{"title":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eHi, my name is Bronwyn. I am the maker for Curious Quoll Handmade Designs. I have a passion for nature and I worked for 43 years in the conservation based zoo industry at Healesville Sanctuary, caring for Australian wildlife. Hence my affection for Quolls  and all kinds of fascinating wildlife and flora. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am now pursuing my love of creating and exploring the world of mixed media--working in textiles, collage, printing, painting and pen and ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking with textiles is one of my favourite media as I love the feel of fabrics, thread and the shapes and forms you can create. I use embroidery and embellishments  on fabric to create collectables, toys, wall hangings, brooches  and whimsical things that make me happy and I hope make you happy too. Wherever possible I try to use recycled materials to give them a second life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll items are lovingly hand crafted  so that each one is unique  and a little part of my soul goes into each one. One of my favourite bits is developing a special story behind my whimsical creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collections-textile-little-person-character-matilda","title":"Textile  doll character- Matilda","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome ! I would love you to meet Matilda. She is 15 cm tall, created in calico and DMC embroidery thread and filled with polyfill. I spend time sketching my ideas and then hand embroider the little person using mainly satin stitch and running stitch. For each little person the fun is that they have a character and short story developed around them, something quirky and whimsical that makes me smile. Here is Matildas story--- \"Matilda loved Christmas... the whole shebang... twinkly lights, glittery tinsel, pine trees and the ho ho hoing of Santa. It made her heart sing. This year her mother had gone all out and made an elf costume for Matilda, just like she had always dreamt of having. Hamlet her cat was dour and aloof but even he had an odd but endearing fascination for being draped in tinsel. Matilda absolutely could not wait to dance about on Christmas Day, handing out presents to all and sundry....move over Santa!... Matilda the elf is here.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatilda is a collectable keepsake or a toy for older children. As the embroidery is not designed for rough and tumble play. I include a printed copy of Matildas story. I have been busy creating a whole household of little person characters that you can see on instagram.com\/bronwynmacreadie\/ You may see others that you like. I hope Matilda brings a smile to your face like she does for me.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674697666866,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/16ue8bj_jpg.jpg?v=1764808199"},{"product_id":"collections-textile-little-person-character-jamie","title":"Textile Doll character -Jamie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome ! I would love you to meet Jamie. He is 15 cm tall, created in calico and DMC embroidery thread and filled with polyfill. I spend time sketching my ideas and then hand embroider the little person using mainly satin stitch and running stitch. For each little person the fun is that they have a character and short story developed around them, something quirky and whimsical that makes me smile. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is Jamies story--\" Jamie was a kind hearted soul. He was the kind of lad who spent his time helping little old ladies cross the road, volunteering at the school fete bake stall, being one of the Big Buddies to the preppies when they started school and rescuing baby birds. Most of his friends wanted to be the winner of this, the best at that... have more and more things in their life. Zipping here, there and everywhere, go, go, go! No one wanted to just smell the roses anymore . Jamie just wanted everyone to be happy. He liked a chill life. His all time favourite song was... \"All you need is Love\"... because.... well it was true. His two little rescue dogs, Gilbert and Sullivan were always at Jamies side ready to help spread the love around...or chew up the odd sock or two... whichever ticked their fancy on the day!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamie is a collectable keepsake or  a toy for older children. As the embroidery is not designed for rough and tumble play. I include a printed copy of Jamies story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have been busy creating a whole household of little people characters that you may enjoy seeing on instagram.com\/bronwynmacreadie\/ You may see others that you like. I hope Jamie brings a smile to your face like he does for me.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674757173554,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/115ds8j_jpg.jpg?v=1764810744"},{"product_id":"collections-textile-little-person-character-tansy","title":"Textile Doll character -Tansy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome !  I would love you to meet Tansy. She is 15 cm tall, created in calico and DMC embroidery thread and filled with polyfill. I spend time sketching my ideas and then embroider the little person using mainly stain stitch and running stitch. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor each little person the fun is that they have a character and short story developed around them , something quirky and whimsical that makes me smile. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is Tansy's story--\" Tansy was a glass half full kind of girl, always seeing the bright side of life.  She loved her rainbow coloured onesie because... jeepers....who could choose only one favourite colour... they all sang a different song in her soul.  Her nanna would clap her hands in delight and say' you are away with the fairies my darlin' girl. Tansy would twirl and grin, as that was just where she wanted to be.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTansy is a collectable keepsake rather than a toy as the embroidery is not designed for rough and tumble play. I include a printed copy of the Tansy's story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have been busy creating a whole household of little person characters that you can see on instagram.com\/bronwynmacreadie\/      You may see others that you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope Tansy brings a smile to your face like she does for me.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674760024370,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/wcln6n_jpg.jpg?v=1764811505"},{"product_id":"party-cat-brooch","title":"Party Cat Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Sally the Party Cat! She loves to roam the night caterwauling to the moon and shilly shallying with all the other creatures of the night. But come morning, Sally does enjoy a good serve of cat food, a fluffy bed and a long snooze dreaming of her wild nights. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is approx 7cm x 7cm created on felt using DMC embroidery cotton. Sally has been hand embroidered with love.  This brooch is for someone who enjoys the feel of textiles in their hand and the fun of an original design. The Party Animals I have been embroidering have all been created by me and each has its own personality and little story to go with it.   Sally the Party Cat is looking to have some Wild Times with her new owner! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50889274917170,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/jrfma7_jpg.jpg?v=1770159775"},{"product_id":"unicorn-brooch","title":"Unicorn Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eHi, Meet Unicorn !  That awkward moment when no one was sure if Unicorn meant to wear his Party hat that way or not....but everyone said \"lookin good buddy \" just in case. Unicorn loved to party but man 'o man you needed to stay out of his way when his head banging favourites started playing. That horn would swing wildly around the dance floor!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is approx 7cm x 7cmcreated on felt using DMC embroidery cotton. Unicorn has been embroidered with love. The Party Animals I have been embroidering  have all been created by me and each has its own personality and little story to go with it.  These brooches  are for someone who loves the feel of textiles in their hand and enjoys the fun of original designs.  Unicorn is looking for someone to have Wild Party times with !\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50889304441138,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/dhtmxv_jpg.jpg?v=1770160905"},{"product_id":"aspen-the-tasmanian-devil","title":"Aspen the Tasmanian Devil","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Aspen the Tasmanian Devil! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He is a cute little fellow hand embroidered with love onto a felt base using DMC embroidery cotton. The work is 8cm x 8 cm. I worked with Tasmanian devils for many years  in my previous career, so they are dear to my heart.  I love working with textiles and colour  and creating stories that bring my little animals to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Aspen has his own little story which will be provided as a printed copy too. Here is his story...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What very few people knew was that his name was Aspen. He was actually a very quiet fellow and liked to keep to himself. But he had grown up knowing he had a responsibility to keep up the reputation of the Tasmanian Devils... plus it really did help keep strangers and travelling salesmen from knocking on his door.   What Aspen really enjoyed was snuggling under a pure wool blanket in his comfy upholstered chair with a good book.   The only thing voracious about Aspen was his appetite for reading !\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes Mitzi the Fairy Armadillo would stop by as she knew he was really a softie at heart and they would dance a gentle waltz together, as it was the only dance he knew.  But mostly they sat quietly enjoying each others company and sipping Earl Grey tea in the moonlight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHope you enjoy this little palm sized treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50945269367090,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/354mz_jpg.jpg?v=1772501337"},{"product_id":"boogie-woogie-beagle-boys","title":"Boogie Woogie Beagle Boys","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Boogie Woogie Beagle Boys!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese fun little guys are hand embroidered with love using DMC cotton. They are on a felt base  approximately 8cmx 8cm. The Beagle Boys are part of my Party Animal series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI love working with textiles and colour and creating a fun story to go with each character. You will get a printed copy of their story too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Boogie Woogie Beagle Boys story..\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Boogie Woogie Beagle Boys were just sooo cool. With their aviator sunglasses and tasselled jackets.  They always caused quite a stir at Parties. And Boy... could those two dance up a storm... the Boogie, the Beatles, Bee Gees, Big Bopper... as long as it started with a B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little quirk of Beagles apparently, others whispered amongst themselves. If you ended up  with the Beagle Boys and Skeevy and Skegs the Ferrets at your Party.... well lock up your china girls and boys... you were in for a night you would never forget !\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHope this little palm sized treasure brings you happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50945325760818,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/ept5l7_jpg.jpg?v=1772502182"},{"product_id":"carl-the-spot-tailed-quoll","title":"Carl the Spot tailed Quoll","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Carl the Quoll!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is a cool, suave little fellow,hand embroidered with love onto a felt base using DMC embroidery cottons. The work is approx 8cm x 8 cm. I worked with Quoll species in my previous career and there is a soft spot in my heart for them. I have been able to combine my love of textiles and colour and creating little stories to bring my little animals to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarl has his own little story which will be provided as a printed copy too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is Carls story.... \"Carl was a Spot tailed Quoll... yes you heard correctly...a Quoll. It always bothered Carl that it sounded a bit like a noise that would come out of Gollums mouth, but what can you do hey. Nevertheless he thought he was a pretty cool, suave  creature of the night. Whatever you do...dont call him Crepuscular...or he will storm off in a mighty Quoll Huff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe loved a Party, wearing his aviator sunglasses and one of his innumerable multicoloured outfits. Carl spent many hours before a Party, twirling in front of his mirror trying to choose the best outfit to set off his gorgeous spotted coat and capture the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was a mad keen dancer and could hold his own on the dance floor. Any music, any beat, he could dance to it...that Quoll had rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut his cool, suave exterior collapsed anytime Mitzi the Fairy Armadillo brought out her bubble mix. It was his Kryptonite, for under that cool facade Carl was just a happy chappy who could spend the entire evening blowing and chasing bubbles.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope you enjoy this little palm sized treasure as much as I do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50991051899186,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/1bidtxh_jpg.jpg?v=1773879561"},{"product_id":"sergei-the-satin-bowerbird","title":"Sergei the Satin Bowerbird","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Sergei the Satin Bowerbird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is a cute little fellow hand embroidered with love onto a felt base using DMC embroidery cotton. The work is aprox8cm x 8 cm.  I love working with textiles and colour and creating stories that bring my little animals to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSergei has his own little story which will be provided as a printed copy too. Here is his story...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\" Sergei is a Satin Bowerbird. He was shiny and sleek, a gorgeous Impossible Blue with the Imperious Purple eyes of an ancient god. So in short... a pretty fine damn bird to be having at your party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdmittedly, even though he was swoon material, Sergei was not the greatest dancer. Most male Bowerbird dances were at best a kind of hippity, hoppity, whirry, jumpity kind of thing... hard to call it dancing really but no one would say that out loud. They got a bit stuck in their courtship dance to be honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut by golly no one could outshine a Bowerbird when it came to colour coordination. Even if it was all blue...those dudes loooved  Blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSergei always carried a satin Sky Bluebag with Cobalt Blue beading, to carry about his exotic blue Treasure Collection. Because...well...you just never knew when a female Bowerbird would drop in and need courting and Be Blue Prepared was Sergeis motto\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHope you enjoy Sergei and his story as much as I do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51016025506098,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/1cpit13_jpg.jpg?v=1774588230"},{"product_id":"mossy-brooch","title":"Mossy Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mossy Brooches are approx 5.5cm x 5.5cm. They are hand embroidered on felt using DMC embroidery thread. Satin stitch, French Knots and Turkey Stitch are used to create an impression of a green mossy surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI do love greens, they create a feeling of peace and tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope you enjoy these Mossy Brooches. No two are the same, they are all unique in their patterns and colour mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51099013316914,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/biu9cb_jpg.jpg?v=1777169455"},{"product_id":"magpie-sisters-textile-wall-art","title":"Magpie  Sisters Textile Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Magpie Sisters--Thelma, Mavis and Shazza!  These three feisty Party girls are full of cheekiness and spice and will cheer up your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work is lovingly handmade --Magpies are one of my favourite Australian birds, reminding me of my childhood on the farm.  The piece is hand embroidered on felt using DMC embroidery thread. I love creating in textiles and fibres, the feeling of bringing something alive from an idea in your head, to sketches, to the peaceful stitching of the design and fun of developing their little story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can choose how you display your Magpie Sisters--people who have purchased other Party Animals have framed them, pinned them to noticeboards in their workspace, kept them on their desk--anywhere they can see them daily and get that happy feeling from these three magpies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope the Magpie Sisters bring you happiness like they have for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore embroideries can be seen on my instagram   bronwynmacreadie and I can be contacted for commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359262310706,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/10q4otv_jpg.jpg?v=1782263881"},{"product_id":"tinsel-cat-christmas-decoration","title":"Tinsel Cat Christmas Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Tinsel Cat!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is a cute little cat who can't wait to hang on your Christmas tree and celebrate with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tinsel Cat is made from felt and DMC embroidery thread and ribbon. He is lovingly hand embroidered using satin stitch and french knots.  The decoration is approximately 8cm x 8 cm and the ribbon can be used to tie it to your tree or any other place you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI create a range of whimsical embroidered animals which can be viewed on my Madeit Store  or my Instagram   instagram.com.bronwynmacreadie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI can be messaged for commissions of any of the little animals or characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep an eye out for the Christmas Elf cat...coming soon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51665950343474,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/tfoghr_jpg.jpg?v=1787891532"},{"product_id":"reg-the-kelpie-embroidered-wall-art","title":"Reg the Kelpie Embroidered Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Reggie the Kelpie and Mimsy the Sheep!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese two are cute and whimsical little Party Animals, part of my Party Animal series. They tell a story about Reggie and Mimsy that will delight and amuse you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The  embroidery is approximately 8cm x 8cm made using DMC embroidery threads. I use satin stitch and french knots to create the characters , after many sketches and story development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can display them in various ways--some customers have frames them, some pin them to noticeboards, others just keep them on their work desk so they can see them every day--to bring a smile to their face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can see a range of my whimsical characters on my Madeit store  and on my Instagram   Instagram.com\/bronwynmacreadie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease message me if you would like me to recreate one of the other characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Quoll Handmade Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51666020991282,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/1e5n81v_jpg.jpg?v=1787893507"},{"product_id":"pugsly-the-pug-wall-art","title":"Pugsly the Pug Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Pugsly the Party Pug!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePugsly is a cute  and whimsical party animal, ready to bring a smile to your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is made from felt and DMC embroidery thread and approximately 8cm x 8cm. 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