Some "kiss clasp" purses for summer....

Some purses that I have been making....

This one in a beautiful Japanese fabric....I do like this print and the texture of the fabric...

This one from some recycled fabric......I love the silhouette style print....

Oh! This little coin purse is made from recycled denim and appliqued with a hand printed design of a little bird...it has a flexi style opening...I think it is just cute...

Ali XX

Best of Friends

Here are two birds who are best of friends. Mr Owl and Bright Eyes ! Some prototypes I have been playing with.

Some Childrens Clothing from Ali Bird

A few designs from Ali Bird currently in stock. The Vintage Style Deer print is a picture from my hand drawn collection, there is a bunny also, but I will save that one for Easter!. My favourite is the second from the bottom - the oriental style fabric has beautiful rich colours and is  gorgeous.
P.S If I don't have these listed on the website, feel free to contact me as some of these are one of a kind!

Just a taste of some new prints...

I felt really good this week finally being able to print some of my designs. I complete all of the printing by hand which I believe adds a sense of satisfaction to each project. The prints haven't been totally finished yet...you will have to wait for that...

One Grey Woollen Blanket.....

Some creations made from one pre-loved grey woollen blanket mixed with recycled and new materials.I have created these for the local Ecofest.

Ali xx
 

Some dress ups for children's rooms..

These are some designs I have been working on recently..my children's favourite would have to be the red spot. I hand printed the branch and embellished with handmade yo-yo's and applique. It is available in a pastel pink spot also.
I haven't forgotten the lads! A red/blue and white pattern will sit well in a range of themes - nautical/fish/transport. Still working on a jungle/safari theme...

Ali xx

Something Red

Being involved with an Art Collective provides lots of opportunities to pursue a creative side in lieu of commercial incentive.

POD Collective is the name of our group and our latest "challenge" was to produce a piece of work with the theme "something red".

I created a 3 colour lino block print from a sketch I had done. I have framed it with a simple black frame and quite happy with the result. I also experimented printing with the block onto a grey felt bag. 

 

"Red" by ali bird 

The collection of works from "Something Red" challenge

Print and Stitch

These are some t-shirt designs that I printed onto natural cotton calico. The idea was to keep printing my designs over the top and end up with a montage of all my prints...however, I got the fabric out and decided to machine stitch scene's over the top with black cotton. I really like the finished product and they will be incorporated into throw pillows, tote bags or maybe framed. I will put the finished products on at a later date.

 

  

  

  

 

Luxe Silk

I have been hand printing on raw silk and teaming the

prints up with an antique style linen,

doillies and finally adding some luxe touches.

The final product are some very "Parisian" 

bunting flag sets, matching throw pillows and

cute little birdies on a string and in a "bower".

Green Owl

This is a handprinted design by Ali on an organic cotton t-shirt. A very cool, unisex design, the owl has "music note" appliqued fabric eyes. We all have the music within......

Red !

I have been into red lately and this is one of my outfits as a result of that obsession!
The top is a hand screenprint design titled "Harajuka Girl"and the skirt is a combination of cotton fabrics. I have sewn some of the seams the wrong way out to add some interest and it's finished off with cotton broderie anglaise edging.
All finished off with an obi style belt.

Too cool for school!

Screenprinting

I love screenprinting! Actually I love anything that changes the shape, texture and look of the surface I'm working with. I have screenprinted these using a hand cut stencil which adds a touch of personality to each piece.

These are some I have done recently, and I believe each deserves a name :-
"Princess Lili", "Bunny Blue Eye", and
the "Oriental Fish" all printed up to a child's size 12 and adults upon request.