Vintage Textile Craft | Maud+Mary-Jane

Maud+Mary-Jane

My label is very special to me as it is the names of two ladies who I like to think are right there with me as I stitch and knit. Maud was my very clever grandmother who made beautiful hats (and who I am named after) and Mary-Jane was my mother who was Scottish and always sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering –inspiring me and my two sisters to always make things.

‘Blankies’ I love to make

I have a background in textiles and homewares and a love of vintage craft. Discovering the qualities of pure NZ wool (in the form of blankets) brought it all together and this wonderful thick fabric suggested simple shapes that work beautifully – not just as toys to cuddle, but as quirky and appealing cushions for sofas and beds. These are my ‘ Blankies’

Vintage to collect

As well as vintage wool I have collected a limited amount of special designer and vintage fabrics which I craft into original and collectable Show Ponies, and Crafty Owls as cushions for grownups. These are my own designs and other than basic machine stitching the shapes, they are hand-stitched by me.

Knitting my favourites

I love knitting and pick up the needles at night as relaxation. Again I have worked out my own designs so you will be buying original one-offs. I knit ‘Rosy Cosies’ mostly in retro colours, fluffy baby owlets with 70’s granny print style wings and fluffy mohair retro style Kitty-Cats in gorgeous colours.

I love cushions

I think cushions add so much character and colour to any room. Because they use so much precious fabric I only make a few from each blanket or vintage fabric.I add a printed blanket label to most cushions reflecting NZ’s history of woollen mills. There are no openings in my woollen cushions as I have machine washed the complete cushion – cold water and a spin and it’s dry in no time. Bulky openings ruin the shape in my opinion. The vintage cushions are more delicate so have an opening for handwashing. The inners I use are best quality so the cushions stay plump.

What I make

These are examples of some of the crafts I make, but because
my fabrics are limited the fabrics and colours change all
the time… but if you like the designs just pop along to a
market and see for yourself….

How to find me

This is not a selling website as my crafts are limited editions and very tactile- I like everyone to feel the softness and textures of each Owl, Scottie Dog, and Babushka! I also have crochet rugs, some pressed glass and other vintage to put together a total look which I can only take to markets.

CONTACT ME

If you have seen what I make and want to buy between markets I am happy to meet you, or post items.

Ph: 09 833 4459

M: 021814070

E: sandy_mahoney@xtra.co.nz

I live in West Auckland, just 5 mins from the Westgate Centre.

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What other crafters need to know…..

I have designed all patterns myself, selected all fabrics
and wool myself, and I craft everything myself from scratch. Please respect the originality of my designs, my brandname, and craft names. Photography is not allowed at my stall unless permission is asked.

Creatives I admire

Martin at www.thoughtfields.co.nz who designed this site.

Greta at www.velaimages.com who has shown my work on her blog.