Merry Christmas..

Sophie Digard Scarves......back in stock

What's your favorite? Just in time for Christmas Onabee has received a few new Sophie Digard scarves.

I've decided she is a bit on an enigma because she is someone who is hard to find any infomation on. She is French - Parisian. Very creative, and has a great sense of colour. Can't tell you much more.

If you've like to purchas one of these works for art pop over to http://onabee.bigcartel.com/ and shop online. Or come into Onabee at 200 Bellair Street Kensington (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) and see them for yourself.

Swanning around..

I bet you didn't know there is a blog dedicated to the humble tyre swan.

If this is an ikon you'd like to hang around your neck...look no further

take an old tyre, cut it just so, turn it inside out, paint it white - et voila - a swan! this lovely silver tribute to the tyre swan is sure to bring out geranium-lover in us all.

each original Victoria Mason jewellery design starts life as a drawing, is then hand made in silver using traditional jewellery techniques, and finally cast in Sterling Silver and hand-finished. Victoria Mason Jewellery uses recycled Australian silver.

Extra Curricular....the jewellery issue

Issue 7 of Extra Curricular is about to be printed.

This one has a focus on jewellery.

Devon Smith painted the jewel-inspired cover image, and they've interviewed several makers of jewellery this issue. There's also a special bonus since it's nearly Christmas and you'll (hopefully) have a stack of holiday reading to delve into – an illustrated bookmark.

You can pop into Onabee soon and get your copy - or be ahead of the pack pre order it online here

Fine Cotton ......

If you have a few minutes sit down and enjoy a little story

If you wont some come to Onabee.

I love.....Mollie Makes

It's a new craft magazine that was first released in May in the UK.

It is full of patterns & projects, interviews and inspirations.

I love it so much I have go a few flown over for you all the way from England.

If you want come and visit - or check Onabee's online shop.

Yarn Sale

ALL YARN

IN STORE ONLY

ENDS 31TH OCT

includes Pear Tree, Lara Down, Wirraworra, Ms Gussett, The House of Alpaca, Heirloom, Woolganics and DMC.

New Classes...

Onabee has a few new classes just in time for the warmer weather.

Would you like to learn how to make that cute A Line dress for summer, or maybe some new cushions for your couch.

Come along to our new Sewing 1: the basics, or Sewing Doctor for all the tips and tricks you'll need to know to get you sewing in no time.

As for all our classes we like to keep them small - so book in quick! If you miss out you can email directly to be put onto our waiting list.

Image thanks to Sewing For Sure.

Spring Rains...

I love Mae stickers. They are made with fabric, are washable and easy to move.

It's not very often that prices of things come down - but well they have.

And just in time for Christmas.

Just arrived

I know they sold out completely last year.

So get in quick - or buy online

Rosie & Robbie Totes

Just how cute are these totes.

You can not only put all your stuff in them, but you can cut out the pictures and make your own little Rosie or Robbie.

They have great long handles too. Want one? Go here.

For a very limited time they will be on sale.

What's a needle hugger?

I'm glad you asked. Well if you are like me and you knit a bit, and find that your knitting falls off you needles when pop it in your bag - then needle huggers are for you.

I have heard of people who tie elastic bands on the end - but wouldn't you rather these cute little bears?

What about a heart stopper? These little babies help with your Addi Clicks - (circular needles) They stop your knitting fall off, and also free up your needles for another project

Saffron....

I have just got in some more of the Ink & Spindle Allsorts Quilts. I love this one...it comes with all these fabrics:

• Birch in Saffron


• Pirates & Sea Creatures in Saffron


• Acacia in Persimmon


• Pirates & Sea Creatures in Sage


• Birch in Robins Egg


• Acacia in Charcoal


• Trans & Bicycles in Black on Charcoal

When finishes it will measure 120 cm x 150 cm

another 5 minutes

From Sunday Age Sunday 28th Aug 2011

We have knitting doctor sessions every Wednesday

Bookings here

The cutest little mag......

Have you come across this cute little magazine? It comes from the other side of the Tasman....and is packed with great craft stories and inspirations. Issue 6 is about to be released. Each issue has a theme - this one is 'stitching'. You can pre-order yours here

With an embroidered cover by Melissa Wastney of Tiny Happy, the winter issue has a stitch-making featurette - including interviews with Darren Song, Anissa Ljanta (Grow Mama), Nyssa Skorji (A Wilderness For You & Me), Bayley Collins (Bird in a Bunny Suit), and Desiree Tait (Flossy's Fancy). In addition to the interviews and articles, there’s a great Tiny Happy tutorial and embroidery stitch guide, and a collection of stitched 'objects of our desire'.

You'll find out how to whip up a tasty winter drink, crafty reasons why we love Japan, get some fundraising tips, check out some winter fashion and debate the difference between craft and design. And of course, as always, you'll get to peek into the workspaces and minds of some very talented people.

Quick Weekend Knits

It looks a lot like Persian fairy floss....but it's alpaca fleece. It is the latest yarn to hit the shelves at Onabee.

It's from The House of Alpaca and comes is 7 vibrant colours. They also have a range of 'weekend knits' that are so warm and soft to wear. I've added one to my very long list of to do's.

Black & Coloured Sheep

Mallee or Peppermint Gum? Or maybe you prefer Paperbark, Spinifex or Saltbush.

These are some of the names of the new semiworsted 8 ply yarns that just arrived at Onabee.

The majority are from Bennett and Gregor - called Wirraworra

The 11 shade names of their yarns were derived from the birds and plants of their Wirraworra Native Vegetation Sanctuary and reflect the natural, earthy shades and rustic quality of their beautiful yarns.

I only limited supply of this yarn - so come in a have a look for yourself.

Knitting is back in fashion...

Well - for some it never left.

An article in The Guardian this month can tell you all about it. You can read it for yourself here.

But how cute is this little clip...

Bendigo Wool Show

Last weekend I had the great fortune to go to my first Bendigo Wool Show. There was sheep dog activities, lamb burgers, fleece judging and lots and lots of wool crafts & sales.

But it wasn't just sheep - there were alpacas, angora rabbits, yak, mohair, mink, banana fibre, silk, and possum yarn. I think I managed to get a bit of nearly all of them!

One of my finds that will be in the shop soon was the black & coloured yarn from Bennett & Gregor in South Australia. I am just winding it into more manageable balls.

There was also a satellite of the coral reef project that I had mentioned last year.

Unfortunately the wool show had so much to see, and there were so many new people I got to chat to that I didn't have time to see any of Bendigo. Next time maybe

Jungle Fever....

New Necklaces from Love Hate are now at Onabee!