It's update time....

Well, it's been a while since I last got an update together. To tell the truth I had a combination of things happening that stopped me getting one up and running. There were orders to fill, markets, I found a new craft of weaving on a loom and I got my knitting mojo back! You know, I was just saying yesterday that I think that knitters never get bored - too much to do!

If you'd like to adopt one of these new fibrey friends just drop me a PM on ravelry (I'm "phezzit") or email me on: jo.pybus@education.tas.gov.au.

Payment is by Paypal or Direct Deposit.

Hand Spun:

"Solar Flare", Optim and Bamboo Viscose handspun lace weight singles. Approx 850 metres, 136gms (in 3 skeins). $40

"Aquis", Blue faced leicester, seacell, optim and silk 8 ply weight. Appprox. 300 metres and 104gms. SOLD!



"Nemo's Garden", merino, blue fcaed leicester and angora. 8 ply/DK weight, 127gms and approx. 297 metres. SOLD


"Indian Summer", merino, angelina, angora, firestar and baby camel, 5 ply weight. 76gms $22



"Bright!" 20 micron handspun and dyed merino, 12 ply/bulky weight. 1 skein 105gms and approx. 95 metres, $22 PENDING. 1 skein 110gms and approx. 95 metres, SOLD



"Lavender Mist", merino and silk, 8ply weight, approx. 230 metres and 73gms. $18



"Electrify", hand spun and dyed superwash merino, 8ply weight, approx. 303metres and 105gms. $23 PENDING



"Stormy Dawn", 100% merino, 135gms, 10ply/bulky weight. $25



"Bush Walk", merino and angora, 8ply/DK weight. 1 skein 60gms, appprox. 175 metres (1 join), $12. 1 skein 70gms, approx 155 metres, $15



"Big Dave's Paddling Pool", blue faced leicester, silk, merino and bamboo, 5 ply weight, 75gms, approx. 225 metres, $25



Hand Dyed yarns:

"Razzy", 70% wool/30% acrylic. 2 x 100gm skeins available. 1 skein approx. 282 metres, 1 skein approx. 286 metres. $16 per skein



'Thunderous", 50% wool/50% acrylic, 4 x 50gm skeins, approx. 92 metres each skein. $8 each



"Spring Fever", 50% wool/50% acrylic, 4 x 50gm skeins, approx. 92 metres each skein. $8 each



"Sylvia", 70% wool/30% acrylic. 2 x 100gm skeins available, 1 skein approx. 216 metres, 1 skein approx. 221 metres, $16 each



"Selma", 50% wool/50% acrylic, 4 x 50gm skeins, approx. 92 metres each skein. $8 each

"Johnny's Got a Crush", 100% wool, 100gms, 8ply/DK weight, approx. 132 metres, $16 (2 joins)



"Sheldon", 100% wool, 96gms, 8ply/DK weight $16



"Lorelei", 100% wool base from Halycon Yarns. Not an overly soft yarn, 5 ply/sport weight yarn. 3 skeins available, 100gms, $15 each



"Aquatic Dreams", 100% wool, Bendigo Woollen Mills base “Seaquest”, 150gms, approx. 420 metres, $30



"Brutish", 100% wool, 151gms, approx. 517 metres, $30



"Sweet Pea", 100% BWM cotton base, 100gms, $14

Woolly tops, cotton tops and skirts!

As promised, I have the rest photographed and up here for purchase.

Hand Dyed Merino Tops

All tops are 100gm lots of Australian Merino wool, hand dyed by moi in the evil scientist's lab...

"A Daring Escape", super fine 18 micron merino, $17 a top (2 left)



"Reckless Behaviour", super fine 18 micron merino, $17 a top (2 left)



Back by popular demand I have a couple more "Magnolia Weekends" up for grabs. Super fine 18 micron merino $17 each



"Country Boot", fine 20 micron merino $16 a top (3 available)



"Chipped Nail Polish", Fine 20 micron merino $16 a top, (3 available)


"Ute Full o' Yobbos", All gone!



"Shameless Hussy", super fine 18 micron merino, $17 a top (only 1 left!)

Skirts

Featuring elastic waist, top stitching and ribbon detail. A very girly treat indeed! All are $12.
Sizes are age based.

Pink floral print with darker green satin band: SOLD



Pink floral print with brown band: size 2



Pale pink floral print with band: size 6/7



Floral print with band: size 2



Pink floral pattern with green satin band: size 6/7



Pale pink floral print with darker green satin band: SOLD

Girls tops/toddler dresses

These would suit as either gorgeous summer tops for girls or sweet little toddler dresses. They feature a ribbon trim as well as ribon ties at the shoulders for extra added girliness. All are $10 and made from cotton.

Strawberry print: size 1/2 (as a top)



Blue with pink floral print: size 2/3 (as a top) SOLD



Cherry print: size 3 (as a top)



Pink floral print with hot pink ribbon ties : SOLD



Pink floral print: size 2/3 (as a top) SOLD

Of course, as always, I'm cruising around on Ravelry somewhere making mischeif (I'm phezzit), or can be emailed on jo.pybus@education.tas.gov.au

Market goodies!

The first Handmade Market was held today and was a roaring success. A great crowd turned up and the quality and range of products were astounding. Many people were asking when the next one's going to be..... and the answer is - the end of January!

I have a few things left over to sell on here, so without further fussing, here they are:

Girl's Clothing

Fairy Skirts.... Featuring elasticised waist for comfortable fit. All are $16 each

Light Pink: size 3



Purple: size 4



Hot Pink: size 3



Orange: size 1



Red: size 3



Rainbow: size 2 SOLD

Toddler Dresses.... Featuring top stitching and snap enclosures with button detail. 100% cotton fabric. Sizes are age based. All dresses are $20.



Cherries: size 2/3



Red with white polka dots: size 3



Pink flowery: size 2



Strawberries: size 3

Batts

"Eclectic", merino, alpaca, silk and firestar, 9 batts available, $5 each, approx. 25gms each



"Blue Bayou" SOLD



"Cross Dresser", merino, silk, firestar and angora, 1 left, $7, 39gms



"Geisha Gets Her Groove On", shetland and merino wool, firestar and silk, 2 left, $7 each, 40gms each SALE PENDING



"Girly Bits", merino, silk, cotton, bamboo viscose, faux cashmere, icicle and firestar, 3 left, $9 each, approx. 50gms each



"King's Ransom", merino, silk, icicle and firestar, 1 left, $7, approx. 40gms

Handspun

"Spring Fields", SOLD

"New Shoots", SOLD

"Proud as a Peacock" SOLD



"Tikkity-Boo" SOLD

"Bubble Gum"SOLD



"Little Red Riding Hood", 158gms, approx. 396 metres, DK/8 ply weight singles, merino/angora blend, $35



"2 Pot Screamer" SOLD



"Yesterday..... I Forgot!" SOLD

Items can be purchased by either contacting me on Ravelry (I'm phezzit) or on my email address: jo.pybus@education.tas.gov.au

Be back soon with even more as I get them organised (and after putting the terrible two to bed).

To market, to market!

The Handmade Market hits Hobart this weekend and The Bird and the Fish will be there with lots of crafty goodies. I'll load up the car with my fibres, hand dyed and handspun yarns and gorgeous kid's clothes.... as well as my trusty spinning wheel - Beryl!

Stall Holders include:

Barista Sista
Snowpea Handmade
ERA-zistable
Mahdi Chandler
Bucket Brigade
copycat design
She Sells Sea Glass
Fait main
Notions
shall design
Ruby Victoria
Twin Things
Dance in my Garden
What Katie Did Next
Fairy Goat Mumma
Little Snoring
Tizzy Bits
Loopee Designs
Little Black Crow Studio

Ah, spring!

I seem to love spring more and more each year as it rolls around.


I love the warmer weather, the sound of birds chirruping from dawn and the smell of cut grass.

I love the way it makes you feel, like you're ready to conquer the world one lazy brush stroke at a time.


I love that fresh green colour that seems to sprout from every corner of the garden, and the bright colours of the flowers that seem to take forever to grow from when you lovingly planted them way back in July.

No, maybe I don't love spring, it's not the right word.... I adore spring.

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OK, I've had my little gush about how I am madly in love with my little part of the world at this time of the year, but there are other things that must be mentioned...

• I've been spinning! Watch this space as there may be something pop up within the next couple of weeks with any luck.
• I've also been dyeing, so there will be more goodies for those of us who dare to bask in the darker art of spinning! These should appear this weekend if all goes to plan so as to coincide with those lucky, lucky people who managed to get their hands on the Ewe Beaut Sampler boxes - I hear that the first lot were snapped up within 2 minutes!!!
  

The Christmas countdown...

Before you know it Christmas will be here! I know lots of people are starting to gather a few small things together here and there - and I'm no exception. I'm gearing up for the mad market season with sewing, knitting, spinning and cooking.... unfortunately that means that I cannot accept any more spinning orders at this time - but that's not to say that I won't be spinning something special to sell here.

Spinning is an addiction and a method for calm in my life, so I'll be at the wheel plenty!

Watch this space...