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My handmade business RED INSTEAD handmade will be at Mathilda’s Market (in Canberra) this Sunday.

Mathilda’s Market is a fabulous (and NEW to Canberra!) niche market that offers unique, stylish and affordable baby and kids goods …

I have found a use for all the vintage doilies I keep finding.

I am sending a bunch to in.cube8r in Melbourne but you can also buy a selection from my online store.

I have been making a few new things just in time for Christmas!

I’ve made some lovely cushions - fabrics used are a combination of designer cottons and fabrics handprinted by me, backed with a sturdy …

Okay. I am a bit excited (and a bit nervous) to announce that after many hours of work, my online store RED INSTEAD handmade has reopened for business:

Yes, we have a new logo and a …

I know. It’s been a little while since I updated. In fact I haven’t posted to this blog ALL YEAR. Speaking of which, when we were little, my dad loved New Year’s Day. He got …

I am stash busting so that you may grow your stash. All these fabrics are for sale.

Most pieces are 1 yard, some are 2 yards.
1 yard is AU$20 / US$15 - prices …

Hold the presses - this is such exciting news! Well, not really. It does follow on from yesterday’s whinge about not being able to find any new birthday clothes though so it is …

I have been working on a few things…  here is a little sneak peek…

and another peek at something else…

And that’s not all!

And there’s something interesting about to happen over at www.redinstead.com.au - I wonder what …

I have updated the Red Instead store with some new bags.
Citrus Everyday Bag
Red Star Zippy Carry Bag
Fern Slouch Bag
Cathedral Slouch Bag
Handmade by me in my home studio. They are $40 each (plus $10 p+p) …