Good Monday lovely cloth enthusiasts!

Monday day is the only full day in the studio, and a no go today! Sings loudly pppuuubbliccc HOOOLIDAY!! (Sorry you had to hear me sing, it was never my strong point)

So we are having some flitting around cleaning and getting things packed for the big move, we played a game this morning, where the boxes turned into big jungle trees, and the pile of things to fold and pack, turned into a bunch of wild hyenas trying to get us! We are elephants for the day!

                                       The faces behind Bare Rumps- The modern cloth.

- Jerry Red and Paige Red x

Nappies and feline friends.

Keep your eyes on the news letter!
Seriously how on earth did I  just make that many nappies in four weeks all by my self!

Must be utter madness dedication!
Actually I had a pretty strong drive, two putty cats to pay for.
 So I am working hard for them.

My boys to be.....

 I am missing the company of cats dearly, you may have come across my post 11 months ago of my darling British blue "Bushka" being taken from the front of my home :(
 Never again will I let my feline friends out side of a cat inclosure!
 (I am going to build one)!

It is only now I feel ready to have some more feline friends in my abode. If you are a cat person, you are one for life!

The funny thing is that Bushka was born on my birthday, and these boys are born a day before my birthday! The world has beautiful Synchronicity when you find your self on the right path.

I have this photo to show you right now in my lounge, just putting the boosters in the nappies today, 75L and 55L tubs.
 Thats allot of fluffy mail!

All larges "Thyla pouch"

Should have some previews on the weekend, keep an eye on the emails via my newsletter. 

Also! How cute is this little bubba! A wonderful customer Sabrina emailed me this beautiful photo

Thanks Sab! 

-Jerry Red x 

Seconds Nappies Mark

From 2012 onwards all Bare Rumps nappies that are 'Seconds' will have a distinct marking on them that is impossible to remove.

The definition of a second nappy is always purely cosmetic, and never effects the performance of the nappy. A e.g is, top stitching not 100% straight, bobbin thread coming up in a very small area of the nappy/nappy embroidery, pattern cut a tad to small, all seconds when listed have the detail of why it is a second, photo's provided and offered at a discount.

 I am human and yes small mistakes happen from time to time, you should not come across to many of them, but when you do, from 2012 stock on-ways you will know now that it is a second if it has been sold/ passed on you 2nd hand, 3rd hand 4th hand even!

This is a fantastic way for you as a second hand buyer, as you know 100% what you are getting when it is listed, and it is fantastic for me as the maker, as it will keep my reputation to the high standard as some of my creations have been sold second hand and go through many owners, this eliminates any "Oh my Bare Rumps nappy is fine, but I have seen faulty ones". It's a win win situation for us both! Cool eh :)

SO, here is my Bare Rumps seconds mark.

A "S" for "seconds".

It is located on the left hand side of the nappy, and goes through the micro-fleece as well so it is impossible to remove, if it was removed,  you would know as there will be a hole in the micro-flecce.

What makes this nappy a second? The top panel is 1cm shorter than what my pattern is. Yep, thats all.

I estimate one in every 25 will have this mark and will be offered at a discount rate.

I will be putting this information on the website as well, so hopefully word get's out in the MCN community about my seconds mark, and what to look out for.

If you see ANY Bare Rumps nappies sold second hand with this mark, but it is not mentioned in the listing, you will know for sure it was bought as a discounted rate.

Chances are you will not see to many of them :)
Unless I down two bottles of wine this weekend and start sewing, JOKING!

- Jerry Red x

A nice little pile of fluffy goodness

Monday.

 I kicked of in the studio this morning, my one Paige free day a week where the studio get undivided attention! But one slight problem.....

It's about as hot as a furnace around these parts right now!
 It hit 37 the last two days, which is unheard of on this little isle, a stone throw away from Antarctic waters.

So in all my hot bother I am taking the afternoon of to put together a blog of sneak previews of the next stocking, put up the feet and reflect on the moment of silence, us mums do not get to do that often, and take the time to update you all.

I am running behind a week on stocking.
I was struck down by a dreaded flu last week, and spent most of the time trying to get better with sage and honey tea, dried ginger, camomile with dragons blood waters. I have had a speedy recovery which is welcomed with open arms.  Paige was hard work, I must admit, they are the hardest times being a sole parent and sickness takes reins, not an inch of sewing was done, I did however manage to thread a few needles on my ebb machine.

 Paige knew I was sick and was trying her best,

"You K mumma"

 followed by

 "Ohhh comme ear"

Pulling me in for a big cuddle.
Like a little marsupial mammal finding comfort in a burrow.
She felt strong, this time I was the child for a split second, feeling her strong grasp.
Ah them small moments kept me going last week!


I am just starting on a few OOAK designs this week, which is always fun! I am enjoying my studio at night, my machines are playing nice, and things are coming along quite well. I really need to wrap up these designs and get onto the boosters though ;)

I have a few other designs on the table as well, but lets keep them a surprise ;)

- Jerry Red x

Opening night.

Well, that was a hoot!

Opening night.
Caught up with many old friends and met a few new ones, the space was full of buzzing creativity and a passionate driving force of spirit.
 Spirit to protect, spirit to stand strong for the protection of this pristine natural environment that is in the direct line of threat to clear fell logging, not selective logging, but miles of tree stumps bare earth and animal bones. It's ruthless. They leave nothing behind.

                                          (Styx Valley southern Tasmania)
 To have a voice.

 Yes

                                                  ( The Weld Valley)




Some beautiful work!

People...
Lots of them!
Must have been 200 odd creative cats, speeches, conversation, Tasmanian wine, and the usual gourmet spreads of fine dips.
Paige loved the space, wide eyed taking it all in, when we decided it was a wrap and walking back to our white chariot, she bent her head back and could see the fairy lights in the willow trees that line Salamanca place, "Stars mummy stars".. "Yes sweet heart, they are, stars just for you".

A few photos of the space once the crowds dispersed and I had more room to breath and take a few photographic images, please excuse the poor lighting, my camera is not built for flash photography.

If your Hobart bound, and down at Salamanca, worth popping in, the space will be open to the public for a few weeks, The Long Gallery is situated in the arts centre, next to the Peacock Theatre.

Your money is going to a wonderful cause, bid big!!
- Jerry Red x