Natural Fibre Supplies from Tasmania

My dear friend Shirley lives in Tasmania, 

off the mainland of Australia, 

way down south where it is quite cold this time of the year. 

She surprises me with all sorts of treats to play with. 

(And I have to say, although I love modern technology and receiving mail online, 

there's nothing quite like

 receiving 3D mail delivered by the postman!.) 

...... Recently, a package arrived with some 

Superfine Tasmanian Merino lambs Wool 18.5 micron from 

Oatlands Handmade  

a wonderful place to visit 

- just an hour from Hobart and they will send samples by post to you - no matter where you are! 

and also 

some wonderful hand dyed, rainbow coloured, superfine Alpaca Rovings from 

The Alpaca Shoppe

61 Emu Bay Road,

Deloraine

Tasmania 7304

Ph:0457 198753

email:   alpacashoppe@westnet.com.au 

The Alpaca Shoppe is an extension of three Alpaca Farms located at Deloraine and Mole Creek, Tasmania. They showcase raw fleece, natural and dyed alpaca yarns and handmade garments.

They're open 7 days and welcome visitors! 

I've decided to use the two fibres together to make something special,

so stay tuned for the results . . . 

Thanks again Shirley x x x

Wet Felting Workshops

One of my all time favourite Felters and Mentors is

Phillipa Rooke

Phillipa is conducting workshops at

Threads & More, Sherwood, Brisbane QLD.

8 May 2011 - Wool and Silk Scarf 

7 June 2011 - Felted Slipons

 Queensland Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists

14 &15 May 2011 - Advanced Felting

22 May 2011 - Felted Silk and Wool Scarf

12 June 2011 - Felted Slippers and Fancy Footware

Do you want to be

Amazed, Inspired and Learn Excellent Techniques?

. . . a Workshop with Phillipa is a MUST !

It's nearly Easter !

Another Easter Surprise !

This one's loud and happy !

A Mouse in a Candy House !

I'm having fun with these . . . makes me wish the kids were little again.

I miss seeing that look of delight on their faces with their newfound toys!



More Easter Chicks in Eggs

Each one has it's personality!

Crazy Daisy Coasters

for coffee, tea, teapots, candles, vases . . .

More Mice

A Mouse in a House

I found a box of half finished needle felted mice the other day and decided to finish them.

This is the first. This little mouse now has a house!

This is the perfect mouse - she doesn't eat, smell or escape!

More Easter Eggs and Chicks . . .

Have you heard of 'Madeit' ?

It's our Aussie grown version of Etsy

and growing all the time.

Come and visit sometime - you may be surprised what you might find !

This little chick is listed in my store.

She is a great alternative for busy little fingers who

can't have chocolate - and she doesn't melt !