One of our first customers, Anna, shared this adorable photo.  Her little boy CJ, is now 16 weeks old and is the lucky recipient of our super soft, hand-made, baby wrap and another furry critter we've yet to release on the store. 

I guess people usually do things differently - they usually start a business and work very hard to build it up then, when they have become successful, they take a well earned holiday.

Me, I'm different - I'm taking my holiday at the beginning, before we've even started!!!

I'm leaving my partner to 'mind the store' and going off on a wonderful holiday for about 5 weeks and will return refreshed and ready to fill all the orders that flood in while I'm gone.

Thanks for your patience (and envy)!

Posted by Art Gluttony's Mum, Chris

I always said I would never get into craft!  Well, I never thought I would either - it's strange how things work out.  

Whatever I have taken on has always had to be useful, for example, I couldn't do something like pottery or mosaics because there's only so much of that stuff you can use and "what do you do with the rest?".  My mum used to make covered coathangers - I didn't use them so why would I make them.  A cousin of mine makes lace - I wouldn't do that because I don't particularly like lacy things.   And yet ... here I am years later making crochet toys!!  What am I going to do with all these toys I'm making???

Sell them, that's what!!   Why didn't I think of this years ago??

My talent (if you call it that) started a long, long time ago - I learned to knit at a very early age, in fact I can't actually remember when I started but my knitting continued for years and my kids will probably say that I tortured them by making them wear hand knitted jumpers.  They don't remember that all the other kids had hand knitted jumpers because that's what everyone did back then - it was cheaper to knit/make clothes than it was to buy them and besides, it was something to brag about that your mum could do that sort of thing.

When home made clothes became 'uncool', the knitting needles were put in moth balls for a while.  In the 70's crochet clothes became the rage, I discovered that it was much quicker to crochet something 'fashionable' to wear.  As someone once told me, it doesn't matter how much you have to undo to correct a mistake, you still only have to pick up one stitch.

In later years, crochet remained my preferred method and mostly consisted of baby clothes, shawls etc and more recently has extended to afghans, throw rugs and an on-going attempt at a bedspread crocheted with 4 ply cotton.

I'm still not sure how the latest craze started, but it has kept me busy and entertained in my semi-retirement.

At this stage, I'm not sure who will buy these things but I really hope someone likes them enough to maybe give them as a gift for a special occasion or just for no reason at all.

Posted by Art Gluttony's Mum, Chris

Hand crocheted in super soft 4ply baby wool, this adorable baby wrap or shawl is perfect for a newborn baby boy or girl.

It measures 74cm (29") x 74cm (29") and includes a cute hoodie to keep the little tacker's head warm and safe.

The shawl is hand washable and makes a fantastic baby shower or "welcome to the world" gift.

Please note that this is a custom order so please allow approximately 7-10 days prior to shipping.  This also allows you to choose a colour you prefer.

To achieve the softness for a newborn, baby wool is preferred for this item.  Colours available in baby wool are generally pastels - lemon, white, pink, blue etc.  

Pictured item is white with a muted rainbow fleck through the wool.

Please advise your colour preference when you place your order.

Oh and the baby is not included :)

Hand crocheted in a soft acrylic yarn, this cheeky chimp is filled with cuddly fibre-fill making him an adorably cuddly friend or mascot.

From head to toe, Merty measures approx 20cm (8").

Although Merty does have small safety eyes he could possibly pose as a choking hazard and may not be suitable for children under 3 years old.

Please note that he is a custom order so please allow approximately 5-7 days prior to shipping.  This also allows you to choose a colour you prefer - think school or your favourite sports team colours!

Please advise your colour preference in your order.

Hand crocheted in a soft acrylic yarn, this pretty little doll is filled with cuddly fibre-fill making her perfect for any desktop, bedroom decoration or children's toy.

From head to toe, Mary Lou measures 31cm (12") and her button up dress is removable so she can share clothes with her favourite gal pals.

Although Ms Mary Lou does have small safety eyes she could possibly pose as a choking hazard and may not be suitable for children under 3 years old.

Please note that she is a custom order so please allow approximately 7-10 days prior to shipping.  This also allows you to choose a dress and hair colour you prefer - please advise your colour preferences and hair length in your order.

Hand crocheted in a soft acrylic yarn, this gorgeous giraffe is filled with cuddly fibre-fill making him the ideal toy for a child or a childlike adult!

From head to toe, Gyro Giraffe measures approx 20cm (8").

Although Gryo does have small safety eyes he could possibly pose as a choking hazard and may not be suitable for children under 3 years old.

Please note that he is a custom order so please allow approximately 5-7 days prior to shipping.  This also allows you to choose a colour you prefer - please advise your colour preference in your order.

Hand crocheted in a soft acrylic yarn, this cute baby boy is filled with cuddly fibre-fill making him the perfect addition to the bunny family and small enough to take anywhere, like a lucky charm!

From head to toe, (excluding his ears), Bunny Boo measures 14cm (5.5").

Although Boo does have small safety eyes he could possibly pose as a choking hazard and may not be suitable for children under 3 years old.

Please note that he is a custom order so please allow approximately 5-7 days prior to shipping.  This also allows you to choose a colour you prefer - please advise your colour preference in your order.

Hand crocheted in a soft acrylic yarn, this cool rabbit is filled with cuddly fibre-fill making him perfect for any desktop, bedroom decoration or children's toy.

From head to toe, (excluding his ears), Rabbit Stu measures 18cm (7").

Although Stu does have small safety eyes he could possibly pose as a choking hazard and may not be suitable for children under 3 years old.

Please note that he is a custom order so please allow approximately 5-7 days prior to shipping.  This also allows you to choose a colour you prefer - please advise your colour preference in your order.

Hand crocheted in a soft acrylic yarn, this sweet bunny is filled with cuddly fibre-fill making her perfect for any occasion - birthdays, easter or just because.

From head to toe (excluding her ears), Bella measures 15cm (6") .

Although Bella does have small safety eyes she could possibly pose as a choking hazard and may not be suitable for children under 3 years old.

Please note that Bella is a custom order so please allow approximately 5-7 days prior to shipping.  This also allows you to choose a colour you prefer - please advise your colour preferences in your order.

Hand crocheted in a soft acrylic yarn, this cheeky cat is filled with cuddly fibre-fill making him perfect for any desktop, bedroom decoration or children's toy.

From head to toe, Clawdious measures 36cm (14") and is posable to different positions.

Clawdious is fully stitched (so does not have small buttons that may pose as a choking hazard) making him a perfect companion for small children or childlike adults.

Please note that he is a custom order so please allow approximately 5-7 days prior to shipping.  This also allows you to choose a colour you prefer - please advise your colour preference in your order.