Hello everyone,
Every time I start an article this year, I feel that it is a bit "rinse and repeat" but nevertheless we shall persist! I hope you are staying well and safe in these interesting times.
Misty Threads has been relatively quiet these last few months thanks to a few personal changes and a few *gestures in current events*. In May, we moved back to Canberra temporarily to sort out some overhanging bits of life there and I think it's worth a mention that Canberra is definitely colder than Dorrigo! Recently, I have been caught up in Sydney's lockdown visiting a daughter to help out with a grandchild (yes, absolutely gorgeous) – and now Canberra is also in lockdown. But never fear, Misty Threads is very much open and our wonderful Mr. Misty has volunteered to send out orders for me.
On a serious note, we do sincerely apologise for any delays; as you are all probably aware covid restrictions have slowed things down a little.
Since a lot of us are stuck back inside and needing something to pass the time, I just wanted to remind you of some of the great new fabrics that have just come in!
These lovely new authentic Aboriginal fabrics can be found on the website here.
These amazing fabrics can be found here and the AtoZoo panel here.
See here for Incognito and those, Merci Paris and Mystical Mushrooms, in the following two photos.
Lots of ideas for things to make at the moment, doing my best to make this a useful lockdown! Although I brought several projects to work on, while I am away from Canberra, I don't have access to the shop's full range of wonderful fabrics. However, on the bright side, it does mean thinking creatively to work with what I do have here – it's fun and I've found simplifying things often takes away the overload of too many choices and the general worry of life at the moment.
If you are also in lockdown or just staying in one place, I hope you too can have some fun just making things for the sheer joy of 'making' without worrying about any burden of the 'right' or 'perfect' choice of fabric or end result.
Take care, stay safe and be kind.
Meg
