Saffrons Blog

Here I write about my creative projects, ideas and things that inspire me.

New online fabric shop

Saffron Craig - Thursday, August 21, 2008
There's a new online fabric shop you should all check out. Besides my own fabrics Elissa sells exquisite designs on her beautiful site.
Well done!
www.kelanifabric.com.au/






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Quilts, quilts, quilts!

Saffron Craig - Saturday, August 09, 2008
I've been madly making quilts for the Sydney Design Festival 08 where I'll be selling my fabrics, quilts and other little goodies.
 Check out my quilts  in the Gallery page as they are all for sale and come and see me this week at the Young Blood Designer Market at the Powerhouse!





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Aylie Mc Dowall commented on 21-Aug-2008 10:16 AM
So wonderful Saffron your site is an inspiration...Well Done! Light, Bright and cheerful...xxx

Sketches

Saffron Craig - Sunday, July 20, 2008
I have been drawing a lot and half filled up my sketch book with black and white drawings of flowers and in particular dandelions.
I have been playing around with the delicate petals and stamens and the silhouettes. Its been fun. I think the warm sunshine has me thinking of spring.



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Sydney Biennale

Saffron Craig - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Each week I try to go somewhere I have never been before, so on Saturday we headed to Cockatoo island to see parts of the Sydney biennale. It was so very beautiful, the buildings that housed the art were art themselves. We took some photos of those marvellous textures and my favourite exhibit was a projection onto walls in a darkened store room. I think that I will have to do a sandstone brick print one day. Its such a magnificent stone.
Sunshine, art and 4 ferry rides - we had a great day.







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Pip commented on 18-Sep-2008 06:14 PM
Jeez. I've been living under a rock. I've never been over here before! It's so lovely. And SUCH SUCH SUCH beautiful photos. Good on you for being so good.

Baby Boy Quilt

Saffron Craig - Friday, July 04, 2008
I was commissioned to make a quilt for a new born baby boy so I went to Material Obsession in Gladesville and bought some fabrics to go with the my owl trees and dinosaurs. There I also got inspired to use pearl cotton in big stitches. I was so inspired by the new fabrics that  I made it on the day! The finished size is 70 x 100cm.

Baby Boy Quilt
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diana commented on 09-Jul-2008 10:01 PM
Beautiful designs. Good luck with your new venture. And how cute are those purses!
Caroline commented on 07-Jul-2008 02:58 PM
I bought some of your fabric at the craft show and was planning a trip to Material Obsession to find fabrics to add to your ones...thanks for the ideas in your new quilt!
Daphny Visser commented on 06-Jul-2008 07:35 PM
Hi Saffron, I like your website and those purses you made!! Daphny
Leanne Graeff commented on 06-Jul-2008 01:15 PM
Your patterns are very refreshing! Thanks for the look.
Cass Ward commented on 06-Jul-2008 12:01 AM
I must have some of that owl fabric. I think an order is in store next payday

Purse

Saffron Craig - Friday, July 04, 2008
A few weeks ago I lost my wallet, what a nuisance that is! But I though I make the most of it and sew up these two purses. I got the purse frames from Nicole Mallalieu Design online and presto, my coins aren't rolling around in my handbag anymore.
Let me know if you'd like the pattern for it and I'll send it to you (along with some fabric that you may order...)



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Cass Ward commented on 05-Jul-2008 11:59 PM
Wow these are great. I love your fabric. I haven't been game enough to try purse frames, they scare me!

Craft & Quilt fair

Saffron Craig - Monday, June 16, 2008
After months of printing and planning it's come and gone, but what a week it was. 5 long and rewarding days, thank you for everyone stopping by; especially those who bought some of my fabrics and quilt kits!

We're very happy with the outcome and are already planning our next show. But first things first. We're going to answer all your emails and add some more products to our website.

I was very inspired by the show and even made up a little bag with my textiles, I will post a picture very soon.

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Penny Ruthberg commented on 27-Jun-2008 09:57 AM
I happened to go to the craft show on a stop over in Sydney on my way to Vietnam... and I'm so glad I did. Fresh, original and whimsical. My Saffron Craig fabric stash has only just begun!
Sarah Roxburgh commented on 19-Jun-2008 09:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing some new things and buying more! Well done on the show. I love my fabrics!!

Owl bag

Saffron Craig - Monday, June 16, 2008
I feel like I met a lot of fabulous people over the last five days. A special thanks to all of which I met for the first time. You were all very encouraging and positive. Especially the Wednesday people whom so enthusiastically were the first to the show.  I felt like there was much happiness to share. Thanks a lot. It has been a 12 months journey to design and make these fabrics and then to make quilts out of them. I journey I enjoyed very much.

Inspired from the Australian craft and quilt show in Sydney I have sat down and made a bag, seeing so many hand made bags I thought I would do a take in my hand printed fabrics. Looks summery. I made it using a blue owl panel and green fairy, red love heart flower inside.

Now I am already drawing and thinking about what is next. Please send me any of your work so I can publish it on this blog.


soft bag hand made from owl fabric
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Hello world!

Saffron Craig - Tuesday, May 27, 2008
My first web shop is live, it's so exciting.
And only 12 months after I decided to print my own fabrics I'm exhibiting at the Sydney Quilt and Craft fair to launch my first range.

Once I get a moment to catch my breath I'll use this blog to put down some of my thoughts and ideas about quilting, designing and showcase my inspirations.

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Kirstin commented on 30-May-2008 01:55 PM
Everything looks gorgeous - congratulations!