NEW Anna Maria Horner 'Good Folks' Fabric Collection

The entire NEW fabric collection 'Good Folks' by Anna Maria Horner has arrived and they are stunning both in design and colour. This collection is so appealing as it has both a vintage and contemporary look and although 100% cotton is soft and silky to touch. As with all of Anna Maria Horner's fabric collections, her signature style of vibrant colours and unique design will guarantee a final sewing, home decorating or craft result with a real 'WOW' factor! ENJOY!

NEW Amy Butler Patterns!

Fabulous NEW Amy Butler patterns are in store now! The domestic goddess apron includes 3 different styles and lengths and the sun surf halter is a gorgeous simple sewing pattern for a garment that can be dressed up or down this summer! The great thing about the sun surf halter pattern is it includes both women's and girls sizes in the one pattern.

Happy Summer Sewing!

Christmas Mermaids!

Lani and Keely adore mermaids and absolutely love their new Chrissie dresses handmade from Heather Ross 'underwater sisters mermaid' fabric with Heather Bailey and Anna Maria Horner fabric used for the bodice and hem. Both of these dresses were slightly adjusted versions of the Portabellopixie 'Gracie' pattern using the Tiered Top option. Keely has made herself at home with chocolate treat in hand at Santa's mailbox!

Its a Handmade Christmas Competition Winners

Thankyou so much to everyone who submitted entries to our 'Its a Handmade Christmas' competition. I enjoyed seeing all the lovely handmade creations and again found it difficult to choose a winner, soooo

FIRST PRIZE

Congratulations to Becci! I was very impressed with her first ever 'quilt' and thought this was very inspiring to others. Your prize includes Shannon Lamden's 'Cookies' fabric, trims and appliques, several patterns by Melly & Me, Pink Fig, Amy Butler, Valori Wells, a book 'Home Sweet Home' by Jane Cumberbatch which provides 60 divine projects for today's domestic diva to make, bag handles, buttons and echino fabric. Please refer to my November post to view Becci's entry.

SECOND PRIZE

Congratulations Bree! Bree submitted photos of a beautiful bag made from Amy Butler fabrics, and a couple of lovely wall art pieces as her handmade gifts.

Third Prize: How can I not award a prize to all the other entries in our competition when they were all so creative and inspiring. Thankyou Lorraine, Yvonne, Karen and Susan for your wonderful entries and a $10 Kelani Voucher will be mailed to you this week.

Its a Handmade Christmas Entries

More fabulous customer 'Its a Handmade Christmas' entries. Oooh how am I going to choose, please feel free to comment to help me out! Please also visit my blog post dated November 28th to have a look at some of the other wonderful entries!

Karen has been busy with her handmade Christmas gifts this year. Well done Karen!

Sensational Tote-able Towel by Karen. Karen used Anna Maria Horner's clever Tote-able Towel Tutorial to make these beauties .

What a clever way of getting your children to carry their own towels to and from the beach and they look pretty stylish too!

There are many other great tutorials by Anna Maria Horner here as well as the most beautiful inspirational photographs. Speaking of the extremely talented Anna Maria Horner, we have received her COMPLETE NEW 'Good Folks' fabric collection and this will be available in our store very soon! The feel of this new collection of fabrics is amazing and you will not be disappointed.

Susan has also done a wonderful job with her Handmade Christmas gifts and I particularly love her 'Ballerina Bag' above - every princess needs one of these! Thankyou Susan for sharing so many of your handmade gifts with us all!

The recipient of this gift will be excited with this Space Boy to cuddle!

Susan has handmade this lovely pinafore, pants and booties set for a Secret Santa gift.

Shorts made from Erin Michael's Monkey N Round fabric.

Susan's last entry are these fantastic fabric buckets.

Thanks Lorraine for your second entry of lovely pillows in Amy Butler's 'Daisy Bouquet Mist' and 'Binky' softie from the Melly & Me range of patterns.

Again thanks to those who have forwarded me images and Good Luck!

Kelani Fabric Gift Vouchers - We currently have many orders for Kelani Fabric gift vouchers for Christmas presents. If you are wanting any last minute Christmas gifts for friends and family requesting what you would like for Christmas why not a Kelani Fabric Gift Voucher. We can post these over the next few days and will be received prior to Christmas. How Much - Your Choice!

Its a Handmade Christmas Competition

Please have a look at our wonderful and inspiring customer handmade entries for our current 'Its a Handmade Christmas' competition posted here on the 28th November below.

A big thanks to customers who have submitted entries for our competition. It is not too late to enter this competition to win a fabulous surprise pack filled with lots of goodies. Simply email us a photo of any of your handmade Christmas gifts to gallery@kelanifabric.com.au.

New Grand Revival Sewing Patterns!

Have a look at these fabulous NEW 'Grand Revival' sewing patterns by Tanya and Linda Whelan.

Pretty, practical, and easy to make, the Stella Apron has a fresh, swingy style. This pattern includes one full and two half apron versions, with several pocket options.

The Ella Carry-All and Practical Bag patterns make up two casual but stylish bags with plenty of room, perfect for a day at the beach, as a gym or yoga bag, a days shopping or both would make a fabulous and practical nappy bag.