I’ve never made a quilt before but I am really pleased with the results. A few of the pieces were from my stash of fabric but most of them were from that flooded shed. It was like the river was giving something beautiful back to us after causing such devastation. Making this quilt was not just a handy way to use my newly reclaimed fabric, it was an emotional journey for me. In someone, I guess it helped my process my thoughts and feelings about the flood and the impact that has had on our family, friends and [...]
In the meantime, there is a change to Mumatopia’s website that I’d like to update you on. I have made the difficult decision to close my online shop. There are few reasons for this, one being that I am really busy attending births (which is a great reason) but the main reason is that I have moved virtually all Mumatopia products to a new retail space in Ipswich called Culitiver: Indie Arts & Design in an effort to support the local community retailers who are passionate about promoting ethical, sustainable and original arts and [...]
Since doing a redesign of the Mumatopia website wasn’t enough, I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be launching a new, vastly improved online store in February. The new store will open up opportunities for MORE local artisans, local (mainly Ipswich, South West Brisbane and surrounds) boutique suppliers and retailers to showcase their work and not get lost in the [...]
I used to love going to Janette’s shop on a Friday night when it was at her Harlin Road house. You’d walk in and be greeted by a big smile, and lots of lovely, relaxed people enjoying some craft, a glass of wine and a good ole gas bag. And the monthly Twilight Trading event is set to be just as delicious at the new Precious Packages, now snuggled in next to Bon Laneway on Ellenborough Street. The first Twilight Trading event at the new venue is this Friday night, 25 November and I am delighted to be invited to have my work featured on the night. [...]
We have a fabulous auction package on offer for tomorrow night’s Bling for Babies event (probably tonight by the time you read this). Included in our pack is:
$500 voucher for child/family photography session from Popeto Portraits featuring approx. $500 worth of product from the Mumatopia [...]
Dancing Tiger Bellydance Studio is hosting a monthly event to showcase inspiring and innovative Ipswich businesses. [...]
I am thrilled to announce the birth of The Mumatopia Collective. We are a group of local artisans, designers and crafty women who are committed to making and selling high quality products that promote one or more of the following: A sustainable family lifestyle, connected parenting, holistic healthcare, nurturing mums & [...]
Oh what a night indeed! More than 200 guests ventured into our little market on Saturday evening to celebrate the launch of Mumatopia. If you ever thought Ipswich women weren’t interested in sustainable style, think again. The goodie bags were a huge hit and were snapped up within 1.5 hours, the pizza guy sold out of pizzas, the stalls had the most beautiful gifts for mums, dads and babies and the entertainment had the littlies absolutely entranced. [...]
On Friday morning I visited the lovely Jeanette at Precious Packages and handed over some of my handmade goodies to be added to the wonderful array of gifts available in her store. Jeanette offers a personalised gift service, gift registry for any occasion and specialises in creating gift hampers that are creative, unique and [...]
Yesterday I visited the lovely Liesa at Handmade Heaven and gave her lots of goodies to sell. Liesa is an amazing mum who owns and operates Handmade Heaven in the Old Flour Mill, in Ipswich and she also co-runs The Handmade Expo which is on once a month at the Ipswich Turf Club in [...]
