tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68944116644230616722024-03-05T15:28:53.324+11:00Aussie MariaAustralia, Crochet, Knitting, Travel and everything elseAussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.comBlogger348125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-81491250396853286032018-03-20T13:03:00.000+11:002018-03-20T13:03:49.971+11:00My GrandparentsI've decided to share images / photos that I have collected over the years here.<br />
The posts will be random with no chronological link, just as I think about them, they will be posted<br />
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My Grandparents - Thomas & Evangeline WHITE (nee ROSKELL) - both were deceased, long before I was born.<br />
Location - Dawson Cemetery, Cundletown, NSW<br />
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<br />Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0Cundletown NSW 2430, Australia-31.8820879 152.52674290000004-31.936021399999998 152.44606190000005 -31.8281544 152.60742390000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-54023160504779957872017-02-20T12:51:00.000+11:002017-02-20T12:51:37.217+11:00Garter & Lace Neckwarmer<div style="text-align: center;">
What do you do when the temps have been very high????</div>
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And the humidity even higher????</div>
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Why, of course you design a Neckwarmer - 😁</div>
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And dream of cooler weather ⛄</div>
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<b>GARTER & LACE NECKWARMER</b></div>
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Pattern available on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garter--lace-neckwarmer" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> & Etsy</div>
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Granddaughter loved it</div>
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Lucky to have a willing model in temps in the mid-high 30's</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-33268015718333286352016-10-06T08:51:00.001+11:002016-10-06T08:51:55.297+11:00Hats<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've recently been seeing a few items that have captured my interest lately.</div>
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Fair Isle / Stranded knitting</div>
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The colours!!!</div>
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The patterns!!!</div>
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I have tried it before, but at that time I did not understand the skill level involved in such beautiful work. My projects turned out well and had a fair amount of wear. Sorry, but no photos to show that skill.</div>
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But I thought I would start again - as a beginner and actually try knitting the colours with two hands. One doing my normal 'throw' method and the other using 'continental' style.</div>
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Now normally I cannot do continental, but for some reason I find it relatively relaxing when using two yarns - go figure</div>
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So here are some of my latest creations - be kind please, still learning</div>
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This one I am not parting with.</div>
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It fits and actually suits me when wearing it.</div>
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Hats & me don't usually go together.</div>
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So this one is a keeper</div>
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And those sheep - love</div>
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And this one I adapted from the book "Aussie Fair" - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/AussieMaria/poss" target="_blank">Poss</a></div>
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Most of these will be off to one of this months Knit4Charities charities.</div>
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It's been a great stash-busting exercise and I think will continue for a while. </div>
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So many lovely patterns and ideas are out there</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-3060037994274723012016-09-16T07:37:00.000+10:002016-09-16T07:37:20.968+10:00Vintage Baby Pattern<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here is the my latest finished baby outfit</div>
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I did adapt it, as it was turning out way to big for my needs - NB-3mths</div>
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But I love, love, love the way it turned out</div>
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Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills Wool/Cotton 4ply (found in the back room) - wish this was available in their online store :-(</div>
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And this is the original pattern</div>
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Much larger, lace is on the yoke too</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-15574667836091530772016-09-09T08:28:00.000+10:002016-09-09T08:28:34.387+10:00A Spring feel Boronia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Spring feel to this little Boronia cardigan</div>
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It will be off to the Knit4Charitites for a Pregnant Young Parents Support this month</div>
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Pattern available <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boronia" target="_blank">here</a> or check the links to the right</div>
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Have a wonderful Spring weekend!!!</div>
Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-22621101106037092852016-08-24T12:19:00.000+10:002016-08-24T12:19:56.021+10:00Vintage Baby VestMy latest project is this very cute vintage baby vest<br />
Absolutely love it!!!<br />
I'm having a bit of a re-love affair with the faithful feather-n-fan pattern lately<br />
I think my Nan is having a bit of a nudge here, from way up there :-)<br />
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My project notes are <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/AussieMaria/jolly-vest-b" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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It will a perfect little summer top by itself</div>
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For Sale here at <a href="https://www.madeit.com.au/Main/Store?storeId=4979&userId=25234" target="_blank">Made For Little Ones</a></div>
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The 3 month version of Boronia is off the needles :-)</div>
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It is worked in yarn from <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/" target="_blank">Bendigo Woollen Mills</a> backroom. </div>
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A beautifully soft 5ply, in a colour which is a little hard to capture.</div>
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But I think the photo is very close</div>
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And here is all three versions of Boronia worked in different weights of yarn and size needles - 4ply Baby Blossom, 5ply Purple-Pink and 8ply Tanzanite</div>
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Although it has been a very long time since my last cardigan pattern was released, I have about a zillion half started / half worked out patterns sitting on my computer which just need finishing touches and final reworks</div>
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A friend enquired if a new one was on the horizon and I thought ....... just do it ....... get one finished.</div>
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I totally reworked one and changed it (read simplify here) :-)</div>
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So here is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boronia" target="_blank">Boronia</a> on Ravelry or Boronia on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/456265968/pdf-boronia-pattern-one-piece-knitting?ref=shop_home_feat_4" target="_blank">Etsy</a></div>
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And this is the 6 month, short sleeve version using Bendigo Woollen Mills Stellar in the beautiful colour, Tanzanite (pity its no longer available)</div>
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Love, love, love this!!!!</div>
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One written pattern, but using different weights of yarn and different size needles to create the sizing.</div>
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Just in time for this months Knit4Charity's donations - Women's Life Centre (NSW) who are after clothing for newborns to 6 months.</div>
Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-86449745967390745162016-07-14T12:00:00.000+10:002016-07-14T12:00:37.011+10:00Desert Pea Pattern<div style="text-align: center;">
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Ive just uploaded a new pattern to Ravelry & Etsy</div>
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I hope some of you like it and wish to try it</div>
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Its fairly simple, with just one lace row</div>
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Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Luxury called Desert Pea. </div>
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Sadly the colour is discontinued.</div>
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But I love the second one I made in Ruby :-)</div>
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So expect to see lots popping up here ;-)<br />
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A new grandchild will be born in September.</div>
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But what its sex is no-one knows - except Mummy & Daddy</div>
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A Girl Set - made from Bendigo Luxury 4ply</div>
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A beautiful new, free pattern from a Taswegian :-)</div>
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A Boy Set</div>
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And since I have plenty of time and a "little" of this wool in my stash ;-)</div>
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I listed them in my Madeit shop, <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/MadeForLittleOnes" target="_blank">Made For Little One</a>s (link in sidebar)</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-35426139986080951172016-06-30T09:38:00.000+10:002016-06-30T09:38:17.121+10:00Vintage Knitting<br />
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See how easy it is to use dpns ;-)</div>
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Not to sure what to write, but want to ..... so I'll share some of my latest projects. </div>
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Some for sale<a href="https://www.madeit.com.au/Main/Store?storeId=4979&userId=25234" target="_blank"> here (Made For Little Ones) </a>and others for family</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-20671083368050000922016-04-08T08:59:00.000+10:002016-04-08T08:59:00.185+10:00Aussie Swing Tanzanite<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've just noticed that I forgot to share one of my favourite Aussie Swings</div>
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A request from DH's work colleague</div>
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She chose the yarn colour and the pattern</div>
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Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills Stellar, Colour Tanzanite</div>
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Pattern - Aussie Swing (available on Ravelry & Etsy)</div>
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Love the colour and the sheen of this yarn (not quite showing in the photo)</div>
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It has a lovely drape</div>
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And will be warm and snuggly for the cooler weather</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-48771275520630711042016-04-01T09:31:00.000+11:002016-04-01T09:31:01.612+11:00The Alaskan Hat<div style="text-align: center;">
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The pattern is <a href="http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/n0g4u" target="_blank">The Alaskan Hat</a></div>
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Yarn is <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/Product/tabid/55/2328/2328/186358/LUXURY/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply</a> in Bermuda (love this new colour) & Ghost</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-33089157804286746132016-03-28T09:26:00.000+11:002016-03-28T09:26:01.876+11:00Shoots-n-Ladders Hat<div style="text-align: center;">
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Pattern link <a href="http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/43hid" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Yarn is <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/Product/tabid/55/2328/2328/186358/LUXURY/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply in </a>Lavender</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-53798867970028787662016-03-25T09:19:00.000+11:002016-03-25T09:19:00.231+11:00Me, Me, Me<div style="text-align: center;">
This time the knitting was just for Me!!!!</div>
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Did take me a while. Not because the pattern was difficult. </div>
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But more that quick baby knits kept interfering :-)</div>
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Pattern is<a href="http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/i1vtu" target="_blank"> Emiliana</a></div>
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Yarn is<a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/Product/tabid/55/2328/2328/186358/LUXURY/Default.aspx" target="_blank"> Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply</a> (Koala) & House of Wool Fingering</div>
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I love, love, love it</div>
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Can't wait to wear it as a shawl or scarf now the weather has finally started to cool a little</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-86522722506786775752016-03-23T19:47:00.000+11:002016-03-23T19:47:07.918+11:00My apologies<div style="text-align: center;">
To the very lovely ladies that leave comments on my blog - Dorothy & Maria in particular.</div>
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Dorothy - the Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton washes & wears very well. </div>
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I have been using it for about 4 years for my grandchildren - cardigans, blankets etc.</div>
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It can even be washed on a gently cycle in the machine.</div>
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My grandchildren have not been 'hard' on the garments, so not too sure how it would withstand hard rough & tumble wear</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-12497648638935806392016-03-21T09:13:00.000+11:002016-03-21T09:13:25.099+11:00Mummy's Choice<div style="text-align: center;">
Sharing my latest project for GD1</div>
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D3 chose the colour and the pattern</div>
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Pattern is <a href="http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/pcmzg" target="_blank">Granny's Favourite</a></div>
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GD1 cried when she saw it. Not tears of happiness, but sadness :-)</div>
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It wasn't pink - hahaha</div>
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The cat buttons saved it for her</div>
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So another one will be made :-)</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-69945334308607053172016-02-25T08:23:00.001+11:002016-02-25T08:23:32.478+11:00Winter Baby Boots<div style="text-align: center;">
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Just wanted to share my latest Winter Baby Boots - pattern link <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-baby-boots" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Made from Bendigo Woollen Mills <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/Product/tabid/55/2328/2328/186358/LUXURY/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Luxury Wool </a>in mint - mmmmm</div>
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They are so sweet on baby feet.</div>
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Available now <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/Main/Item?itemId=1132052" target="_blank">here</a> at Made For Little Ones</div>
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Hoping everyone a cool, cool day on the East Coast of Australia</div>
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Sadly 41C is not that</div>
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My thoughts will be here trying to remain cool</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-13690482851467161962016-02-06T14:00:00.000+11:002016-02-06T14:00:20.198+11:00Birthday Gifts<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well I finally got a long-awaited chance to get to my sewing machine</div>
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I was desperate</div>
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Doesn't matter that we spent months planning and researching. I had to complete these projects today. Life, family, end of year festivities got in the way.</div>
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So here is a gift bag, already filled with gifts, I made for our granddaughters 3rd birthday</div>
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Can you guess her favourite colour? ;-)<br />
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Please don't look too closely at the stitching. I was having a few tension issues and rushed to finish it</div>
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I used a <a href="http://aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com/2012/08/pretty-drawstring-pouch-tutorial/" target="_blank">Spoonful of Sugar's Drawstring Pouch</a> tutorial as a guideline, just adjusted the sizing.</div>
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The embroidery pattern is from <a href="http://www.bunnycup.com/" target="_blank">Bunnycup Embroidery</a></div>
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And here is the big tah-dah!!!!</div>
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Hubby did the poles and rope and I did the sewing for it and D3 did the decorating<br />
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Pattern & tutorial was from <a href="http://mypoppet.com.au/makes/2012/04/how-to-diy-tee-pee-tent-part-2.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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And she loves it!!!!<br />
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-83857867294668300652016-02-01T08:24:00.000+11:002016-02-01T08:24:14.860+11:00Apple Pie again<div style="text-align: center;">
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I loved the first Apple Pie Bonnet so much I just had to make another one</div>
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Details <a href="http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/owz24" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply in Frost & Nundle Woollen Mills Chaffey 4ply</div>
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And the set is available is available in my Madeit store - <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/MadeForLittleOnes" target="_blank">Made For Little Ones</a></div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-80064759043115954282016-01-21T08:56:00.000+11:002016-01-21T08:56:55.726+11:00Apple Pie Bonnet<div style="text-align: center;">
Thought I would share this super cute and deceptively simple little bonnet I made</div>
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Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply (Cream)</div>
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& Shepherd Baby Wool Merino 4ply (Teal Blue)</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-75036309059236024682015-12-18T11:33:00.000+11:002015-12-18T11:33:01.917+11:00A quick update<div style="text-align: center;">
As most people are probably as busy as I am at this time of year, I will just make this a quick update. Can't show everything, just in case ;-)</div>
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A little top/dress for GD2 to match her beautiful blue eyes :-)</div>
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Pattern - Bendigo Woollen Mills PT 8416 (Inspiring name - not)</div>
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Again for GD2</div>
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Pattern - <a href="http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/hdwjf" target="_blank">Olearia</a> by Tiki</div>
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A little sewing too</div>
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This set is for GD1 :-)</div>
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She did manage to score a few other skirts before gifting - hahaha (pattern is from various sources on the net including <a href="http://www.threadingmyway.com/" target="_blank">Threading My Way</a>)</div>
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We celebrate on Sunday to make it easier with all their families they have to visit</div>
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Grandchildren make it so much fun</div>
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I have been enjoying singing "Rudolph" and "Santa Claus is coming to town" etc</div>
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Hope you all have those who are near and dear to you to visit and share time with</div>
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And for those who are so far away :-( send a lot of cyber love </div>
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(I have three in this category and miss them like crazy)</div>
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Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-86416376929217581892015-11-30T07:43:00.000+11:002015-11-30T07:43:40.245+11:00Aussie Baby BlanketHi<br />
An update on the ripple baby blanket I was making.<br />
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I was originally planning to take my time with this blanket. Think about the family and baby it was being made for, who are overseas. Lots of love and cuddles being put into each stitch.<br />
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But due to unforeseen circumstances, I was given 24 hours notice that they were having to make a quick trip to Australia for only a few days.<br />
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So my fingers, arms and brain went into overdrive. If I could get it finished, it would save me postage (about $50) and stress, worrying that this special gift would make it to its destination.<br />
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So 48 hours later and totally exhausted ......<br />
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Note my "Made with love from Grandma" ;-)</div>
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So lucky that this is an almost brainless project</div>
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Pattern is from <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/2013/07/how-to-make-a-ripple-blanket/" target="_blank">Meetmeatmike's</a></div>
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And is called Cheery Wave Ripple</div>
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Yarn used, is of course, Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton. (Link in side panel)</div>
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In the shades of Kiwi, Latte, and Daffodil</div>
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Hope your having a great day</div>
<br />Aussie Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107453364531984524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894411664423061672.post-56214840555912682052015-11-23T11:29:00.001+11:002015-11-23T11:29:25.157+11:00Somethings don't change<div style="text-align: center;">
Sorry for the intermittent posts. </div>
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Despite my idea of trying to get back to posting at least once a week-ten days, life seems to be passing by at breakneck speed, and now its over three weeks.</div>
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So I'll check my photos to see what I have been up to ...</div>
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A few pairs of these for my <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/MadeForLittleOnes" target="_blank">Made For Little Ones Shop</a></div>
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These pair of booties as a challenge from my local Knit4Charity Knit&Natter from this <a href="http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/1z8ye" target="_blank">pattern </a>....</div>
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and, for the first time, really disliked making booties.</div>
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Project was too fussy and difficult to seam up for me to enjoy</div>
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And started <a href="http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/cmwu" target="_blank">this</a> .... </div>
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... for a new grandchild due early next year.</div>
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My fourth!!!!! (vbg)</div>
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Yarn, of course, is <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/Product/tabid/55/2328/2328/183032/COTTON/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton</a></div>
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This blanket has a very long way to travel.</div>
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Close to a mile for every stitch</div>
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Hope you are all having a great week and are prepared for Santa :-)</div>
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