tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338143942011-11-13T06:28:57.231+10:30Kylienoreply@blogger.comBlogger4961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33814394.post-29606601055694647932011-01-11T21:56:00.002+10:302011-01-12T10:59:24.522+10:30

Cause I am here. Please change your google readers and if I am in your sidebar. Thanks Kylie

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Please come join me and say Hi. Mealy and I Did you know that you can import a whole blog into a new blog?  How clever.  I was worried of losing everything but now dont have to worry. Please come over and follow me - there will be a gieaway when I reach 108 followers (one more than I currently have on here) and it will be random so good luck.

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Hello 2011...  Hello Brisbane! How did you bring in a new decade? We missed the fightworks and instead drove by the light of the moon with the stars as our fireworks. With heavy hearts we packed up the car and headed back late yesterday afternoon.  The Bruce Highway is almost cut and the Fitzroy River is set to reach 9m in the next few days and the highway closed for about 10 days from when

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A quick Christmas gift that I whipped up a few days before Christmas for my Grandmothers.  Seriously, the longest part of these was waiting for the washing machine to do its thing and felt them. I used two balls of Noro Kureyon and Lucy of Attic24's Hexagon Crochet pattern.  Insperation came from Kelly of Tangled Yarns ready for Christmas. Two rounds in the washing machine (front loader) with

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As part of the Christmas gift for Amelia and Gracie I whipped up a cute little skirt to go with a top that I had purchased some months ago at Target. I dont have a cute picture of them standing together but these will have to do.  It shows how much fun they had on Christmas day and wearing them.  

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In fear of being flooded out and floating out to sea, Christmas venue was changed and we went straight to my parents.  The camper trailer may stay where it is if the weather channel are correct with there predictions of more rain. There were two little people here that were very impressed with Santa's ability to find where they were for Christmas Day.  Time spent eating and keeping dry with

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We are almost ready to head out the door.  The car is almost packed and the kids have been having fun making some wrapping paper.I think it looks great. And a great activity to do with the kids when the rain is pouring outside.And we finished them off with a handprint tag.

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The kids had there Santa photo the other day. Both the photographer and Santa tried to get Baden to put his arms down - but that was not going to happen, and personally this mother was just happy that he would sit there and smile.  He has come a long way in a year. We have no Santa photo to document the distress that this little man would have been in if I had plonked him on Santa's knee. To

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Thought that I would share a photo that my Darling Husband took of me. I really need to hand over the camera a little more and get some more photos with the kids. WoolyJolly asked how I get such great shots.  Kids move and are fast at it.  I take heaps of photos and have the camera set to snap quickly.  For every photo that you see - there are about 50 that have been taken along with it.  I

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The last of the crazy Aunt knits are off of the needles. A Belle beanie, inspired by the movie Twilight.  Having not seen the movies I scratched my head and then did a search on Ravelry.  Some clever person had popped up a pattern for a beanie that Belle wore during the first movie. For pattern details pop over here. Then it was onto the 9 year old nephew.  I descided on Robots and with the

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I am running a little late to this linky party - but not the less I thought that I would still join in. Making me happy at the moment is... This little girl who has finished at Kindergarten and is so excited to start Prep that she asked if she could go on Saturday.  It is going to be a LONG six weeks. My wonderful family and friends. Thankyou for all that you have done. My parents - I have

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If you have been keeping up with the news, then you would know that Wagga has it's river running through the middle of town. I have been homesick for this little town that we called home for two years.  Although, as I sit here with dry feet I am quietly a little bit happy that I am not there this week. Thinking of all of our friends as they go through this and wait to see how much more rain

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Another knit off of the needles in the hight of the humidity. My little model did such a great job.  Infact he did not want to take this one off.  This one is going to his cousin - but I can see another being made for him for the winter. Pattern:  Wonder Years Toddler Cardigan Needles: 4.5mm and 5mm Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease 10ply 

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The Christmas celebrations have begun in our house over the weekend. We took the kids in to see the lighting of the Christmas Tree.  All I can say is WOW - it is very impressive.  The World's Biggest Solar Powered Christmas Tree.  Another tick for Brisbane City Councils Green Brisbane campain. Sunday Morning saw the kids do the service at Church.  From the songs through to the bible readings

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[this moment] A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. Playing along with SouleMama

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Is a sugar over load today... Yumm - the smell of the gingerbread was almost too much for me and I was tempted to have a little taste.  Would anyone notice that the side of the house was missing? Come inside ths little house - The sugar, the lollies, the Ginger, and lets not forget Santa.This one is all wrapped up and is heading with me to Kinder drop off so I dont have to be tempted again today

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Well - where on earth has the year gone.  As I sit here today and dream of a hot summer getaway full of sunshine and sand, I am starting to think that it is going to look a little like this... Rain, Rain and more Rain is what is on the cards and is looking more and more like we will have a wet Christmas and a soggy Santa this year. I was starting to get a little worried that I had not finished

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So,  how many of you had to put up with a hairy upper lip for the month of November.  I was spared (only because my darling husband still manages to pull of a patchy moustash and it is ginger)  Shhh - I did not just tell you all that. Anyway - I have a friend that works in a man's world and she was getting paid out on for the lack of Mo she had been able to pull of.  So I hooked her up her own

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we have been out in search of lollies.  I have been inspired by Corrie's gingerbread house and I need one too.  Thinking that if it turns out it will be my contribution to the Kindergarten Raffle, so we are heading down to IKEA tomorrow to grab a Gingerbread House Kit (one less thing to mess up)  ...at my house , I have been playing yarn chicken - I still have the front button bands to do on the

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{this moment} a Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary  moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. Inspired by SouleMama ------------------------------------------------

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...the clock is ticking and I am starting to get a little bit stressed.  30 days till Christmas - HOW ON EARTH DID THAT HAPPEN.  Wonder If I sent out a message to the gods would they change Jesus' birthday to maybe the 25th of January? That should give us all a little more time! Oh well - best be off this computer and onto some more crafting - Who's crazy idea was it to mke gifts this year - Oh

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I had the pleasure once again to be part of  Georgie's testing team of mad knitters.  It is quite a thing to be part of her little team and it is getting harder and harder to get on.  Being that Miss Amelia doesn't seem to be growing in the chest department and therefore fighting with lots of other two year olds (yes - she is indeed 5) mothers to be lucky enough to grab a spot. I am in love with

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just a quick note to see how everyone is going.  We have 24 Families taking part and 45 Children ranging in ages from 15months up to 10. Fingers crossed that everyone recieved an email, I know that one went missing in the greater internet world and hoping that it was the only one.  So - mail day is Saturday 27th (if anyone needs extra time could you let me know so I can pass it on.  I have

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Santa arrived early... So I'm off playing today. To see what others are up to, pop in and visit Lou.

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Well I can dream.  Every year I have huge plans and they last about a month. Next year however, with my eldest heading off to Prep I feel that I need a little help. I have a pile of things ready to help me - fingers crossed. A wall calander that is split into 6 people (enough for must families - or so it states)  It also allows me to have a row for visitors and family things that I need to

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My creative space actually occured almost a week ago.  But I am certain that you will not mind. I spent the day at Tangled Yarns turning wool into something special and playing with colour. We learnt two methods (both of which were fun) and came home with two skiens of wet spaghettti. Reskiened and WOW.  What a beautiful back drop.I think that I might become addicted to this, shhhh, Don't

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Modelled shots on my little miss. I have fallen head over heals for this after seeing Amelia in it - I was trying so hard not to - but how could I help myself.  There will be another of these and maybe even two or three, in each size even:) Photo shoot occurred on our return from the beach - The kids were having too much fun collecting shells.  So we took a drive up to a local lookout

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We had a great weekend in the sun. Lots of time spent collecting shells and swimming in the ocean. I also had fun taking the camera off of the Auto mode and playing around (I am in the market for a new camera - so thought that I should learn some of the features of this one first) If you are waiting on an email for me today - I am not going to get to it till tomorrow.  (sorry for those waiting

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For those of you who don't know, I am a self taught knitter. We were married in December 2002 and by the January we were living in Canberra.  Being a girl who grew up in North Queensland I was a little worried at the prospect of the up coming winter. So, with limited knowledge, I ventured into Lincraft, walked around and out I walked with a set of knitting needles and a kit for a scalf.  You

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is a silent one today. At 11am on the 11th day of November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous fighting.  This moment in time when hostilities ceased on the Western Front has become universally associated with remembering those who have died at war. This year, we have farwelled 6 local boys. Boys who went to war to serve there country and

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today... we are resting our legs. We took the kids for a ride down to the local market yesterday.  From our house there are paths all the way and only one road to cross.  It is a great way to get out with the kids and all get a little exercise. The higlight was of course the milkshake from the local coffee shop. If you are in Brisbane and on the look out for something to do.  I came across A

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Becky, said that she was busy over in her creative space today. So I thought that I would share a few things that are going on here.  I am starting to think that I have too many things on the needles - but with Christmas fast approaching I am starting to stress a little - and if I have used up all of my needles I can't start anything else - Right???  Or maybe I could buy yet another

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Do you have children who sit by the mail box waiting for something to arrive?Do your children get upset when you recieve something in the mail and they don't?Do your children enjoy crafting and creating? Then this is for them.So this is the plan. Imagine the joy and excitement on your little one/s face/s when a package arrives in the mail just for them.What you will send: An Envelope (no bigger

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November - how on earth did that sneak up on us.  Just a year ago I was all packed up and on the road.  So a year on - looking back I now feel so slack that I have done nothing to the yard or garden.  We have such a tiny yarn compared to previous postings and the tree's were already established so the joy of saving every drop of water and nurturing was not there.  And after 7 moves in 7 years

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One month of full on blogging.  How did you go.  I missed 2 days - not a bad effort. Thankyou to all those that came to visit.  The old regulars that comment on every post and those that were new to me. I had huge plans on visiting every blog that participated this year - Think that I managed to get down to about 60 on the list (plus the regulars that I often pop by and say hi too!)  Today,

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Another Christmas gift completed (I even have the book to go with this one)  I love this pattern.  It is the Olearia by the ever talented tiKKi. It really is one of my go to patterns at the moment.  Amelia is still yet to have one grace her shoulders so I may have to do something about that. I asked my SIL which version she prefered and the reponse was "the plain one"  but could not help myself

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Tip:  If you want a good finished photo, DON'T ask the five year old to stand on the tramp. New PJ's made from an opshopped single sheet that was too narrow for modern day beds. Sleeve detail.  A doily cut in half and stitched onto a cheap singlet.What's better than enough fabric to make a pair of long pants for both the girl and her Mumma. Popping this in for my entry in the Creative

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today I am feeling a little like this I need sleep.  One sick little boy + one sick big boy + no sleep for this Mumma = Grumpy Mumma I am off to play in the sun and jump on the tramp in the attempt to wear out sick little man (and give him some much needed sunlight) and then we can both have a sleep (fingers crossed) After that, I am hoping to get a few things finished. For more exciting

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On Saturday I caught the train into the city and meet up with Marie. Together we walked around, pointing, ohh and ahhing at the wonder that is Valentino.  What an amazingly talented man and designer. He really is the man behind the ruffles and bows. On the way out I shouted myself a pattern making book.  Looking forward to sitting down and reading it soon.  If you are thinking of going, go, and

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Thanks for the messages and emails from my last little post. We are ok.  Just a little spotty. The little man, and not so little Man* have managed to get Hand, Foot and Mouth. I went for a shower and came out to this... at least they think it is funny (between the tears and pain)    * The not so little Man in the house manages to get every childhood illness that the kids come home with. His

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I have fallen off of the Blogtoberfest Wagon. Life just gets in the way sometimes.

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My Creative Space has too many things in it this week. I really need to get some things finished instead of starting another project. I have cut out the material to sew up Amelia and I a pair of PJ's (yes matchy matchy) Still knitting and dreaming of casting on with this ...and then there is the material sitting looking at me longing to be turned into a pair of shorts for me. I am off to

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Fun with a box and a few paints. The last of the packing boxes have been unpacked (yes it has taken me almost a year!) With impending rain clouds and showers not too far away the kids ran outside to decorate the box. I think the fun part was painting your fingers. ...and then there was the washing of the hands!  Watch this box.  I am looking forward to what it becomes in the imagination of

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I was feeling a little low about not having my Wagga Spring that I loved do much.  It was the first real time that I have really appreciated and had time to soak up Spring. Driving around I have noticed alot of trees that lay bare over the cooler months starting to get the most georgous purple flowers on them.  Every park around here seems to have at least one and many are seen on the skyline on

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We are going to leave the housework behind and go to the park. The weather man has said that the rest of the week will bring showers, rain and building up to a storm on Sunday. Humm, So much for Queensland being where Australia Shines... Yesterday, the wind calmed down and we went for a little drive.  We explored a little section of Mt Coot-tha and will have to head back up there soon. Where

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Mary MacKillip was officially canonised last night as Australia's first Saint - Mary Saint of the Cross. A prosses which began at her death bed 100 years ago.  The Cathloic Church last night recognised her as a Saint for her works and miracles. If you believe in miracles or not - Tonight was a special night for all Australians.

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*What do I see? "A pig in a petticoatA turkey in a nightcapA chicken in a mufflerA jersy cow with ten hornsA rabbit with the measles. I don't believe it,I dont BELIEVE it." It has been a little bit like that around here today.  The wind picked up last night and was recorded at reaching 92km/h.  We are still experiencing 40 - 50km/h winds. Lucky for the neighbourhood I did not have washing on the

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and on the shoulders. Loving this look, and seriously thinking that I need to get a few things on the needles or under the machine for me. Pattern:  Maggies flower tunic Needles: 4.5mm Circulars Yarn: Araucania Pomaire from AmericanYarnsMods: I knitted it on bigger sized needles then what the pattern calls for and in a 10ply yarn.  I also did 5 increase rounds before splitting for the sleeves

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My Creative Space is in the kitchen today. I invited a few Mum's over from Kinder for Morning Tea.  An excuse to get together really and make up a batch of Lemonade Scones.  I was also trying to find something that I knew how to make and was easy to show a friend who has recently moved here from America, she is missing her 'biscuits'. 3 cups Self Raising Flour1 cup Cream1 cup Lemonade Place

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From the garden of a friend.

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Would you like to be in with a chance to win a handmade crochet hook case?  I have one of these cases, handmade by Gabrielle from American Yarns to giveaway. This give away is a little different and is a find and search giveaway. To be in for a chance.  You will have to follow the instructions and answer a few questions. Email your answers to Gabrielle, the first person with them all correct

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A wet and rainy day today stuck inside for another day. What to do with two toddlers before they go nuts (or rather there darling mother does)  We washed dollies.  A tub of warm water and lots of hand soap. Fun to be had by all for at least 30 minutes. There will be lots of inside play happening this week.  I am thinking movies and popcorn tomorrow.  I am hosting a little give away

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It is raining and bleak here at the moment.  So what were two parents to do, with two toddlers who had clearly had enough of being inside for two days straight already and the promise from the weather man of more rain on it's way. We piled into the car and headed for a drive.  We stopped for lunch at a little cafe just out of town and then followed a road to see where it would take us.  We

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Off of the crochet hook and around the neck. This is going in the mail on Monday to my Mum. But, I wore it today to the Bristyle market (to see if it would hold up - one must safety check there handywork!) I recieved many comments. Maybe I should crochet up a few and finally open that ETSY or Madeit store that I have been talking about. What do you think? Would you wear one? (well what I am

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Once there was a crazy knitter women, who descided that she would knit jumpers for her family for Christmas.Now this crazy knitter women is also a mother herself. And asked dear darling 2.8year old son to pop in on and model it so she could take a few pictures. Now,  All was going well. He moved this way and that. Smiled at the camera and did cute posses.   The problem lay with the crazy knitter

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Playing around with cotton and beads today.  Needed something that I did not have to think too hard about. ...and fighting with the lawn  Join in the fun.  See you over there.

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Are you the only one that crafts in your family? Or do you come from a long line of crafters??? I come from that long line.  My Grandmother was a Milliner.  I recall sitting on her back steps watching her work and the best part was visiting when she had a bride to be arrive to collect her head piece and the joy on her face when she tried it on.  Grandma, also made my veil for our wedding, I

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I am late at blogging these.  Look what arrived in the post for me                                                                    photo and blog linkI love it and have been seen walking down the street with it and taken it off to knitting filled with my latest project.  Thanks Vic for organising the swap - I was so lucky to get what you made. Also in the mail - a blog prize that I won a

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We are having a home day.  With all of the running around that was the happenings of last week and four trips to the airport I am happy to hang up the keys and stay at home. I am going to turn these oranges into something before I create my own little fermenting lab.  What would you do with them? I have about 10 that need using and we are all orange juiced out.I am also tackling a new pattern.

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I often look on and dream of joining in.  Since moving I have found it hard to find my groove in the opshopping department (possibly because they seem to be asking for alot more in them then what I have been able to get previously)  Anyway - Mum and I hit Paddington the other day and I went in thinking that I would not find anything.  So was presently surprised when I stumbled upon these cute

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This one has been sitting on the computer awaiting it's pattern release.  If you are on Ravelry you may have seen it pop up.  Another test knit for the talented Elena and happily named Yacht Club Skirt, this pattern is part of her "Back to the Sea" Collection, so expect to see more. Amelia loves this skirt and every where she wears it she has recieved comments and I have been asked where I

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I could not help myself....  What a great way to get me to blog again and to get my creative urge going.  I love Blogtoberfest and have participated for the past few years.  I find it beneficial for myself in the this little blogging world as I find new blogs and in return they find me.  I am also pushed to create something to share. So here goes.  If you want to join in too pop on over to {

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I have been creative this week.  But there has been a little girl who has been creative as well.  Her Princess dress was made in the dark of the night and under top secret means.  She knew what she was getting,  well she hoped and prayed that she would get what she asked for and even told me the day before that I "had better sew it tonight!" Bless her. She descided that PJ would require a new

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Just a few photos of the birthday girl.  I think that I successfully pulled of an almost handmade birthday party and gifts this year. The cake, may I present to you Princess Dolly Varden.  I am so impressed that I pulled this off and that the cake was not a flop (I read some horror stories on the net)  When it came out of the tin perfectly I was doing a happy dance around the kitchen chanting a

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A busy week of organising and running around and the list of things that I want to do just keep getting longer. We took a little drive during the week and I managed to get on the other side of the camera. Hugs with my little miss - where on earth has the last 5 years gone.  I can hardly believe that she will be five on Wednesday. Breath in - ahh and wiping away the tears and looking forward to

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Well this knit has been a few weeks coming.  Love Love Love it.  Another fantastic pattern by the wonderful Tikki. Happily named Cassia and is the second petal to be released in this super cute range.  I was going to stop at tunic length - But the dress/skirt loving Princess had other ideas.  I was going to save this for her birthday - but could not wait to try it on her.  Thinking that if

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For more shadow fun - pop over to Hey Harriet

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{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A {single} photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraodinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember - soulemama

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Sorry for the disappearance.  I have been here and still crafting and dreaming of the warmer weather that is knocking on our door. I finished this last week and it is on it's way across the sea to a special destination as part of the Here comes the sun swap. I am still knit knit knitting the length of the dress for Amelia and hoping that I can have that off of the needles this weekend.  The

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with somewhere to go. We headed out on Saturday night to a Wedding.I knitted a new shrug to cover the shoulders when we headed out on the terrace to view the fire works that were Riverfire and to see the last time the F1-11's will ever fly in our skies.For details on the shrug head over to Ravelry . Photo Credit

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I thought that I would join in with this meme this week. A shot of Eme, Tim, Baden and Amelia while camping last weekend.

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As most of you would know today is Daffodil Day.  The Cancer Councils big fundraiser for the year. Make sure you stop and pick up a bunch or a pen or a cute little bear if you find a stand at our local grocery store.  No, change that, hunt them down and find  bunch.  We picked up a bunch today and Amelia is also going to take a flower each for her Kindergarten teachers.Remembering those that we

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Still has this in it this week.  It is taking me longer that I hoped for - and silly me asked Amelia if she would like top or dress lengh - guess what she choose.  So knit, knit, knit I shall go. I am also in the process of gathering supplies for the little miss' 5th birthday celebrations.   How on earth did she get to turning 5 so soon.Thanks for visiting and if you haven't make sure you pop

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We are home from a quick weekend getaway to the bush and today at our place is once again the sound of the enegy sucking electrical appliances (the weather has turned cold and overcast) I am glad that we got out for the weekend (we almost did not go - but took the weatherman's advise of fine over the weekend with rain on Friday and Monday) We went to a new location this time and the kids had a

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Looks a little like this today. Lists and knitting -we are heading camping over the weekend - the days have turned warmer and Spring is in the air. And to help me out and make sure that we hopefully arrive with everything we need there is a list. See you all next week.  Enjoy your weekend and be sure to pop over here

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Thankyou to all those who helped out and put in a bid in the little Auction that I had on the blog last week. An extra special thanks to Steph and her family who put in the winning bid. I recieved an email from Isobel's Mum who was thrilled and "speechless" of how wonderful and thoughtful someone could be who did not even personally know them would do such a beautiful thing.  It is my pleasure

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Shop sample completed for American Yarns A lovely quick little project or the upcoming cooler wether (we had a lovely warm day here yesterday and the sun is out again today - so Spring is just around the corner) The yarn is Fibranatura Links.  I loved working with this yarn and if you are looking for a 10ply cotton for your Spring/Summer knitting that will not split - try this. It is 100%

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Do you ever have one of those weeks that your list of to-do's keeps growing by the minute and you don't seem to be getting much accomplished at all.  Well I am having one of those. The man of the house is away this week. When this occurs I like to make a list of what I would like to achieve and have something to show when he returns (although, I seriously don't think he will care - his bones

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100 years ago a knitting marvel was born. Knitting in the round and seamless garments were the brain child of Elizabeth Zimmermann. During a time when knitting was popular, she took it from knitting on two straight needles to flexible circular needles. She was a knitting wizz and her mind never stopped. I have tried a few of Elizabeth's patterns and I will go back and try them again.  You

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The playroom is finished. It got worse, before it got better. But I am pleased to say that it is finished and the kids are enjoying playing in their own little room. I still need to find a table for the sewing machine and would like to do some decorating (some more cushions I think will be a start as I am enjoying sitting in there and knitting while they are playing) I ended up taking the arm

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I know that you have all been waiting to find out the finner details of the sneak peak of the dress that I gave the other week.  Well the pattern has been released and I can now share it with you. But before I do.  Would you like the chance to have this come and live at your house.  Here is your chance.Amelia has kindly offered to give the dress up for Auction.  She has only had it on for photos

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What a day.  My space has been filled with piles. Piles of little cut ends of yarn and almost finished flowers Piles of little handmade tags and a nice little pile of finished beanies... What a week - next week I think that I had better find the wooden table under the pile of mess. Find more fun creativeness at Kootoyoo

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Another knit off of the needle and this one is on its way to warm the head of a friend. Knitted in Berroco Ultra Alpaca and used the Pasha pattern, it is part of the monthly KAL over at Tangled Yarns You can not really see the lovey lace pattern in the black.  Will knit this again in a different colour.  I think my head needs one too. Rav Link

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the electrical appliances have been getting a work out today  Potato Masher painting at playgroup this morning A pile of yarn to turn into beanies, the wonderful Steph is doing a market this weekend and offered to take along some of my beanies - so doing them to co-ordinate with her wonderful creations. And slowly turning this room into a toy/play/sewing/knitting room (the little ones in the

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There are ALOT around the traps this week - fingers crossed I will find a little time to visit a few (I often pick a number and then do every ten - so 8, 18, 28...you get the picture. Does anyone get through all of them?) I am enjoying a quick visit from my parents and have had the chance to do a little knitting.  Have finished the dress for Amelia - all will be shared later - it is a cute

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The two latest knits hot off of the needles and gifted over the weekend. These are both test knits, so I will link to the patterns when they have been released.  If you are the mother, Grandmother, Nanna, Aunt or knitter of little men you will have to get these patterns,

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My Grandmother turned 80 last week and in true Kylie fashion I am running late with her gift. I have not done too badly though - considering that I cast it on on the 4th and her birthday is the 6th of July. Modeled by my in house model.  I think my Dad is a little worried that the little miss is part of a slave labour scheme here.  Don't be worried though - she gets pleanty knitted for her

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has a pile of Works in Progress in it this week. I am itching to cast on something new - but am stopping myself.  On the WIP pile is a beanie and little bubba blue vest (to be finished and gifted on Saturday) Joining together a blanket so my Mum can take it back to Mackay with her (she did the knitting portion of it - humm - she must not know that I despise joining things together) An almost

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Blast off. We went for a drive on the weekend (almost to where we go camping)  to see the Rockets take off at Queensland Rocketry Societies public launch on Sunday. We had a lovely morning out and it was something different to do and got us all out of the sun and in the fresh air. The group have thee public days  year.  A gold coin donation gets you a few hours of fun and if you really want to

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I let the random generator do it's thing. Congratulations to: Kate  of Foxlane. Thanks to all who commented and who follow - and to the new followers.  The name thing - I might sit on it for a week or two.  A change is as good as a holiday (or so they say) and as I could really do with a holiday at the moment, maybe a change is just what I need. Kate, I will be sending you an email - I think I

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Today,crafting timehas been spent untangling 100grams of 4ply and taking it from a skein to a ball in preparation for knitting tonight. (my resident knot untangler was at work - might have to look into a ball winder and swift down the track) I have been sitting up way to late watching the Tour de France, that means though that knitting is getting done. Progress shots for you all. Dont forget to

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or le Tour de Tiredness as it is known in this house.  This year I am joining in the fun once again over at Ravelry with the hope of finishing a Shawl for my Grandmother - hmm - running late for gifting season (she turns 80 tomorrow)  This is going to be a hard slog for me up the mountain as I really am a quick project kind a girl and really like the satisfaction of quick knits.  Here is

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...so I can wear this. A test knit for Heather of Army of Knitters Love it - feels great on and will be knitting this again. Now for the weather to warm up so I can wear it. Pattern: Morgat by Army of Knitters Timeframe: 20 - 29th June 2010Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (putty) and Debbie Bliss Eco (10ply)- BlackNeedles: 3.5mm and 4mm 60cm circularsModifications: None - it was a test

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{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. - souleMama

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While walking through Spotlight the other day Amelia picked up the Wrap and Roll Stick. She then chose a ball of wool (not like I was short on supplies) We sat out in the sun and wrapped and wrapped. She had fun and as you can see by the result she is rather pleased with her efforts. She needed a little help to hold the stick (so she did not keep wacking herself in the head or poke out an eye

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Wow - who would have thought that I would get this far. From a little blog that started off so that I could share what I had been making on two forums to this.  Crafted by Kylie was born out a rush to start blogging and sharing - no thought was really put into it. As I sit here almost 4 years and 400 posts on I wonder if I should change it. I have toyed with the idea of renaming it 'Two Sticks

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if it is gifted. A gift from the lovely Steph,  I am so blessed to have found such a wonderful friend. ...if it is not for you (this will be turned into a shawl for my grandmother) ...if it is going to be gifted as part of a swap ... if it was purchased from a fair... if it was purchased from an open day. ...if it is prize yarnBiggan 8ply x 2balls as part of their monthly comp on Ravelry ...if it

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I have been busy this last week. The needles have been click, click, clacking. Off the needles, blocked, wrapped and on a plane to the birthday girl (all in 5 days - what an effort) The latest pattern from the talented Australian designer and knitter Georgie aka Tikki. This pattern is a joy to knit, looking forward to getting some modelled shots from the birthday girl. Pattern: Olearia by

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PJ Bear has been invited to attend the annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Amelia’s Kindergarten tomorrow. This is a big deal. You see PJ attended Kinder with Amelia every week last year and this year he has been weened off of attending (so he got used to her going to big girl school next year) He started to go and then we had a chat with him and he decided that he would sit in the car (he tells me

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with the weather man/women predicting rain this week we went outside yesterday to enjoy a picnic in the backyard. Amelia had fun wrapping yarn around a funny looking stick (more on that soon - I think it deserves a post of it's own) It was nice to get outside (I even managed to do a little weeding while the kids were happy playing) and it is actually warmer outside than in our house! I also

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