We are a club of the Machine Knitters Association of Victoria with a mission to give novices a chance to try out the craft of machine knitting without needing to own a knitting machine. We like simple techniques and interesting fibres and design. We embrace both retro and contemporary style in knitted textiles. Thursday, 7 December 2017. 1973 again - Machine Knitted Jacket. In the absence of a shotgun, we used a broom for a prop. As I was in the early stages of constru.

A design blog to capture a collection of thoughts from a bowerbird who is in love with unique design - fashion, furniture, art, photography, interiors, jewellery and creative minxes. Friday, June 14, 2013. Craft and Quilt Fair 2013. Yesterday I ventured into the Sydney craft and quilt fair. For the second time in 20 years.

The colours of Australia on hand dyed yarns and fibres. Fibreworks goes vintage for the Bendigo Sheep Show. At Fibreworks we are busy preparing for the Australian Sheep and Woolcraft Show. At Bendigo starting on Friday 19 July. These include beautiful loopy, boucles and chunky 12ply wools which add that rich texture to your project.

Information about the Handknitters Guild, Melbourne Australia. Yarn and Craft Market 2018. March 2, 2018 by handknitters. The Guild committee is gearing up for another great Yarn and Craft Market at the Coburg Town Hall on 13 May 2018. Expect lots of stalls of yarn from makers and dyers from around Victoria. Entry is free so you can spend big on yarn. Save your pennies and stay tuned for updates on our fantastic stallholders. Summer School Bookings close 2 January.

A record of my stitching and related activity - mostly smocking and embroidery - and what I am learning along the way. Wednesday, March 21, 2018. This is where I left Mary at the end of the Opus Anglicanum class in January. Since then I have managed to work my way through a piece of canvas work, preparatory to the March Retreat in the English Lakes District, finish the Australian Bush piece . and the acorn and horse from Opus Anglicanum. Why would Mary wear a veil? For stori.

Chiaroscuro fingerless gloves pattern - now free. Wednesday, August 10, 2016. My Chiaroscuro fingerless gloves pattern is now free to download Enjoy! Chiaroscuro - in painting, photography and cinema - strong contrasts between dark and light serving to achieve a sense of depth and volume. Tuesday, January 26, 2016. A cute sleepy fox gift for a special newborn. Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Monday, December 07, 2015.

Creatively combining the art of knitting and sewing for unique designs. Cast on 210 sts, place marker and join in the round. Yo, K2tog to marker. Work 5 rounds in stockinette stitch. Yo, K2tog to marker. Work 5 rounds in stockinette stitch.

I am a textile artist and this blog documents my work. I spin, knit, weave and anything else that adds to the unique nature of my work. From one-off yarns and scarves to sculpture, these all make up my practice. Friday, 8 May 2015. Sock Madness number 9 - the first five rounds. Only 7 can proceed to Round 6 which reduces to ONE! Yarn and needles at the ready.