tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627451338063152672024-03-06T19:15:21.116+11:00Stitchy n Crafty is MEManda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.comBlogger313125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-67101311237804919432014-07-13T16:11:00.000+10:002014-12-06T18:50:36.798+11:00FIA European Drag Racing Championship - Santa Pod RacewayAfter the Faroe Islands, we flew over to London to pick up a hired car for our 4 days of drag racing event at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/santapodraceway?ref=stream">Santa Pod Raceway</a>.<br />
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This trip can't just be all about me right?! I was originally looking at the Isle of Man TT but timing didn't fit so the first event of the FIA Euro Drag Racing season would have to do...<br />
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Unfortunately the weather god didn't cooperate but I think Terry had a good time anyway...<br />
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Whilst rained out Friday, half Saturday and all day Monday, we had a fantastic qualifying Sunday. There were so many warm welcome and kind hospitality from all the FIA European dragracers, we felt more than at home.<br />
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All were not lost since the Raceway is located in Bedford where there are cute villages and excellent pubs (well, wouldn't be England without a good pub or two in every corner). We stayed at a B&B called <a href="https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newtonparkfarm.co.uk%2F&source=maps&ei=nyDCU8niL4fekwXa14GAAQ&cd=1&usg=AFQjCNFqHsW050KkM8qTHfFdw0PVfMaaMA&sig2=86s8aBxQwZHNCMAEIWqLQw&ved=0CAoQ8xooBTAA">Newton Park Farm</a> in Newton Blossomville and also very close to a town called <a href="http://www.visitolney.com/Home">Olney</a>.<br />
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On the rainy Monday, there was also a craft fair at nearby <a href="http://www.castleashbygardens.co.uk/">Castle Ashby Gardens</a>. Believe me, I didn't line that up at all, just happened...<br />
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At <a href="https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oldmill.uk.com%2F&source=maps&ei=aCLCU_CPI4ypkQWzkIDIDg&cd=1&usg=AFQjCNFui1szpGFvErZPAeNbwnw1AdozIw&sig2=bPCuz9fHqh7Qw5GmWN8ILA&ved=0CBEQ8xooCzAA">The Old Mill</a> pub in Newton Blossomville...<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-51106390896049238752014-07-13T15:17:00.000+10:002018-05-18T21:16:31.320+10:00Faroe Islands - AMAZING!!!The next morning, we flew from Copenhagen to <a href="http://www.faroeislands.com/">Faroe Islands</a>!<br />
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Why Faroe Islands? I have been asked this by many many people in the last few months and most people looked at me oddly when I told them. It all started with this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hocTbE5f0uY">H&M ad</a></div>
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I was completely obsessed! Immediately after seeing this youtube clip (for several times), I watched as many videos about the Faroes as I could find. That was last August... Often I would say "one day, I want to visit this place...", with the Faroe Islands, I was determined to put it on the top of my 40th birthday trip list.<br />
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I was fascinated by its remoteness, the culture and the weird looking sheep...<br />
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Situated between Iceland and Danmark, it's not exactly on everyone's travel list and that's precisely the reason I was so intrigued. <br />
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We had 5 full days (5 nights) there so I decided to base ourselves in <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/T%C3%B3rshavn">Tórshavn</a>, Faroe Islands' capital city. It is also known as one of the world's smallest capital cities.<br />
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Day 1 - arrived at the Vágar where the airport is...<br />
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We hopped on a bus to head to Tórshavn<br />
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Our apartment in Tórshavn, it's called <a href="http://en.fo.tralandia.com/berg-apartment-r11111">Berg Apartment</a>, it is centrally located so very convenient. The only negative about this place is the lack of shower pressure but everything else were comfortable.<br />
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Day 2 - blue sky! We explored Tórshavn. We a balmy 9 degrees day, perfect for lots of walking. Met some very friendly locals who helped us get on the right bus to the historical museum. We had the whole place to ourselves!<br />
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Day 3 - need I say more... it was a rainy day so we hung out in Tórshavn... and visited the country's famous yarn shop <a href="http://sirri.fo/home.html">Sirri</a>.</div>
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Day 5 - our last full day on the Faroe Islands... it was so cold and rainy but we decided to venture out anyway. We took a bus to <a href="http://www.faroeislands.com/Default.aspx?pageid=9819">Klaksvik</a>, a town in one of the northern islands. It's picturesque even in "arctic" condition! We promptly found a cute cafe to thaw out and took pictures from...<br />
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Faroe Islands didn't disappoint, in fact, I definitely want to go back since we were largely in the capital city. No words can describe it to do the place justice. It's a wonderful country with kind and talented people, amazing landscape and incredibly rich and interesting history!! </div>
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Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-63567997416764686752014-07-13T12:51:00.001+10:002014-12-06T18:21:05.534+11:00Up up and away... Sydney to CopenhagenIt has been a crazy year for us both work wise so this holiday was much needed.<br />
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Here is us waiting to check in at Sydney airport... yes there were our backpacks! We used these in 2001 for our working holiday backpacking to a lot of places and I was determined to use them for this trip again. I am sentimental like that.<br />
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Oh did I say that Bertie came along too?<br />
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After almost 25 hours, we arrived in Copenhagen!<br />
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We stayed at the <a href="http://www.radissonblu.com/scandinaviahotel-copenhagen">Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen</a> and I will totally go back there. It's smack bang in the middle of everything and the staff were excellent. Opposite from the train station, yet it wasn't noisy.<br />
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Our flight got in really early so by the time we got to the hotel, it was still before 7am! After that many hours in transit, we were jet lag and desperately needed to have a shower and some shut eyes. They checked us in straight away without any questions! The wifi was also excellent!<br />
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After a couple of hours of sleep, we ventured out, trying to make the most of our one day in this beautiful city!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">We really couldn't have had better weather. It's a shame that we only had one night in Copenhagen before transiting to the Faroe Islands as the</span>re were so much to see and do there. We really must go back! <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-39965398775870035782014-07-13T12:00:00.001+10:002014-12-06T18:13:03.125+11:00I am BACK!!! Whoa, I can't believe it has been almost 3 months since I last blogged! Although I do have good reasons, it's still been too long... anyhow, what are these good reasons I speak off??<br />
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I turned 40!<br />
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Saké is located at <a href="http://www.sakerestaurant.com.au/sydney/findus">The Rocks</a> in Sydney and I had wanted to try this place for a long time now. It was Mother's Day so the restaurant was quite crowded by the staff were all very attentive and knowledgeable too. So I started with a green tea martini (it was so yummy!). Then seared salmon, snapper & scallop sashimi with truffle ponzu dressing, followed by scallops and kingfish double crunch (inside & out) maki's then finally onsen tamago 12 hour braised pork belly with daikon radish & 64°c hens egg in truffle oil scallions...<br />
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We were so full, we couldn't fit in any dessert which I must say not usually my style :)<br />
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After dinner, as we walked back to the car, we noticed the street was almost deserted, what a great opportunity to snap a pic with the Sydney Harbour Bridge as our back drop!<br />
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Then we started our almost 5 weeks birthday celebration trip!<br />
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This was our itinerary but I will cover all off the places over a 4 blog posts (hopefully most of them uploaded today), plus one to recap all the yarny adventures!<br />
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Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-87378731617794493792014-04-27T14:16:00.002+10:002014-04-27T14:16:34.320+10:00Something I started in October 2012!I am so excited that I finished the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jacka/haruni">Haruni shawl</a>!!!!!!!<br />
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Only taken me 18 months but it's done!!! AND it's in time for Mother's Day!<br />
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Yarn: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/fibernymph-dye-works">Fibernymph Dye Works in the Sunshine base</a><br />
Colourway: The roof is on fire gradient (448m/ 490 yards) & Crimson (90m/ 98 yards)<br />
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I love this yarn, it's hand dyed by <a href="http://fibernymph.com/">Lisa</a> of <a href="http://fibernymphdyeworks.bigcartel.com/">Fibernymph Dye Works</a> and the colours are so vibrant. This is what the gradient looked like when it first arrived.<br />
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I ran out of yarn with 6 more rows (over 600 stitches) to go! I then wrote to Lisa and she was ever so helpful and dyed up a skein of the red colour (crimson) just for me. Lisa did offer to make a half skein but I love this yarn so much, I am sure I will use it one way or another.<br />
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I must say I was starting to think that I could never finish it... The pattern is not difficult, in fact, it's easy to follow and very thorough.<br />
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As it got bigger, each row took longer and more to remember.<br />
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With Terry away this long weekend, I was determined to make some serious progress on this but I didn't expect to finish it. SO HAPPY!<br />
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I have to thank hours of recorded TV... The edging alone took almost 3 episodes of <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal">Scandal</a>!!<br />
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Cause I am just a little proud :)<br />
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I can't wait until it is dry and hopefully take some photos of it on mum.<br />
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Off to start another project now :) Stitch with love!<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-72087625213735675102014-04-20T16:10:00.000+10:002014-04-20T16:10:31.858+10:00A beanie for me!Check it out! I made a beanie for me :)<br />
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I talked about the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minno-hat">Minno Hat</a> in a <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/whats-on-hook-and-needles.html">blog</a> the other week and it is now done! I am so happy with it. It's squishy and very warm. <br />
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The pattern is very clear and super easy to follow, well worth the $5. </div>
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The stranded colourwork is very simple and not too many ends to weave in although it looks messy.<br />
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See, all the ends are weaved in, nice & tidy!<br />
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Yarn: <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/Product/tabid/55/2328/2328/186358/LUXURY/Default.aspx">Luxury 8 ply by Bendigo Woollen Mills</a><br />
Colourway from the bottom up: Slate (0307), Tangerine (0347), Koala (0353), Aquarium (0324), Baby Pink (0318), Baby Mint (0317)<br />
Needles: Knit Picks 80cm circular 3.5mm & 4mm<br />
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Modifications... yes I did that. It appears that I have a big head! just around not the height. I knitted the large size but started decreasing early, after 7th round from the last row of colourwork. Then I worked 8 pairs of decrease every other round before decrease every round.</div>
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It's slightly sloughy but I like how it sits on my head.<br />
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How about the details!<br />
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So I am going to be warm this winter :)<br />
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Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-46262594431207254452014-04-20T16:06:00.000+10:002014-04-27T14:47:07.740+10:00The Knitting in Public Meetup groupHappy Easter!<br />
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And happy long weekend.... really I would be lying if I wasn't excited about having a few days off work too... been so hectic.<br />
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It has been a rather productive weekend so far! I almost finished the March quarter BAS for Terry, cleaned the house, did all the laundry, did more holiday planning and the funnest thing of all.... drum rolls please! I went to my first knitting group gathering! Yes I did and it was so much fun!!!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">This particularly event was held at the cafe in the Art Gallery NSW and what a perfect location. Check out the beautiful Sydney autumn day...</span><br />
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I was there for more than 3 hours, chatting, sharing crafty and other stories with a group of wonderful kind people. If it wasn't for some errands I had to do in the city, I would have stayed longer.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Only managed to get two good photos but you get the idea... I finished a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minno-hat">beanie</a> there too (blog shortly), made progress on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jacka/binic">Binic baby pullover</a> and did another row on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jacka/haruni">Haruni shawl</a>. I think I knit quicker when I am chatting with other people!</span><br />
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Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-35674350765870488452014-04-13T17:25:00.000+10:002014-04-13T17:25:15.102+10:00Rainbow BluedogMeet Rainbow Bluedog, a relative of <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/a-life-long-friend.html">Bluedog VII</a>! <br />
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I used 3/4 of the fat quarter by <a href="https://www.wildcottonfabric.com.au/">Wild Cotton Fabric</a> I picked up at the <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/stitches-craft-show-2014.html">Stitches & Craft Show</a> this year.<br />
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He is a special request by the owner of Bluedog VII for her little nephew''s upcoming birthday and I can't wait until he receives him!</div>
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Stitch with love xxManda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-59928104011434546572014-03-30T15:05:00.000+11:002014-03-30T15:05:15.296+11:00What's on the hook and needlesToday I decided to do an inventory of what WIP I have on the hook and needles, yes, not include the other non yarny projects... I try not to get overwhelmed by projects cause I love the process.<br />
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1. The <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jacka/haruni">Haruni shawl</a> - what I call the long term project... I started this in October 2012! Hopefully it will be done for mother's day this year... fingers crossed!<br />
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2. Just started last week is this baby pullover <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jacka/binic">Binic</a>. I have a whole list of babies due before July this year amongst our group of friends. Whilst I don't have any particular baby in mind, I figured this will come in handy!<br /><br />
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3. A little something for myself. I came across this beanie pattern called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minno-hat">Minno Hat</a> a little over a week ago and my brain was screaming "knit, knit, knit, knit!!!!!"... before I knew it, I purchased the pattern on Ravelry! The next day, Bendigo Woollen Mills shade cards appeared in our letter box... I saw that as a sign! So like some unknown forces, I found myself stroking the Luxury yarn, mentally imagining how different colours would go together. Next I knew I ordered 6 balls of different colours! When they arrived last week, I quickly calculated how much I needed in each colour and here they are, ready to for cast on :)<br />
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4. Experimenting with shapes and self striping sock yarns for my next amigurumi design.<br />
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I am a relatively quicker crocheter now and I keep hoping that the more I knit, the quicker I get.<br />
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Have a great stitchy crafty week!Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-82478542038305399122014-03-26T22:37:00.001+11:002014-03-26T22:37:59.048+11:00Hearty - An Amigurumi pattern...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yay! Just finished writing up the pattern for these Amigurumi Hearty balloons! It is now published both on Ravelry and Craftsy - Happy Dance moment...<br />
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Follow these links to download one so you too can make a bunch of Hearty balloons like Bertie here!<br />
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Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/toy/hearty---an-amigurumi-pattern/90818<br />
Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hearty---an-amigurumi-pattern<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-65880549748131172802014-03-23T21:15:00.000+11:002014-03-23T21:25:22.773+11:00Butterfly socks - finally done!I started these stocks on 28 November 2013 and they are now finally done!!!<br />
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The pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/butterfly-socks-4">Butterfly Socks by Wendy D Johnson</a> from her book <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9780307449443?redirected=true&viewCountry=AU&selectCurrency=AUD&gclid=CIfjpYSxqL0CFcpfpQodrlUA3w">"Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits"</a> which I got in 2011.</div>
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This is what they are supposed to look like....<br />
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I knitted them toe up, one at a time using the magic loop technique on a pair of Hiya Hiya 2.25 mm 60cm circular needles. The yarn is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stranded-in-oz-stranded-silk-sock">Stranded In Oz Stranded Silk Sock</a> (4 ply 70% Wool, 20% Nylon, 10% Silk) so they are really soft to knit with. The colorway is called Le maquis, a lovely variegated green.<br />
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I made 4.5 lace repeats before starting the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/incorporate/fish-lips-kiss-heel">Fish Lips Kiss heel</a>. I love this heel technique, super easy to remember too. I don't know if I prefer this to the <a href="http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCkQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIRc3309JUyc&ei=kLMuU8niF8PMkwXp3YCAAw&usg=AFQjCNH5YmKUqwG-VtcGWTaSIDuIX6NjzQ&sig2=RelcmQt9UmqDVqmZMCDhJw&bvm=bv.62922401,d.dGI">Tomato Heel</a> cause <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jacka/sweet-coriolis-socks">these socks</a> I made are super comfy too... just have to alternate my socks until I work that out! See what I just did there?! :)<br />
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I did 11 rounds of 2 by 2 ribs for the cuff before binding off using <a href="http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDkQtwIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DabBhe-JYmgI&ei=arIuU5eSDI6okgXju4CgAQ&usg=AFQjCNGXYtVYPUF2K6M6zDMjzOLbT1YV7g&sig2=xvfgzQdmCC9S1b1BCzXBFA&bvm=bv.62922401,d.dGI">Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off</a>.<br />
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Look how stretching they are!<br />
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I just love how they have turned out and they feel so beautifully soft and squishy. These will be wonderful winter socks!<br />
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I made these flowers using Perle cotton threads and because they are rainbow flowers, I picked rainbow colours.<br />
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1. First rainbow colour, cast on 6 chain stitches using magic ring cast on. Leave a 10cm tail, cut.<br />
2. Next round, make 6 petals using the different rainbow colours.<br />
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Colour 2, in the first stitch, *Chain 2, 1 half double crochet, 3 trebles, 1 half double crochet, Chain 2, slip stitch*<br />
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Repeat the * to * for the remaining 5 stitches in the different colours.<br />
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Leave at least 15cm tail after each colour<br />
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At the last petal, make a slip stitch in the first chain of the first petal. Leave a 20cm tail and bind off.<br />
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Now weave in all the tails but leave one cause you might want to stitch it on something else or make a big loop to so you an hang it up somewhere.<br />
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Sharing the stitchy rainbow love...Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-40254895972939685562014-03-16T16:07:00.001+11:002014-03-16T16:07:05.909+11:00WoolbuddyMeet Zeke<br />
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I made my first <a href="http://woolbuddy.com/">Woolbuddy</a> today and I am so giddy!!<br />
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For a few weeks now, since the Woolbuddies book arrived, I have been plotting, I mean looking into, the supplies I would need and where etc.<br />
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So I picked up some wool roving and needles from the show <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/stitches-craft-show-2014.html">last week</a>, chatted with some very helpful friendly crafty people and then I bought a $1 piece of foam off cut from Clarks Rubber yesterday.<br />
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I can't stop taking photos of Zeke :) I love my first woolbuddy!!<br />
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I can't wait to make more and see how much more wool roving I still have! Eggcellent!<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-39287512600701754362014-03-09T20:08:00.001+11:002014-03-09T20:08:21.892+11:00Meet Sunshine and Lollipops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just realised that this is my 300th post and for this special event, I would like to introduce Sunshine and Lollipops Amigurumi Bear Bears. They even have their own Rainbows, rainbow coloured flowers they are.<br />
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These guys are going to a pair of new born twins tomorrow and I am so excited for them to meet their new family. After all, we are talking about besties for besties!<br />
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Let's meet Sunshine<br />
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Always happy and a little mischievous, Sunshine here loves her rainbow flowers who her bestie Lollipops has a matching one. That's what best friends do right?<br />
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Lollipops is a slightly more responsible one of the pair. Although just marginally! When they get in that playful mood, they are unstoppable! Especially when there is music involved...</div>
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Extremely cuddly and stands roughly 21cm tall, they are just the perfect size for a little one to snuggle up to. Made entirely from 100% cotton with 100% wool felt eyes and nose pieces, they are machine washable in their own wash bag... cause fun with tiny humans can be messy sometimes!</div>
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I hope that with Sunshine, Lollipops and their Rainbow flowers, their tiny humans have everything that's wonderful at their finger tips!</div>
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On a side note, I will post the pattern for the flower by next weekend.</div>
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Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-65160892381262768662014-03-08T20:17:00.000+11:002014-03-08T20:17:33.455+11:00Stitches & Craft Show 2014Today I went to the <a href="http://stitchesandcraft.net.au/Sydney/">Stitches & Craft Show</a> at Rosehill Gardens and what a nice way to exercise... yes, that's what I call it! I walked around and around for almost 4 hours and I lugged my purchases around too.<br />
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Let's get straight to the point, here are my tiny collection of purchases.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Met the lovely sisters at <a href="http://lolalovegrove.com.au/">Lola Lovegrove</a> who showed me this cute silk mohair cowl and I had to have it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiny hoard of fabrics from <a href="https://www.wildcottonfabric.com.au/">Wild Cotton Fabric</a> & <a href="http://www.studiomio.com.au/">Studio Mio</a> and a nifty pair of (apparently air travel safe) scissors from <a href="http://www.tinkeringtools.com.au/">Tinkering Tools</a> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now, these are the biggest purchase I did! I bought these merino wool tops roving from two places. The small packs came from <a href="http://www.roomforthreads.com.au/index.php">Room for Threads</a> and the big packs and the wooden needles tool came from <a href="http://uniquestitching.wordpress.com/">Unique Stitching</a>. Both very nice stalls with excellent service.</td></tr>
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Why did I buy so much merino wool tops?!?? Because of this!!!<br />
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Stitch with love xxManda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-85919223135393502162014-02-22T19:04:00.003+11:002014-02-22T19:10:42.260+11:00Lampshade making workshop & a product reviewLast Sunday I went to a Lampshade Making Workshop at <a href="http://www.sewmakecreate.com.au/class/lampshade-making-workshop-6/">Sew Make Create</a>. The workshop is taught by <a href="http://www.3chooks.com.au/blog/">Anna Trigg</a> of <a href="http://www.3chooks.com.au/">3Chooks Lampshades</a> and it was so much fun! The next scheduled class is on 22 March.<br />
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So today I made the 2nd shade! I wanted to make it sooner rather than later while I still remember the tips and tricks Anna told us in the class.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.3chooks.com.au/diy-lampshade-kits/">kit</a> is AU$39.95 which I think is excellent value as it has everything (even the glue!) except the fabric.<br />
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I also bought these simple black lamp bases from Anna and I think they go really well with the shades. They are from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/40149513/">IKEA</a> and I think they are excellent value too!<br />
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Here they are with bulbs in... thanks to darling husband who made a trip to the lights shop for me this week!<br />
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I had wanted them to be bedside lamps but we don't have proper bedside tables so they are in the living room for now...<br />
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The fabric is from IKEA which I picked up a metre of a couple of years ago... wish I bought more now! The dark black and stark white give the bright orange a striking effect and they really lift the room up. I still have a bit of fabric left so I am thinking about some cushions now... yep, add it on the list!<br />
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As you can see, it's a lived in room with lots of lived in mess! :)<br />
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I am so happy that I decided to join the class last Sunday! After all, I did say I wanted to try new things this year!<br />
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Tomorrow I am going to an all day polymer clay workshop at <a href="http://www.sydneyjewelleryschool.com.au/classes-and-workshops/polymer-clay/358/introduction-to-polymer-clay-101">Sydney Jewellery School</a> in Rosebery, Sydney and I can hardly wait!<br />
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It has been a few weeks since I last blogged as the day job has been so hectic but I have a few things lined up I want to share so hopefully I will get to them soon!!<br />
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Until next time, stitch with love!<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-3554854295680647422014-02-02T14:56:00.000+11:002014-02-02T14:56:53.003+11:00Bertie's adventure - Getting up close and personal with natureWhat a wonderful way to start February! We spent a day at a friend's beautiful beach house in <a href="https://maps.google.com.au/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&q=maianbar&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6b12c631cc4994d9:0x5017d681632bf90,Maianbar+NSW&gl=au&ei=IsDtUtGTG4rRlAXrnoD4CQ&ved=0CKYBELYD">Maianbar</a>, a short drive south of Sydney. It was a fantastic summer day. The water was nice and fresh and the wild life was out and about in full swing.<br />
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A friendly kookaburra dropped in for a visit, well, he was really watching us eat and waiting for the perfect moment to<a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/where-did-may-go.html"> snatch another sausage</a> from us… but what a perfect photo opportunity for Bertie!<br />
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Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-47987121471120974902014-01-29T06:30:00.000+11:002014-01-29T06:30:00.653+11:00Year of the Horse 2014Happy Lunar New Year!<br />
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31 January 2014 marks the first day of the Year of the Horse. Apparently people born in the year of the horse are said to be great communicators but can be impatient. They love attention and very popular among friends. Maybe there's where the term "show pony" comes from… </div>
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I was a bit slow in coming up with an amigurumi pony this year and I also had a hankering for some hand stitching so I made Harry from felt. </div>
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Harry is a Pony, despite what he tells ya, he is not a Clydesdale or a Brumby. He is not an exhibitionist he imagined himself as, though this is not to say that he can't a clown amongst friends.</div>
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Basically a simple 3 piece pattern I hand drawn but I did add darts the top of the head as well as on the body where the tail is to give him some shape.</div>
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A different shade of brown for the snout gives him a added dimension too.<br />
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Here name is Berrie and she has a pet leaf which she carries on her head. She is 15cm tall and 10cm wide across the head, with bright eyes and button nose.<br />
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She is serious and sensitive and fun and caring. I can't wait to hear about her adventures with her new family. Berrie is going to a special 6 year old little girl whose mother is my oldest friend, literally, our parents knew each other since they were teenagers! So... we were friends from the moment we were born!<br />
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Fun travels, Berrie Bear Bear!!Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-70365826839033828692014-01-25T22:47:00.000+11:002014-01-25T22:47:21.611+11:00Zpagetti basket - Got to love a quick project!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
While I was <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/my-stash.html">tidying up my yarn stash</a> last weekend, I found some leftover <a href="http://www.zpagetti.com.au/pages/What-is-Zpagetti.html">Zpagetti yarn</a> from <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/big-basket-and-mini-basket.html">this</a> project and <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/something-for-me.html">this</a> project.</div>
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1. Magic circle cast on 6 single crochets (6X)<br />
2. 6V= 12X<br />
3. (XV) 6 times = 18X<br />
4. (2XV) 6 times = 24X<br />
5. (3XV) 6 times = 30X<br />
6. (4XV) 6 times = 36X<br />
7. (5XV) 6 times = 42X<br />
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X = Single crochet<br />
V = Increase (make 2 single crochets in one single crochet)<br />
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For the handles, I did two pieces of 10 chains for each from a length of the grey Zpagetti yarns left from <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/something-for-me.html">this</a> project. I knew there was a reason why I kept every tiny bits of leftovers!<br />
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It measures 20cm wide across the base and 7cm deep, it's a great size to store all sorts of tiny items. It is sturdy and looks pretty darn cute too.<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-19069401584188994782014-01-19T12:35:00.001+11:002014-01-19T12:35:37.716+11:00My stash….Finally, I spent a few hours yesterday cleaning out my craft room. I just jumped right in and completely forgotten to take photos but trust me, it was MESSY!<br />
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Here is what it looks like now… I do love doing this regularly because I always discovered things I had forgotten. You know like recreating that "ripping open the parcel moment" again!<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-5456764761228739242014-01-19T10:35:00.001+11:002014-01-19T10:35:21.891+11:00Meet Bart <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been such a crazy week at work that I only just got to post about Bart, an amigurumi custom order I sent off last Monday.<br />
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Bart here is a relo (for the non-Aussies, that means relative) of <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/trendy-bear-bears-and-friends.html">Monty</a> but he is definitely got the taller genes like <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/just-like-family.html">Eleanor</a> the aspiring botanist. He stands 21cm tall, 15cm from ear to ear and has a 10cm belly. Very cuddly, perfect for his new human who I believe is yet to be born!<br />
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He has his scarfie cause where he is going will get cold and besides, he is one stylish bear!<br />
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As for me, I am off to start on the next baby softie… have a great Sunday!<br />
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Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-20314465847209490132014-01-12T17:22:00.002+11:002014-01-12T17:22:17.460+11:00Bertie's adventure - Rubber DuckAfter all, what is a <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/trendy-bear-bears-and-friends.html">trendy bear</a> to do but checking out the legendary <a href="http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2014/Family/Rubber-Duck/">giant Rubber Duck</a> on this beautiful warm Sydney day? As part of the Sydney Festival 2014, internationally-acclaimed artist Florentijn Hofman's duck returned to float on our water again and I must admit, I was super excited!<br />
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We made a nice morning of the outing. First we had breakfast at the <a href="http://www.marshillcafe.com.au/">Mars Hill Cafe</a> near the <a href="http://riversideparramatta.com.au/">Riverside Theatre</a> where I had <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Markets">my debut handmade craft market</a> last March. Then we took a leisurely stroll along the river to the Park. You really cannot miss the path as there are yellow foot prints marking the way! Although I did wonder why they are so small and I was promptly reminded why concerned myself with such minor details! hahaha<br />
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This year Bertie will be out and about with us and there are going to be many more "Bertie's Adventures' to come!<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62745133806315267.post-51795490274692250732014-01-06T20:52:00.001+11:002014-01-06T20:52:32.577+11:00New year, new Bunny to a new Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I sent Belle, the Happy Happy Joy Joy Amigurumi Bunny to her new home where a newly arrived baby girl awaits!<br />
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Standing at 25cm tall from tip of her ears to her toes and 10cm wide across her tummy, Belle is extremely huggable. She is basically a bigger version of <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/mixy-happy-bunny.html">Mixy</a> and <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/meet-vinnie-and-archie.html">Vinnie</a> who are only half the size but just as charming of course… it's just that a bigger version is safer, you know, not as easily eaten by the tiny human...<br />
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Belle is very soft because she is made entirely from 100% merino wool. The felt pieces are also 100% wool. The matching fabric ear pieces and the perle embroidery thread are 100% cotton so with the machine washable yarn, Belle can be thrown (if REALLY necessary) in the washer though must be in a wash bag like a delicate item.<br />
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Ah so Crunch the pet carrot… Well, Belle won't go anywhere without it. It's her pet! Crunch is made from 100% cotton yarn in very shiny bright colours!</div>
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Those big ears come in handy, right?<br />
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So it's 1 January 2014!! There is no point wondering how time has gone so quickly cause it is only going to go quicker… A look back of 2013 makes me smile, a big smile… It was my first "try new things" year and try new things I did!</div>
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A round up of those "new things":<br />
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<a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/search/label/The%20Dreamers%20Market">Dreamers Market</a> stall in March<br />
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Custom orders<br />
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Consigned my creations at a <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/my-creations-at-sew-make-create.html">physical shop</a>!<br />
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Started to teach my very own <a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/beginners-amigurumi-crochet-workshop-21.html">Beginners Amigurumi workshop</a><br />
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These were just the totally new, out of comfort zone, things… and then there were those projects I continued to work on and tried new techniques on.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/i-have-my-sewing-mojo-back-introducing.html"> I have my sewing mojo back! Introducing the Cavernous Carpet Bag </a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stitchyncraftyisme.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/secret-squirrel-business-is-out-of-bag.html"> Secret squirrel business is out of the bag! </a></td></tr>
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2014 is going to be a bigger year, a year fill with lots of fun creations. There is going to be learning new things, meeting new people, making more amigurumi, sewing more of everything!!!<br />
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Here is to a happy, healthy and safe year!!<br />
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Stitch with love...<br />
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<br />Manda - Handmade with Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512974920115437251noreply@blogger.com2