GETTING COSY
WITH DESIGNERS
Be inspired by our truly amazing contributors.
THANKS TO
THE INDUSTRY
“I have met some of my best
friends from a shared passion for
patchwork. Designing and working
in this industry has allowed me
to be at home while my girls grew
up, to travel all over the world,
teaching, and to be creative every
day. I am very grateful for this.”“When I found
patchwork, I found my
place in the world.”
THE BIRDHOUSE
Website: http://www.thebirdhouse.com.au
Email: [email protected]NATALIE BIRD
“My style is heavily
infl uenced by Japanese
manga, anime, Cosplay
and kawaii street fashio
I love how these blend
fantasy with reality.”e
yMY STYLE IS:
“Homely – a bit folksy. A lot of
my designs feature heartfelt
sayings, cute critters and family,
love and friendship themes.”MY STYLE IS:
IN RETROSPECT ...
“I’ve kept the very first fabric
doll I ever made, to look at every
now and then and remind myself
how far I’ve come. It is absolutely
horrid! And I thought it was
fabulous at the time.”16 Homespun