Showroom Closed

Just a quick notice to let you all know that our showroom will be closed on the following days:

Tuesday, 14th August

Wednesday, 15th August (Ekka public holiday) 

As Wednesday is a public holiday and the post office is closed any postal order will go out the next day.

Sorry for any inconvenience but I really need a day off before all of the prep starts for the Redlands Quilt Extravaganza (7 - 9 September) and the Brisbane Quilt and Craft Fair (17 - 21 October). Just a heads up that we will be closed over these events as well.

Facebook Sale - 5th August 2012

Who is in the mood for a Facebook sale? I know that we are, so we will be offering 10 - 20% off selected remnants, pre-cuts and meterage to all of our Facebook fans. 

The sale will include some new stock as well as some old and discontinued items. We have also decided to sell off all remaining Voodoo Rabbit original designs currently in stock. Pricing will be limited to the quantity listed during the sale and does not apply to any remaining stock in our showroom or web store.

Sale starts 5pm AEST (Brisbane, Australia time) on Sunday 5th August 2012

There may even be a lucky door prize *eyebrow wiggle*.

You will need to be a fan of our Facebook page to participate in the sale and you can find a preview of some of the fabrics here.

Showroom Opening Hours

Hi Bunnehs,

Just a quick post to let you know that we have adjusted our showroom opening hours slightly. We are now open earlier and a wee bit longer each day.

Our showroom can be found at Level 1 / 904 Stanley Street East, East Brisbane QLD 4169. We are hidden away upstairs, entry is via the side door down the driveway.

- Ky and Cloud

Stitch n Bitch - Wednesday 30th May

We were going to bribe you into coming with a croquembouche but those things are just too darn hard to make. So come along for rum-balls instead. We know it is the wrong season but we had belgian chocolate cake already made and we wanted them.

When:   Wednesday 30th May
Time:     Any time you can make it between 5.30pm to 9.00pm
Where:   Voodoo Rabbit Showroom, Level 1, 904 Stanley Street East, East Brisbane
Why:     Because it's fun and, rum-balls.

You can bring along any craft you like as long as it doesn't involve glitter. We have one (simple) Brother sewing machine you can use for $5 hire if you want to.

Would love to see you there!

~ Cloud

Frock Out at Piece Together

It has been far too long since we got out and about (or blogged either but we'll forget about that) so last night we took ourselves down to Piece Together for their first Frock Out night. Frock Out was run by Steph from 3 Hours Past the Edge of the World to give us all an opportunity to show off that dress you made and love and never wear and come meet other like-minded sewists. Cloud cheated and got me to sew her dress for her. I think it turned out pretty well!

Main Fabric: Floral Piggies by Cosmo Textiles

Trim Fabric: Navy wool / linen blend picked up at East Coast Fabrics

Pattern: Simplicity 4072 (discontinued)

I at least made Cloud cut out the fabric (I'd sew a LOT more if I didn't have to do the cutting out / prep work first!). I wore my Kitty Kokeshi dress but didn't get a picture - Cloud was too busy hogging the limelight to let me get a snap. I promise to photograph it soon.

There were loads of lovely ladies in attendance including Tammie & Jennine from Piece Together and Steph in her amazing Tuxedo Dress. Mexican noms were also provided. We love it - usually on sewing nights, Cloud & I make either nachos or burritos so we were well impressed by the offerings last night!

Delicious Mexican Noms from The Burrito Bar

Full house at the fab Piece Together sewing studio!

Not only did we get to Frock Out, we also got our craft on. Steph ran a tutorial on making Dior Style Silk Roses. Put together as a triplet, the roses make gorgeous hair accessories or brooches.

Cloud pretending that she didn't just sew the wrong sized petal on her rose...

Craftiness in action. Note Cloud's glass of wine in the foreground. She is adamant it did not contribute to rose-wonkiness.

The finished roses! Cloud put hers into her hair immediately then swanned around showing them off. I attached mine to a simple black You Sew Girl Party Purse that I whipped up especially for the night.

We need to go out more often to events like this - we had a great night and loved showing off our handmade clothes and accessories.

If you want to make Dior Roses for yourself (they are super easy) you can find the tutorial here on Steph's blog. Also make sure you check out the new Piece Together workshop timetable - the space is amazing to work in and the projects are cool to make too.