Tuesday, August 28, 2012

RE-OPENING DELAY

Looks like we may have to wait another week to re-open :( 
.................As our wonderful visitors know, the little shop is housed in a beautiful old (1840s - 1870) sandstone cottage in the heart of Oatlands, Tassie.  Along with the joy of historic accoms comes the responsibility of maintenance....we need repairs to the front window of the shop and the stone mason says next week is it!  No way I can dress the shop and open next Friday with the wonderful Guy and David on-site and in the front room! So, watch this space - I think a week will do it and we'll aim for the 14th.  Please email/post if you need anything or go to www.oatlandshandmade.com.au  I'm only a phone call away.


 
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Saturday, July 21, 2012

WILD and FINE by ROSEMARY






Look what our new friend Rosemary, from Western Australia, has made from the TasWild Batt of blended Tasmanian Superfine Merino fibre and Tassie Pademelon fur we sent her last week! 



It's gorgeous Rosemary...and thanks so much for your feedback and for sharing with us!
I just love making my Tas Wild batts...blending our Tasmanian Superfine merino tops with the gorgeous fur from native possum and wallaby...(if they have to be culled, please, it must be OK to use the fur which normally would just be thrown away).  I make each batt to order and gently blend the fibres so that the result is, I think, better than silk!  The results are  stunning - so soft, warm,light and utterly unique!  If you would like one too, just go to our on-line shop at oatlandshandmade.com.au, or email me for the blends available.

TasWild custom-made batts for spinner & felters
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Oatlands Handmade and The Lucky Ewe @ Oatlands Handmade is a little gallery shop in Oatlands, Tasmania, right opposite the Callington Flour Mill. We feature the work of Tasmanian artisan craftspeople working in handmade design - mostly textile based. For you to buy we have unique handmade Jewellery, Handwoven and Felted Clothing and Accessories, Gifts, Cards, and so much more! Brands include Wendy Koolhof, Sue Evans I Felt, Lyns Maille sterling silver jewellery and my own Rowena brand. We stock Fleeces and Fibres, Knitting Wool and Silk, Hand dyed Yarns, Custom Art Batts for felting and spinning, exquisite drop and supported spindles and lace bobbins, Knitting Needles and buttons, Books, Patterns and Craft Kits and we are a working Spinning and Weaving Studio.