Well. Ahem. Hi! *waves*
As you can well see I stopped blogging over 2 years ago. Sorry about that :(
I guess life just got busier and I dipped my toe in over at Facebook and Twitter and never really made it back here.
Probably the biggest news is that almost 12 months ago John and I bought a big, old, beautiful building right in the main street here in Tongala. We put walls up, stripped paint and tiles back, painted and laid carpet and opened the Ewe Give Me The Knits! Shop on the 1st of May this year. Now everything related to the business is housed under the one roof, including The Beast and all the other assorted bits and pieces of machinery that I seem to gather as I go. If you'd like to come visit us at the Shop you can find us at 68 Mangan Street, Tongala. I'm open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am til 4.30pm and Saturdays from 9.30am til 1.30pm. I can be contacted at the Shop on 0438 824 766. I'll also be running a wide range of Workshops in the Gathering Room at the Shop, so please contact me if you'd like more info.
The delightful Jacey Boggs has visited again and hung out with us in Perth and Belgrave before jetting off to NZ to Workshop her way around NZ. Jacey is all booked for 2012, but expect a return visit in 2013. Jacey's first book, published by Interweave Press is due for release on December 16th this year. Yours truly supplied and dyed all the fibres for the book!! I can hardly wait for you all to see it. It's AMAZING! Jacey is taking pre-orders over at her website now if you'd like to snag a copy. Jacey also has a self-published book in the works that she hopes to have available mid 2012....I've seen 'The Book' thus far and you're all going to NEED at least two copies. I'm serious. It's that GOOD.
Next year is shaping up to be incredibly busy...SO many plans! watch out for details of the Majacraft Magic Camp that I'll be hosting in the second half of next year. Please if you are interested, let me know so that I can add your name to The List.
Also in the works is an event that myself and a few other like-minded souls are organising for April 21st and 22nd of next year in Echuca. Picture a lazy weekend, hanging out with like-minded souls and wandering around stalls laden with goodies to tempt you. There'll be some Mini-Workshops...some Demonstrations and lots of relaxing, spinning, knitting and gabbing :) We plan on this being an annual event, so would love for you to join us and have some fun. We have lots in store for our first Gathering that I will divulge as all the details are pulled together :)
That's about it for now.....hope you are all well :) xo
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Insubordiknit Spinning Workshop & Retreat
Come and be part of this wonderful opportunity to learn from a true expert of Art Yarn techniques.
Jacey has an insatiable appetite for knitting. All of her yarns are spun with knitters in mind – even the wildest of art yarns is constructed with attention to stability and durability.
Your chance to learn:
Day One:
Thick and thin (balanced and workable)
Coils
Twists/loops
Knots/stacks
Foreign Objects (trapped)
Racing stripe
Foreign Object (strung)
Tornado
Combination spinning (using several techniques at once to design and create a yarn) and freestyle spinning.
Day Two:
Corespinning
Autowrap
Beehives (coil in a single)
Cocoons
Halos
Tiny circles (fauxcle)
Foreign objects (integrated)
Supercoils
Combination spinning (using several techniques at once to design and create a yarn) and freestyle spinning.
Skills you should have:
A working relationship with your wheel.
Basic spinning skills (drafting, spinning a single, the mechanics of plying).
Being able to let your imagination run wild
Venue:
Arrive Friday 5pm
Mt Morton Camp and Conference Centre , Fairmont Ave, Belgrave Heights, Vic
Enjoy this well set out establishment that oozes charm and is quietly snug amongst bush land. Wake up to chirping birds and laughing Kookaburras in the morning instead of the drone of traffic. You will feel like you’re in the middle of the country yet you are only a short drive to civilization. What a wonderful opportunity to be surrounded by wonderful scenery and fellow spinners!
Depart Sunday 4pm
Cost:
Fully residential with shared accommodation for two nights (max 4 per room) including meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for Saturday and Breakfast and Lunch for Sunday. Attendees will need to bring their own linen and pillows.
Workshop/Shared Accommodation/Meals $350.00 including GST
Extras: Venue will supply Linen at a cost of $10.00 per person including GST
A deposit of $150.00 is required to secure your attendance at what promises to be a fun event in the company of like-minded souls.
Psssst! There's going to be a Mini Fibre Fair on Friday night too!
Please note: On registration you will be sent a requirements list for the workshop as well as other relevant information regarding arrival and departure.
Some materials will be supplied and there will be option to buy some fibre supplies at our mini Fibre Fair on Friday night.
PLEASE NOTE: Full payment or partial (half) is due by Dec 1st. Full payment (or balance) required by Feb 1st. No exceptions.
Refund policy:
Major commitments must be met, and in fairness to all, the policy concerning refunds is:
Cancellations up to 31st Jan 2010 – refund 80% fees paid
Cancellations February 1st to February 27th – refund 50% fees paid.
Cancellations after February 27th – no refund.
Please contact me if you'd like to come play!
Jacey has an insatiable appetite for knitting. All of her yarns are spun with knitters in mind – even the wildest of art yarns is constructed with attention to stability and durability.
Your chance to learn:
Day One:
Thick and thin (balanced and workable)
Coils
Twists/loops
Knots/stacks
Foreign Objects (trapped)
Racing stripe
Foreign Object (strung)
Tornado
Combination spinning (using several techniques at once to design and create a yarn) and freestyle spinning.
Day Two:
Corespinning
Autowrap
Beehives (coil in a single)
Cocoons
Halos
Tiny circles (fauxcle)
Foreign objects (integrated)
Supercoils
Combination spinning (using several techniques at once to design and create a yarn) and freestyle spinning.
Skills you should have:
A working relationship with your wheel.
Basic spinning skills (drafting, spinning a single, the mechanics of plying).
Being able to let your imagination run wild
Venue:Arrive Friday 5pm
Mt Morton Camp and Conference Centre , Fairmont Ave, Belgrave Heights, Vic
Enjoy this well set out establishment that oozes charm and is quietly snug amongst bush land. Wake up to chirping birds and laughing Kookaburras in the morning instead of the drone of traffic. You will feel like you’re in the middle of the country yet you are only a short drive to civilization. What a wonderful opportunity to be surrounded by wonderful scenery and fellow spinners!
Depart Sunday 4pm
Cost:
Fully residential with shared accommodation for two nights (max 4 per room) including meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for Saturday and Breakfast and Lunch for Sunday. Attendees will need to bring their own linen and pillows.
Workshop/Shared Accommodation/Meals $350.00 including GST
Extras: Venue will supply Linen at a cost of $10.00 per person including GST
A deposit of $150.00 is required to secure your attendance at what promises to be a fun event in the company of like-minded souls.
Psssst! There's going to be a Mini Fibre Fair on Friday night too!
Please note: On registration you will be sent a requirements list for the workshop as well as other relevant information regarding arrival and departure.
Some materials will be supplied and there will be option to buy some fibre supplies at our mini Fibre Fair on Friday night.
PLEASE NOTE: Full payment or partial (half) is due by Dec 1st. Full payment (or balance) required by Feb 1st. No exceptions.
Refund policy:
Major commitments must be met, and in fairness to all, the policy concerning refunds is:
Cancellations up to 31st Jan 2010 – refund 80% fees paid
Cancellations February 1st to February 27th – refund 50% fees paid.
Cancellations after February 27th – no refund.
Please contact me if you'd like to come play!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
There's been an update.....
I finally got an update off the ground last night...sometime around pumpkin time - it was LATE!
There's still lots of pretties to choose from, you can check the fibre out here.
There's also a few skeins of my new sock yarn base to be found here :) It's an ultra smooshy Superwash/Nylon blend (80/20) with a nice high twist that doesn't compromise the softness of the yarn. Very noice indeed ;)
I'm off to pack orders and then turn my attention to another round of Club dyeing.
Clubbers are in for a real treat, your first shipment is a brand spankin' new Beastie Blend. I can hardly wait to hear what you all think of it!
There's still lots of pretties to choose from, you can check the fibre out here.
There's also a few skeins of my new sock yarn base to be found here :) It's an ultra smooshy Superwash/Nylon blend (80/20) with a nice high twist that doesn't compromise the softness of the yarn. Very noice indeed ;)
I'm off to pack orders and then turn my attention to another round of Club dyeing.Clubbers are in for a real treat, your first shipment is a brand spankin' new Beastie Blend. I can hardly wait to hear what you all think of it!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
I've been a slack tart......
And haven't blogged in months.
I think I'm keen to climb back in the saddle though.....cos there's so much to tell and share.
Starting with the latest EGMTK! Fibre Club - sign-ups close at the end of August which is almost upon us - someone please tell me where this year has gone?? You'll notice this time around with Club that you have the option of signing up for a double-shot of fibre if you're feeling indulgent ;)
This is the biggest Club to date and promises to be a real treat for Clubbers as they'll be receiving fibre blends created and blended right here at EGMTK!, but more on that later.
There's also a HUGE update in the works...keep an eye on my flickr for sneak peek pics :)
Have you dipped your toes in the Ravelry pond yet? If not, you should! Grab a coffee and set aside a chunk of time and come explore. Please stop by and say hi to everyone at the EGMTK! Group while you're there :))
I think I'm keen to climb back in the saddle though.....cos there's so much to tell and share.
Starting with the latest EGMTK! Fibre Club - sign-ups close at the end of August which is almost upon us - someone please tell me where this year has gone?? You'll notice this time around with Club that you have the option of signing up for a double-shot of fibre if you're feeling indulgent ;)
This is the biggest Club to date and promises to be a real treat for Clubbers as they'll be receiving fibre blends created and blended right here at EGMTK!, but more on that later.
There's also a HUGE update in the works...keep an eye on my flickr for sneak peek pics :)
Have you dipped your toes in the Ravelry pond yet? If not, you should! Grab a coffee and set aside a chunk of time and come explore. Please stop by and say hi to everyone at the EGMTK! Group while you're there :))
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Rosebud Bound....
I'm going to totally ignore that I last blogged in January, and hope you will too ;p
I AM going to be better. Starting now.
We're going away! This Friday in fact. We're loading up and heading down to the Mornington Peninsula to stay at our timeshare unit at Nepean Country Club Resort in Rosebud.
As an aside, we purchased the timeshare from a workmate of Johns almost 3 years ago for a bargain basement price. If you ever get the opportunity to purchase or buy into a timeshare unit I urge you to do so. For a small fee each year we get to spend a week at Nepean where 'our' unit is located...or we can bank it for future use, or swap it for a week at a reciprocal resort. For the cost of approx. two nights in a Motel we get to stay in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with full kitchen and access to a range of activities and facilities on-site...let alone what the general area has to offer.
This is the first time we'll be staying at 'our' unit, in the past we've swapped our weeks out for stays at Kyneton, Marysville and Tomakin.
I was initially very sceptical of the whole timeshare movement when we purchased ours, but I wholeheartedly support the concept now. I'm a convert! It's compelled us to STOP and take time out as family to go play and kick back and relax a little too. The kids enjoy going and staying at 'new' houses as they call them :))
A highlight of our time away will be a visit to Avalon 2009 - Australian International Airshow.
Can't wait, I'm looking forward to spending the day with my head thrown back, and when I'm not gazing skyward plans have been made to catch up with flyboys that I worked with back in the day.
All this leads to me say that tomorrow (Thursday) will be the last day that I can confidently say that I'll be able to mail orders.
I'll have my laptop with me along with my tricky Telstra stick that allows me to have the internets so I'll be contactable should you have a fibre emergency. Or something ;p
For those of you concerned for the welfare and safety of my stash, don't be. Our friend, Constable Plod is moving in while we're away ;p
I'll be back soon with some pics of a beautiful part of this State:)
I AM going to be better. Starting now.
We're going away! This Friday in fact. We're loading up and heading down to the Mornington Peninsula to stay at our timeshare unit at Nepean Country Club Resort in Rosebud.
As an aside, we purchased the timeshare from a workmate of Johns almost 3 years ago for a bargain basement price. If you ever get the opportunity to purchase or buy into a timeshare unit I urge you to do so. For a small fee each year we get to spend a week at Nepean where 'our' unit is located...or we can bank it for future use, or swap it for a week at a reciprocal resort. For the cost of approx. two nights in a Motel we get to stay in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with full kitchen and access to a range of activities and facilities on-site...let alone what the general area has to offer.
This is the first time we'll be staying at 'our' unit, in the past we've swapped our weeks out for stays at Kyneton, Marysville and Tomakin.
I was initially very sceptical of the whole timeshare movement when we purchased ours, but I wholeheartedly support the concept now. I'm a convert! It's compelled us to STOP and take time out as family to go play and kick back and relax a little too. The kids enjoy going and staying at 'new' houses as they call them :))
A highlight of our time away will be a visit to Avalon 2009 - Australian International Airshow.
Can't wait, I'm looking forward to spending the day with my head thrown back, and when I'm not gazing skyward plans have been made to catch up with flyboys that I worked with back in the day.
All this leads to me say that tomorrow (Thursday) will be the last day that I can confidently say that I'll be able to mail orders.
I'll have my laptop with me along with my tricky Telstra stick that allows me to have the internets so I'll be contactable should you have a fibre emergency. Or something ;p
For those of you concerned for the welfare and safety of my stash, don't be. Our friend, Constable Plod is moving in while we're away ;p
I'll be back soon with some pics of a beautiful part of this State:)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
There's going to be a HUGE Update!
I'm working on getting a HUGE Update off the ground today! Everything has been bagged, tagged and had its picture taken.
66 items in all.....and a big variety of fibres and blends to choose from :)
I hope you'll stop by for a peek :)
There's more pics of everything over on my flickr.
Happy Sunday :))
66 items in all.....and a big variety of fibres and blends to choose from :)
I hope you'll stop by for a peek :)There's more pics of everything over on my flickr.
Happy Sunday :))
Monday, January 19, 2009
Fibre Club # 1 2009 - Parcels ready to GO!
I'm off to the Post Office first thing Monday morning with Fibre Club parcels - start stalking the Postie!
I'm getting myself organised to hit the dyepots again, will keep you posted on my progress and let you know when to expect an update :)
I'm getting myself organised to hit the dyepots again, will keep you posted on my progress and let you know when to expect an update :)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
There's been an Update!
I SO love nicking away for a few days break...but the playing catch up when I get home does my head in. I hate feeling like I'm chasing my tail. I'm getting there. I managed to update the EGMTK! website tonight after the most hellishly hot day so far this Summer. Someone turn the hot off puhlease!
There's some new hand dyed tops on offer :) This one is a Merino/SeaCell blend. Makes me purr it does ;p
AND..there's some Sock yarn!
If you're down this end of the globe I hope you're managing to stay cool. A cool change has blown in tonight so I'm looking forward to being alot more productive tomorrow than I was today.
If you're up the north end of the picture...stay warm and feel free to send some cool stuff down here!
There's some new hand dyed tops on offer :) This one is a Merino/SeaCell blend. Makes me purr it does ;p
AND..there's some Sock yarn!
If you're down this end of the globe I hope you're managing to stay cool. A cool change has blown in tonight so I'm looking forward to being alot more productive tomorrow than I was today.If you're up the north end of the picture...stay warm and feel free to send some cool stuff down here!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Need a Roberta?
Are you in the market for a barely used Ertoel Roberta? I know where you can find one!!
Kate's hubby has one listed on eBay.
I've given it the once over and it's a beautiful piece of spinning majick AND I did consider for a wild minute that I should adopt it. It's really that gorgeous.
However, I feel certain that I would not be allowed back in the door at home if I show up with another wheel. No matter that it's tiny and fits neatly in it's own carry case.
It's still a WHEEL you see. Would you like to adopt it? That would be wonderful if you did!
Kate's fridge was damaged in their recent house move...and she needs a new fridge. Roberta is going to help kick the new fridge fund along. So it's all for a super noble cause.
Go have a bid. Go on. You know you want to ;p
Kate's hubby has one listed on eBay.
I've given it the once over and it's a beautiful piece of spinning majick AND I did consider for a wild minute that I should adopt it. It's really that gorgeous.
However, I feel certain that I would not be allowed back in the door at home if I show up with another wheel. No matter that it's tiny and fits neatly in it's own carry case.
It's still a WHEEL you see. Would you like to adopt it? That would be wonderful if you did!
Kate's fridge was damaged in their recent house move...and she needs a new fridge. Roberta is going to help kick the new fridge fund along. So it's all for a super noble cause.Go have a bid. Go on. You know you want to ;p
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year
Happy New Year :)
I hope 2009 is full of health and happiness (and a good helping of fibre) for everyone ;)
I'm heading off on Sunday with the little folk while our house is being re-wired - any orders made after Sunday will not be processed until my return late in the week. I'll have my laptop with me so I'll be checking in to get a Rav fix and answer emails:)
Talk soon xo
I hope 2009 is full of health and happiness (and a good helping of fibre) for everyone ;)
I'm heading off on Sunday with the little folk while our house is being re-wired - any orders made after Sunday will not be processed until my return late in the week. I'll have my laptop with me so I'll be checking in to get a Rav fix and answer emails:)
Talk soon xo
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Updating action at EGMTK!
I need to get back into the swing of things after taking a few days off to enjoy Christmas, so to get myself warmed up there'll be a little update of Top Paddock Blends today. At some stage :)
Expect to see some Merino/Bamboo, Optim/Soy and Optim/Seacell (pictured below). This particular blend is soooo nice that I want to sneak away and have some alone time with it. Seriously;)
Catch you later today :))
Expect to see some Merino/Bamboo, Optim/Soy and Optim/Seacell (pictured below). This particular blend is soooo nice that I want to sneak away and have some alone time with it. Seriously;)
Catch you later today :))
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas......
This is the first time in 4 years (due to little folk and a 10ft tree falling and hitting John on the head after being helped by aforementioned little folk in 2004) that we've had a tree down low on the floor.
Apart from a few minor incidents...so far so good. Nobody has been hurt. I am confident that this will remain the case :)
The little folk have wrapped their presents to each other and placed them under the tree with various incarnations of Santa and Snowmen.
Our tree is decorated with mostly handmade ornies that have been gifts from friends.
I love it when December rolls around each year and the time draws near to liberate these babies once again:)
Is everyone ready? We are. I think. Today will be spent doing some last minute cleaning and baking. I have Pavlova's and Trifle to make. A turkey roll to cook. See how I mentioned the desserts before the main? It's important yo get your priorities right you know;)
We will have company early tonight and then we might pop the kids in the car and go look at some more Christmas lights in an effort to wind everyone down. Maybe not. I can try though.
Something tells me that Christmas morning will be an early start. Little fingers will be peeling my eyelids back and telling me that it's morningtime.
Breakfast will probably be brightly coloured popcorn. I'm sure it falls under one of the 5 food groups..right?
Thank you all for your friendship and support during 2008. It's been a bumpy ride at times. But there's been plenty of high's as well. THANK YOU!
We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!
Stay safe and enjoy the Season :)
Love Mandie, John, Miss G, T & C
xo
Apart from a few minor incidents...so far so good. Nobody has been hurt. I am confident that this will remain the case :)
The little folk have wrapped their presents to each other and placed them under the tree with various incarnations of Santa and Snowmen.
Our tree is decorated with mostly handmade ornies that have been gifts from friends.
I love it when December rolls around each year and the time draws near to liberate these babies once again:)
Is everyone ready? We are. I think. Today will be spent doing some last minute cleaning and baking. I have Pavlova's and Trifle to make. A turkey roll to cook. See how I mentioned the desserts before the main? It's important yo get your priorities right you know;)
We will have company early tonight and then we might pop the kids in the car and go look at some more Christmas lights in an effort to wind everyone down. Maybe not. I can try though.
Something tells me that Christmas morning will be an early start. Little fingers will be peeling my eyelids back and telling me that it's morningtime.
Breakfast will probably be brightly coloured popcorn. I'm sure it falls under one of the 5 food groups..right?
Thank you all for your friendship and support during 2008. It's been a bumpy ride at times. But there's been plenty of high's as well. THANK YOU!
We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!
Stay safe and enjoy the Season :)Love Mandie, John, Miss G, T & C
xo
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
How does your garden grow?
After many false starts I finally have a garden happening here. It's been a challenge in between having babies/renovating/EGMTK! but I finally have something that resembles a garden..and not a weedy, nasty mess!
There are now 19 standard roses prettifying the front garden - 2 standard Icebergs and 17 double-grafted standards in either red/white or red/gold combos. I love roses..and standards in particular. They've added some much needed height to the beds and I'm really looking forward to seeing lots of roses in full bloom as time goes on.
Every second Sunday of the month I head out (with my friend Sharon - as an aside, Sharon has 8 children. Eight.) to Gigarre Farmers Market where there's a few plant nurseries peddling their wares.
$17 for a double-grafted standard rose is good shopping in my book! Hydrangeas are usually $7, Gardenias $4, and seedlings range from $1-$2.50 a punnet.
We shop ourselves silly at the plant stalls and then sit down for breakfast of oj and a bacon and egg roll straight off the barbie. Then it's off home to spend the rest of the day planting the spoils!
Can anyone tell me why I have little black ants feasting on my rose petals??!
I have a mass planting of Love In A Mist - I adore the colour of the flowers...and the seed pods that come afterward are just as gorgeous.
No garden would be complete without some pansies with their little kitten faces!
I've been chasing an Evening Primrose plant for the longest time...I finally scored one at the Market for the grand sum of $4.
This now very large Lambs Ear plant started out as a tiny cutting barely the size of a bread and butter plate...it has grown at the speed of light to this in just a few weeks. Amazing!
The name of this groundcover escapes me at the moment. The flowers open in the morning and close again at sundown.
When I saw these black pansies I had to have them! They start out as a deep black then blow out to purple as the flower ages :)
Sooooo.....who is ready for Christmas??!
There are now 19 standard roses prettifying the front garden - 2 standard Icebergs and 17 double-grafted standards in either red/white or red/gold combos. I love roses..and standards in particular. They've added some much needed height to the beds and I'm really looking forward to seeing lots of roses in full bloom as time goes on.
Every second Sunday of the month I head out (with my friend Sharon - as an aside, Sharon has 8 children. Eight.) to Gigarre Farmers Market where there's a few plant nurseries peddling their wares.
$17 for a double-grafted standard rose is good shopping in my book! Hydrangeas are usually $7, Gardenias $4, and seedlings range from $1-$2.50 a punnet.
We shop ourselves silly at the plant stalls and then sit down for breakfast of oj and a bacon and egg roll straight off the barbie. Then it's off home to spend the rest of the day planting the spoils!
Can anyone tell me why I have little black ants feasting on my rose petals??!
I have a mass planting of Love In A Mist - I adore the colour of the flowers...and the seed pods that come afterward are just as gorgeous.
No garden would be complete without some pansies with their little kitten faces!
I've been chasing an Evening Primrose plant for the longest time...I finally scored one at the Market for the grand sum of $4.
This now very large Lambs Ear plant started out as a tiny cutting barely the size of a bread and butter plate...it has grown at the speed of light to this in just a few weeks. Amazing!
The name of this groundcover escapes me at the moment. The flowers open in the morning and close again at sundown.
When I saw these black pansies I had to have them! They start out as a deep black then blow out to purple as the flower ages :)
Sooooo.....who is ready for Christmas??!Tuesday, December 9, 2008
I can haz Majacraft?
More long time no blog. I know.
But I have news. BIG news. I'm serious.
EGMTK! can haz Majacraft now!!
In fact, I have one right now..........
There was advance warning in the form of a good ole Aussie Post card telling me that I had a parcel waiting for me.......
I raced down to the Post Office at warp speed and gathered up this.......
And this is as far as I've progressed with the unpacking and liberating of Miz Suzi Pro. I can hardly wait to get her out and look her over, but given that I have a couple of Bob the Builder wannabees here I think I'll wait until they're safely tucked up in bed before I do anything.
But I have news. BIG news. I'm serious.
EGMTK! can haz Majacraft now!!
In fact, I have one right now..........
There was advance warning in the form of a good ole Aussie Post card telling me that I had a parcel waiting for me.......
I raced down to the Post Office at warp speed and gathered up this.......
And this is as far as I've progressed with the unpacking and liberating of Miz Suzi Pro. I can hardly wait to get her out and look her over, but given that I have a couple of Bob the Builder wannabees here I think I'll wait until they're safely tucked up in bed before I do anything.
Miz Suzie Pro will be looking for a new home, adoption fee is AUD$815 plus postage. If Santa is agreeable point him my way!!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Anne's Rugs Exhibtion
I would like to invite you to the opening of my exhibition
ANNE’S RUGS
Sunday December 14TH 12 noon - 3 pm
At the
PERFECT DROP wine and food lounge
DAYLESFORD
The exhibition will continue through December and into January 2009
The Perfect Drop is open Wednesday to Friday from 3pm and weekends from 12 noon through to evening.
I will feature a diverse range of floor rugs and wall hanging handwoven in various styles and colours using quality linen and wool. All will be for sale.
Friday Facts.....
* Long time no blog huh?
* Remember the three little chickens that I purchased from Gigarre Markets a while back? 2 of them are roosters. 2! So, as a result Fudge and Snowflake (what a delicate name for a rooster!) will be re-homed out of town. It will have to be soon as they are both making those strangled look-at-me-I'm-a-big-boy-now crowing noises at regular intervals throughout the day.
*We trotted off to Kindergarten/Pre-school Orientation day on Wednesday with T. We spent an hour painting and play-doughing - T has given his seal of approval and declared that he will 'go back another time'.
*Mum had her surgery ahead of schedule (total knee replacement) and after a few hiccups with her recovery immediately after surgery she is home and directing proceedings whilst reclining on the lounge. A long time family friend ( Shirl is coming Suzi!) is travelling down today to spend the weekend and give Dad a break. Mum is not a good patient ;-/
*You'll find the Magazine category of the website updated with new issues of Wild Fibers and YARN.
*I've announced a new EGMTK! Fibre Club - mail outs commence in January. I haven't capped the numbers as yet so there's still time to grab a spot if you'd like one :)
* I'm *hoping* to get a few goodies loaded up onto the website today - wish me luck!
Hope you all have a great weekend xo
* Remember the three little chickens that I purchased from Gigarre Markets a while back? 2 of them are roosters. 2! So, as a result Fudge and Snowflake (what a delicate name for a rooster!) will be re-homed out of town. It will have to be soon as they are both making those strangled look-at-me-I'm-a-big-boy-now crowing noises at regular intervals throughout the day.
*We trotted off to Kindergarten/Pre-school Orientation day on Wednesday with T. We spent an hour painting and play-doughing - T has given his seal of approval and declared that he will 'go back another time'.
*Mum had her surgery ahead of schedule (total knee replacement) and after a few hiccups with her recovery immediately after surgery she is home and directing proceedings whilst reclining on the lounge. A long time family friend ( Shirl is coming Suzi!) is travelling down today to spend the weekend and give Dad a break. Mum is not a good patient ;-/
*You'll find the Magazine category of the website updated with new issues of Wild Fibers and YARN.
*I've announced a new EGMTK! Fibre Club - mail outs commence in January. I haven't capped the numbers as yet so there's still time to grab a spot if you'd like one :)
* I'm *hoping* to get a few goodies loaded up onto the website today - wish me luck!
Hope you all have a great weekend xo
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Better Pics of new Ashford Products
Here's some FAR better pics of the new Ashford goodies - please see post below for prices.
The Sliding Hook Flyers *should* be here next week...fingers crossed :-)
The Sliding Hook Flyers *should* be here next week...fingers crossed :-)
New Ashford Products
Apologies for the poor quality pic, but I just wanted to show off the new goodies by Ashford!
I currently have stocks of the Competition Lazy Kate, priced at $58.
The Sampler Niddy Noddy is priced at $18.85.
I will be back to confirm prices for the Sliding Hook Flyers, but expect to pay somewhere in the vicinty of $65 for the Standard Flyer and bobbin :-)
I currently have stocks of the Competition Lazy Kate, priced at $58.
The Sampler Niddy Noddy is priced at $18.85.
I will be back to confirm prices for the Sliding Hook Flyers, but expect to pay somewhere in the vicinty of $65 for the Standard Flyer and bobbin :-)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Friday Facts.....
* I made the trip back home on Tuesday for Scotty's funeral with Suzi riding shotgun for moral support. Thanks chick :-)
The 3 hour + drive was spent bringing Suzi up to speed on my Family Tree so that she would have some clue who everyone was. The tree is large with many, many branches.
In hindsight, it was a nice way to pass the time as I took a skip down memory lane on more than one occasion....recalling different things as I related who each family member was and where they were placed on the tree. I know that Suzi's head was buzzing by the time we arrived!
It was a bittersweet homecoming, and an incredibly long day. I know that Scotty would've been surprised and very humbled at how many turned out to say farewell to him.
Again, thank you all for your support :-)
*There will be an update this weekend!!
Expect to see some South African Fine, Masham, 19 micron machine washable Merino and if time allows I'll haul out some other fibres and get busy adding some colour in time for this update.
*I've started a Fibre Club Waiting List for 2009. If you are a member of the current Fibre Club you do not need to do anything as you will automatically be given the option of continuing on with the next Fibre Club or opting out.
However, if you would like your name to go on the Waiting List please email me. There is absolutely no obligation to join the Fibre Club when the time comes, this is merely a way to help me plan ahead and for you to stay informed when the time comes to announce the new club.
There's probably more to tell, but's about all I can recall for now!
Have a great weekend :-)
The 3 hour + drive was spent bringing Suzi up to speed on my Family Tree so that she would have some clue who everyone was. The tree is large with many, many branches.
In hindsight, it was a nice way to pass the time as I took a skip down memory lane on more than one occasion....recalling different things as I related who each family member was and where they were placed on the tree. I know that Suzi's head was buzzing by the time we arrived!
It was a bittersweet homecoming, and an incredibly long day. I know that Scotty would've been surprised and very humbled at how many turned out to say farewell to him.
Again, thank you all for your support :-)
*There will be an update this weekend!!
Expect to see some South African Fine, Masham, 19 micron machine washable Merino and if time allows I'll haul out some other fibres and get busy adding some colour in time for this update.
*I've started a Fibre Club Waiting List for 2009. If you are a member of the current Fibre Club you do not need to do anything as you will automatically be given the option of continuing on with the next Fibre Club or opting out.
However, if you would like your name to go on the Waiting List please email me. There is absolutely no obligation to join the Fibre Club when the time comes, this is merely a way to help me plan ahead and for you to stay informed when the time comes to announce the new club.
There's probably more to tell, but's about all I can recall for now!
Have a great weekend :-)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Thank you :-)
Thank you, thank you, thank you :-)
Thank you for the phone calls, text messages, comments and emails that have been arriving. I sat down last night and *tried* to respond to each email individually but failed miserably.
I read some of the emails and comments to my Mum earlier today and she thinks I have the nicest friends. She's right y'know. I do. And for that I am thankful.
Thank you all so much for your hearfelt words, they've been very, very comforting xoxo
In happier news, all of the Fibre Club fibres have had colour applied! I will spend the next few nights packaging them all and have booked them in for a Monday morning appointment at the Post Office.
The dyeing for the Fibre Club has been a very welcome distraction these past few days, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did dyeing it :-)
Thank you for the phone calls, text messages, comments and emails that have been arriving. I sat down last night and *tried* to respond to each email individually but failed miserably.
I read some of the emails and comments to my Mum earlier today and she thinks I have the nicest friends. She's right y'know. I do. And for that I am thankful.
Thank you all so much for your hearfelt words, they've been very, very comforting xoxo
In happier news, all of the Fibre Club fibres have had colour applied! I will spend the next few nights packaging them all and have booked them in for a Monday morning appointment at the Post Office.
The dyeing for the Fibre Club has been a very welcome distraction these past few days, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did dyeing it :-)
Monday, October 20, 2008
I have no words :-(
Scotty is a Son, a Brother, a Father and my Uncle.
I sat up all last night staring out the window into the darkness, waiting for the phone to ring and have someone tell me that you'd been swept downstream, got out and made your way to get help and everything would be alright again.
We all sat up through the night Scotty, willing and wishing you back to us.
But it wasn't to be. I can't believe that you're gone and quite frankly, it's not meant to be like this.
I have no words, only tears :-(
I sat up all last night staring out the window into the darkness, waiting for the phone to ring and have someone tell me that you'd been swept downstream, got out and made your way to get help and everything would be alright again.
We all sat up through the night Scotty, willing and wishing you back to us.
But it wasn't to be. I can't believe that you're gone and quite frankly, it's not meant to be like this.
I have no words, only tears :-(
Friday, October 17, 2008
Fibre Love :-)
Do you remember me talking about a new fibre that was inbound? The one that I'd been chasing since January to be precise??
It's here. Well, it arrived a couple of weeks or so ago, but with the drama/stomach flu of the last couple of weeks I forgot to mention it :-(
Can you guess what it is? It's beautiful..and has a soft, silky handle...and falls somewhere in between Bamboo and Soy on the 'get nekkid and roll in it' scale. Just so you know ;-P
It's SEACELL!! Berry, berry noice :-)
Mind you..I wasn't too sick to get several boxes of fibre together and off to the Mill to be blended!
I've just had a phonecall to say to expect everything back early next week, so I thought I'd give you some advance warning of what to expect.
There'll be some of this super dooper luxe blend - Silk/Bamboo 60/40 (oh be still my heart!!)
As well as;
BFL & Angora (Biffle & Bunny)
BFL & SeaCell
Optim & SeaCell
Merino & SeaCell
You'll also see lots of the usual Top Paddock blends being re-stocked too!
I'm knee-deep in Fibre Club dyeing at the moment, but if I can I'll attempt a small hand dyed update sometime over the weekend :-)
Have a good one!
It's here. Well, it arrived a couple of weeks or so ago, but with the drama/stomach flu of the last couple of weeks I forgot to mention it :-(
Can you guess what it is? It's beautiful..and has a soft, silky handle...and falls somewhere in between Bamboo and Soy on the 'get nekkid and roll in it' scale. Just so you know ;-P
It's SEACELL!! Berry, berry noice :-)
Mind you..I wasn't too sick to get several boxes of fibre together and off to the Mill to be blended!
I've just had a phonecall to say to expect everything back early next week, so I thought I'd give you some advance warning of what to expect.
There'll be some of this super dooper luxe blend - Silk/Bamboo 60/40 (oh be still my heart!!)
As well as;BFL & Angora (Biffle & Bunny)
BFL & SeaCell
Optim & SeaCell
Merino & SeaCell
You'll also see lots of the usual Top Paddock blends being re-stocked too!
I'm knee-deep in Fibre Club dyeing at the moment, but if I can I'll attempt a small hand dyed update sometime over the weekend :-)
Have a good one!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Llama, Blue Flax and Hankies......
There's been a mini-update and re-stock at EGMTK!
There's some soft, rich brown Llama top, I've popped it in the Alpaca category in the absence of a Llama category ;-)
There's also some very pretty Sky Blue Flax. This is the first dyed flax that I've ever seen - it has a much nicer handle than the Natural Flax. This is the only colour available and stocks of this fibre are limited.
I've started having a long overdue play with some of my fibre shipments from India. You'll find some Silk Hankies in the Silk category, with some Tussah Silk Waste still to come :-)
I've also re-stocked the Angelina, so if it's bling you're after I've got plenty on hand!
There's some soft, rich brown Llama top, I've popped it in the Alpaca category in the absence of a Llama category ;-)
There's also some very pretty Sky Blue Flax. This is the first dyed flax that I've ever seen - it has a much nicer handle than the Natural Flax. This is the only colour available and stocks of this fibre are limited.
I've started having a long overdue play with some of my fibre shipments from India. You'll find some Silk Hankies in the Silk category, with some Tussah Silk Waste still to come :-)
I've also re-stocked the Angelina, so if it's bling you're after I've got plenty on hand!Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Meet Magpie, Fudge and Snowflake.....
Meet the latest additions to the menagerie, Magpie, Fudge and Snowflake. They're 2 weeks old in this pic...they're now just over 6 weeks old.
Ahem. Yes, it's been awhile.
Between school holidays and the stomach flu that came a visitin' there's not been much time or the inclination to blog.
School's back...and John is making a s l o w recovery from the aforementioned flu. It goes without saying that he had the worst case of all time ;-/ Men are such delicate creatures.
Back to the cute chickens. That's Fudge there on the left and I'm tipping that teh cuteness is a cockeral judging by the early comb development. I'm happy to be proven wrong because if he should turn out to be a 'boy shook' (that's a bit of T speak for you) he will have to go and live out at the farm with the other boy shooks.
I'm off to Nagambie tomorrow to farewell a couple of fibre friends who are pulling up stumps and moving further south....I will be sad to see them go, but I'm already looking forward to organising a road trip to see them when they get set up in their new digs :-)
I'm full steam ahead with this months Fibre Club fibre......I've bought a complete new palette of colours to work with...I'll keep you posted on my progress!
Ahem. Yes, it's been awhile.
Between school holidays and the stomach flu that came a visitin' there's not been much time or the inclination to blog.
School's back...and John is making a s l o w recovery from the aforementioned flu. It goes without saying that he had the worst case of all time ;-/ Men are such delicate creatures.
Back to the cute chickens. That's Fudge there on the left and I'm tipping that teh cuteness is a cockeral judging by the early comb development. I'm happy to be proven wrong because if he should turn out to be a 'boy shook' (that's a bit of T speak for you) he will have to go and live out at the farm with the other boy shooks.
I'm off to Nagambie tomorrow to farewell a couple of fibre friends who are pulling up stumps and moving further south....I will be sad to see them go, but I'm already looking forward to organising a road trip to see them when they get set up in their new digs :-)I'm full steam ahead with this months Fibre Club fibre......I've bought a complete new palette of colours to work with...I'll keep you posted on my progress!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Chaos reigns...again!
Today heralds the second week of the school holidays here in very sunny Victoria.
It would seem the dreaded lurgy is behind us. For the most part. This is a good thing because I have MUCH to do!
There's a few pics of our shearing adventure over on my flickr - more to come as soon as get a minute to sit down and edit the 100+ pics that are left.
I *hope* to get some dyeing done tonight or tomorrow. I've moved everything out to the (very) old laundry and am just about set-up and ready to rock.
I'll be adding things to the website throughout the week as well...there's a box of Ashford equipment and dyes sitting here as well as some new Merino in solid colours.
It's also time for me to start delving into the boxes of wild and wonderful breeds from North America and the UK - expect to see them start rolling out at the next update :-)
Got to run for now...Miss G is having some gal pals over to stay so I need to organise myself and them.
Back soon ;-)
It would seem the dreaded lurgy is behind us. For the most part. This is a good thing because I have MUCH to do!
There's a few pics of our shearing adventure over on my flickr - more to come as soon as get a minute to sit down and edit the 100+ pics that are left.
I *hope* to get some dyeing done tonight or tomorrow. I've moved everything out to the (very) old laundry and am just about set-up and ready to rock.
I'll be adding things to the website throughout the week as well...there's a box of Ashford equipment and dyes sitting here as well as some new Merino in solid colours.
It's also time for me to start delving into the boxes of wild and wonderful breeds from North America and the UK - expect to see them start rolling out at the next update :-)
Got to run for now...Miss G is having some gal pals over to stay so I need to organise myself and them.
Back soon ;-)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
EGMTK! Updated!!
I've just snuck a little update up onto the website - you'll find the new hand dyeds here :-)
For now, I'm off to bed. Some miserable cold germ has come to visit and we are all in varying stages of miserableness :-(
Shearing pics of my time at Cyrils to come....I've started editing pics but there's so MANY!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Home!
We arrived home late on Saturday afternoon, had an early dinner and pretty much fell into bed exhausted.Yesterday was spent celebrating C's 2nd birthday - I still cannot believe that my baby is 2!
Today will be spent packing orders and getting them to the Post Office...and then I'll be back with a proper post about out most excellent shearing adventure.
For now I leave you with the view that I gazed upon for the two days that I was gone ;-)
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