Camp Autism Charity Auction

Tonight starts a 48hr charity Auction for Camp Autism run through Funky Fabrix.

Normally Fluffy Changes does not get too involved in Charity Auctions. (And yes I get asked almost weekly if I could help out.) But this one is different becuase this is something very close to our heart. I also know that Mary and Brian who run Camp Autism do an amazing service and look forward to attending their next QLD camp with my family.

So please stop by Funky Fabrixs facebook page and see the action starting tonight at 6pm (QLD time, or 7pm Daylight savings time).

Oh check out the item we have for Auction, you could win yourself a one off fluffy changes bag!

The puzzling product launch has been!

Ok sorry for the delay in this post. But here it is. Starting with the Birthday boy enjoying cake at the restaurant. We had a full on day and finished it at our favourite place to eat: Indian Mehfil In Ipswich.

So here is some thing very new. Key wristlets. They are sturdy and have one key ring on there already, but could easily handle one or two more.

Next we have the bags. The first one is a small fidget toys bag (or can be used to hold toiletries or other times) It is fully lined in cotton fabric as well. The second here is our classic coin purse, lined with a bright coloured fabric.

So all of these items have been sold. With all proceeds going to raise funds for Thomas's therapy items such as fidget toys, bouncing/rolling items, trampoline, and possibly an Ipad down the track if his therapists agree.

So we were very thrilled when these products all sold out. With extra orders. So if you would like any items please let me know and I will be happy to do a custom order for you. Happy days every one!

The puzzling product launch!

Ok so it is time to announce that the new product range will be launched on Monday the 19th of September at 7:45pm.

This is very special range of products is rather puzzling indeed. But when put together makes beautiful sense. It is bright and colourfull and treasured by all. Confused yet?

Only time will tell, but like all my products they are one off creations, even though they share the common theme. They are to raise awareness for Autism and Aspergers. But most importantly help raise fund for Thomas's therapy items and tools. From the little things like chewy toys, to big things like special trampolines and possibly an Ipad (if needed). Each item purchased is to be on the suggestion of his OT and speech Therapists. And funny enough there is all ready a list of items.

So this is what is new. Now the items will be some of our old favourites, to some new and exciting items, that will only be created in this special fabric. So stay tuned to what is coming over the coming months.

Market Sale night

As promised tonight is the market night sale on facebook. Starting at 8pm and running for 24hrs. So why not get in and check out what is on offer. There is a surprise or two in there.

Don't forgett sale nights it is until october. Due to Birthdays in September and the wonders of having a husband who works all Carnival of Flowers weekend (In Toowoomba, QLD) I am unable to clone myself to be the awesome mum and wife and marketere at the same time.

Also there is plans in the pipeline to have a special fundraising line. These will not just be our usual fluffy changes items either, but rest asured they will be made by me and have our lable. So stay tuned to that one as it hits the stores in either late this year or Early next.

So enjoy the preview of the items, and if Mr T is having a good day a few more surprises maybe added later on!

The Nappy Bag

Today I noticed there seemed to be a lot of intrest in my sample dick and Jane nappy bag, then people would notice the costing for this. So this is a blog post all about this beautiful custom made bag.

This bag straight up looks roomy, and when you look inside it is not decieving. There is 6 pockets on the inside 2 large and 4 bottle sized ones.

Then when you look even closer at the bag you notice it has some weight to it. Why? To construct this bag there is about 6.5 meters of fabric required. And it is fully lined with calico than with a contrasting fabric from the shell, and then fully lined pockets too.

So when you take that all into consideration the prices I am charging, really only cover material costs!

August market wrap up

Ok my lead up to the August markets was looking awesome. I was churning out new outfits, getting new portable change mats made and new fabrics ordered. Than it all came to a screaming hult on Thursday evening. A while ago my Little man (Mr T) jumped on my hand as I was laying in bed one morning and bent my arm back. It hurt a lot that day and for about 48hrs. Which to me means no big deal. Seemingly got better, although it was looking like I had a new artha spot. Ok no big deal either. Not something I would rush off an see a Dr about, just wait until my next review.

Than as a part of my weightloss journey I joined a gym. That elbow that I thought was no big deal was suddenly becoming painfully obvious that it was a big deal when I started using light weights. This saw me in my physio's office Thursday evening. I have done the ligiments (and/or the tendons) in the inner elbow of my left arm. So this is what my physio has done to me:

So this why today my arm was really bulky. It is not the most comfortable thing to wear for about 18hrs a day! It also mean driving is a pest. Lifting Mr T is a challange. And sewing, well I am not sure that will be such an easy task when you can't straighten your arm.

But the show went on for The handmade Expo today. It was a beautiful winters day with a hint of a breeze at lunch time and a slight bit more than a breeze around close of day. The cold start did not seem to bother the handmade fans of Ipswich and I think the visitors were definately not disappointed by the finds of the day.

I met some wonderful new people and some other not so new fans. And it seemed many were happy to see toddler boys clothes available again. In the coming months more summer toddler boys clothes will be appearing, so keep your eye out for the previews on Facebook.

Also remember that I can do custom orders for you, so if you liked something and it was not in your childs size, please feel to email me or make contact through facebook to put in a request for a custom order. This also goes for the nappy bags. (But more on thoose in a new post.)

Unfortunately for me, I am not able to be at the butterfly tree markets in Toowoomba this weekend, I was really looking forward to it. But as driving is a pest locally, driving over an hour west on a highway which on a normal day has it's own challangers is just not going to happen whilst I am in a brace that is so cumbusom. So my humble appologies there.

To make up for this, Later in the week I am going to be putting up 6 selected items on a market night sale. So if there is something you want to see in particular, let me know so I can make sure it is up for grabs on the night.

Madeit store and an explanation of sorts.

Ok Just thought I would let you all know that I have been listing in my Madeit Store again. I will be adding even more over the coming days as I get more opportunity to take more photo's and upload them to the store.

I have been a little absent (and possibly absent minded) of late due to the crazy first six months of the year. To start the year both my husband and I had surgery (this after all the floods) and in May we did it all over again, this time less than 24 hours apart! Nothing quiet like caring for your husbands needs whilst trying to recover from abdominal surgery!

A week later we got another shock, well ok if you have met my little boy you will know it is not that big of a surprise. Mr T was diagnosed has having High Functioning Asperger's Syndrome. It explained so much our son and suddenly his little quirks and outbursts all made sense.

As his main carer there was a lot to do in this last two months. From organising therapies to finding Early intervention programs for toddlers. But also dealing with other peoples reactions to this news. Some people were positive about it, others gave us a hard time and questioned the professional diagnosis which was very hurtful and insulting in many ways.

So for some reason I lost my sewing and creative mojo there. (Now I just can not imagine why or how it would leave me like that!) But over this last few days I think it is returning to me. So hopefully in the coming weeks, especially as our new family routine settles, my creative juices will be flowing like a river again and new and wonder full items will start emerging from my sewing rooms.

I also have to once again appologise for not being at The Handmade Expo on the weekend, as I had woken up quiet ill Saturday morning. Hopefully all will be well and I will be back next month!