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Summer Issue 56

Secondhand summer • The slow art of making • Don’t look up • Get curious with Jonathan Van Ness • Unlearning ableism with Carly Findlay • An exclusive extract from Grace Tame’s new memoir • The evolution of sewing circles • An easy, breezy t-shirt dress DIY • Crochet your way to a brand new bag • Three summer-ready avocado recipes • Behind the seams with The ANJELMS Project and Ngali •

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Sleigh, What! The Finders Keepers Market Is Coming to Sydney This Weekend

The Finders Keepers markets will be shining bright at The Cutaway, Barangaroo from the 9-11 December, 2022...

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Hannah Diviney on Calling in Beyonce to Now Making Waves on the Small Screen

Hannah Diviney made headlines around the world earlier this year when she called in Beyonce...

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Crowning Glory: How to Craft a Reusable Fabric Christmas Crown

Spread some sustainable festive joy with this simple and speedy DIY, the Peppermint Reusable Fabric Christmas Crown.

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Meet the Patternmaker Behind the Peppermint Rosalie Skirt

Get ready to swirl and twirl our latest free pattern, the radiant and ravishing Peppermint Rosalie Skirt! This exclusive, highly wearable...

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From Dropout to Tinsel Queen – On the Cutting Edge of Creativity with Rachel Burke

Known for her vibrant, tactile designs and iconic tinsel creations, Rachel Burke’s work is inspired...

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The Stitch Up – Remember, Remember the Me-Mades of November

November! In the wise words of Tom Cardy... it's 'Not Quite Almost Christmas Time'. Depending on where you are in the world...

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Sewing School: The Peppermint Rosalie Skirt Is Here!

Our latest free pattern is sweetly swirling into view – meet the Peppermint Rosalie Skirt! Made in collaboration...

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Ride into the Sunset with These Inspiring West End Jacket Makes

We’re feeling protected from the cold, yet somehow still cool as hell with the Peppermint West End Jacket, our beaut...

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A Letter on Gender by Queer Rights Activist Deni Todorovič

A vocal activist for queer rights, co-host of the podcast What Are You Wearing? and the human behind popular style Instagram...

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Full of Wonder, Cecilia Mok’s Fabric Design Will Make Your Heart Sing

Splashes of colour, abstract shapes and fantastical flora come together in surface designer Cecilia Mok’s...

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Turn and Face the Sun – Our Summer Issue Is Coming In Hot

Time has a funny way of catching up to you. While, for me at least, it felt like the year had been dragging on, now the months are smudging...

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Wine Talk: Are You Confused About What Organic Wine Really Means?

Australians love their wine – and a growing number of us have a special spot reserved in our fridges for organic plonk. But wine language...

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What’s the rush when all that really matters is how we care for each other during this human experience?

– DR REBECCA RAY, ISSUE 56

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁⁠
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🎄On the ninth day of Christmas, Peppermint gave to me... a Lo Bros giveaway 🎄⁠
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Today’s your chance to win one of ten cases of Lo Bros’ refreshing Kombucha (24 x 250ml cans per case). These ‘bucha bros are doin’ good with every delicious drink – their authentic brewing magic and fermentation makes for the tastiest low-sugar bevvies – perfect for the holiday season!⁠
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For your chance to win, just follow @LoBrosLivingDrinks and tag a friend below by midday 10 December! (Australian addresses only please.) Good luck!⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #EthicalChristmas⁠

It’s an Aussie Christmas classic – pulling a cracker and donning a paper crown to wear through a long lunch that lingers into the late afternoon under the hot summer sun. ⁠
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But no matter how beloved they may be, it must be admitted that these flimsy paper constructions, not to mention the other disposable detritus that fills a cracker, are not the most sustainable celebrational accessory. ⁠
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Why not craft a more long-lasting crown? No need to master the art of metal smithing – a little fabric and some ribbon make for a suitably celebratory circlet that can be reworn by you and your loved ones year after year. They can even be used in those barren 11 months that separate Christmas times, for birthdays, fancy dress-ups, or just to add that casual touch to an outfit that says, “Yes, I am a queen.”⁠
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Hit the link in our bio for the free pattern and to make your own! Did someone say weekend craft project?!⁠
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#ConsciousChristmas #GiftsWithHeart #HandmadeGifts #FestiveCraft #PeppermintPatterns #FreeSewingPatterns #SewersOfInstagram #FreePatterns #MeMade #Sewcialists #SewingLove #MakeItYourself

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁⁠
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🎄On the eighth day of Christmas, Peppermint gave to me... a Cardigang giveaway 🎄⁠
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Today’s your chance to win one of two $250 Cardigang vouchers! Want to take the plunge and become a master of the knitting needle or crochet hook? Cardigang has everything you need to get started, from the coolest project kits, the cuddliest high-quality yarns and the most comprehensive easy-to-understand instructions. Get hooked on your fibrecraft fantasy! ⁠
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For your chance to win, just follow @Cardigang_Knits and tag a friend below by midday 9 December! (Entries open worldwide.) Good luck!⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #EthicalChristmas⁠

GIVEAWAY! Read on for details 👀⁠
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The @Finders_Keepers markets will be shining bright at The Cutaway, Barangaroo from the 9–11 December, with over 150 small and mighty makers, daily drop-in workshops and delicious food and drink – all wrapped up for a ticket price of just $5! ⁠
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We're proud to once again be the media sponsor for the event PLUS we'll be popping up in person for the weekend! And let's just say we've pulled out all the stops for this final market of the year, with a gorgeously groovy new selfie wall (perfect for posing) and a special surprise we've been cooking up with our friends @Spoonflower and @Fiskars...⁠
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Of course, we can’t wait to tick some items of our own Chrissie lists and soak up the atmosphere of the markets. With that in mind – and to get you excited for this especially festive Finders – we had a chat with stallholders @ArgentSilversmith and @Amble.Outdoors who you can see this weekend in Sydney.⁠
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Jingle your bells and head to the link in our bio to read more, find out all the deets and grab your tickets to the markets! Remember, when you buy a ticket, you’ll go in the running to win one of five subscriptions to Peppermint! ⁠
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Thanks to the Finders Keepers team, we've also got four tickets to give away so you can shop up a storm! To enter, make sure you're following @Finders_Keepers and tag three market mates you'd love to take to The Finders Keepers below!⁠ We’ll draw the winner on 8 December! (Please note: travel and accommodation are not included.)⁠
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@Finders_Keepers ⁠
Sydney/ Eora Market 9–11 December⁠
The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve⁠
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#SydneyFindersKeepers #TheFindersKeepers #SydneyCreatives #EthicalChristmas #HandmadeChristmas #GiftsWithGoodness #SustainablePresents #SustainableGifting⁠

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁⁠
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🎄On the seventh day of Christmas, Peppermint gave to me... a Hey Tiger giveaway 🎄⁠
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Today’s your chance to win one of three Decadent Dozen Bundles from Hey Tiger! These do-good chocolatiers are back and more delicious than ever! These mouth-watering bundles (valued at $180 each) include two of each of Hey Tiger’s six best block flavours!⁠
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For your chance to win, just follow @HeyTigerCo and tag a friend below by midday 8 December! (Australian addresses only please.) Good luck!⁠
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#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #EthicalChristmas #HeyTiger⁠

“I started out as a home sewer, so I know the struggles and joys of sewing at home. I was constantly drawn back to the maker community and I wanted to be a part of the slow fashion movement. Nothing gives me more enjoyment than making things with my hands.”⁠
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Get ready to swirl and twirl our latest free pattern, the radiant and ravishing #PeppermintRosalieSkirt! This exclusive, highly wearable pattern was created for us in collaboration with the marvellous Johanna Morris, the New Zealand-based patternmaker behind @ForgetMeNotPatterns.⁠
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Over on our website, we caught up with Johanna to learn more about her label and to rack her brain for tips and tricks when creating the skirt. Hit the link in bio to read more and give Johanna some love in the comments below! ⁠
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#PeppermintPatterns #FreeSewingPatterns #SewersOfInstagram #FreePatterns #MeMade #Sewcialists #SlowFashion #SewingLove #MakeItYourself

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁⁠
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🎄On the sixth day of Christmas, Peppermint gave to me... a Cricut giveaway 🎄⁠
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Today's your chance to win a Cricut Maker 3 valued at AU$699, the flagship in Cricut’s navy of essential crafting contraptions! The most versatile of Cricut’s smart cutting machines, the Cricut Maker 3 can cut, draw, engrave and emboss over 300 materials including vinyl, iron-on, balsa wood, fabrics and more. Anything you can ideate you can create!⁠
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For your chance to win, just follow @Cricut_ANZ and tag a friend below by midday 7 December! (Australian and New Zealand addresses only please.) Good luck!⁠
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UPDATE: Congratulations @itscarocaro 🙌 You’re our lucky winner! Send us a DM with your name, email and postal address so we can arrange your prize 🎉

#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #EthicalChristmas #CricutMaker⁠

On Ashgrove Crescent, within the leafy inner-city suburb of Ashgrove, sits an oasis of ceramic calm. Located inside a gorgeous wooden building built in 1926, Paper Boat Press is filled with elegant works of art as tempting as they are terrifying to touch. ⁠
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Kylie Johnson is not only an accomplished artist but a published poet and her love of words pervades her work, with handmade ceramics delicately embellished with carefully chosen quotes. Her recent book, ‘Utsuwa‘, is about the ethos of hand-making in Japan, where wares must be as practical as they are beautiful, a sentiment embodied in her shop.⁠
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Want to shop thoughtfully this festive season? @PaperBoatPress is just one of the many shops in our Brisbane Sustainable Shopping Guide! Head to the link in our bio to see the rest and to add the Google Maps list to your phone!⁠
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#PeppermintSustainableShoppingGuide #SustainableShopping #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #PeppermintPartner #Brisbane #ShopBrisbane

“You see, people don’t shatter all at once. We don’t fall to pieces. We fall in pieces. And piece by piece, we pick ourselves up over the course of time. If it were a clean break, it might be a clean fix. It’s not. It’s death by a thousand cuts.”

In our latest issue, in an extract from her brilliant memoir, 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame (@TamePunk) speaks to the survivorship, transformation and transcension she found by “running wild and running long”. Grab a copy today to end the weekend right.

📸 by @KishkaJensen

#GraceTame #TheNinthLifeOfADiamondMiner #GraceTameFoundation

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁⁠
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🎄On the fourth day of Christmas, Peppermint gave to me... a Tumbleweed giveaway 🎄⁠
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Today's your chance to win one of two incredible prize packs from the composting connoisseurs at Tumbleweed: a Tumbleweed Cube Prize Pack (valued at $229.50), and a Worm Buffet Prize Pack (valued at $249.50)! Both packs contain everything you need to become a wriggling worm queen with a thriving compost colony – including a Tube-O-Worms, which contain 1000 live worms! In a tube! The world is truly a wonderful place. ⁠
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For your chance to win, just follow @TumbleweedGardening and tag a friend (who you would still love if they were a worm) below by midday 3 December! (Australian addresses only please.) Good luck!⁠
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UPDATE: Congratulations @octolophant and @scooby_cavalier 🙌 You’re our lucky winners! Send us a DM with your name and email address so we can arrange your prize 🎉

#PeppermintMagazine #12DaysOfChristmas #12DaysOfGiveaways #EthicalChristmas #TumbleweedComposting ⁠

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