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Ink & Spindle

Locality: Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8060 9162

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25.01.2022 More slow stitching kits available over at @craftschooloz - love those green/earthy tones! We miss hosting Ruths workshops in the studio but her online courses are so very well put together and make the perfect iso activity!

25.01.2022 One of our lovely customers Robin sent us these pictures of some lovely furniture around her home which shes restored using our fabrics. Stunning pieces, thanks for sharing Robin (and sorry I cant seem to tag you!)

25.01.2022 Thanks for all the pillowcase love! Some have sold out already as we didnt want to overload our maker, but well list more soon

24.01.2022 Bottlebrush napkins and table runners off to a client for some corporate gifts, what an excellent & thoughtful idea

24.01.2022 !!NORMAL FRIDAY!!! It’s just a regular old Friday here in the studio, for anyone who’s wondering. We generally don’t participate in mass sale events for philosophical reasons, but also because we don’t manufacture at a scale that allows for huge discounts. We try to keep our prices as reasonable as possible at all times, taking into account all the hands-on, hard work our local team puts in every day. We also ask you to reflect on the practices of those big brands who do have the profit margins to offer such big discounts, and who might be paying the *true* cost. - On a brighter note, we have also just restocked our lovely Riverbend in Terracotta pillowcases! Hand printed and locally made with our ethically sourced Belgian linen

23.01.2022 How are you holding up out there? During these tough times were always keeping an eye out for little bits of brightness, like these emerging buds of green as our ancient oak tree comes into leaf. It is a joy to look out our studio windows each day and watch this process of transformation...

21.01.2022 You asked for it - Fabric Bucket kits are online now! There are 4 different fabrics to choose from, suitable for all skill levels. $40ea. And if youve been waiting for more offcut bundles weve just listed more of those too (so you can double up and save on postage!)

21.01.2022 A couple of lovely Banksia rectangle cushions off to a customer. Love how the Snow ink sits against the texture of our Oatmeal eco-linen.

20.01.2022 Thanks for your patience everyone whilst we put together more Fabric Bucket Kits. Theyre back online now!

20.01.2022 Sound on! Visitors on our windowsill today, a pair of beautiful cheeky Red Rumped Parrots. We keep spotting them looking in through our widows

19.01.2022 Need a bit of extra colour in your life right now? Weve just added a selection of new colourways in the shop, including some heavy/upholstery weight linens. Enjoy!

18.01.2022 Happy Sunday everyone! Weve just popped some new pillowcases in the shop, hand-printed on our gorgeously soft Belgian linen theyre an easy way to add a bit of print & colour to the bedroom.

18.01.2022 New in the shop! A fresh new colourway of our Budgie & Banksia fabric, and also Sawtooth Banksia on its own. Both printed on our lovely natural eco-linen.

17.01.2022 Weve loved making up these cushion kits for you - if youve made one please tag us in a pic, wed love to see!

16.01.2022 Gumflower in Bushleaf of Oatmeal eco-linen, a recent favorite Designed & hand printed in our Abbotsford studio onto ethically sourced linen with GOTS compliant inks.

15.01.2022 Well be honest in saying that during lockdown its harder than usual to maintain low waste practices in the home. Were all seeing an increased reliance on food deliveries, packaged goods and disposable items for hygiene reasons. But we can still make little changes, like using these beeswax food wraps instead of cling film. Or better yet send some as a gift to a friend or relative who needs a little encouragement . Our @bee_eco_wraps are the longest lasting wraps weve used, lovingly made by a QLD based family business https://shop.inkandspindle.com//products/bee-eco-beeswax-f

15.01.2022 Guess what! Bundles and bucket kits are back in stock! What better things do you have to do on a Friday night these days?

14.01.2022 Bottlebrush and Grass cushions sitting pretty

14.01.2022 You might be finding it hard to get your hands on a fabric bucket kit but at least we have plenty of Cushion Kits in stock!

14.01.2022 A lot of love for this earthy toned Kangaroo Paw rectangle cushion, hand printed onto our gorgeous flax eco-linen. Just the right size for a bit of much-needed lumbar support on the couch

12.01.2022 The beautiful @abbotsfordconvent cherry blossom in full bloom, sadly not many people around to enjoy it this year @ Abbotsford Convent

12.01.2022 Handmade in Ferny Creek by our friend Michele these botanical soaps are available in sets of 3 online or individually in our Abbotsford shop (open today Saturday 10am - 2pm!). And they smell amazing!

12.01.2022 Wow were a little bit blown away by your love for our Fabric Bucket kits, thank you!! For those that missed out dont worry, we plan to have more online soon, thanks for your patience

12.01.2022 Flashback to Spotted Quoll in Rose & Riversalt on our lovely heavyweight oatmeal eco-linen. One of our customers ordered this custom colourway to restore a mid-century cocktail chair, and we loved it so much we printed more for ourselves! Available as meterage online now.

12.01.2022 Our leggings are back!! Super excited to announce this second release of organic cotton leggings in collaboration with the ever talented Monolog. We’ve taken feedback from the last release, this time focussing solely on black/charcoal colourways which you all LOVED. These leggings have the same fantastic pockets and we can’t stop raving about the fact that they’re 100% made in Melbourne, down to the actual organic fabric which came from a local knitting mill. Printed in our s...tudio with GOTS compliant inks too of course. Available online now or pop into our shop open today (Saturday) 10am - 2pm to try on a pair. https://shop.inkandspindle.com/collections/apparel Also big thanks to our friends from Nature Footwear for supplying the most amazingly comfortable and sustainable shoes.

11.01.2022 We know some of you are sick of staring at the same 4 walls every day during lockdown so weve decided to have a little sale on our artworks! Theyre at least 25% off and youll find a few originals in there too. Sale link in profile

11.01.2022 Our lovely Merri Creek and Kangaroo Paw cushions sitting pretty... #shoplocal #madeinmelbourne #ecolinen #cushions #homewares #ecointeriors #sustainableliving #clickforvic

11.01.2022 Pillowcase restock! We’ve just made up another batch of these lovely Merri Creek pillowcases, perfect if you want to add a splash of print to your linen bedding. Made with our beautiful soft, lightweight eco-linen & printed with organic certified inks

10.01.2022 More bundles stacked up ready to go for your next creation! Mainly cool tones but there are a few neutral colours too. Happy making! #crafts #fabric #stayhome

10.01.2022 Craft kit anyone?? Were thinking of putting together some kits to make these fabric buckets in a selection of prints. Measuring approx 17cm wide. Anyone keen?

09.01.2022 Another flashback, freshly printed Bottlebrush in Deep Red on natural eco-linen. Pictured here upside-down would you believe it? The Callistemon species we based this design on has a pendulous habit, which means the branches hang downwards

09.01.2022 Hand printed and locally made, our versatile foldover bags are perfect for your Autumn adventuring, with extra space to stash your scarf or cardigan as the day warms up.

09.01.2022 Thank you so much for your @retroprintrevival x Ink & Spindle lampshade appreciation! We thought it’d be nice to introduce Tamara Watts, the designer behind Retro Print Revival. We asked her to tell us a bit more about RPR, how it began and what local & timeless design means to her: Tamara: Retro Print Revival was born after I bought a stash of vintage fabric off a collector at a market just out of Melbourne. It was one of those ‘I’ll do something with these one day’ purchas...es. So I made a lampshade for a friend, then another, then another. In 2009, I left my job in VM and started RPR. What draws me to mid-century design is the simple lines, the warm timber, the craftsmanship, and most importantly its the beauty and function of mid-century design that I love and admire. I’ve always appreciated MCM and having my brand has really ignited that love. RPR is true celebration of Australian design teamed with local craftsmanship, proudly artisan-made with each element being sourced from the surrounding community, not only preserving quality, but ensuring the carbon footprint is low. Find our full collection in our online store under Homewares>Lighting.

08.01.2022 Loving these Banksia table linens, for those lucky folk who can still have visitors, or for Melburnians looking to spruce up family dinner time! Its the little things... - Lovely ceramics from the ever talented @ghostwares

07.01.2022 Convent life....

06.01.2022 Offcut bundles online now and ready for all your crafting needs! Weve also just launched our Fabric Bucket kits (see prev. post) if youve been waiting for them too!

06.01.2022 Lovely custom print of our Grass design in Bushleaf on organic cotton/hemp in the studio this week

06.01.2022 Loving this new cushion weve just popped in the shop - theres something special about pink and green together, dont you think?? Also expect to see heaps more cushion pics in our feed as we *finally* got a chance to photograph our new range properly (at home of course!)

06.01.2022 Hakea in Bluestone & Storm on the print table (another flashback of course!). Available as meterage in our online store

05.01.2022 STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS. For those who dont know, Melbourne has just entered extreme lockdown which sees most businesses and manufacturers having to close their doors for the next 6 weeks. This means we wont be able to print any of your lovely custom orders, however we will still be allowed to come in and dispatch online orders. Please give us a few days to check stock and make sure levels are correct before making any rush purchases, we should have this all sorted by the end of the week. For those customers who have existing jobs in the pipeline well be in touch individually with an update. - Thank you all for your support and patience during these difficult times. Were thinking of you too and the various personal battles were all facing during these times xx

05.01.2022 Fabric Bucket kits back in stock! Posting this late in the day to give some of our international customers a fighting chance . $40ea, find them in the Workshops & Kits section of our online shop

05.01.2022 Hope everyone’s weekend is off to a good start! We’d love to take a moment to properly introduce you to some new faces in the studio. @soramay_creative, @annatsintziropoulos and @intheclouds_melbourne have all joined our print team this year along with their wonderful skills, energy & enthusiasm. Follow them to get a glimpse of their own creative practices too. - We’d also like to take a moment to thank the lovely staff who have moved on over the last year, those who moved ...interstate to follow love, work or escape lockdown (@sam_kenneally, @genevieve.kh & @teresa_nunes_) and of course the all round talent @lauren_tausend who’s still helping us behind the scenes whilst she focuses on her own creative textile works, and the amazing @holly.denshire.key who's focussing more of her time hosting amazing print workshops in the studio as @print.safari. We’re grateful to still have these amazing women in our lives, albeit remotely at times, and appreciate all they’ve done to help us build our little business over the years See more

04.01.2022 Cant make these Fabric Bucket Kits fast enough it seems!! Thank you thank you for loving them so much, its keeping us busy during these strange times. More in the shop now!

03.01.2022 New eye pillows in the shop in a rainbow of colours! The perfect gift for yourself or someone you know who needs a bit of chill time right now, theyre filled with Australian grown lavender and locally grown wheat from a family farm. _ Use at room temperature for yoga and meditation or store in the freezer for when the next migraine strikes. Alternatively heat for around 20 seconds at bed time to assist in a restful sleep. - Find them in our online shop under Body

02.01.2022 The wattle in full force in the @abbotsfordconvent grounds this week, adding a bit of sunshine to our days. How is everyone holding up as we travel on this endless Coronacoaster? Whats helping to brighten your days? @ Abbotsford Convent

02.01.2022 Our Black Cockatoo Tote bags are back in stock! Locally made in small batches, each bag measures 36cm wide by 30cm high and features a large internal zip pocket and gusset zip closure at the top to keep all your goodies secure. $260ea, pop it on your Xmas wish list!

02.01.2022 THE RESULTS ARE IN!! A little while ago we put one of our old, worn cushion covers in the worm farm to see what theyd make of it. Swipe to see all that was left after 6 months

01.01.2022 More eye pillow prettiness. Locally made, filled with Australian lavender and wheat from a family farm. Give it a quick zap for warmth or pop in the freezer for some chill time on warm days