EMERALD MESSENGER — NOVEMBER 2018
Jean Bailey and Ayra
Merryn Baxter from Thread Reflections showcasing her work
Serendipity Dog Beds
Thread Reflections
Three years ago, after being made redundant, Jean Bailey went looking for a small business to buy. She came across Serendipity Dog Beds and decided it was a good match for her needs and skills. “I actually hadn’t sewn since I was a teenager,” Jean says, “so I got a bit of a surprise when I first started using the industrial machine. They can really go fast!” Originally from Oregon in the US, Jean has called Australia home for the last 26 years. She makes all the covers and soft bedding while husband, Steve, welds the frames.
Embroidered portraits are the creative brain-child of Merryn Baxter, whose background is in industrial embroidery. “Being able to work from home is really important for me,” she says. A single mum, Merryn uses her creativity and her knowledge of embroidery to supplement her income. “It’s great being able to work to my own schedule and be there for my daughter,” she says. Using a photograph of your choice and a specialised digitisation process, Merryn artfully transforms your picture into an embroidered memory. Finished artwork can be framed or unframed for ease of postage. Thread Reflections embroidered portraits are beautiful pieces of art that can be enjoyed forever. Email: merryn.baxter@outlook.com for more information.
As a proud mastiff owner Jean knows the importance of durable and easy to clean dog beds, “We build our dog beds and accessories to last,” she says. You can find Serendipity Dog Beds on Facebook and at the Yarra Glen and Emerald markets.
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