Chris Haughton (website update)

Chris Haughton has updated his website and there in a ton of new work up there!

Some of you may remember we interviewed Chris way back in Issue 3 of Blanket (The Collection Issue) but if not, and you want to learn more about him and his beautiful work, I suggest you go and check out the issue (and his website of course!)

I especially love this peacock image that will be featured in a pop-up book!



~Bec

Show us your Blanket Poster!

I know you have probably already seen this image before as I was totally in love with it... but I couldn't help posting it again as I just love the way she has styled it! It truly looks like it's straight from the pages of a magazine... I guess what else can you expect when it's in the hands of such a talented photographer as Natalie Jeffcott (who was also featured on the poster).

What you might not know about Natalie is when she is not photographing she actually runs Arthurs Circus in Melbourne, Australia which features lots of beautiful vintage toys, collectables, lighting, photography and art. If you can't get to the shop you can still let your inner child free by being a voyeur through her beautiful blog where you will see more examples of her beautifully styled photography.

If you would like to show us where you have your Blanket poster then email me a photo! Email me at: editor (at) blanketmagazine.com

And if you would like to join in the fun you can get a copy of the Blanket poster at the Blanket online store.
~Bec

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY...

As some of you may know Victoria has been experiencing the worst bush fires on record with hundreds of people confirmed dead and many missing (feared dead). Many people lost their lives protecting their homes, others died while trying to flee the inferno. And it's not over yet... the fires are not out, they still burn and threaten towns, homes, people and animals...

Words can't really express the enormity of the situation so I've collected some photos from The Age websitewhich shows you the devastation the fire has left. (Please note that some people may find the images distressing)

Please take the time after viewing these images to donate to the Red Cross to ensure that people affected by this tragedy can start to re-build their lives. It isn't important how much you donate - just that you do. Every little bit helps!
~Bec

Show us your Blanket Poster!

Jurate Bang, one of the featured artists on the Blanket poster (she's right there in the middle) sent me an image of her poster up on her bedroom wall. I love that there is an actual patchwork blanket on her bed! Thanks Jurate!

If you would like to show us where you have your Blanket poster then email me a photo!
Email me at: editor (at) blanketmagazine.com

And if you would like to join in the fun you can get a copy of the Blanket poster at the Blanket online store.
~Bec

No date for Valentines?

We'll Sugar & Spice up your Valentine’s night with some sweet feminine art...

Bec Winnel (MyCharlieGirl) and Kate Lightfoot (Scarlett) have an upcoming exhibition, Sugar & Spice And All Things Nice, that you wont want to miss out on!

14 FEBRUARY 09 6PM ONE NIGHT ONLY
IN THE YARD AT 696 - 696 SYDNEY RD, BRUNSWICK, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.

Are you a design master?

We'll you soon could be!
Shillington Design Masters is a new 16 week part-time course for graphic designers wanting to rekindle their creative spark and polish up their portfolio! Included in the course is a series of hands-on workshops specialising in branding, advertising, packaging and illustration and hosted by some of the industrys' finest.

The course will be run in Melbourne and starts on the 2nd of May, 2009.

If feel like you’re stuck in a bit of a ‘template rutt’ and need to expand your design horizons then you can get more info here.

Blanket Survey!

Wow! We've had an AMAZING response to our survey. Good on you all!

In fact I didn't really expect such a great response (in such a short amount of time!) so it was down for a while there BUT I have now upgraded the account so that we can collect some more responses. So I apologise if you already tried to fill it out and couldn't - but it's all up and running again so get yourself over there and tell us what you think! Click here!

I'm so excited to read all the feedback and I am simply buzzing with ideas... thank you all for your wonderful responses and ideas on what you would like to see! It's given me greater clarity on how to move forward and make Blanket bigger and better!! Thank you!
~Bec