Australian Homespun — May 2017

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SNIP, SNIP – HIP HIP HOORAY

Fiskars blows out 50 candles this year, to celebrate the anniversary of its iconic

orange-handled scissors. Since the design was born, in a small village in Finland half

a century ago, more than a billion pairs have been sold worldwide, thanks to the

comfortable grip and durable stainless-steel blades. But it’s the bright orange handle that

really makes them pop on the scissor-stand of retailers. And it came about by accident. After

a batch of Fiskars juicers were produced in the factory, the orange colour was left by mistake

in one of the machines, just before the first scissors were made. A happy accident, we think!

Join in the celebrations and keep an eye out for the special blade stamp on all Fiskars

Classic 21cm scissors made during 2017. For more information, phone Fiskars

Australia on (03) 8645 2400 or visit http://www.fiskars.com.au.

IN THE FLOW OF FIBRE ARTS

Ideas as diverse as landscapes and moonscapes,

migration and memory and sea and bush are

explored by members of the Untethered Fibre

Artists in their latest exhibition, Ebb and Flow.

More than 40 fi bre and textile artworks will be on

display – wallhangings, wearable art and sculptural

pieces. The show is on at the Muswellbrook

Regional Arts Centre, NSW, from May 12 to July 2.

To fi nd out more, visit untetheredfi breartists.com.

Fibre-art photograph: Janet Tavener

Fading Glories: The Ebbing of Ancient Archaeological Wonders

artwork by Fiona Hammond

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WOODLAND

CREATURE

CREATION

The creator of this mystical little

doll, Robyn Weening, describes

her (and her compatriots in

the range) as a “woodland

changeling” – a gnome-like

creature that has taken on the

characteristics of a forest animal;

in this case, a wild cat. The body

is machine sewn and constructed

from wool fabric in a silhouette

shape, similar to matryoshka

dolls. She’s weighted with rice

then stuff ed with polyester fibre

fill. Her hair is wool roving,

braided and twirled, and the cat

features and heart design are

needle-felted. Detailing is

hand-embroidered. Sweet!

Contacts: Robyn Weening,

of Maryke Dolls – Instagram:

@marykedolls; Store:

marykedolls.bigcartel.com.

Look Mum, no hands!

Here’s a delicious (if a little wacky!)

crafter’s hint from Nolene Driscoll:

For those who enjoy cross stitch but can’t resist

snacking on crisps in the process, use chopsticks to

avoid getting greasy finger marks on your work.

TIP

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