'Drummer Boys'

Talented Australian textile designer Kristen Doran has designed and made up these adorable 'Drummer Boys' above to keep the 'Matryoshka Dolls' in check. Too cute!

Available in exclusive colourways of red & chocolate and blue & chocolate only in the Kelani Fabric shop. Turn into softies and display on a shelf or bed in your childs room or turn into fabulous cushions, quilt panels, wall art, appliques etc.

Matryoshka Mobile or Pram Tie

My new DIY project uses Kristen Doran's beautiful Matryoshka Doll craft panel.

The great thing about this project is most of the work is done for you with Kristen's fabulous design. All you need to do is fold the craft panel in half, cut around the 8 matryoshka dolls, sew together with the insertion of tabs using left over coordinating print from the backing, stuff, hand sew the opening closed and let your own creative juices flow with how you wish to hang your gorgeous dolls.

I used one of the new wooden bag handles available here to hang my girls using fishing line.

I also pinned the dolls on to a lovely embroidered ribbon to show you this effect. Hung as a vertical mobile shows the nesting effect of the dolls well. This way would be perfect also using a few dolls for a pram tie or even another DIY project would be to make your own infant floor play gym and attach dolls overhead for baby to play with. I think I will try this last idea with Kristen Doran's drummer boys that will soon be available in my store.

A matryoshka mobile, pram tie or play gym would make such a special christmas gift for a newborn. A child or adult would adore a beautiful handmade matryoshka mobile.

Finally, I would love to get into the Christmas spirit and launch a 'ITS A HANDMADE CHRISTMAS' competition. Please share some of your handmade Xmas gifts by emailing a photo to gallery@kelanifabric.com.au and I will post them here on my blog in the hope of providing Xmas inspiration to others.

This competition will be left wide open and does not necessarily have to involve fabric but must be HANDMADE. It would be fantastic if I received many entries for this one so spread the word and I will get to thinking about a lovely SURPRISE gift pack. On the 20th of December I will post details of both the prize and the winner!

20% off Kristen Doran Matryoshka Dolls Continues!

Just wanted to let you all know that due to the huge demand for Kristen Doran's gorgeous matryoshka doll craft panels and Kristen closing her shop this week as her son is in hospital, I have decided to continue the sale on these lovely craft panels until 5pm Friday or until stocks run out! Some of the matryoshka doll colourways are getting very low and I doubt if they will last until Friday at this great price so if you have the urge to add these to your fabric stash I would get in quick! Kristen, I hope this week is not too stressful for you and I am thinking of your son!

Matryoshka Dolls

Just stocked our shelves with talented Australian designer Kristen Doran's beautiful hand screen printed Matryoshka Doll craft panels in a range of colourways and basecloths.




Kristen Doran's fabulous contemporary modern bag and softie patterns can also now be found here so why not give them a go and make them unique with your own choice of fabrics. Please email your pics so I can proudly display customer creations in our online gallery.....don't be shy! We have a $25.00 gift voucher up for grabs this month and every month for one of our customers who contributes to our online gallery and it is as easy as sending us a photo of any handmade creation you have made.

The Kelani Fabric 20% off sale ends at midnight tomorrow! Our newsletter subscribers have already been made aware of this, so please don't forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter so we can keep everyone up to date with our sales, new fabric collections and competitions etc.