tailorbirds
Announcement
Current turnaround time for custom orders is 3 days as I’m home with my kids who are on school holidays! Thanks for your understanding.
Shipping is out of Brisbane, Australia. There are still some random delays as Covid causes disruptions to flights and mail services, so please expect delays, particularly for international shipping.
Thank you :)
Announcement
Current turnaround time for custom orders is 3 days as I’m home with my kids who are on school holidays! Thanks for your understanding.
Shipping is out of Brisbane, Australia. There are still some random delays as Covid causes disruptions to flights and mail services, so please expect delays, particularly for international shipping.
Thank you :)
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Anna on Aug 5, 2022
4 out of 5 starsYou will love this! I had an audible gasp of joy and relief when I actually saw it. I had high expectations because of other reviews and the end product does not disappoint.
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Roel on Jul 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy wife totally loved the anniversary tree and all the added extras. It was exactly as described and came it even better than expected. Seller really provided great service and communication and delivered a wonderful gift we are going to cherish for years.
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Roel on Jul 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy wife totally loved the anniversary tree and all the added extras. It was exactly as described and came it even better than expected. Seller really provided great service and communication and delivered a wonderful gift we are going to cherish for years.
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Oliver on Jul 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely one of the best gifts! Thank you so much for the fast shipping and look forward to coming back for more!
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Chris on Jul 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy wife and I absolutely love this. So much so that we both secretly ordered the same thing and realized it when we both said “we hope our gift arrives in time given it is shipping international.” The seller was great in sorting out the duplicate order. It just arrived and will be a part of our family for a long time.
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Chris on Jul 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy wife and I absolutely love this. So much so that we both secretly ordered the same thing and realized it when we both said “we hope our gift arrives in time given it is shipping international.” The seller was great in sorting out the duplicate order. It just arrived and will be a part of our family for a long time.
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About tailorbirds
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Watch your tree bloom -
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So many leaves! So many fabrics! -
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Finding inspiration from kid's art -
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Cushions!
Stitching bits of fabric to create unique pieces for you and your home.
I started sewing when we moved from Australia to Belgium and I found myself at home alone with little kids, some very ugly furniture, and some even uglier weather. I spent a lot of time inside, and I started sewing cushion covers and clothes for my kids. My fabric stash started to grow!
When looking for design inspiration, I turned to my daughter's drawings, and started using free motion embroidery to applique her designs - mostly flowers and trees and big smiley faces. I sent cushion covers to all our friends and family, and started selling them to friends of friends. I got brave and decided to start out on Etsy in 2011. I haven't looked back!
My biggest sellers now are the "Anniversary Trees". These are original hoop art pieces featuring a tree which you can literally watch 'grow' as you add a leaf on each year. I love that this is a perpetual gift, and that it's sentimental yet subtle. My husband and I love our own little tree, and argue over who gets to choose the next leaf :) I personally cut and choose each leaf that I send with each order (60!). My fabric stash is always being raided, and I am always on the lookout for new perfect 'leaf worthy' designs.
As well as making unique applique cushion covers and hoop art from my own designs, I also love to sew custom made fabric art pieces. I take a child's drawing and "materialise" it using carefully selected fabrics and free motion embroidery on my sewing machine. I love the way you can draw with a sewing machine, and the technique suits kids art so well. I love that people entrust me with their kids drawings, and I work so hard to stay true to the quirkiness that kids are able to impart to their drawings.
I love to sew, and I love to buy fabric. Thanks for helping me out!!
Shop members
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Rhiannon Walker
Owner, Maker, Designer
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Hans Van Camp
Assistant, Maker, Shipper
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a tracking number provided?
Yes, all parcels are sent with tracking. I use Australia Post.
Can you add birds to the tree to represent us or our kids?
Sure! Please just ask in the 'notes to seller' section at checkout. Please let me know what colour birds you'd like - ie. pink or blue or yellow... There is no extra charge for up to 5 birds, and I can pop in a few spare birds for any future kids you have too. Just allow me an extra day or two to sew your custom tree for you.
How many leaves come with an Anniversary Tree?
I send a bag with around 60 pre-cut leaves with every order of an Anniversary Tree.
(Excepting the Ruby one which has 40 leaves already sewn on and is designed as a 'finished' product)