The Woollies Are Here, The Woollies Are Here

A gorgeous Tinnie that comes with two lovely balls of Australian Merino wool, buttons and a random mix of 8 vintage knitting patterns. The patterns are mostly 50's and 60's and include items for women, men and children. There's a couple that include tea cosies or soft toys, and even a couple with socks and a little bit of crochet.



I've got 5 Woollies listed in the shop. They cost $25US each plus postage fees. There are 5 different colourways - medium blue, deep blue, mauve, deep purple and deep red. However, as these are completely one of a kind there is only one of each colourway so it's going to be first come, first served.

So 5 Tinnies left and 5 new Woollies. Once they're gone...THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

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In case you're wondering how BigCat versus the crochet turned out ...


He was still asleep in it this morning when Ms L got up.

Cute? Who Me?

It must be time to get the crochet blanket finished. It's been evicted this evening.

See you tomorrow with the big reveal on the super limited edition 'Woollies'. Just like a Tinnie but for the knitters.

6 Little Tinnies

There's only 6 Tinnies left in the shop. I've put them all in one section and I'm having a final special. These last Tinnies all come with at least 5 fat quarters of fabric (and buttons and notions of course). I'm destashing the Tinnie cupboard so you're likely to get maybe 6 or more fat quarters.

You'll also get a gorgeous tiny tinnie of mixed buttons. These tiny sweet tins are only about 2 inches tall and 1 inch square across the top.

Tiny Tinnies - so cute

Like I said there's only 6 so if you're after a Tinnie, now's you're chance.

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Now if you happen to be a knitter I've got something super special, super vintage, super limited edition and super gorgeous planned for you. You'll have to come back on Friday to see what it is though. Think Tinnie but with a wool kind of leaning. Oh, they are so good. And the best bit - there's only going to be 4 or 5 of them. Ever.

Angels At My Table

Do you remember Cam's Determined Angel?

I'm working on a whole series of angels for the Made n' Thornbury Market. They're all works in progress at the moment, just waiting to have the power of expression and body parts placed upon their ethereal souls. I think they're coming along quite nicely though.

Back To Reality

Monday morning was always going to come around eventually. It's off the couch and back to regular routine for me. For a couple of weeks anyway....

The Birds

Ready to fly off to Made n' Thornbury in September.

I've got a real thing about birds these days.

I don't remember being so enamoured by them in the past.

I think this one would make a nice housewarming gift.

Gone Cycling

I'm not on holidays in France but I might as well be I'm feeling so contented. My week off so far has involved staying up really late crocheting and watching cycling, and making great progress on my granny squares.


Lots of cooking. Slow foods like lamb shank cassoulet. Tonight it's prawn and mussel paella. Tomorrow it's poached quinces.


Painting, reading, writing and dreaming. I love holidays!

For the first time in months I feel relaxed and at ease. There's a sense of abundance surrounding me and I'm enjoying every bit of it.

That phone call I was waiting on arrived and I'll be starting a new job in a few weeks time. Back in the city where I love to be. Doing work that's going to be more satisfying than what I've been doing for the past year. It's all part of the bigger picture that I'm creating for myself at the moment.


Since I signed up for an Artful Journey next year, and got a place, I've decided that I'm just going to have to make it happen. I'm so excited. This is a dream come true and it's coming true simply because I decided it would. Again, it's been a long time since I've been able to come at things this way.

CurlyPops and I have a play date tomorrow so there's sure to be some fun going on around here.

Don't worry if you don't hear from me for a few days. I'll either be in the kitchen, or the studio, or in bed watching telly. Whatever it is, I'm sure to be smiling.

Good Morning Sunshine

It's a happy day at the house of Tinniegirl.

I'm on holidays for just over a week starting today. I have no plans except for crafting, cooking and watching the cycling, and that suits me just fine.

On a whim and a prayer I registered to attend an Artful Journey in California in February next year. I don't have the money to get there so I'm trusting the universe and telling myself if it's meant to be it will be. If I get there I'll be spending 3 days at a workshop run by Kelly Rae Roberts, one of my absolutely favourite creative souls.

I'm still waiting on that call from earlier in the week. However, there's been some interim calls and it's looking good at this point. I'll fill you in as soon as I can.

Little Fluffy Balls of Happiness and Joy

Image from Daylesford Organics

Well, that's how they made me feel.

I was visiting over at the Daylesford Organics blog yesterday and there they were. Go and have a look. You won't be disappointed.

Philosophy 101

Does a watched phone ever ring?

Waiting, waiting, waiting on important news.

It's driving me nuts and making it impossible to function in any kind of normal way. I'll fill you in when I can, and hopefully that will be real soon!!!!

It Was An Accident

I made the moon
fall out of the sky
I didn't mean it.
I was just trying to capture
her beauty
and perhaps a wee memory of my friend
who passed that way.

Further Discussion

I thought we'd cleared some things up after the recent discussions about boundaries. It seems I was kidding myself.

The Fifth Take

You've probably read all about my trip to Sewjourn over at Hoppo Bumpo, CurlyPops, Beccasauras or Reenie-su but I've been wanting to add my spin on it too. In fact, having talked and laughed on the weekend about what a narcissistic pursuit blogging is, I have to assume that you've been waiting with anticipation to hear my take on it!! You have, haven't you?


What can I add to the reports of my crafty posse? How about I tell you about waking up on Saturday morning to the sound of women chatting and laughing, and thinking to myself that there's something so magical about the company of women. How I'm always amazed by the space that's created when women get together away from their daily lives and obligations. When we stop being partners, mothers, corporate girls, worker bees, carers, nurturers (not that we ever truly stop being all or some of those things).


Those rare moments when we just stop. And Be. Ourselves. I love that space. The space that women occupy together. It seems so ancient and so much bigger than any of us. It makes me feel privileged and lucky to be a part of it.



It makes me feel passionate about seeking ways to create more of those opportunities for myself and other women. That's a dream in progress, that one.


I was there laughing and chatting on the weekend but I was absent too. I'm finding that a lot at the moment. Wherever I am, I'm never quite there. Part of me is always locked away with my grief. Part of me is lost in the past, trying to understand and let go. I'm trying to find my way back, to start moving forward again but it's hard work. Some days I can hardly speak the pain is so overwhelming. I've said it before, the only cure for grief is time. Do I dare wish away time?

Goodness

There's been so much of it lately. It seems to go hand in hand with blogging don't you think?

Some swaps

A box for socks from Button Tree Lane. Seriously, if you don't have a 'sunnyboy' or a 'box for socks' get yourself to Michelle's shop.

An abundance of gorgeous greeting cards and tags from Percival Road Designs (that I haven't managed to take photos of). Below is an example of her work though.

I love the way Anastasia puts colours together, and combines vintage and new. Her blog too is a constant delight.

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Some purchasing

A pretty needle case from Selina's Vintage. I saw the one that CurlyPops picked up and popped straight over to Selina's shop to get myself one. It was one of those things that I'd been saying I was going to make for so long. It was lovely to treat myself and to support someone else's creativity.


I've been wanting one of Dear Fii's wristlet pin cushions since I saw them at the Stitches and Craft Show in March. Finally pressed the purchase button and I can't wait for it to arrive. I think I'll just wear it all the time, it's so pretty. Have you checked out all the great things happening for Fi lately. She's a rock star I'm telling you, and I'm so excited for her.

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Some awards

This one from Emma Lamb the crochet queen. She has us all on the edge of our seats with some secret squirrell business that she's not telling us about yet.

And this one from Page 63 of your manual

Thanks ladies

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I'm ever so grateful for all the Tinnie love over the last few days. Here, here, here and people purchasing the last of the Tinnies over in the shop.

I'm really feeling the letting go of the Tinnies. They were my first foray into making a living from my creativity. An enormous and exciting first step. I read this post over at Sparrow Salvage yesterday about letting go. Go and read it if you have time. It says it all.

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Just to top it all off, in 2 sleeps I'm off to Sewjourn with my crafty posse for a weekend of stitching, chatting, eating and relaxing.

Thanks universe for all the goodness.