Dilemma answer

To those who wondered how I resolved my dilemma

 

Well - Baby Kina won

As we hoped that the rain would have called the cricket off, so we had other plans

Unfortunately, no rain where he played cricket

But the Kina is finished!!!

 

But with todays cooler weather and more rain, I'm wishing my Tappen Zee was finished!!!

 

Have a great day

Dilemma

What do I take with me today while I sit and watch hubby play cricket - a lightweight & small, cotton Baby Kina OR my Tappan Zee, which is on the long stocking stitch body section ( Zee would probably keep me warm on this cool, rainy day) ?????

Made For Little Ones

Hi everyone

Or anyone who may still be reading  :-)

 

I know, very long time with no blog posts

 

My reasons (excuses if you prefer) are -

 

 

• Charity knitting for Knit 4 Charites
• Gorgeous grandchildren, who are total time-wasters (Love It)  :-)
• orders for my little online shop "Made For Little Ones"
• everyday life   :-(

 

 

Now, my little shop has another online presence - Facebook. 
Look for "Made For Little Ones" or click on the link.

So, if your on Facebook, pop on over and have a little look. 
Maybe even "Like" my page and enter the competition giveaway

 

 

 

 

I'm getting ready for summer with some delicious home-made all-natural ice creams & gelato's.  Having a lot of fun experimenting.

 

Here is my first test - Strawberry & Nut Gelato  - mmmmmm

 Sorry, no photo, my computer is not co-operating
You'll have to take my word that is WAS absolutely delicious

 

Google

For all the knitters out there

Check out Google's home page

Yeah!!!!

 

It's now the 'New' idea for advertising, it seems

 

 

Aussie Swing modified

A chance question from a member of Knit4Charities

 

A Granddaughter too big for Mummy's favourite cardigan

 

Lots and lots of thinking and pondering

 

And here it is .......

 

 

An Aussie Swing Jumper

 

 

Totally reversible

Although I prefer the look of the buttons at the front

 

Can't wait to see Granddaughter in it

 

Details here

 

Of course its Bendigo Woollen Mills yarn. 

A mix of wool and cotton in 4ply

But from the back room

And I love it!!!

Just wish this was available online :-(

 

Knit 4 Charities Web Store

I would like to share a link with you for a group I belong to

Volunteers from round Australia, and a few overseas

Who knit, crochet, sew ...... absolutely any crafts

All crafting materials are supplied by the volunteers

And their projects are donated to charities within Australia

Occasionally, in special times, we support overseas charities too.

The group has a web store to help raise a small amount of money to offset a little of the postage costs.

Once a month a draw is held, and a few lucky donators receive a Australian Post Pak

These Post Paks come in very handy, sending our donations around Australia

Pop on over and have a look

BTW - the charity is not-for-profit

http://knit4charities.webs.com/apps/webstore/products

Hi

A long time between posts

With a new granddaughter to play with, time flies by  :-)

Just thought I would share another Aussie Swing project with everyone.

Actually have had to make this set twice so far.

Seems the new Mums love the colour & the style

Pattern - Aussie Swing (cardi)

Sourball (bonnet)

Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply Luxury in Brick

And granddaughters version

Crafting Mistakes or Errors

I read this a long time ago and really loved it

So I thought I would share

One mistake means you love the recipient,

Two mistakes is humility,

Three or more mistakes is a design feature!!

Yarn Advertising

Hi everyone

Anyone notice the new Target ad and all the Yarn Bombed Trees!!!!
And then the ABC ad that created knitted and unravelled people???

Seems Yarn is having its day!!!   Yeah!

Btw - personally I am not a fan of yarn bombing. I prefer to make functional items for people or animals

But anything that gives publicity for yarn is great in my book

Have a great yarn day!

More Swing :-)

http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/as8

Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton - Blush

More Aussie Swing

Now with long-sleeves

Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton - Sky