Tell us a little about how your business came to life.
I am almost finished studying for my degree at university but in the meantime while I am at home with my two children full time I decided to dust of the sewing machine and start wild things of noosa in 2007. My study can be quite overwhelming at times and my business is my creative outlet. I started sewing softies and taking them to market, that’s where the ‘wild things’ in my business name came from.
Can you remember your first sale? What was it? How did you feel?
The first time I took my softies to market I did sell a few and I was quite proud of myself. I started to make girls and boys bloomers shortly after starting at the markets in 2007 and they were a huge hit. I don’t make my gorgeous little softies anymore but its fun to look back at the photos of them.
Is there an interesting anecdote behind your business name?
My husband actually thought of my business name. One of our favourite books is ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ by Maurice Sendak, this book was first published in 1963. My husband had a copy when he was a child and our son was given a copy when he was born.
Where does most of your creating take place? Show us … if you want.
I have a room in my house stacked high with fabrics, boxes, bits and pieces. The old TV keeps me company while up late at night sewing, there’s usually a coffee cup on the window sill and a jar of lollies to keep things fun!
What is your favourite item that you make? Show and tell!
My latest item that I am a wee bit excited over is my Ballerina Bloomers. They have over a 5m length of tulle with a pink and white ruffle on the top. A pretty little satin bow in the middle makes them too adorable and sweet. Sizes 00 – 2 yrs.
What is your most favourite handcrafted item you have brought?
I have bought so many handmade goodies over the years shopping on Madeit, Etsy and at all the markets I’ve attended… to pick a favourite I would have to say the two vintage skirts I purchased at the Peregian Beach markets that were made from vintage curtains. One has a green bamboo print on it and I can just see the curtains hanging in someone’s lounge room with matching carpet!
What handcrafty thing couldn’t you live without?
I would say my dining table, hand made from the timber off fishing boats in Indonesia, it has the old colours of green and yellow paint still on it. I say the dining table because it brings family and friends together, we share food and a tipple, we share laughs and conversation, play board games and debate the meaning of life. I couldn’t live without that.
