For as long as i can remember I have always admired the gorgeous crocheted “Granny Rugs”. I have held them close. I have inspected them with my curious eyes and mind, trying to figure out how the intricate pattern was woven.
It has only taken me some 30+ years to finally delve into the world of [...]
Filed under: Crochet Newbie on February 28th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Well our Thursday night gatherings are beginning to grow. This week we had 7 people in attendance to knit, crochet and sew blankets.
Not only are we all taking in part in something to help those who have lost so much in the recent devastating Victorian Bushfires, but we are also making new friends.
Along with our [...]
Filed under: Knitting Projects on February 26th, 2009 | No Comments »
I took part in my first fibre swap on Ravelry. We had to hand-dye 100gms of fibre for our partners in colours they would like.
Last week i received this yummy fibre in the mail…dyed in my favourite colours of purples and blues… In addition some dyed mohair locks to add some texture to my spinning.
Thankyou, [...]
Filed under: Swaps & Fun on February 26th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Well it is finally here…. YARN 4 Kids is in the current issue of YARN magazine (Issue 13), Australia’s premier knitting, felting, crochet and spinning magazine now has a space dedicated to our fabulous fibre loving kids!
Projects to Make, Yarn Kid Profiles, Competition and opportunities for your child to contribute to YARN 4 Kids.
I had [...]
Filed under: Bits and Pieces on February 25th, 2009 | No Comments »
Last Monday we came home to find this little critter crawling across our entry way…. followed soon after by our lovablecat, Malikai! No guessing how the lizard arrived at our place.
We wanted to see if there were any injuries and once safely secure in a box we could see that one eye was in fact [...]
Filed under: Bits and Pieces on February 22nd, 2009 | 5 Comments »
This is my latest dyeing efforts. Haven’t had much time for dyeing lately, but when i do it, i realise how much i love it
First some 4ply Patonyle which was a taupe colour originally in two 50gm balls:
I overdyed with a range of colours and ended up with this:
Next was some plain white [...]
Filed under: Fun with Colour on February 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
Well he has landed again…after leaving beautiful Flinders Island on Friday 13th of February Sir Earl has spent the last 5 days travelling HALF WAY ACROSS AUSTRALIA to arrive in Kimba, South Australia, which is exactly half way between Sydney and Perth.
Moseleywool was delighted to find him when she went to do her postal collection [...]
Filed under: Travelling T Adventures of Sir Earl Grey on February 18th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
On Ravelry a lady named Dawn (Ozifarmer on Rav) began with an idea to help a friend who had lost her home in the recent devastating Victorian bushfires.
But what began with a simple idea has become an Australia wide project. Thanks to Ravelers and some air time on ABC radio people all over Australia are [...]
Filed under: Knitting Projects, Swaps & Fun on February 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
We were lucky to attend a free community concert in Violet Town this evening to see the well known, Choir of Hard Knocks.
Most of us first heard about them from the documentary on the ABC which aired some 2 years ago. Since the airing of the documentary the choir has been performing all around Australia.
It [...]
Filed under: Ramblings from the Edge on February 14th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
In tragic times, the distance between mankind and the animal kingdom disappears. There is a realisation that we are not so different.
We are just all species on this planet trying to survive.
Seeing another living thing is a sign of hope and help is accepted.
Hands are held and eyes connect…an awareness is shared.
This video warms my [...]
Filed under: Ramblings from the Edge on February 12th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
