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Forage By Lisa Mattock

Locality: Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 425 285 180

Address: Justin St 2040 Lilyfield, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.foragebylisamattock.com.au

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25.01.2022 It’s a long weekend here in NSW and we’re having a very slow, calm, quiet day... it’s like a tonic after such a crazy busy week... Maybe some gardening later after the heat dies down, or a bit baking. Definitely some stitching. Hope you’re all having a peaceful Sunday too.... Back at 6pm with my next thread/fabric collection release. There’s still a couple left from last night’s post if you’re interested... I’ll be doing these special kits for 6 nights running, it started l...ast night. See you back here at 6pm! Xx See more

25.01.2022 My PANSIES AND HOLLYHOCKS pattern and kit is now available in the Australian Better Homes and Gardens online shop. @bhgaus Swipe to see all that the kit includes... I’m particularly enamored with the ready made European linen cushion covers, equally so the Liberty fabrics... and then there’s the hand dyed threads from @cottagegardenthreads - all in all a delicious bundle of goodies!! ... See more

24.01.2022 Find this in the FORAGE shop under fabrics No.500 there are 12 sets available the collection includes 4 pieces of reclaimed fabrics that measure 90x40cm when laid side by side, and 3 x perle 8 Eleganza variegated spools of thread. the fabrics include: silk organza, seersucker, beautiful blousy blooms and aa incredible piece of raw silk that has been over stitched with silk ribbon.

24.01.2022 Have a peaceful Wednesday everyone! Hope you get some stitching time... xxx

23.01.2022 I’ve just finished ticking off my must do list for today.... And now I’m going to reward myself with some quiet stitching time.... Hope you’ve all had a peaceful and productive day too, xx

22.01.2022 I am ever SO EXCITED to be able to tell you about some plans that I’ve been cooking up behind the scenes.... After much plotting and planning I’m ready to be able to launch my classes to an online format...! I’m calling this my CLASSROOM IN A BOX. So, let me explain how it’s going to work....... Every 6 weeks or so I will be releasing workshop spaces for a new online class. Enrolments will be for a limited number of students for each new class theme, depending upon how many kits I’m able to supply. Everyone is welcome in my virtual classes! Advance enrollments will be available to those of you who are signed up to my newsletter - you can sign up via the FORAGE website (link in profile) Your enrollment fee will include a kit which we’ll be posting to you. Ingredients of these kits will vary for each new workshop theme (I’ll provide you with a full description for each new class), and may include textiles, templates, threads, notions. Once you’ve received this delicious bundle of goodies you will be able to access my lessons via a special, students only portal on the FORAGE website. These lessons will be pre-recorded and you can watch them as many times as you like, at your own convenience. There will also be the opportunity for us to do one-on-one zoom calls if you have any questions you need to ask me. Lots more details to follow in the next few days.... But in the meantime, here’s a sneak peek of our first class! See more

21.01.2022 You can’t even imagine how much fun I had playing with these delicious balls of eye popping colour when they arrived at FORAGE headquarters last week!! I ummmedand ahhhed and oooohedfor a very long time whilst deciding which ones to put in our online shop.... Voila! These are the colours that made the final cut! ... Now you too can pick and choose your own favourite combos - just go to the THREADS section, choose any 5 and your personal rainbow of Wonderfil perle 8 threads will be dropping into your letterbox! See more

21.01.2022 I’ve got a tale to tell you....grab a cuppa! We released the first in of our series of Class in a Box, a quilt named ALFRED, a couple of weeks ago and we were completely blown away by the response we had - it sold out within a couple of hours! We then had lots of people email us because they were disappointed that had missed out - which sent me into overdrive to create more kits so we could offer another class intake - I hate the thought of people being disappointed!! Ye...sterday afternoon I emailed everyone on that round 2 list to say we had another set of kits ready and lo and behold, the same thing has happened! Sold out within a couple of hours. I’m thrilled, of course that so many people want to be involved, and went to bed last night so happy to have a tribe that is so engaged. But oh my, the amount of emails that I woke up this morning of people who once again felt disappointed that they had missed out.... well of course, that will never do!! So, I’ve been running around like a headless chicken all morning, and spoken to all my suppliers for the kits - the template maker, the printer who does all the postcards and instructions, the girls @cottagegardenthreads who are hand dyeing all these threads for us to order - and I’m so thrilled that I’ve been able to organise a 3rd round of kits!!!!! Here’s how it’s going to work.... If you would like to be included please go to the FORAGE website, look in the shop under Class in a Box to see the available options and then email me directly ([email protected]) to tell me which one you’d like me to put aside for you. There’s only a total of 50 sets and then that’s it! Done! Finito! There’s a video in my feed if you scroll back where I’m explaining the ALFRED QUILT - Classroom in a Box if you’d like to have a look.... Ok, over and out... back to it... I have washing to hang on the line and groceries to go buy! L, xxx See more

20.01.2022 #anartisaniadmire For many years now I’ve admired the beautiful colourful and detailed pieces which are made by @ilovepero.... Fashion designer Aneeth Arora launched this colourful, eclectic range in 2009. It’s name Pero comes from the Rajastan word for 'to wear'. ... It’s good to share the things that inspire and bring us joy.... go and have a deep dive on their feed and hopefully it will make you smile. See more

20.01.2022 I’m doing 3 of my #slowstitching workshops as part of @sydneycraftweek. They will be held @7clovellyroad in Randwick. There’s only 8 spots in each workshop so we can comply with social distancing. Can’t wait to see some of you in the classroom... teaching is my favourite part of what I do! ... Jump over to the @7clovellyroad website to book... There will also be a pop up shop open to everyone - oooh how we all love a pop up shop! See more

20.01.2022 Hope your Saturday is a lovely one.... try and get some stitching time in if you can... xxx

19.01.2022 So many luscious colours! So many possible combos! Now available through the FORAGE website - choose any 5 of these Wonderfil perle 8 for $20.00! ... See more

19.01.2022 GOOD NEWS!!!!! For some of you who ordered these beautiful copper threaded Turkish linen kits a couple of weeks ago, I know the wait has been LONG.... The threads finally arrived today and I’m parcelling them up as quickly as possible this afternoon. They’ll be in the post on their way to you first thing tomorrow morning - HOORAY! I’ve restocked another 8 sets in the FORAGE shop in case anyone else wants to get them in the post by tomorrow morning...... (Link to the shop is in my bio) See more

19.01.2022 I’ve had so many lovely emails/messages in recent weeks with you all sharing progress pics of your Christmas cottages and how much you’re enjoying the making of your little villages. Like this one from CJ in America. How sweet is that little patch of snow on the roof & the Christmas lights! I always, always end my day with stitching time.... ... It helps to calm my busyness and makes me take time to process all that’s happened in the day. I urge you to do the same if it’s been a while since you picked up needle and thread - stitching time truly is one of life’s greatest pleasures! See more

19.01.2022 So many of you are working on your ALFRED panels and sending pics flying into my inbox recently... THANK YOU! Please keep sharing...

18.01.2022 * 16 sets available * the collection includes 3 pieces of reclaimed fabrics that measure 115x25cm when laid side by side, and 3 x perle 8 Wonderfil Dazzle spools of thread. * the fabrics include: chocolate brown silk that is overstitched which silk ribbons and embroidery, a length of wool in chocolate brown and duck egg blue, and a piece of raw silk with the most beautiful stripes in coral and duck egg blue.

17.01.2022 Some days, like today when I’m spinning around my studio like a whirring dervish packing kits, prepping parcels, replying to what feels like 50 billion emails and always looking ahead and trying to cross things off my endless to do list it helps me to take a breath and stop feeling so anxious if I just.... stop.... I had to do this micro break for my brain this afternoon when I realised I hadn’t come up for air since 8.30 this morning and it was now 3pm. So, ...I made myself have a big drink of water and spent a few moments being mindful of the sun on my back and gazed at these beautiful vintage buttons I found in France, and I let my mind wander and ponder the possibilities of the stories these buttons they could tell. It’s a trick that helps me recalibrate and gives my busy mind a break. As someone who suffers from what can be crippling anxiety, I share this little tip I use on #ruokday and hope that it might help you too if you also have times when you feel like your brain is on overload. Please reach out to those that you love regularly and ask R U Ok? Not just on a designated day. Knowing that someone cares enough to ask will make a world of difference. Xxx See more

14.01.2022 I have just gotten home from spending a lovely day teaching a gorgeous group of students @nthsydcentre.... Our chatter, laughter, sharing and enthusiasm were a much needed tonic for me after a very busy week. It is so rewarding when I get to meet someone like Lanna who was in my classroom today.... she’d had zero previous experience with a needle and thread before today’s class. She discovered she had a real talent for using colour, and finished our day together brimming wi...th ideas and full of excitement for her newfound love of stitching. Boom! Doesn’t get better than that! See more

14.01.2022 Ta da! How exciting to be introducing you to ALFRED the first project that I’m sharing with you as part of my Class in a Box series. You’ll receive a kit in the post and then be able to access online tutorials via the FORAGE website and we’ll be doing zoom calls for any questions you may have along the way... Looking forward to having you be part of the fun! Lisa, xx (Link in my profile which takes you to the FORAGE shop for you to sign up!)

11.01.2022 Here’s a little sneak peek of a tiny part of my first FORAGE Classroom in a Box that I am releasing at the end of this week. FORAGE Classroom in a Box is my way of being able to continue to do what love the most.... teaching! Except there won’t be any planes/long distance travel for me to deal with... !!!! ... Let me explain how it’s going to work... Your class enrollment fee will include a kit which we’ll be posting to you. Ingredients of these kits will vary for each workshop theme, and may include textiles, templates, threads, notions. More about the EXACT contents for this first kit later in the week.... Once you’ve received this delicious bundle of goodies you will be able to access my lessons via a special, students only portal on the FORAGE website. These lessons will be pre-recorded and you can watch them as many times as you like, at your own convenience. Please sign up to my newsletter this week - the people on that list are going to be getting a head start on the release of the available spots in our virtual classroom - AND a discount! More sneak peeks and details to come each day this week... Lisa, xx See more

09.01.2022 My CHRISTMAS COTTAGE pattern is getting so much love at the moment... The incredibly talented @roxycreationsbyrachel has done a YouTube tutorial about it....(a real fan girl moment for me!! You can hardly imagine my excitement!) Rachel’s work in both paper and fabrics is so beautifully layered... if you consider yourself to be one of the many #junkjournaljunkies out there, or are a fellow #slowstitch devotee you’ll adore her work. I’ve also been getting the loveliest... pics of the versions that are being created for everyone’s Christmas decor.... (last 3 pics) Honestly, it’s enough to make this girl dance a happy jig! See more

09.01.2022 Here’s a few action shots from the wonderfully enthusiastic group of 16 students who joined me yesterday @nthsydcentre for my Japanese Floral Motifs class. I’m doing the same workshop again @nthsydcentre this coming Sunday, and I’ve just had an email to tell me that there’s only a couple of spots left, so you’d like to come and be part of the fun please book via their website. My next lot of face-to-face workshops after that are for @sydneycraftweek in October. I’m... being hosted by @7clovellyroad in Randwick and doing my 101-introduction, Woodland and Christmas themed workshops. You can find all dates/times and other details on the @7clovellyroad website. Spending time in the classroom with my students is very special to me. I have the opportunity to bear witness to the evolution from uncertainty in some students because of their inexperience, to see them progress and become fully immersed in their creative process is just so rewarding. #ilovemyjob #happyteacher See more

09.01.2022 Current state of play - There’s sticky tape, tissue paper and post bags as far as the eye can see and we’re in a frenzy of collating/wrapping/packaging... Our Christmas Bauble quilt starter kit has been available in @bhgaus online store for the last week or so and you’ve all blown us away with your enthusiasm! THANK YOU!! ... We did our 4th and FINAL restock last night, so we’re looking/feeling good as we head toward the home stretch.... Going into the weekend hoping for a sticky tape roll that’s everlasting and for friendly post office employees! A strawberry daiquiri sounds pretty good too! HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE! xxx See more

08.01.2022 I feel a bit hungover today... and the strange thing is that I haven’t had a drink.... I think it’s the after effect of the crazy day we had yesterday with the release of my ALFRED quilt. What an incredible response we had... I was so shocked at how quickly all the places in this virtual classroom were snaffled up! ... We sold out of spaces in our first Class in a Box within a couple of hours, and all your emails, messages and phone calls were just so enthusiastic (except Jane who cried because she missed out - so SORRY Jane!!) that it truly blew me away. We’ve taken all 50 packages to the post office (they love us!) first thing this morning and hopefully they will be with you ASAP! We’ve started a waitlist for the second intake in about 5-6 weeks, so if you’d like to be part of that class group please go to the ALFRED listing on the website and put in your details. (Or send me an email if it’s easier - [email protected]) Everyone on that list will get first dibs to be part of the second class. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support, enthusiasm and encouragement - you truly can’t imagine how much it means to me, xxx See more

07.01.2022 So, I just realised that this has happened today! 10,000 followers! Thank you for your interest. Thank you for your support. Thank you for sharing & engaging with me about our mutual love for #slowstitching, #frenchfleamarket finds and #reclaimedtextiles. ... Thank you for coming to my classes. Thank you for visiting my online store. Thank you for every single like and comment and being part of the FORAGE tribe. You’ve helped me to believe I am in exactly the right place in my life, doing exactly what I should be doing. I’m so excited for all that is yet to come! Merci! Lisa, xx See more

06.01.2022 I’ve just finished two days of my SlowStitching 101 workshops in Griffith, which is in the beautiful Riverina area of NSW - about 8 hours drive from Sydney... These workshops were part of @quiltnsw outreach program for their members in the bush. Thank you so much to our hosts the Murrumbidgee Quilters and all the ladies who traveled vast distances to come and be part of our 2 days of fun! ... (one of them had traveled 3 hours each way to join us!!!!) What a fabulously enthusiastic bunch you’ve been!! Also, a BIG, HUGE thank you to Lara, Wendy, Carmen and Kathy who came along from Sydney as my support crew! See more

04.01.2022 In the little country town of Narrandera in NSW is the most beautiful fabric shop called Sew Fab..... It’s full to the brim with a wonderfully eclectic mix of fabrics and sewing accoutrements, and most importantly, welcoming, helpful staff! I’ve just spent the last two days teaching my #slowstitching classes to the most gorgeous group of ladies..... @leannesewfab thank you so much for your hospitality! Back on the road tomorrow - see you soon Griffith!!!

04.01.2022 Sneak peek no.2!! See yesterday’s post for more details about the release of my virtual workshops - FORAGE Classroom in a Box later this week.... There’s only going to be 50 places available, and the people on my newsletter list will get first dibs and a DISCOUNT! ... You can sign up to the newsletter via the FORAGE website (link in my profile). Positively giddy with excitement about this one!!!! See more

03.01.2022 Hope you’re all having a peaceful weekend and enjoying some stitching time... xx

02.01.2022 This gorgeous collection of neutrals and seaglass stripes has just been added to the FORAGE website. Go to SHOPFABRICS There are 7 pieces of reclaimed fabrics- including a variety of different weight linens from eastern Europe, raw silk from Italy, and a lovely linen/cotton blend I found in England many moons ago. When laid side by side the fabrics measure approximately 65x63cm. ... I’ve paired them with a selection of 5 different eleganza, perle 8 threads which mirror the colours. $55.00 - 20 sets available (well actually there’s now 19 because the very lovely Miss Amy who helps me with the web shop listings snaffled one for herself already! ) See more

01.01.2022 Please see previous post for context.... Just wanted to let you know that a few minutes ago, at 8pm Sydney time we released the remaining kits (the very last ones!) on the website for the ALFRED Classroom-in-a-Box If you have already emailed/messaged me your kit preference I have got those all safely put aside. ... These last few remaining ones are for anyone else that would like to snaffle one of the last spots in our virtual classroom! You’ll find these kits in the Forage SHOP, under CLASS IN A BOX... Link to the website is in my profile. Thank you so much for your interest and enthusiasm- it’s been so wonderful! Lisa, xx See more

01.01.2022 * 12 sets available * the collection includes 4 pieces of reclaimed fabrics that measure 90x38cm when laid side by side, and 3 x perle 8 Eleganza variegated spools of thread. * the fabrics include: a piece of stripey linen from Les Olivades in Provence, a length of cotton with an print of oranges, some light weight mint coloured linen and a piece of vintage seersucker tablecloth.