ArtWear Publications

14/10/2025

09/10/2025

Our Embellish Magazine editor, Lynda Worthington, spent the morning at The Embroiderers Guild Victoria - Australia judging the Annual Members' Exhibition - this year themed "Magical".

We have it "on expert advice" ☺ that it truly is a magical exhibition and you should make sure you go along and check it out! There are some 100 pieces on display, many for sale, as well as a well-stocked Gift Shop.... not to mention daily demonstrations of different embroidery techniques.

Exhibition opens this weekend!

03/10/2025

In Memory of Sian Price-White
With sadness, Cloud Forest Yarns has closed its doors.
Now we invite you to a special Grand Closing Down / Estate Sale
— One Day Only —

Everything Must Go!
Scrumptious yarns & books
Designer original handknits & patterns
Fibre art & craft supplies
Shop fittings & furniture
Lace-making equipment
Beading & jewellery supplies
Stationery & more

Sunday, October 5th 2025
9:00am – 3:00pm
305 Stanley River Rd, Maleny 4552

Come and find something special to remember her by,
and help us give these beautiful items a new home.
See our event page

03/10/2025

An all-Australian team has developed a fabric blending premium cotton with low-value wool, using less water and energy than traditional methods.

Scientists, farmers and the fashion industry collaborate to create a natural fabric that is both woven and knitted, low on emissions and set to shake up how we think about clothing.

02/10/2025

An offer just for you!

01/10/2025

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So saddened by the news of Jane Goodall's passing. Whenever I have heard her speak I felt touched by an angel - it's hard to put into words. An inspiration to us all.

Jane was a special influence on textile artist Janine Heschl, who in Embellish issue 38 said:

"... I was seeking for further impact and purpose of my portraits, and so I approached the Jane Goodall Institut Austria, asking if they were interested in some sort of co-operation. What I ended up with was the opportunity of a lifetime!

I was given the chance to create a portrait of ‘Wounda’, a special chimpanzee lady who has not only touched Dr. Jane Goodall’s heart, but that of many people. I agreed that this portrait would become a donation and it would be used to raise funds for the Jane Goodall Institute. What wasn’t clear for me back then, was that Jane would sign the portrait and that I would auction it off together with her on stage, raising a crazy amount of money. I couldn’t believe my ears, every time the bids increased—giving my work so much meaning, so much purpose. It was the most humbling experience I have ever had in my life: Jane, Wounda and I, making a difference and being the change.

Ever since, I have continued to devote my work to those who can’t speak for themselves and to raise awareness regarding wildlife protection and conservation. I am currently exploring the emotions of extinction in a new series of work and I am so grateful for being able to do what I love most. To say it with Dr. Goodall’s words: ‘We have a choice to use the gift of our lives to make the world a better place.’ "

(Editor’s note: Janine’s beautiful portrait of Wounda raised €6,500 for the Jane Goodall Institut Austria—a wonderful contribution to wildlife protection and conservation!) - close up photo in comments.

(photo credit: JGI-Austria)

01/10/2025

A beautiful, inspirational soul

30/09/2025

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30/09/2025

Looking for some learning fun in January?

Our Summer School programme is here booking open October 2 10.00 all details in threadlines or the website

30/09/2025

LOVE this!

29/09/2025

29/09/2025

Here's our winner from the Embellish Magazine "Egypt" postcard swap ♥ - Donna has won $100 to spend with one of the advertisers in the June issue of Embellish Magazine.

Congratulations Donna and thank you to all who participated - both entering and voting!

Donna's postcard:
My first postcard and had fun making it! I had thin beautiful batik fabric which reminded me of the Egyptian landscape. Added glass beads to fused date palms and leftover scrap fabrics. Stamped [on the back of the postcard] with address and padded lightly with pelon.