Hello Tokyo fabric range from Lisa Tilse at the red thread - 30% off

Lisa Tilse (the red thread) is well known for her beautifully designed craft panels and softie DIY kits, as well as her graphic design, craft, styling and art. Lisa has taken her love for cute Japanese kawaii-style design and created a gorgeous range of fabric and craft panels for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. I got a sneak-peek of the fabrics when Lisa came over to do a mini photo-shoot in my daughter's bedroom:

The Hello Tokyo range is absolutely gorgeous in real life too. I love the fun, bright colour palette, and of course those super-cute Japanese kokeshi dolls and sweet kitty cat character panels to sew up into cushions and softies, or use for applique.

The Hello Tokyo fabric range will be available in the US later in the year, and is stocked in Australia at various retailers now (no stockist list yet, but check via your favourite search engine). And we're in luck! the remnant warehouse is offering Hello Tokyo at 30% off for Australian customers until 18th June, 2013. (Prices are displayed at the full cost – discount is applied at checkout). I can't even wait to have a quilt made with these fabrics. I might even try my hand at it myself. Happy shopping and crafting!

Images: Lisa Tilse | the red thread

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Killer Gorman mohair throws and homewares

I could wear Gorman every day and not get sick of it (hint, hint kids-slash-husband!). So I just about flipped when I saw the new mohair throws from Gorman in collaboration with Melbourne's iconic St Albans.

Choose from a boucle finish (in yellow or fuschia) or brushed finish (in orange/blue, green/blue or my favourite - multi-colour). It's just like a favourite Gorman jumper for your sofa/bed!


And speaking of beds, have you seen the amazing Gorman quilt in collaboration with Melbourne-based print media artist Ellie Malin that is about to be released? It's all kinds of wonderful.

You can find Gorman mohair throws and homewares in the online store. Happy Mother's Day shopping!

Images: Gorman

Saffron Craig Magical Lands textile release + 15% discount CODE!

Renowned textile designer and Bondville buddy Saffron Craig has just released a new collection of fabrics, tantalisingly-named "Magical Lands". Saffron's fabrics are much-loved by quilters, and would also make amazing bed sheet sets, curtains, pillows, and girls' room accessories. I think these designs would also work beautifully for childrenswear. Or bags. Or purses. The list goes on.

The hero piece of this collection - "Magical Lands" - was inspired by the sunrise over Kata Tjuta in the Northern Territory. With Australia Day just a few days away, it's got me thinking again about introducing more Australian fauna and flora into my home decorating. Does it get any more Australian than the red centre? Paired here perfectly with dandelions on cream, pink and white.

You can find Saffron Craig in the online store. Even better, Saffron is offering Bondville readers 15% discount on the Magical Lands collection! Simply use the code Bondville at the online check out. (Postage is free for orders over $150)

Read more about Sydney-based Saffron Craig here on Bondville as well as other Australian textile designers.

Images: Saffron Craig

Stylish Kids: Lucky Lulu

Lucky Lulu is a lovely Brisbane-based children's clothing label that wants little girls to feel like little girls. This adorable handmade paisley skirt goes from long to short as your little girl grows, and can also be worn as a dress with singlet underneath and matching belt. And lucky the young lady that gets the matching scalloped sun hat and sling bag too!

Sisters Danita and Bianca have also had much success with their beautiful quilts (both ready-made and with custom lettering). The fabrics used for the clothing collection, accessories and quilts invoke happy days playing in the Aussie sun, messing around in the garden and holidaying at the beach.

You can buy all pieces in the collection from the Lucky Lulu online store and also at the Cleveland Markets in Brisbane every Sunday from 7am to 3pm, Bloomfield St, Cleveland. I'd love some of the hippy van Gidget knickers - too cute. Thanks Kingsley for the introduction!

You can find more lovely Australian clothes for children at Australian Designer Baby Clothes. Shop online for kids fashion from great stores in the Australian Online Kids and Baby Store Directory.

Image: Lucky Lulu