All About Me
I’m Lauren, the Australian designer and maker behind Ginger Kelly Studio and Thistle and Fox Fabrics. I work from my home studio in the Mid North Coast hills of NSW, surrounded by rainforests, waterfalls, clear rivers and wildlife. Most days I’m creating, sewing, sketching new designs and caring for my animals: Toby the terrier, chickens Thimble & Bobbin, and my horse Will.
Thistle and Fox is my solo venture—I design surface pattern prints for fabric, create illustrations, sew whole cloth quilts and garments, manage the website, ship handmade orders and handle customer care. I license and sell my designs as printed-on-demand wallpaper and textiles for home décor, garment sewing and quilting.
I focus on handmade craftsmanship, lasting quality, natural fiber fabrics and sustainable printing. You can buy finished Thistle and Fox pieces directly from me at local markets in the Coffs Harbour area, at my studio open days, or buy fabric by the yard or metre to make your own. My wallpaper and drawer liner papers are available in my Etsy shop and Spoonflower portfolio.
Links to all shopping avenues can be found here
Thistle and Fox started in 2011 with fabric designs from a watercolour sketch of falling feathers and a little sparrow. At first I sold a few handmade baby dresses and plush toys made from felt and recycled fabrics while learning pattern making and advanced sewing.
Over the years I shifted to surface illustration and fabric prints for crafting, quilting, slow fashion, and garment sewing. I make prints that match my personal style: romantic watercolour florals, botanicals, delicate pencil drawings of Australian animals, kitsch retro kids’ designs, modern Australiana, and vintage-style florals.
I work from a cottage studio—a converted 1950s timber garage on my parents’ property—which keeps me surrounded by my craft and juggling many projects. This year I’m adding new fabric collections for garment sewing and more designs for Thistle and Fox.
Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes peeks and occasional one-of-a-kind pieces for sale on my website. I hope you’ll love them!
Ready to Create Something Unique?
Tell me what you’re dreaming up, and I can help you find the right fabric. Drop a note—let’s make it happen!