Little Soursob

We've been busy...

2009-06-16T10:35:00.003+10:00

Hello friends,

I know we have been slack of late with the blog posts. For that we apologise. But a lot has been happening! Anne welcomed baby Nigh into the world, Kerrie is only a few weeks away from her new bundle arriving, and we have been preparing for the markets at the Northcote town hall. We will be there this Saturday, so come and say hi if you are around.

Also, some of our products are now available online at Big Cartel – click this link to see the page. It's just a start... we hope to expand the range available if it works out.

We also wanted to tell everyone about a new book that is coming out in August that will feature Little Soursob. It's called Handmade in Melbourne and we are very excited to be involved. Keep an eye out for it in stores from August.

Much love to everyone,

Anne and Kerrie

Our current catalogue

2009-03-06T14:39:00.006+11:00

Sewer Needed!

2009-03-04T14:08:00.001+11:00

Considering the impending birth of our children, and the word spreading about Little Soursob (for which we are both pleased and grateful) , we are in need of a helping hand. We are looking for an experienced sewer to complete pre-cut pieces for our dolls and bibs. If you are, or you know anyone who is, an experienced sewer with some free hours in the week, we would love to hear from you. We will pay for your time, but cannot promise a fortune.

Email littlesoursob@gmail.com to express interest, or find out more.

With thanks,

Anne and Kerrie.

It's been a while...

2009-03-04T13:53:00.001+11:00

Hello, and happy new year to our friends (yes, this message has been a while coming).

The year has started off a little manic, but then, we should be used to that by now. Both of us are expecting our second-borns, magically (again) at around the same time, and not too far away. It's exciting and scary. We are both furiously sewing, weaving and creating before we have to put the needles away in turn for the newborn bubs.

Kerrie has been inventing new wild and wonderful things to complement our range, including framed animal heads (beautifully fake, of course) in the same vein as the framed bug specimens. Her Ned Kelly creations have been well-received, and we are thrilled that people are embracing products that represent our country's history.

Anne is still working away at her new Earth Mumma dolls, inspired by the women in her life who support and protect her. When you become a mother, your appreciation for anything organic and earthly is heightened, and you are amazed and strengthened by the women in your life who support one another, no questions asked.

With our first babes growing at a rapid rate, we delight in seeing their interests change and develop. And as they do, they alert us to new things, many of which hold some spark of an idea, or creative inspiration. We're not only designing for newborns anymore, we have a new range of interests to work with. We look forward to seeing it develop... who knows which way our pencil will turn.

The Little Soursob catalogue is about to do the rounds of Melbourne stores, and hopefully (fingers and stitches crossed) you will soon be able to buy a Little Soursob gift by just walking down the street to your local boutique, craft shop or shopping strip.

For everyone's support, guidance and feedback, we are grateful, and encourage it to continue!

With love,

Anne and Kerrie.

Seasons come, and seasons go...

2008-12-19T14:20:00.001+11:00

Hello friends,
It has been a big year for Little Soursob, and a year that seems to have come to an end well before we've caught up with it. Nevertheless, on we stitch into 2009.

This year, we have developed our product range with new inspirations. Ned Kelly has made an appearance, and we have taken to scouring the neighbourhood for twigs to create our framed insect specimens that look just like the real ones (just slightly less creepy, and cruel). Another new addition, Earth Mumma, has come along to look after everyone, and we love having her around. Especially when things get a bit too much.

As our babes sleep, we'll continue to stitch and stuff. And we hope you like what we make.

Thank you to everyone for their unending support and feedback. Without it, the faces of Giselle, the feathers of Goosey, the spine of Dino and the twiggy life of our insect specimens would not have the life they have. And our quilts, bibs and blankets would only be seen in our humble homes. But that's not nearly as fulfilling.

Best wishes for a safe 2009 filled with love.

Check us out!

2008-08-09T20:30:00.003+10:00

Hello friends,
Thank you all for your support at the markets. We had a successful few weeks, and look forward to whatever comes next with our renewed confidence. We've been busy creating an extensive range of products and a catalogue to show them off, so hopefully soon you'll see us spread wider around the country... fingers (and sewing needles) crossed. In the meantime, scroll down to see our products, descriptions and prices. Feedback is, as always, very welcome.
With love, Anne and Kerrie.

P.S. We were featured in MAG - the music magazine in JB Hi Fi, General Pants and many cafes around the country.
Click on the image to read our story.

Off to Market...

2008-06-25T19:10:00.005+10:00

Hello friends,

We thought you'd like to know that for the next three weeks, Little Soursob will be – like the first little piggy – heading off to market.
Saturday 28th June and 5th July you can find us at the Northcote Town Hall for the Winter Artisan's Market. 189 High St, Northcote. 10am - 4pm.
Saturday 12th July we'll be on the west side of town for the Maribyrnong Makers Market in Seddon (Gamon St) 10am - 3pm.

Come and say Hello!

With love,
Anne and Kerrie

2008-06-12T13:23:00.004+10:00

Hello to our friends...
Little Soursob products are now on MadeIt to buy. Check out our store HERE!

With love, Kerrie and Anne.

New Products!

2008-05-29T22:49:00.034+10:00

When we are not frantically stitching and sewing, we are sitting, hands poised at the machines awaiting your orders. See below for a sample range of our products. Fabric patterns and colours are examples only, as each and every Little Soursob piece is unique – just the way it should be. Please have a look at our pieces, and if something catches your eye, email us with an order, a request for fabric samples, or even to pass on your welcomed comments, criticisms or compliments.
Until next (stitch in) time...
Anne and Kerrie.

PRODUCTS:

ROWEN PACKS – These packs make perfect gifts for new parents. Beautifully encased in a handmade fabric satchel, each pack includes a bib and blanket – both backed with a high –quality fleece to lock any moisture and keep the child completely dry. Also included is a Rowen doll, to protect your child from any nasties. The story behind the Rowen doll is also attached to the pack. The necessities for new motherhood are here.

BIBS – A selection of fabrics and prints are used to create a wide range of bibs, from aeroplanes to leopard-print, to stripes, spots or paisley.
Each bib is backed with a high-quality fleece to seal the moisture in the bib and keep the child's clothes totally dry. Fastened with stud buttons on one shoulder for easy removal.

GISELE DOLL - Our most popular item. Hand-embroidered faces mean you get a unique Gisele no one else will own. She has personality. She is beautiful, she is anyone you want her to be.
Great gifts for baby showers, new arrivals or birthdays. She's filled with 100% wool stuffing, with a range of patterns, fabrics and colours to match your style.
(See picture at top for variations.)

BOB and BOBETTE
These two go hand in hand. Always smiling (each embroidered smile unique, but always happy), they take care of each other, and together, they'll take care of you. Their bells ring when they move, so you'll know they're there for you. Separate them if you like, but they mean so much more as a pair. They're cute additions to any mantle or soft toy shelf, made with care and stuffed with 100% wool.

DINO – Bigger than Gisele or Bob and Bobette, Dino is good for cuddles. For the boys scared of 'girl germs' from Gisele, Dino is the perfect companion.

GOOSEY – This fine bird won't bow her head to anybody. With each feather hand-cut and hand-sewn onto her body, this is a wonderful and quality way to give your child something tactile – feel the feathers flap as you run your fingers along her. Made from beautiful wool felt, she's also stuffed with pure wool filling. Goosey prefers dry land rather than a wet lake and most happy sitting on a mantle piece overseeing her companions.

TEA COSIES – Made from vintage linen tea towels, each one of these tea cosies is unique, no design will be found twice (so unless you snap us the design you like, it'll be gone forever!). Having something that your know no one else can get will make your tea taste so much sweeter. They're stuffed with quality filling to snuggle your tea and keep it warm. New designs added all the time – each time we find a gem of a tea towel!

BIRD NEST MOBILE – These mobiles are intricate pieces of craftsmanship, wound and bound by hand. The birds are also hand-sewn and come as a package with their home. Best suited to the indoors, these little birds are afraid of flying and are happiest sitting in their nest being softly moved by a gentle breeze.

COT QUILT – Each one of these hand-made quilts is made with a beautiful 100% wool inner-lay for warmth (and washability), and quality vintage and hand-picked fabrics to brighten any room without the clichéd "baby" look. This quilt will keep your baby warm at night, and stay with your child through to adulthood. Approx. 1 metre x 1.5 metres. Larger sizes available.

2008-05-07T20:05:00.000+10:00

Thank you for visiting the page of Little Soursob.

When our first-borns arrived, we needed a creative outlet. Anne's son had an incredibly "powerful" reflux issue and needed a quality bib to keep his clothes dry. And so Little Soursob was born. Being with kids all the time, things become very simple. You slow down. Children look beyond the obvious, so you start to look at the world differently.

With children on the knee, hands on the sewing machine, and the necessary sense of humour, these unique pieces were created. Some of the material you can see is vintage, some is hand-picked from op shops and fabric stores around Melbourne.

With ideas constantly evolving, this label continues to grow, and we hope you enjoy our inspired creations.

– Anne Gollan and Kerrie Arthur.
Please contact us for product information, samples, or to pass on your very welcome feedback!