Sunday, July 5, 2009

Rome Wasn't Built in a Day...

...Nothing beautiful and extraordinary ever was!!!

So when I placed an order for the most exquisite hand knitted mittens, gloves and long fingerless mittens from Mel Paton Crochet, I just knew there would have to be a wait... Surprisingly they were all made up for me in such little time for what I've received - and it has definitely been well worth it!

So... Come to the Curious Oyster Shoppe soon and check out these sublime, 100% Australian Wool beauties....




And a little bit of Q & A for the star artisan...

Q. Who are you?
A. I'm a 31 year old primary school teacher and crochet designer from Perth, WA.

Q. What do you make?
A. I make luxury fingerless mittens, eco-friendly makeup removal wipes and washcloths, and quirky kids toys. But I'm always inventing new patterns.

Q. What are you favourite materials to create with?
A. I use Pure Australian Wool for my mittens to support Aussie farmers. It's also great quality, easy to care for and feels so good. I use Natural Undyed Cotton on my makeup removal d
iscs and washcloths. It's gentle on the skin, natural and contains no dyes. I love vintage buttons, so use them on some of my mittens.

Q. Fashion style?
A. Vintage and handmade all the way!


Q. Favourite music?
A. Indie pop and post-punk - Belle & Sebastian, Vivian Girls, The Vaselines, Electrelane, Sonic Youth.

In store at the end of this week... Curious Oyster Shoppe: 158-160 Barkly St | St Kilda | 3182 VIC
Mittens, Gloves and Long Fingerless Mittens available online soon at www.curiousoyster.com.au

7 comments:

  1. They are beautiful, love the first mustard pair! xxx

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  2. Me too! Race ya for it!? ha ha : )

    No I have to leave them for my customers... I must stop being so greedy... but oh it's so so tempting!

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  3. Hi Annaliese!

    They are all fabulous! But especially loved the "watch" in the last pic!

    Just stopped by, too, to say have left a little award for you on my site. Additionally, am also your newest follower!

    Terrific post as always!

    Have a wonderful day & see you again soon!

    xxxLOL LOLA:)

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  4. oooooowww how lovely, the gloves!!! cute cute!


    *loves*

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  5. Congrats, I've given you an award because i think your blog is awesome!
    http://trishiekoh.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-got-awards.html

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  6. I love the gloves! Especially the second, fourth and last.

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