patchwork

These images from Tees 2 Knees are so gorgeous that I couldn't choose - so you get to see quite a selection from the range! Tees 2 Knees is based in Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast and brings a fresh approach to children's clothing. These handmade appliquéd t-shirts are perfectly suited to both everyday wear and special occasions.

Sherilyn Palmer started the label after the birth of her son Archie. She was frustrated by the volume of mass produced items that claimed individuality but were worn by so many others. The Tees 2 Knees range offers something different. Each t-shirt is handmade and appliquéd with fabric sourced from all around the world. The colourful designs are inspired by everyday people, life, animals, travels & childhood memories. They aim to capture the innocence and simplicity of childhood and look as adorable as the kiddies wearing them.

My person favourite would have to be the Frozzy Frog design, pictured above in pink and below in blue. The stylised silhouette & simple shapes bring out the best in the patterned fabrics & contrasting colours. The Me Tees are also very cute - I'm sure these little people would love to explain what the letter on their t-shirt stands for!

Sherilyn is passionate about quality handmade items and enjoys creating and embellishing the Tees 2 Knees collection. The designs are available in limited quantites, making each one something special. The 'pictured' tees (including animals, bowties, gingerbread people & pawprints) are AUD $29.95 each and the Me Tees are AUD $34.95. For more info or to place an order, visit the Tees 2 Knees web site at www.tees2knees.com.au.

These wonderful creations have been handmade by Sydney-based designer Belinda Andresson of Tuttifruiti. Belinda is passionate about the time honoured craft of patchwork but uses a contemporary approach to produce strikingly individual cushions full of contrast and texture. I just love the "Headlines" design pictured above - the limited colour palette, the mix of strong graphic prints and textured plains and especially the panel of newspaper printed fabric. The shape of the cushions themselves provide the perfect canvas for the vertical stripe design & look at the careful detailing on the back! The "Brown Sugar" design pictured below would certainly brighten up any room with its warm colours & retro feel. Each of the Tuttifruiti cushions is one-of-a-kind & these two are available through the Modamuse online store for US $54.96 each. Tuttifruiti products are also available from Meet Me at Mikes in Richmond, VIC, and you can check out Belinda's blog at http://www.tuttifruiti.blogspot.com/.