Show and tell:
December 2019
This prize winning (first prize in the Royal Melbourne Show), lovely butterfly wrap was machine knitted by Rene. The fibres are sock wool, synthetic, metallic and Bendigo wool (and a few others I think). A wonderful achievement and credit to long hours and difficult work. Congratulations Rene!
Megan was awarded a first for her very colourful, bright, Hand Knitted Dress and 2nd for her Baby Jacket! Good work Megan.
November 2019
Megan knitted a black jumper with a goose, a bad goose. You'll have to ask her!
Berwick Show 2019
This beautiful Embroidery won 1st prize for all Maria's patient work.
Ros received a 1st for her cute child's backpack, a 2nd for her Handspun Scarf, a 3rd for her Handspun Cap and Highly Commended for her Child's Handknitted Jumper.
Lana received a 1st for her Crocheted Article in Wool and 3rd for her cute Bag.
Andrea achieved a 2nd for her Handspun Knitted Garment.
June 2019
Pauline knitted the triangular shawl (pattern from Harrietville) with handspun wool, alpaca and silk; Jay knitted this lovely blue-grey cardigan in a commercial yarn.
Megan had a great show, taking the Best Entry from a Novice plaque and rosette for her Handwoven Scarf. But she also won firsts in 2 other sections: Knitted Headwear from handspun yarn and Lace Knitting for her wedding ring shawl.
Rene won a third for her Machine Knitted Child's Garment (beanie) and second for her Machine Knitted article.
Susan got thirds for her Knitted Cardigan and Knitted Accessory.
May 2019
Lana knitted this vest in a commercial yarn.
Berwick Show 2018
April 2019
Helen knitted this beret from a pattern trialled at Harrietville, one that can be adapted to any size.
Ann: 2nd for her handspun natural fibre garment.
March 2019
Lana showed us these lovely spiral socks, knitted using Eunice's pattern.
Ann: Best In Show rosette for her Crocheted Bag.
Eunice: 1st for her Handknitted Garment over 5 ply.
October/November 2018
Lana's crocheted rug modelled by Nina. She has made over 1,000 pieces for the rug and is putting them together. Patience galore!
Lauren: 9-12 years: Best Exhibit Rosette and 2nd for her hand knitted garments.
Kelly: 9-12 years 3rd and Highly Commended for her hand knitted garments.
Eleanor: 9-12 years 1st for her Scarecrow from a wooden spoon and 3rd for her Gift Wrap Box.
Elisabeth: 1st for her Handknitted Garment
July 2018
Megan, in her usual efficient manner, just whipped up this gorgeous cardigan for a friend's daughter. Love the frills.
June 2018
Megan is cutting down the front of her knitted cardigan and will pick up stitches for the bands and sleeves. Maureen finished spinning her brown wool (seemed to take forever) and has knitted this jumper for her son. Sylvia is crocheting sleeping mats for the homeless from plastic bags.
May 2018
Lynda knitted this shawl with the Caradale pattern from Ravelry. Sylvia made the wrist warmers for her granddaughter.
April 2018
December 2017
November 2017
September 2017
July 2017
5,000 poppies for Anzac Day 2015: Melbourne
Clearly a lot more than 5000, over 250,000 in fact.
Some of Anne's poppies in this collection
June 2017
Megan: 1st for her Handknitted Baby's cardigan and 1st for her Handknitted article.
Dot: 1st and Special Award for her Vest
Elizabeth: 1st for her Handknitted Socks
May 2017
Knitting and needlework by Margot from design by Dorothy Addlem.
Australian Sheep and Wool Show 2014
Helen: 2nd Prize: knitted scarf
Marilyn: 2nd Prize knitted Jumper
Spindle spun and handknitted.
Irene, not one to let anything go to waste, collected tea bag strings and knitted them into a surprisingly soft and pretty scarf, with colours from cream to beige randomly throughout.
Some results from the protein and cellulose dyeing days.
March 2017
February 2017
November 2016
October 2016
August 2016
Lovely embroidery from Lana
June 2016
May 2016
Another pair of fabulous socks from Elisabeth:
February 2016
October 2015
September 2015
June 2015
May 2015
March 2015
February 2015
and some possum pouches made by June
Show and tell: September 2014
Show and tell: July 2014
Show and tell: May, 2014
April, 2014