tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68201513326934913602024-02-18T22:52:14.281-08:00Carolyn Kohler Collection"individual and unique designs in natural fibres!"
The magical amalgamation of natural fibres to create wearable designs began for me an inspiring journey into the world of fibre art.
I endeavour to create pieces that are unique, beautiful and original. They are for those that appreciate art and choose to wear individual and unique designs in natural fibres.Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-29928118078337666802011-12-02T00:51:00.001-08:002011-12-02T01:00:54.757-08:00Summertime<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxUIKn9IS_UJzhmS5NMgw5eQ5HMPj5ZiqGhPMVx5NA8rvtqkI5J7RKImKO-F5h_4Ns_rb173hhQdw4FXaeUG61iBLQE4nxMVcMeegFrMbF8IvdI5p8a44c930L2xEiMf2NVTIR-KsGWc/s1600/ckcsummerslide9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxUIKn9IS_UJzhmS5NMgw5eQ5HMPj5ZiqGhPMVx5NA8rvtqkI5J7RKImKO-F5h_4Ns_rb173hhQdw4FXaeUG61iBLQE4nxMVcMeegFrMbF8IvdI5p8a44c930L2xEiMf2NVTIR-KsGWc/s320/ckcsummerslide9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681453324551261058" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbtxZc1dlMsLXVXWgUEXoFccx4MYqq6wFBTSEfXzGu1cgAkNk14WTWN65XN-IPuJEiUGi_3LFdlv0-GtNk_E1TBYHBIbk8C9uo7T7YvZRMO4a1vsSws78iM4yI5tEUAhmbAgLmukM3xY/s1600/ckcsummerslide1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbtxZc1dlMsLXVXWgUEXoFccx4MYqq6wFBTSEfXzGu1cgAkNk14WTWN65XN-IPuJEiUGi_3LFdlv0-GtNk_E1TBYHBIbk8C9uo7T7YvZRMO4a1vsSws78iM4yI5tEUAhmbAgLmukM3xY/s320/ckcsummerslide1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681453114744469762" /></a><br />Indeed summer has arrived and with it I am surrounded by green pastures, fields of wheat, beautiful trees displaying their finest and a myriad of birdlife!! So much inspiration!! My hand dyed silks now have the limelight with fine wisps of merino embellishment. Have a look at my website for new designs in light wraps, vests and dresses. Also keep an eye on my facebook page for regular updates on venues as well as my latest pieces. 'tis the season to be jolly' . . . . . . enjoy the festive times ahead in the lead up to Christmas and remember a handmade original gift is one to be cherished!!<div><br /></div>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-30258554782445909462011-07-04T20:52:00.000-07:002011-07-04T21:02:54.097-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaWetKgOK2BGWlRJ1-ENHWuLA6qOBtAcbX6LLwGSV2NTIFVARo4xcSj6dPwvp2Z9CKoHTCXxNS4UriOGB_mIYpIXrF69fY4WwDwL02lz1XAt7pI03RP3xVIiYoDpfWpZ7LJ8V236J1yI/s1600/IMG_0622.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaWetKgOK2BGWlRJ1-ENHWuLA6qOBtAcbX6LLwGSV2NTIFVARo4xcSj6dPwvp2Z9CKoHTCXxNS4UriOGB_mIYpIXrF69fY4WwDwL02lz1XAt7pI03RP3xVIiYoDpfWpZ7LJ8V236J1yI/s320/IMG_0622.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625713048792988354" /></a><br />The cold has finally arrived here in the Central West! The chilly winds are blowing .... perfect weather to wrap yourself in beautiful merino!! The orders have been flowing in for gifts and also for a wearable art piece for that special occasion ...... think weddings, reunions or other events where that WOW piece is desired!!! If you send me your pic and a description of what you want, I can create a one off piece just for you .....Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-81244767762243827852011-05-25T02:52:00.000-07:002011-05-25T02:59:49.406-07:00Hi all. It has been a while since I posted but thought the launch of my new website was as good a time as any. I now reside in the Central West district, having opted for a 'tree change'. Life is wonderful and my environment very inspiring. Thank you for the wonderful support I received last week at the Mind Body Spirit Festival in Darling Harbour. There were many people with lovely comments. It is always a delight to see my creations being purchased by those that really do appreciate them. My head is spinning with ideas and my fingers itching to begin preparing for The Old Bus Depot in Kingston, Canberra on Sunday 17th July where it will be a celebration of fibre. Don't forget to check out my outlets page if you would like to see some pieces in store or have a browse through my latest pics on the website. Cheers till next time.Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-83640533830233724142011-03-27T02:25:00.000-07:002011-03-27T02:34:47.955-07:00Hi all, it has been a while!!! I can not believe since I last posted here, I have sold house and purchased, ready to move to become a 'tree changer'!!! I am off to Cudal (near Orange) to set up camp on a 12 acre property residing in a 100 year old home. I can not wait to get my hands dirty refurbing the home and establishing gorgeous gardens on the surrounding land. After that, animals are on the agenda!! Chooks (for the eggs) as well as alpacas and angora goats, for the fleece!! The boys of course are counting on a puppy and kitten to go with the existing clan of 2 guinea pigs, one small dog and 2 goldfish!!<div><br /></div><div>Life is indeed wonderful!!!!!!! Dubbo 'Craftalive' was informative and interesting, Canberra Handmade predictably wonderful and many forthcoming ventures are unfolding .......</div><div><br /></div><div>I look forward to 'Mind, Body, Spirit" at Darling Harbour in late May. I can't wait to meet new prospects in the Central West, and anticipate fabulous and exciting continuing relationships with Two Birds Gallery at Towoon Bay, The Pear House at Holgate and Gosford Regional Gallery all here on the fabulous Central Coast!!!</div>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-36894688049236766882010-11-17T18:46:00.001-08:002010-11-17T18:46:21.004-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; "><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-top: 0.75em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; position: relative; font: normal normal normal 22px/normal Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; ">In the Spotlight</h3><div class="post-header" style="line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 11px; "><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="width: 460px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); ">In the Spotlight - Tuesday 16th November, 2010</span></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRcbCHFWI/AAAAAAAAAdM/ZQdo71ExzME/s1600/carolyn_kohler_collection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" height="84" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRcbCHFWI/AAAAAAAAAdM/ZQdo71ExzME/s200/carolyn_kohler_collection.jpg" width="200" style="border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; position: relative; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-right-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-bottom-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-left-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976562) 1px 1px 5px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); ">With only <b>5 more sleeps until our Christmas Market</b> we thought we would share with you the winner of our best dressed stand award from our launch market. So this week In the Spotlight is <b><a href="http://www.carolynkohlercollection.com.au/index.htm" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); ">Carolyn Kohler Collection</a></b>.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); "><br /></span></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times-Roman; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); "><b><a href="http://www.carolynkohlercollection.com.au/index.htm" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); ">Carolyn Kohler Collection</a></b> make stunning wearable art. With a background in fashion and a passion for colour, texture and design it was a natural progression for Carolyn to create wearable art pieces. Mother nature, in particular flowers, provide a never ending source of inspiration for her designs.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); "><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times-Roman; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); ">Many years in the fashion industry taught Carolyn that women desire natural fibres against their skin. Sadly, recent years have seen a huge increase in the use of synthetic fabrics and she is happy to support the move back to natural fibres. Carolyn’s designs are all original, handcrafted pieces that combine Australian merino with silk using traditional nuno felting techniques. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Times-Roman; "><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times-Roman; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); ">All embellishments used are also natural fibres and include mohair, alpaca, hemp and cotton as well as beading in timber, coconut and glass. Carolyn hand dyes all her fleece and silk making each piece completely unique. No two are the same. The wraps come with brooches that can be worn in various ways to suit the occasion or the individual style of the wearer. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Times-Roman; "><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Times-Roman; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); ">You will see <b><a href="http://www.carolynkohlercollection.com.au/index.htm" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); ">Carolyn Kohler Collection</a></b> again at our Christmas market this Sunday from 10am – 2pm. And if you are planning a visit to her stand make sure your print off her <b><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TNDrolzi7OI/AAAAAAAAAbI/pQpRTjHJOWo/s1600/Market+Day+Discounts17.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); ">market day discount coupon</a></b> from our website. </span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRkoK5cUI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/ngYKA3MWERU/s1600/carolyn+kohler+collection_web1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRkoK5cUI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/ngYKA3MWERU/s200/carolyn+kohler+collection_web1.jpg" width="200" style="border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; position: relative; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-right-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-bottom-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-left-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976562) 1px 1px 5px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /></a></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRlj7auqI/AAAAAAAAAdU/lNq8AWtxOdk/s1600/carolyn+kohler+collection_web2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; "><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRlj7auqI/AAAAAAAAAdU/lNq8AWtxOdk/s200/carolyn+kohler+collection_web2.jpg" width="200" style="border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; position: relative; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-right-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-bottom-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-left-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976562) 1px 1px 5px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRmoNOq0I/AAAAAAAAAdY/M23DwKhHftI/s1600/carolyn+kohler+collection_web3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRmoNOq0I/AAAAAAAAAdY/M23DwKhHftI/s200/carolyn+kohler+collection_web3.jpg" width="200" style="border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; position: relative; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-right-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-bottom-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-left-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976562) 1px 1px 5px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /></a></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRnt1uGoI/AAAAAAAAAdc/eSvwhnsGRgM/s1600/carolyn+kohler+collection_web4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(178, 133, 32); clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; "><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SBu45A7gEpE/TOJRnt1uGoI/AAAAAAAAAdc/eSvwhnsGRgM/s200/carolyn+kohler+collection_web4.jpg" width="200" style="border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; position: relative; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-right-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-bottom-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); border-left-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976562) 1px 1px 5px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; "><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; "><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; "><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; "><b><br /></b></span><br /></div></span>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-58331433845786015632010-10-18T16:01:00.000-07:002010-10-18T16:06:35.129-07:00I have just returned from another visit to Canberra and the Old Bus Depot Markets. They really are a fabulous venue and I look forward to returning there on the 11th and 12th of December for a big weekend of pre Christmas selling!!<div>The weekend before that I shall be at the Handmade Market in Canberra on 4th December and the Kanberra Winery for another huge day (11am - 7pm) of fun and festivity.</div><div>In the meantime, the Central Coast Handmade Market is on Sunday 21st November at Erina High School so make sure you come along and join me! I will have lots of summer scarves and wraps for all those social occassions on our calendars at that time of year.</div>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-41022912107418113552010-09-07T16:52:00.000-07:002010-09-07T16:54:08.738-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; font-weight: normal; "><a class="actorName" href="http://www.facebook.com/handmadecraftmarket" hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=136029056408670" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">Handmade Craft Market</a> <span>In true democratic style we had a hung vote for our best dress stand awards. So we called in 3 independent voters to decide on the winner and we have come to a decision. Everyone's stands were amazing and I can't wait to see the market in November. But without further adieu the winner is.....................Carolyn</span><wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: block; float: left; margin-left: -10px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></span>Kohler Collection. Congratulations Carolyn. I'd also like to give honorable mentions to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=106493091612" hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/group.php?id=106493091612" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">Where the Wild Things Grow</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=197027595342" hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=197027595342" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">Quirky Kids</a>who were also favourites at our launch market.</h6><div class="mvm uiStreamAttachments clearfix" ft="{"type":"attach"}" style="display: block; zoom: 1; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; "><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix" style="display: block; zoom: 1; "><a class="uiPhotoThumb UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_MED_Image" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=487989&fbid=156802070998035&id=136029056408670&ref=nf" ft="{"type":"media"}" tabindex="-1" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; float: left; margin-right: 10px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-right-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); "><img class="img" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs609.snc4/58888_156802070998035_136029056408670_487989_6944671_s.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 3px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px; " /></a><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_MED_Content fsm fwn fcg" style="display: table-cell; vertical-align: top; width: 1000px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); "><div class="uiAttachmentTitle" style="word-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><strong><span></span></strong></div><div class="mts uiAttachmentDesc" style="margin-top: 5px; word-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); "></div></div></div></div><form ajaxify="1" class="commentable_item autoexpand_mode" method="post" action="http://www.facebook.com/ajax/ufi/modify.php" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uiStreamSource" style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128); "><i class="img spritemap_bt5k9d sx_84e908" style="background-image: url(http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/zCHR2/hash/socu9d53.png); display: inline-block; height: 16px; width: 16px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: -4px; margin-left: 0px; background-position: -106px -91px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Very exciting!! </i></span></form></span>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-66268106481029875992010-08-25T16:26:00.000-07:002010-08-25T16:29:57.158-07:00Wow!!! What a busy few weeks. Central Coast Handmade Market was HUGE and very successful for me! So many people turned up to see quality stalls, entertainment, coffee, food and plenty of sunshine.<div>Now it is go go go to be ready for the big Handmade Market in Canberra on September 11 and the next day at the Old Bus Depot Market in Canberra too.</div><div>Life is never dull that is for sure!!</div>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-47418025592857121062010-07-29T02:01:00.000-07:002010-07-29T02:03:25.387-07:00new Central Coast market<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">I cant wait for the new market starting on the Central Coast. Make sure you put it in your diary and come along for a look at my stall for my first ever market! Sounds like lots of fun. See you there!!<a id="myphotolink" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=409938&id=136029056408670" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; display: table; margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: auto; margin-left: auto; "><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs079.snc4/35290_143698435641732_136029056408670_405924_3319473_n.jpg" width="511" height="720" id="myphoto" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: left; cursor: pointer; " /></a></span>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-79352021466084878982010-07-26T01:26:00.000-07:002010-07-26T01:31:41.473-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'ITC Avant Garde', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold; "> <img height="158" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.260" width="158.25" alt="find me at shop" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs051/1102459575490/img/260.jpg" align="center" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Century Gothic', 'ITC Avant Garde', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Century Gothic', 'ITC Avant Garde', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><b>Here is a link to' Shophandmade Canberra' where I have wraps for sale. I am so looking forward to the Canberra Handmade Market on Saturday 11th September. It will be great to head back down south for a couple of days and mix with lots of fellow artists and craftmakers as well as meet lots of local people. The handmade market is a fabulous concept for those that love to purchase something unique and handmade here in our own country! Look forward to seeing you there!</b></span></div>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-75974937506684809512010-07-22T03:32:00.000-07:002010-07-22T03:35:50.984-07:00Hi all :) Been very busy of late working on new pieces for coming events. I have had a yearning for colour with Spring only around the corner and of course flowers are always at the top of my list!! Here are just a few of my Spring designs (note my new mannequin). Trust that there will be many more to follow!!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><div class="mvm uiStreamAttachments clearfix" ft="{"type":"attach"}" style="display: block; zoom: 1; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; "><div class="clearfix" style="display: block; zoom: 1; "><a class="uiPhotoThumb uiAttachmentMedia" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30839221&id=1416575161" ft="{"type":"media"}" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-right-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); float: left; "><img class="img" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs050.snc4/34867_1354681473208_1416575161_30839221_2519007_s.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; 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border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 3px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px; " /></a><a class="mls uiPhotoThumb uiAttachmentMedia" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30839223&id=1416575161" ft="{"type":"media"}" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; margin-left: 5px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-right-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); float: left; "><img class="img" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs050.snc4/34867_1354681553210_1416575161_30839223_2090567_s.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 3px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px; " /></a></div><div class="mts fsm fwn fcg" style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); "><div class="uiAttachmentTitle" style="word-wrap: break-word; "><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2044989&id=1416575161" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">CKC</a></strong></div>6 new photos<div class="mts uiAttachmentDesc" style="margin-top: 5px; word-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); "></div></div></div><form class="commentable_item autoexpand_mode" method="post" action="http://www.facebook.com/ajax/ufi/modify.php" ajaxify="1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="uiStreamSource" style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128); "><i class="img spritemap_a2gtd9 sx_809534" style="background-image: url(http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/z6ZL3/hash/c1h466su.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; display: inline-block; height: 16px; width: 16px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 4px; margin-bottom: -4px; margin-left: 0px; background-position: 0px -72px; "></i></span></form></span></div>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-40223574523562150482010-07-05T16:34:00.000-07:002010-07-05T16:39:06.993-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><h2 class="date-header" style="margin-top: 1.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 78%/normal 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span>DAY, JULY 4, 2010</span></h2><div class="date-posts"><div class="post-outer"><div class="post hentry" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-bottom: 1.5em; "><a name="2484208913613341483"></a><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-top: 0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; color: rgb(53, 85, 106); "><a href="http://shophandmadecanberra.blogspot.com/2010/07/whats-in-window.html" style="color: rgb(53, 85, 106); text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; ">What's in the window...</a></h3><div class="post-header"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; ">This week's designer showcase window features a delicious collection of wearable fibre art pieces by <a href="http://www.carolynkohlercollection.com.au/" style="color: rgb(53, 85, 106); text-decoration: none; ">Carolyn Kohler</a>. Her collection of wraps and ponchettes are all 100% silk and wool created using traditional nuno felting techniques, in beautiful colours and forms inspired by nature, each of these pieces are truly unique to Shop Handmade...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbWG8VJnolbxiLtjuPYi8jXReeGJUOiKp3t_PY4OaPVXBh5MrrTbcFIRNhmEUiAdO6abLtZ6l7Ci7uj1sgIRoynsB1YNKWF5tGbj8NenhDv4KldVMvFoM3KtQ4nlFafKMiekrN1Qzz8A/s1600/IMG_6745.jpg" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbWG8VJnolbxiLtjuPYi8jXReeGJUOiKp3t_PY4OaPVXBh5MrrTbcFIRNhmEUiAdO6abLtZ6l7Ci7uj1sgIRoynsB1YNKWF5tGbj8NenhDv4KldVMvFoM3KtQ4nlFafKMiekrN1Qzz8A/s400/IMG_6745.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489923886500096834" border="0" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; "><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(206, 134, 81); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; ">"All embellishments used are natural fibres and I hand dye all my fleece and silk making each piece completely unique. No two are the same."</span><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1hCwZeTU5PyAJTvU0R6XTMpo54VURiwk5f1ENsxgS_aNl3HuwFdhXrKWWIroYbN075WD0187bP_d5rnHTlU24TZu6Nwi9Wmc3rjlGhS17FexXoTFb_GdN7v5UKoRpjyfzEvosnmuSII/s1600/IMG_6754.jpg" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1hCwZeTU5PyAJTvU0R6XTMpo54VURiwk5f1ENsxgS_aNl3HuwFdhXrKWWIroYbN075WD0187bP_d5rnHTlU24TZu6Nwi9Wmc3rjlGhS17FexXoTFb_GdN7v5UKoRpjyfzEvosnmuSII/s400/IMG_6754.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489923909387637474" border="0" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 101px; " /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GRR756LQMBxzms0mSluJ03QnHkFhpvFRfrDJeJmI2sJJx3xAWWhuv9hwhiCriT8ltBZanTfmFZl6J-TfpFAz7dwlN2c4a-hs-qGE7IQjiJ0a4JhnDp2Wuh9hMOJN6QQ-NacEC0GFUnI/s1600/IMG_6751.jpg" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GRR756LQMBxzms0mSluJ03QnHkFhpvFRfrDJeJmI2sJJx3xAWWhuv9hwhiCriT8ltBZanTfmFZl6J-TfpFAz7dwlN2c4a-hs-qGE7IQjiJ0a4JhnDp2Wuh9hMOJN6QQ-NacEC0GFUnI/s400/IMG_6751.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489923906521484770" border="0" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); cursor: pointer; width: 106px; height: 101px; " /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwt9aXFKl1e2HbhqXLSpS6-s5JLTS0qehNAASZYYzExNkS0edFe2b6ymbISd1kAO45yC5Zc4v2OAfltXXZVdB8LFTQkSb9WeggwDDnOrCWvksOBB8U1faha0NrJHh07wWcMRYvBkZyxMs/s1600/IMG_6750.jpg" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwt9aXFKl1e2HbhqXLSpS6-s5JLTS0qehNAASZYYzExNkS0edFe2b6ymbISd1kAO45yC5Zc4v2OAfltXXZVdB8LFTQkSb9WeggwDDnOrCWvksOBB8U1faha0NrJHh07wWcMRYvBkZyxMs/s400/IMG_6750.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489923898181870226" border="0" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 101px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">I must say it was very exciting to see this article on line about my creations in Canberra! </div><div style="text-align: center; ">Especially when I saw my name on the window! If any of you happen to be in Canberra this week, make sure you pop in to have a look.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">More scarves on today's agenda and just the perfect weather for felting. Only 6 weeks to go till the Central Coast handmade market so I best be getting busy!</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Have a great day!</div></div></div></div></div></span>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-43840523185916699232010-07-01T03:45:00.000-07:002010-07-01T04:24:16.965-07:00Hi to you all out there in cyber world!! Thank you for visiting my blog.<div><br /></div><div>What a gorgeous day it was today!! Nice and cool with plenty of sunshine flooding into my studio ... just how I like it! My last couple of pieces have incorporated camel into the mix of merino and silk. I am loving the colour and texture of this combination. </div><div><br /><div>By the studio door my orchid spikes are getting longer every day. Can't wait for them to bloom and provide weeks of colour and inspiration for my work. With markets coming up on the Central Coast and in Canberra I am busy, busy, busy working day and night creating wraps, scarves, vests and brooches.</div><div><br /></div><div>Business is rolling along and I am loving the journey I find myself taking.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy felting!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820151332693491360.post-30066514284211367592010-06-29T23:17:00.000-07:002010-06-29T23:28:36.277-07:00"individual and unique designs in natural fibres!"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOo0fLe3qBiMaU6vz1fjfSkJtkemzSxkMXqLex9kchkR5XIYXHn1ds6Fapv3vCIj0dZXH8ntL7N5RtSPvBb__goKw8OsyU_FnELgm5_2ngKWL39F0Njh-ZnFxLjO9MavHEqTb6uwPCpo/s1600/ckc+%5B640x480%5D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 136px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488449757727539330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOo0fLe3qBiMaU6vz1fjfSkJtkemzSxkMXqLex9kchkR5XIYXHn1ds6Fapv3vCIj0dZXH8ntL7N5RtSPvBb__goKw8OsyU_FnELgm5_2ngKWL39F0Njh-ZnFxLjO9MavHEqTb6uwPCpo/s200/ckc+%5B640x480%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The magical amalgamation of natural fibres to create wearable designs began for me an inspiring journey into the world of fibre art.<br /><br />With a background in fashion and a passion for colour, texture and design it was a natural progression for me to create wearable art pieces. Mother nature, in particular flowers, provide a never ending source of inspiration for my designs. Many years in the fashion industry taught me that women desire natural fibres against their skin. Sadly, recent years have seen a huge increase in the use of synthetic fabrics and I for one am happy to support the move back to natural fibres.<br /><br />My designs are all original, handcrafted pieces that combine Australian merino with silk using traditional nuno felting techniques. All embellishments used are also natural fibres and include mohair, alpaca, hemp and cotton as well as beading in timber, coconut and glass. I hand dye all my fleece and silk making each piece completely unique. No two are the same.<br /><br />The wraps come with brooches and can be worn in various ways to suit the occasion or the individual style of the wearer. My new ponchette designs can be worn as a garment or a scarf and all pieces are reversible.<br /><br />To date my designs have been sold privately or through galleries and selected stores. My work is ever evolving as I seek new techniques and I look forward to adding new styles to my collection.<br /><br />I endeavour to create pieces that are unique, beautiful and original. They are for those that appreciate art and choose to wear individual and unique designs in natural fibres.</div>Carolyn Kohler Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377069424031364559noreply@blogger.com0