The platties are multiplying!

Here's another one :)

Possum Pouches' Australia

Working with the theme My Australia was easy for me as I love everything about my country.However I have chosen to work within the endangered/threatened/at risk category. Pressure of other comitments means I had to cut back on my original list but am putting the final touches to some items, based on animals or places that are under some sort of threat, whether from global warming, loss of habitat, or human intervention or a combination of many causes.I had a lot of pleasure putting them together based on this theme.

A few changes

We've decided after much discussion to move the Gossamer Dreams store to a Congo Cart. Most of you know well how to use Congo Cart and it will also overcome the issue of overselling of products.

Please make note of a couple of points :-

Items are yours when carted however they will remain in your cart for only 5 minutes. Therefore you must checkout within the 5 minute timeframe to retain your products. If you do not checkout in this time, they will return to stock

Please check store listings carefully - some items will have postage included and others will have posted added on checkout.

Hyena policy - we are more than happy for you to Hyena on behalf of another, however, please make it clear in your comments, if the item is to be sent to another person. We will not resend invoices. Invoices will be sent to the purchaser as per the details listed in your purchase invoice.

Outrageous!!

And the team here at Gossamer Dreams is absolutely delighted to welcome Stacey from Outrageous to the Gossamer Dreams Team. Stacey will be a regular along with the 4 other wahms you know and love. Teamed with Guest Wahms, you'll find exceptional quality, design and outstanding goodies at every stocking.

You can find Stacey's Outrageous Pads stockists here

And here is a sneak peek of something that's coming just in time for our January stocking.

Plattie needs a home

This little one will be looking for a new home come the 15th. Made from bamboo/organic cotton velour and cotton corduroy and stuffed with wool this is one cuddly Platypus. As always I have hidden her from my children with promises to make them one each!

The Flag

The first of the Cherub's Kiss offerings for January. I'm very proud to be an Australian, so the flag was of course the first thing that came to mind.




It's a denim fitted, with lush red velour inner.



All the parts of the applique have been freehand drawn by me, and then appliqued one at a time with satin stitch on the machine.

Guest WAHM

and here's a peak from a our guest WAHM 'K'

Swimming betweeen the flags

Well here we are in 2009! Here's hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We are all set to kick off the year with a fabulous stocking on the 15th. This month our theme is
My Australia. All the Gossamer Dreams contributors have been musing on what Australia means to us.
Here's a peek at the first offering from Bits for Bots. We had our first beach day of the summer not long ago and I take my hat off to our awesome Surf Lifesavers who volunteer their time to keep us safe. Here's a soft and squishy bamboo velour fitted for all those beach babies.

Just a reminder

Ladies, there is no Gossamer Dreams Stocking for December - the Gossamer Dreams ladies are all taking a much needed break. But we'll be back bright and breezy in January. Keep your eyes peeled from early January as we start sneaking up some wonderful goodies.

My camera is back

Some more squishy goodness for the littlest member of your family!

soft and squishy

yep, the theme for the month might be pure and natural, but I reckon in many ways that's just another way of saying soft and squishy nappy goodness!!

here's a sneak peek at what's coming from me...

Crikey!!!!

As 15th Nov is Steve Irwin Day, once again I have one Crikey set for sale. As always proceeds of sales from Crikey items goes to Conservation Organisations with which Australia Zoo is affiliated.

This set includes a night fitted, soaker and soaker keyring. Full details of this wonderful set will be available from 9am Saturday 15th November at www.gossamerdreams.com.au

Donna's contribution!

I'm a surf widow this week and said surfer has taken the camera with him so alas no photos to tease you with.
This month I'll be stocking an assortment of sets, dolls and other bits and bobs for those who appreciate simple, natural materials and a handmade touch.
Enjoy!

Lush Newborn Goodies

Not completely finished, but can you guess what they are?



I just want to sit and pat them all day, but my littlies have other ideas lol!!



The Gossamer Dreams Team has also decided to take a break for the month of December to come back refreshed with lots of new goodies for January. So this November stocking will be the last for the year.

But please stop by our individual stores to get lots of yummy goodies for stocking stuffers, Christmas outfits and nappies in the lead up to Christmas.

Nappy Hunt Prize

Because I was a naughty girl, I forgot to post these photos - tut tut, but anyways here is the Gossamer Dreams Nappy Hunt Prize.

A small soaker from Possum Pouches
A trio of wee babies from Bits for Bots
A minky keyring from Pookey Pockets
and a newborn raphael from Cherub's Kiss.



Nappy Hunt prizes will be going out in the next day or so. All winners will be notified by email when the prizes have been sent. The delay has been waiting for some of the winners to confirm their postal address. It's an extremely large post job, so Shane and I do it together and in one day, rather than make countless trips to the post office.

And what you've all be waiting for the details of the November stocking.

November's Stocking is PURE and NATURAL.

With an emphasis on pure and natural fibres using minimal synethics.

I'll be back a wee bit later with some of my goodies, and to me there is nothing more pure and natural than a wee bairn. So most of my stocked items, will be for the teeniest little cherubs :)

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree......

Here's a little something I finshed today. Tuck it away till Christmas morning or bring it out early to carry precious gifts, cards or home baked goodies. This little reversable bag comes with two wee babies (because they get lonely on their own).

Here come Santa Claus.

This month's theme is Christmas and here's just a sneek peak of one of the Cherub's Kiss offerings. Something for a little 1 yo girl :) Retro Christmas theme from Michael Millar.



And as always nothing dull and boring from Cherub's Kiss. Keep an eye out for bright and vibrant Laurel Birch Christmas prints. Stand out from the crowd with these goodies. More photos to come.

our guest WAHM for September is...

Mandy has created a stunning OOAK woolen bag which we are proud to feature as part of our 'Animalia' stocking this month at Gossamer Dreams.

Her applique designs also feature on a number of Malden Mills fleece AI2's also up for offer this month.

Hoot hoot!

I love this fabric and look for any excuse to use it.
In a little departure from nappies I've made a lined and gusseted bag just perfect for a little one. It's a great fit in my 4 year old (who declined to be photographed today) and also fits over my shoulder!

And the September stocking is ...................

ANIMALIA

And to get the ball rolling, here is one of the Cherub's Kiss offerings. A newborn gift pack comprising a hand dyed bamboo velour Raphael, a sherpa/velour wipe and Jungle Babies wet bag.

Keep your eye's peeled for lots more animals, some real, some imaginary, but sure to be stunning.

So don't forget, next stocking is Monday the 15th September at 8pm - stock previews throughout the day from 9am in the morning. Stock is available for 24 hours only. All prices include standard regular post.

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