Knitting

Big Ted, all the parts are knitted, just have to assemble him and stuff him.

Knitting

I thought i would share with you what i am making today, This is an old book, i have had it since my kids were little, (they are all 20 somethings now) and i am making Big Ted.
But he is not in yellow mohair yarn as in the picture, i am using 100% Australian Wool, suitable for felting. I like knitting when the weather is cold, you just sit in your chair all rugged up and knit.

Honey Run Quilters

How lovely is this? a jelly roll and charm pack of Tweet Tweet by Keiki (for Moda). Go to http://honeyrunquilters.blogspot.com/2010/05/little-may-giveaway.html for a chance to win, Hurry, not much time left!

Stitches and Craft Show in Melbourne

I went to the Stitches and Craft Show in Caulfield in Melbourne, and i was not disappointed, In fact i had a wonderful time, (not too late to go you know! Sunday is the last day, I had so much fun i wish i could go again!
It was on 3 floors with the lower floor dedicated to the larger shops and some have been there for many years, good to see them there, the reason i went was just to see the blogging group of crafters, Boy was i happy!! Meeting all the lovely people there in the flesh was just so very very uplifting, my legs were like jelly just to say hello and let them know how lovely to see them and their works in the flesh.
Here are the cards i got from the top picture, i would have LOVED to spend more, but hubby has the purse strings! and even asking for one dollar more was finally getting to him, but i have their cards and will be checking out their blogs and web sites.
www.bluegingerdesigns.com itchybird@dodo.com.au Red parks designs Kate Henderson, such a darling, has two blogs, one for her hand dyed yarn, and one for her softies, www.twolittlebanshees.com a lovely lady who rescues furniture and restores them sustainably, Very cool stuff and beautifully done too.
These are my purchases, Toot Sock Owl Pattern by Craft Schmaft, (i have forgotten your name, sorry.) www.craftschmaft.com.au lovely lovely things, a brooch kit by Juicy Roo Designs, www.juicyroo.com and a braid Plate by TrishAlan Designs dyingforfabricandthreads.com
and last but not least, from Jodie Carleton http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com the following much lusted after patterns, earnest and pebble, zipper-mouth monster, animal house and goodies & baddies.
Jodie was brilliant in her talk about blogging, It was so much fun. If you have the day off, on Sunday, Do go to the Show you will have an absolute ball! All the people there are so lovely in real life too!

Steph's Graduation

I have to show you all this!! My daughter Steph on Wednesday got her Graduation Certificate for Bachelor of Business Accounting.
We went up there to Bathurst in NSW for the ceremony. It was a wonderful 3 days.
We has a wonderful time and we are very proud of what she has done in her achievements.

Today i am off to the Stitches and Craft Show, hopefully to meet some of the lovely ladies and buy some of their lovely crafts and patterns. I will blog about it when i get back. You all have a lovely day.

I'm Back!!

Things have been very busy here, Since the wedding we have had family from England and Mauritius staying until yesterday, They have all had a very good holiday and are on their way back home.
I have not done any craft during this time and now i am itching to get some done and i have missed reading and doing my blog and raring to get back into it all. I have a lot of catching up to do!

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