tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030914293872905682024-03-14T15:43:14.885+11:00Teresa's textile inspirationI 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.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.comBlogger500125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-47856339883916697722024-03-10T10:15:00.001+11:002024-03-10T10:15:07.322+11:00Sock Madness....yet again<p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever" target="_blank">Sock Madness 18</a> has started. This is my ninth sock madness and this year I've made a vow to make sure I get gauge and fit correct.</p>So, in February, when you register, you get a pattern for a Warm up sock. This year it was 'In the Twilight', a twisty cable pattern. I used <span style="text-indent: 48px;">Naturally NZ – Waikiwi – Shade 420 which might end up being a present for someone else as they are too small.</span><br /><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: 36.0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAD7ZX1DEbANrxUvaKysOJ0OpcV4nyaEWaFjsxFK6Yuuuxk19HOHqcIBGdCO-RnzQAJZWfvktWzAxVlo6QgGtNSf5iwV3aGoxabvlMXEW9ZHqytFRf72XT1ihEj7FcYiWqZaEXRCTzxlluow4VproKstSyOiO93dBueh2Cey5q2qLaqem1vdYTjpihUw54/s4032/PXL_20240225_073107188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAD7ZX1DEbANrxUvaKysOJ0OpcV4nyaEWaFjsxFK6Yuuuxk19HOHqcIBGdCO-RnzQAJZWfvktWzAxVlo6QgGtNSf5iwV3aGoxabvlMXEW9ZHqytFRf72XT1ihEj7FcYiWqZaEXRCTzxlluow4VproKstSyOiO93dBueh2Cey5q2qLaqem1vdYTjpihUw54/s320/PXL_20240225_073107188.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Here, I played around getting the gauge correct. It was interesting as I knit at 7sts per 2.5cm in the round and 8sts per 2.5cm flat. However, my row count stayed at 10 rows per 2.5cm on <span style="text-indent: 36pt;">2.25mm needles. </span><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I obviously knit looser in the round, so I tried going down to 2.00mm needles for
equivalent correct gauge.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="text-indent: 36pt;">It took me 9 days of gentle knitting to complete these socks while we all waited for the Qualifying </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">So the Qualifying socks are Hydra Scales by Clair Wyvern. I got the correct gauge on the 2.00mm needles. <o:p></o:p> I Knit the Large and added a 16 row repeat to both socks. Did not adjust for my different foot length which didn't really a compromise on fit.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Used Katia United Sock, Queensland Collection Perth and yarn from an Indie dyer. The entire effect was all green. Took me another 9 days of easy knitting.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJCCKPJD4g02cgL8xvmORqBWtCrgw6ewtU1X7gVP3VpRpilVJ5yy0QjCRc2gr8IfaZYOBk2Bs5LVfkJLYZyv_5eJZmsx4Vr0eQfMkn7t45F0hMJ2XYee9W_aYMJDjdUVi_giGUkaGZnFyX09e314Xb0dUYgdbtZmHCWlXxpQ0no5OgHTRk7drY80exUM_/s4032/PXL_20240225_073220924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJCCKPJD4g02cgL8xvmORqBWtCrgw6ewtU1X7gVP3VpRpilVJ5yy0QjCRc2gr8IfaZYOBk2Bs5LVfkJLYZyv_5eJZmsx4Vr0eQfMkn7t45F0hMJ2XYee9W_aYMJDjdUVi_giGUkaGZnFyX09e314Xb0dUYgdbtZmHCWlXxpQ0no5OgHTRk7drY80exUM_/s320/PXL_20240225_073220924.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">It all now starts in earnest as we are allocated to Teams. This year the theme is pastries and I'm in Team Qatayef. Now we can get dropped. The first round is from 48 people down to 42. The pattern is I walk the line by Shuyi Wu</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Took me 5 days to knit and it was passed and I'm into Round 2, not without a hitch, however.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: 36.0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPKTCky7G-h6BzvhYIku74skCx8g6yz8z5KBSxLkjiDM0lPILSmJyWXW_nq7jJ2aXfUJlsH6fCe37GzgKo8mIyLwphh829XuGl_LfLJiUna5xM0REEdUbh5C-7Bz5Sm-XpqOEui9IOxz14Ve_eM34Ywt2zgYl0PZF6YOqzjg8wxxWz2QD9_iJO7iiVpnh/s4032/PXL_20240309_000027886.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPKTCky7G-h6BzvhYIku74skCx8g6yz8z5KBSxLkjiDM0lPILSmJyWXW_nq7jJ2aXfUJlsH6fCe37GzgKo8mIyLwphh829XuGl_LfLJiUna5xM0REEdUbh5C-7Bz5Sm-XpqOEui9IOxz14Ve_eM34Ywt2zgYl0PZF6YOqzjg8wxxWz2QD9_iJO7iiVpnh/s320/PXL_20240309_000027886.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>I used the leftover Queensland Collection Perth yarn from the Qualifier and some Bendigo Sock yarn. I had a leftover ball which did most of the two socks which I was very happy with only to find that the whole ball I thought was the same wasn't. Fortunately, you are allowed to 'run out of yarn' provided you do used all the yarn and join in the new yarn for the rest. All I can say is that you won't see it when I'm wearing them!</p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-25828375259060941622024-02-29T18:09:00.000+11:002024-02-29T18:09:20.828+11:00A House Warming gift<p> My son and his partner have purchased their first home together and as part of their house-warming present I decided to make a blanket. I have a 'thing' about blankets. I see them as warm and caring, just the right sentiment, but they're are also emminently practical. My youngest son used to drag his doona to the television couch until I knit him his own blanket.</p><p>I found a gorgeous pattern by <a href="https://bebablanket.com/" target="_blank">Beba Blanket</a>, her 'Happy Together' Mosaic Crochet pattern on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/bebablanket" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>. Just love the geometrics.</p><p>I decided on the following <a href="https://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/" target="_blank">Bendigo Woollen Mills </a>8 ply yarns.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdN6WGHX_ScZ0pv0IYm_dDsYfKpZC0uWu0XtwWv34L1sz_k4_DfrzvUA0aoMZyH5UpR1SZepj8Sc3rr8nID6XFkIILplLJJgBcWtFdiCXYiplEGOYpgm9_cfCnet28Rz3F59cvTssPMsVtiLmtdJxCEvi6tTH6cUo43i_qZuAMCJRpG1EJVVqNdG3yWIQ/s4896/P1000611(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdN6WGHX_ScZ0pv0IYm_dDsYfKpZC0uWu0XtwWv34L1sz_k4_DfrzvUA0aoMZyH5UpR1SZepj8Sc3rr8nID6XFkIILplLJJgBcWtFdiCXYiplEGOYpgm9_cfCnet28Rz3F59cvTssPMsVtiLmtdJxCEvi6tTH6cUo43i_qZuAMCJRpG1EJVVqNdG3yWIQ/s320/P1000611(1).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I wasn't entirely sure how it would work, but I had a hint that it would either be really the right colour choice or really weird. They attended a beautiful wedding where the cake matched my son's partners' outfit and these were my colours also! Fingers crossed.</p><p>I wanted the size of the blanket to be able to be used on a bed but not a full bedspread size. I measured and started:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXLtmRm9l2ZxJWL9mjXGtFugH2nOfNO4SyL_nsJhm0gtKIEIX9ULkxW4dqBJ2TDD6XeYewoUEvasJ5lWiKqA7nm01Px_1BoiGq-Y_4f2Hc4CAFo0MSg1SqlS4hhEoZ4uHO7nvyl2b6vs1XIEVZ-x-IWTILL2Xj8U4QaMlC1uhBMPxq4feYHUfWnt93h_W/s4896/P1000613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXLtmRm9l2ZxJWL9mjXGtFugH2nOfNO4SyL_nsJhm0gtKIEIX9ULkxW4dqBJ2TDD6XeYewoUEvasJ5lWiKqA7nm01Px_1BoiGq-Y_4f2Hc4CAFo0MSg1SqlS4hhEoZ4uHO7nvyl2b6vs1XIEVZ-x-IWTILL2Xj8U4QaMlC1uhBMPxq4feYHUfWnt93h_W/s320/P1000613.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Not a bad start! One full pattern repeat later...<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQjji-lpgeO-sVWBu61W10D9x7E-lQuGkoY-GjJMRR5fR75WaO6-C3iK1S-3y_uMsGgjLg7CEdVZNY0q6_eQEA0fYhyaQFgy7xDHoK7E1rq9FYZ0oXl-o0eXbCwnfUTbtgLBUOzr6wSjNGAUJ4_pjch7ruWNevAkzRC4-lS0HMUTL_4nRk-bwoycWw2IU/s4896/P1000643.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQjji-lpgeO-sVWBu61W10D9x7E-lQuGkoY-GjJMRR5fR75WaO6-C3iK1S-3y_uMsGgjLg7CEdVZNY0q6_eQEA0fYhyaQFgy7xDHoK7E1rq9FYZ0oXl-o0eXbCwnfUTbtgLBUOzr6wSjNGAUJ4_pjch7ruWNevAkzRC4-lS0HMUTL_4nRk-bwoycWw2IU/s320/P1000643.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...until I realised that the blanket was going to be too big, take too long and take too much yarn, so I frogged it and started again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDKbAkvRnjT4Xjio5gNAgH1FP6vczyP4EO06a-cLnGyhpioG45VAgO3YUoIqrexllJJDJISx_KObzr72QgSxP82OLKK4a_V2TkkVX2jZlRlHa2GXD8lf-V8TKMrWcAz1NiRuh55JwQjvZ_NrAVYpgpbwnsfH004v3xyXHFqcJfhimOZjZNVD7Xj3JhN9C/s4032/PXL_20230920_064913482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDKbAkvRnjT4Xjio5gNAgH1FP6vczyP4EO06a-cLnGyhpioG45VAgO3YUoIqrexllJJDJISx_KObzr72QgSxP82OLKK4a_V2TkkVX2jZlRlHa2GXD8lf-V8TKMrWcAz1NiRuh55JwQjvZ_NrAVYpgpbwnsfH004v3xyXHFqcJfhimOZjZNVD7Xj3JhN9C/s320/PXL_20230920_064913482.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I did finish it, and eventually managed to wash and dry it. We've had a very wet Summer which made it difficult to find sufficient good weather.</div><div><br /></div><div>I haven't got a last photograph! It has been presented and hopefully appreciated, but I haven't seen it in situ yet. </div><div><br /></div><div>Whilst a little frustrating, this was a very enjoyable project. The pattern is gorgeous and well written and she is an amazing designer of blankets. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-40439124524356841692023-09-29T18:30:00.004+10:002023-09-29T18:30:54.355+10:00Finally finished Plastic Fungi<p> I've been working on 'Plastic Fungi' since late 2021. It's now delivered to the Yarra Sculpture Gallery for the 'Sculpture Now' exhibition. This is a members exhibition of the Contemporary Sculptors Association. I'll be going to the opening and trying to figure out if I can find time to sit the exhibition. This is the first time I've exhibited with the CSA since rejoining two years ago.</p><p><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; outline: none !important;"><span style="color: magenta; outline: none !important;"> Sculpture Now 2023</span></span></strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important; text-align: center;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important; text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta; outline: none !important;"><span style="font-size: 24px; outline: none !important;"> Opening Exhibition<br style="outline: none !important;" /> 8th of October 2023<br style="outline: none !important;" /> 2pm - 4pm</span></span></strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 22px; text-align: center;">Show will be open on Friday the 6th of October to the public and close 22nd of October</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2dreMY00jfEJQbJFnJhQyBJchyBKfLyvtj8sLNY9Jh2Ir2iBRlDuXRJA57-zl0cchXRvR9XQ7QKRjLYLy1HWpI7EeZWaXb_ykFlUWYmGi1KYGMyzn4Nqcsl4H43-YQVYAA216m5vNsWtbeIblhAhHpMHZo4iiopspCCGBcvsmTCTykHSZCApI5693LLx/s3145/Plastic%20Fungi%20-%20IMG_2663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3145" data-original-width="2382" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2dreMY00jfEJQbJFnJhQyBJchyBKfLyvtj8sLNY9Jh2Ir2iBRlDuXRJA57-zl0cchXRvR9XQ7QKRjLYLy1HWpI7EeZWaXb_ykFlUWYmGi1KYGMyzn4Nqcsl4H43-YQVYAA216m5vNsWtbeIblhAhHpMHZo4iiopspCCGBcvsmTCTykHSZCApI5693LLx/s320/Plastic%20Fungi%20-%20IMG_2663.JPG" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Plastic Fungi was inspired by the book 'Entangled Life' by Merlin Sheldrake. An amazing look at the life of fungi, which I carry around with me on my Kindle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An absolutely fascinating read. Makes you think about connectedness, life and where fungi sits in relationship to humans. It's the biggest single organism, fungi lives in our bodies. It can kill us, cure us, feed us, give us a trip, deal with all sorts of waste. And, who is the planet made for?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Somehow, this feeds into my artwork, and, plastic fungi is the first work to result from this inspiration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5UxvkKqvZnH30VViiFu6E-jC4p7idst6KKrMcSqLFKyegCFO8-deiKGztm0sMW1TxtXKj5SGNL2uVHtCsB_tXw5hOpQ4watum10T8AcshsmW-18bMSy0FYCWVFlFBRD8aO_Cox6VtLKpWwwWmZBGx12VfLuA6liu1mNBJzWx-fUTu5ENnLZdJwzU3ZTb/s4032/PXL_20211007_063050041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5UxvkKqvZnH30VViiFu6E-jC4p7idst6KKrMcSqLFKyegCFO8-deiKGztm0sMW1TxtXKj5SGNL2uVHtCsB_tXw5hOpQ4watum10T8AcshsmW-18bMSy0FYCWVFlFBRD8aO_Cox6VtLKpWwwWmZBGx12VfLuA6liu1mNBJzWx-fUTu5ENnLZdJwzU3ZTb/s320/PXL_20211007_063050041.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided on plastic and to attempt to be more three dimensional with it. Rather than weaving a flat piece, I decided to work with it and attempt to 'build' a work. So, I've wrapped, stitched and fitted together.</div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPeiJEOJS6dSXY6njs8d_jPefa3ZpbgNYS7vMOvmE7ERvogqRGemVPw7HfUib3LtSXo5iqcGhgzKq9ItgWzQoDqTWvihfnH1SzVPN7F6JsbzQ1X7Yve1cg3Ljh4kKe1n_zKQ6oJ1u_9WkA6HHAvquLTF_A4SVPxrWw-DCUa-x2RpEbWGq74_l-tGJ_JsFK/s4032/PXL_20220718_001137557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPeiJEOJS6dSXY6njs8d_jPefa3ZpbgNYS7vMOvmE7ERvogqRGemVPw7HfUib3LtSXo5iqcGhgzKq9ItgWzQoDqTWvihfnH1SzVPN7F6JsbzQ1X7Yve1cg3Ljh4kKe1n_zKQ6oJ1u_9WkA6HHAvquLTF_A4SVPxrWw-DCUa-x2RpEbWGq74_l-tGJ_JsFK/s320/PXL_20220718_001137557.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was still working on it when I did the residency at Ivanhoe Cultural Centre in July 2022, in the middle of trying to sell our house!! It did get displayed at the Banyule Art Salon, which was pleasing, but it still wasn't quite right and it wasn't stable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've added more to the base with a thousand, almost, plastic ties that I'd got from Gail at TACAS. I still have a box full. I'm now quite happy with it.</div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-13972244076592035332023-09-12T15:44:00.000+10:002023-09-12T15:44:03.920+10:00A scarf remake<p> I have a very special scarf that I spun and knit many many years ago. At a time of deep pain, it was the only thing I felt like doing. I was a new spinner and yet to embark on my textile studies. </p><p>Now, I don't wear it, as long scarves don't really serve their purpose. So, it is time for it to be reknit and reworn. A new life. It seems to be the right time.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYt4NFT_xnETjCUBZhBSBuhqlq2EZF1-4FUxgSNWlGG5T_Du4IXlQ7iPzV64fQZg6Y0VWLpxL6noL4vtoB79mb5XkKNwBP2FPpBAcdffkJLWVBU8lELA269gETqmMLEIgFzBIRZHJgond-Gnp2gaVHuM2b_aAXsm8M2q9JlDmtoif05rjz8XHP208uryB/s3337/PXL_20230314_091745576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3337" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYt4NFT_xnETjCUBZhBSBuhqlq2EZF1-4FUxgSNWlGG5T_Du4IXlQ7iPzV64fQZg6Y0VWLpxL6noL4vtoB79mb5XkKNwBP2FPpBAcdffkJLWVBU8lELA269gETqmMLEIgFzBIRZHJgond-Gnp2gaVHuM2b_aAXsm8M2q9JlDmtoif05rjz8XHP208uryB/s320/PXL_20230314_091745576.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br /><p>So, I've unpulled it all and washed the resulting skeins. </p><p>I did a favour for a friend and as a reward she gave me the book 'Knit Fold Pleat Repeat' by Norah Gaughan. On first looking at this book, I wasn't sure if I really liked it, but as I was getting it for free, I thought I'd give it a go. Well.....I've knit the cover scarf, which is named Pinion, and am in the process of knitting one of the tops inside. And now there are a few other things on my wish list.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbswjwKQrB8mLUDw7Sz_ds8ZrowcUkZuIgENVYQ65lxbbh8wlIfIsQxL-3T6ol4oMtcweXa-1o11eul6n0jiykwxPmr0zPI6-npurC40ATMnvBoWdr33JG7qZRglPuqDZYT9pqWRin-HmZ1VbVpTe2u8PI1u2breDF-Q6nVIdtkRK-QqEqdXYiLO15hVbC/s4232/P1000620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4232" data-original-width="3672" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbswjwKQrB8mLUDw7Sz_ds8ZrowcUkZuIgENVYQ65lxbbh8wlIfIsQxL-3T6ol4oMtcweXa-1o11eul6n0jiykwxPmr0zPI6-npurC40ATMnvBoWdr33JG7qZRglPuqDZYT9pqWRin-HmZ1VbVpTe2u8PI1u2breDF-Q6nVIdtkRK-QqEqdXYiLO15hVbC/s320/P1000620.JPG" width="278" /></a></div><br /><p>For this I knit my yarn trying to use as much as I could, whilst leaving enough to knit a pair of matching fingerless mittens. To make the cowl effect, I twisted it in the grafting to make a mobius scarf. Am very happy with the big bulky warm scarf. Just right for Winter at the beach.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_BrKB23vD6z1mPSzecvYaka4ROQpHDDOwStQL4-DykDVQTIy0EU-R2TEoKRe_u7r0VvRxWmikF10fAGAoJANX1ykilr18SY_AkoGnN6FPObMLwCIWH78-yXcfP4hauH5laOdcNR8GdF2B2gZArJ0lFTQHGXcTamIDbr0yrlIFgRKIRMCJH6B_RsKRFpu/s1327/P1000624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1327" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_BrKB23vD6z1mPSzecvYaka4ROQpHDDOwStQL4-DykDVQTIy0EU-R2TEoKRe_u7r0VvRxWmikF10fAGAoJANX1ykilr18SY_AkoGnN6FPObMLwCIWH78-yXcfP4hauH5laOdcNR8GdF2B2gZArJ0lFTQHGXcTamIDbr0yrlIFgRKIRMCJH6B_RsKRFpu/s320/P1000624.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It feels like quite an achievement to give this scarf a new life. Warming in all the right ways.</p><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-9417195688535499552023-09-10T22:09:00.001+10:002023-09-10T22:09:11.158+10:00Stormy days<p> I've challenged myself to take photos throughout the week; to capture a moment. I have my new little pocket size Lumix camera which I have added to my backpack. Further confirming the feeling that I carry everything, including the kitchen sink! </p><p>I do carry alot....my kindle, keep cup, zip up carry-bag, sunglasses, etc. etc.</p><p>This week the weather was the driving force with some strong winds and heavy rain. I did manage to get out on Saturday, in between storms to have a coffee at my favourite coffee shop in Rhyll. The view across the bay was dark and forboding and the swans, who don't usually congregate here thought it might be the safest place. </p><p>I haven't changed anything in the photo. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThVQY-4XzIefyGUNOGsFG9p9bSUbzbb-J3aD1YA3LvC7cAV-FOEvvzYInMCTIdZmCV3TrTp49HXXxBxx9avlysiEx-wfXaMurXSoa2T1wHSdPCQSEr0CB-ci8JM0Fwf9V2ySRHZBwFCd5g3_yCwi7eB8GyeqFBDm34VCvudi3dguzZzOo4ObvC0uwVIqS/s4896/P1000617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThVQY-4XzIefyGUNOGsFG9p9bSUbzbb-J3aD1YA3LvC7cAV-FOEvvzYInMCTIdZmCV3TrTp49HXXxBxx9avlysiEx-wfXaMurXSoa2T1wHSdPCQSEr0CB-ci8JM0Fwf9V2ySRHZBwFCd5g3_yCwi7eB8GyeqFBDm34VCvudi3dguzZzOo4ObvC0uwVIqS/w350-h465/P1000617.JPG" width="350" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-26427452248368282582023-03-12T17:33:00.006+11:002023-03-12T17:33:43.294+11:00Qualifying and the First Round<p> Boy, the Qualifying sock for Sock Madness 17 was fun but very time consuming. An exercise in knitting intarsia in the round. It's a trick, and you knit back and forth and end up with a sock in the round.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qwsjRxN6nSJiofbbcaP4A1uk17fSDFidSbYIBjCOknLktVBj_WEbu6TAI2r0DrqpX8_wmvtT85-6PXS_aUHHrB3JDpBLSxNjq7ogg2bSmQtWMLYLsrfpuCeShGCxZfKImndu_FieivXqViUDbSo1ZgbNzJ7KAhGDLISxl-9lAweIRC2x-SsM6sNdCA/s4032/PXL_20230228_233051055.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qwsjRxN6nSJiofbbcaP4A1uk17fSDFidSbYIBjCOknLktVBj_WEbu6TAI2r0DrqpX8_wmvtT85-6PXS_aUHHrB3JDpBLSxNjq7ogg2bSmQtWMLYLsrfpuCeShGCxZfKImndu_FieivXqViUDbSo1ZgbNzJ7KAhGDLISxl-9lAweIRC2x-SsM6sNdCA/s320/PXL_20230228_233051055.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Round 1 sock was completely different. Socks knit flat, another trick. Sewn up at the end. Love it, it's like a scar! Unfortunately, had to rush these as we were around from the weekend and being in Team Rambutan I thought that we would be quite fast. I had to resew the seam, so was a little more stressful. But I did make it! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">They are a bit small...not sure how that happened, so someone else is going to get these.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmPa6MCDRx_DbFFpzu4Yboixg0o6hPOJtkhYcQ9R8K49SbnkUExC-xV85VtiOzvv4QPJL1Dsy9xrJMp-OM6JAd76RBxYn4_QWBkc386hnFkhatNcnrgip5ijWHH4pKIR1X_Nu9Ey1Ot5E50C0U1RFMuMNCM5-JgFXYwRCaq7nlGWZaY8EBaH4b_g3og/s3328/2023-03-09_212732.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2496" data-original-width="3328" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmPa6MCDRx_DbFFpzu4Yboixg0o6hPOJtkhYcQ9R8K49SbnkUExC-xV85VtiOzvv4QPJL1Dsy9xrJMp-OM6JAd76RBxYn4_QWBkc386hnFkhatNcnrgip5ijWHH4pKIR1X_Nu9Ey1Ot5E50C0U1RFMuMNCM5-JgFXYwRCaq7nlGWZaY8EBaH4b_g3og/s320/2023-03-09_212732.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-72082917992471517732023-02-11T21:29:00.000+11:002023-02-11T21:29:15.839+11:00Moving and Spinning<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">This was another project to take along to my Sit and Knit group, SNB Rosanna. But it did take a long time to finish. Originally, I was going to block it before sewing it together and finishing the neckline and cuffs. However, it sat there unable to find space, as I spent the year, getting our house ready for sale, and, eventually, selling and moving. Currently, I don't have the space to block, either, and despite the fact that it's Summer and I don't really need it, I decided to finish it off, and, wear it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY_NHEpgrW1kXYCR4FnXtBj8Xo-AVvQctvdDBy7s-cmEEK2dkF1uaBT-TXJhULjgTvEoyQ58Cm4FxS-dDVYXx9DquaeCb0zpbqy1_KjkN5mkWOZPmoiyIgSG7ytVzb8J_uVet-1XYUOaPw27qqcOLTI62TfABITMKwaB9LWToAsIgbCRWL4dOdDrthg/s4032/PXL_20230210_232437250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY_NHEpgrW1kXYCR4FnXtBj8Xo-AVvQctvdDBy7s-cmEEK2dkF1uaBT-TXJhULjgTvEoyQ58Cm4FxS-dDVYXx9DquaeCb0zpbqy1_KjkN5mkWOZPmoiyIgSG7ytVzb8J_uVet-1XYUOaPw27qqcOLTI62TfABITMKwaB9LWToAsIgbCRWL4dOdDrthg/s4032/PXL_20230210_232437250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyakNTjHX4SBMO3vhOf7OQ3q_Gg_I5lDCSSTqJY5992Uin_r0yz7kji-TUckKF5gbpvQq6LLVRv7--buSzjXfc0RiC3Oqf0IM_qmt6kSSz1qQuBbWUa6cMvNTx_NSxNb4jNs7ETFWuN9YFTLx20QxJpF2Vbti2z_FStO33vBIVFE6RKPQrXIP66tcagg/s320/PXL_20230210_232639868.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">For the past couple of years, I've been spinning up the fleeces and tops that I had in my stash. These are natural colours and I have lots of different colours, but not enough of one for a whole jumper. So, I have been searching for patterns that have multiple colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">This pattern is from 'The Knitter'. It's knitted in two pieces, bottom up and include the sleeves. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY_NHEpgrW1kXYCR4FnXtBj8Xo-AVvQctvdDBy7s-cmEEK2dkF1uaBT-TXJhULjgTvEoyQ58Cm4FxS-dDVYXx9DquaeCb0zpbqy1_KjkN5mkWOZPmoiyIgSG7ytVzb8J_uVet-1XYUOaPw27qqcOLTI62TfABITMKwaB9LWToAsIgbCRWL4dOdDrthg/s4032/PXL_20230210_232437250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY_NHEpgrW1kXYCR4FnXtBj8Xo-AVvQctvdDBy7s-cmEEK2dkF1uaBT-TXJhULjgTvEoyQ58Cm4FxS-dDVYXx9DquaeCb0zpbqy1_KjkN5mkWOZPmoiyIgSG7ytVzb8J_uVet-1XYUOaPw27qqcOLTI62TfABITMKwaB9LWToAsIgbCRWL4dOdDrthg/w280-h210/PXL_20230210_232437250.jpg" width="280" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was pretty easy to knit as most of the rows were either stocking stitch or garter stitch. There's one row where you do short row knitting to get the bobble. This row takes ages!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEV13WWcQ57ESiZsn6-m_odqgE933sH1iw-12ccIM1a7umvdyaf1BnyUK7Ut76XDaqvXMrQYkJtcX0eoyAfO57DtISxr9mC_kGYf4ibNHGRul44YnIMscPc6KkPlvc-IAr95UPmD4IrvTlIvE3NaBCPLG3L-1UubUzLt-iSj7AAOWN3FHLeIu9m8j9UQ/s4032/PXL_20230210_232507247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEV13WWcQ57ESiZsn6-m_odqgE933sH1iw-12ccIM1a7umvdyaf1BnyUK7Ut76XDaqvXMrQYkJtcX0eoyAfO57DtISxr9mC_kGYf4ibNHGRul44YnIMscPc6KkPlvc-IAr95UPmD4IrvTlIvE3NaBCPLG3L-1UubUzLt-iSj7AAOWN3FHLeIu9m8j9UQ/s320/PXL_20230210_232507247.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Fortunately, the yarn fit to the pattern pretty well. </div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-80222052651282233852023-02-10T16:13:00.001+11:002023-02-10T16:13:47.404+11:00Sock Madness has started....again....for the 17th time<p> Yes, indeed, Sock Madness has started again. Registration is up until the 14th February. If you want all the details about Sock Madness, it's on Ravelry at https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever. If you're not on the worldwide knitting community that is Ravelry, perhaps you should have a look and see if it's for you.</p><p>Anyway, Sock Madness is, basically, a sock knitting competition, where everyone knits the same sock in two weeks. Over the 7 rounds there are fewer and fewer knitters as the time frame shortens and shortens. The patterns are amazing and you learn alot about knitting and yourself, and, you get a drawer full of beautiful handknit socks.</p><p>But I do have to ask myself why I keep doing it. I have an overwhelming number of handknit socks. My first Sock Madness was SM9 where my first socks were the Stroop Stroop socks, which were the warmup sock pattern for that year.</p><p>I've just finished this years warmup sock, which was one of three!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9pJGQ2-uLirIb2KsUR6s9-NAtOjQF5vOVqfk3xsSj6NzlzMA-W3cETH41u4ptNq6r-WOxgJRNtev43JI5XgxIixz2CAlRapcmWWPozd6l6fi4N_r2Qye-t8AQqogbfm-oA5V3C94M_j5wm-S_r5TtXA9pLhkqKhIerX1Fp4iegh2m-hD3-wNo5LDrw/s4032/PXL_20230131_022357472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9pJGQ2-uLirIb2KsUR6s9-NAtOjQF5vOVqfk3xsSj6NzlzMA-W3cETH41u4ptNq6r-WOxgJRNtev43JI5XgxIixz2CAlRapcmWWPozd6l6fi4N_r2Qye-t8AQqogbfm-oA5V3C94M_j5wm-S_r5TtXA9pLhkqKhIerX1Fp4iegh2m-hD3-wNo5LDrw/s320/PXL_20230131_022357472.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I continue to look forward to the challenge. It can be challenging, there are difficult patterns to interpret and knit fast. There are invariably, a new or nearly new technique to look up on Youtube, or figure out, along with fellow competitors. Again, the designs are amazing and done especially for the Madness. I love that people do this for free, they are so generous. We get a veritable library of patterns. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I also like the competition. It's friendly and in many ways, collaborative as we help people with their difficulties, knowing that there will be someone to help us. But it's still a competition and that deadline, whether it's time based or numbers based motivates you to knit faster.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It's going to be interesting this year with one pattern apparently having a main colour and 34 different bits of colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I have bought myself a set of sock blockers, not so much to block the socks, but to be able to photograph them without have to get my feet in all sorts of positions. I hope it helps the moderators to view my finished socks also.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTv1vWjfBhzKK1LQc6nhxbm8WZ-v5DkCgOTZMOz_w6fmQyd_UmqIF1Y_4yz3bxv3ms96HZs2OJVTijEN-sN6Z6AtjG62Pu_1h6tRHCHTnb-zPsFrtXso13vYsLUjMjlstWskzBQR3K_7nYmXy0ZlbCW6dv-xxY7eYy-hIAJ9eBUNjxVbwLn9Z50iJWNQ/s4032/PXL_20230131_022149363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTv1vWjfBhzKK1LQc6nhxbm8WZ-v5DkCgOTZMOz_w6fmQyd_UmqIF1Y_4yz3bxv3ms96HZs2OJVTijEN-sN6Z6AtjG62Pu_1h6tRHCHTnb-zPsFrtXso13vYsLUjMjlstWskzBQR3K_7nYmXy0ZlbCW6dv-xxY7eYy-hIAJ9eBUNjxVbwLn9Z50iJWNQ/s320/PXL_20230131_022149363.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I've downloaded the other warmup socks, but don't have the time to knit them, I may never, but I have them. So, now, I wait impatiently for the 14th and the drop of the first pattern, the qualifying pattern. <br /><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-18656521677542768752023-01-19T15:54:00.004+11:002023-02-11T21:31:09.679+11:00Finished - first for 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I started this simple t-shirt as an easy project to take to my sit and knit group (SNB Rosanna - on Ravelry- for more info).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqph5wJxSWWZCOwSLcIoFoDsbf_6py0dF6Z7fZz42QKX5dZKbj9BcEDSqM-DYvIWiRXBPEo32etSyUMmmYNY6k7XuzuBpTKffBGJ-Aw5T3jeyNxywVl2KUcE1XzK7stCzNONUp1dxT4dgL2my1eZw_IOUC3DgV5stajdPsxrd5qIDwOM-2JxJakm6UA/s3195/PXL_20230119_041749187.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3195" data-original-width="2985" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqph5wJxSWWZCOwSLcIoFoDsbf_6py0dF6Z7fZz42QKX5dZKbj9BcEDSqM-DYvIWiRXBPEo32etSyUMmmYNY6k7XuzuBpTKffBGJ-Aw5T3jeyNxywVl2KUcE1XzK7stCzNONUp1dxT4dgL2my1eZw_IOUC3DgV5stajdPsxrd5qIDwOM-2JxJakm6UA/s320/PXL_20230119_041749187.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>It's basically a stocking stitch t-shirt, however, the asymmetrical neckline gives it a twist. I do love asymmetry. It was lovely to knit and looks good on. Very happy with the result.</p><p>The pattern is 'Dora' from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2022.</p><p>The yarn is Papyrus 8ply by Fibra Natura, a lovely combination of 78% cotton, 22% silk. I purchased from Wonthaggi Fabric and Yarns, a great place to shop. Small but a great range. </p><p>So glad I finished this in time for Summer. Now I have to find another mindless knit.</p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-25656240826022039392022-07-04T22:17:00.005+10:002022-07-04T22:17:58.728+10:00Change - an exhibition for Environmental Sustainability<p> As part of my residency at <a href="https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/locations/ivanhoe-library-and-cultural-hub/" target="_blank">Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub</a>, I was invited to put in my large work, 'Water' into the exhibition <a href="https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Contact-us/Ivanhoe-Library-and-Cultural-Hub/Loft-275" target="_blank">'Change'</a>. I was very happy to accept and we'll add further pieces and have it grown throughout the exhibition. A statement about the amount of plastic and in relation to the exhibition, how we have to change the way we view water, the most vital of all substances.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXpTyIUZZ5WGUDr7idnB7p6kMjTS4TB-loi0mbFSp4SbRp0MSgXEOP7KOizTUkvNbpYzcc9RIAbAozT8ne4YIW_2uUJJMItwlmalsPRMECzW7BzwacuGAPYdR2voqCDMByNxpfa86520IlZsIV2wMX22akupcmWQ9YWY91hZ_J2qLiw188mqm5MEqgA/s1748/Change_postcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1748" data-original-width="1240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXpTyIUZZ5WGUDr7idnB7p6kMjTS4TB-loi0mbFSp4SbRp0MSgXEOP7KOizTUkvNbpYzcc9RIAbAozT8ne4YIW_2uUJJMItwlmalsPRMECzW7BzwacuGAPYdR2voqCDMByNxpfa86520IlZsIV2wMX22akupcmWQ9YWY91hZ_J2qLiw188mqm5MEqgA/s320/Change_postcard.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It was very exciting as I'd had my eye on the open window which is part of the gallery and that is what was proposed. Hanging my 8m piece so that it's in the main foyer as well as in the gallery. It looks good. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20ptKBVt1pYlJV_NnP4-JPUQNUAIFgLNuMfRtSb_p-mzyc7o5zHyOs9qIShZUdDjiUQLvc_QbgdfZiY9dab6SXQZ49pzMYeQ-_yX81tZbov_S-tj2ajQAurTRny3wiEP1upLKKOWDi2n43X-3vm5VVEESVVXbLfSGJ5QRDTfcTJIUgxMBDQFO3JumWg/s4032/PXL_20220630_013846880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20ptKBVt1pYlJV_NnP4-JPUQNUAIFgLNuMfRtSb_p-mzyc7o5zHyOs9qIShZUdDjiUQLvc_QbgdfZiY9dab6SXQZ49pzMYeQ-_yX81tZbov_S-tj2ajQAurTRny3wiEP1upLKKOWDi2n43X-3vm5VVEESVVXbLfSGJ5QRDTfcTJIUgxMBDQFO3JumWg/s320/PXL_20220630_013846880.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheP17txIrnFXgFZZ4589SaDtrg503QrkR-Qc6Oc8S8PCkKsxFphmrehp0rG3jpoKM3OWi28UpogQO5yQr4ljuK7i8q57T7_R6-t9P25-zPJbzfLQpm2ys2Ngr2626f0i0bSPm-dCIb4gGlHalHIUc277iQ8QfS7EkWLkjNjdZvbTbyiF4yXADyBC3Lag/s4032/PXL_20220630_014349950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheP17txIrnFXgFZZ4589SaDtrg503QrkR-Qc6Oc8S8PCkKsxFphmrehp0rG3jpoKM3OWi28UpogQO5yQr4ljuK7i8q57T7_R6-t9P25-zPJbzfLQpm2ys2Ngr2626f0i0bSPm-dCIb4gGlHalHIUc277iQ8QfS7EkWLkjNjdZvbTbyiF4yXADyBC3Lag/s320/PXL_20220630_014349950.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-7068173207965523962022-06-28T19:10:00.001+10:002022-06-28T19:10:38.478+10:00Plastic exploration - an artist residency<p> Well it's finally started. Delayed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic but finally, I'm installed in the <a href="https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Contact-us/Ivanhoe-Library-and-Cultural-Hub/Mungga-Artist-Studios" target="_blank">Mungga artist studio 1 </a>at the <a href="https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Contact-us/Ivanhoe-Library-and-Cultural-Hub" target="_blank">Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub</a>. Mungga means 'to make' in the <a href="https://www.vacl.org.au/language/woiwurrung/" target="_blank">Woiwurrung</a> language, so nice to be part of the whole exciting hub.</p><p>The idea is to continue weaving with plastic, creating new works, but in particular, 3D works. I'm going to collect materials from the local <a href="https://shopinivanhoe.com.au/" target="_blank">Ivanhoe shopping precinct</a>. I'll be there for the whole of July and propose to work Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with the alternating Saturdays and Sundays. There are workshops planned. In addition, as a bonus, my big work 'Water' is to be part of the exhibition 'Change' which is in the Loft exhibition space. It should be an exciting install.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6g-qs0HuCgFYSyk5EqD3daJWQ43MniJu8tL1PhJHgSoSdvCsR-1wa_90rh1-tyK5PnpohmI6hig3E3DbA0Vc4-K-G6ZW-m3JltrZqtHiuciVQ3y-v34FnEBWNVVac-DhjQvVh5pRQZbygIwXJl4J2qPDzrSDRek_A9LkpUx5zSExiDAkXqFqWu1EUw/s4032/PXL_20220627_023755843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6g-qs0HuCgFYSyk5EqD3daJWQ43MniJu8tL1PhJHgSoSdvCsR-1wa_90rh1-tyK5PnpohmI6hig3E3DbA0Vc4-K-G6ZW-m3JltrZqtHiuciVQ3y-v34FnEBWNVVac-DhjQvVh5pRQZbygIwXJl4J2qPDzrSDRek_A9LkpUx5zSExiDAkXqFqWu1EUw/s320/PXL_20220627_023755843.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvAwjO4e5-KsE22Fj2RBiRjIWdBbSvzLjzgCpETW-L2vXe3HR63rvYBVLiPDKeKisyfdMSseOVxgcX4NN3eVjA5cq_S60y9MjtVan7kSw-kw9igX0qdnGHyM2NKTSrtPRngRO6Znl49_p9PiRvuJYMD4FR_PKhiVCnvR_31bsdyglhpRGmdNQuT3R6Q/s4032/PXL_20220627_023726836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvAwjO4e5-KsE22Fj2RBiRjIWdBbSvzLjzgCpETW-L2vXe3HR63rvYBVLiPDKeKisyfdMSseOVxgcX4NN3eVjA5cq_S60y9MjtVan7kSw-kw9igX0qdnGHyM2NKTSrtPRngRO6Znl49_p9PiRvuJYMD4FR_PKhiVCnvR_31bsdyglhpRGmdNQuT3R6Q/s320/PXL_20220627_023726836.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Day 1 was really about shifting in and trying to make the space look interesting. I did some repair work on 'Water' and just found my way around. It feels nice to have a space to myself where there are big tables to work on and space for the looms and materials.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipo8LXveBpaicK0BFGVhwkHnisblfgZ9mew6489G7T9jdchy169r-azHRUiawffS0fubI-aubgKxERtZhwmGxP-nOqXh8SBbzSXhTee5CO4Uv6_pHSgfLA4SMhCShbT1AexQyKnooT_vfwc01kW2yAgV7b7UPM5BWypFqqJAgPSF2vaNqg95JUuDciLg/s4032/PXL_20220628_015244967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipo8LXveBpaicK0BFGVhwkHnisblfgZ9mew6489G7T9jdchy169r-azHRUiawffS0fubI-aubgKxERtZhwmGxP-nOqXh8SBbzSXhTee5CO4Uv6_pHSgfLA4SMhCShbT1AexQyKnooT_vfwc01kW2yAgV7b7UPM5BWypFqqJAgPSF2vaNqg95JUuDciLg/s320/PXL_20220628_015244967.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Day 2 I spent adding more 2m woven plastic lengths to the already 8m of 'Water'. Big takeaway of the day was how slow I'm working! Did get faster though, so it's probably just early days, but I do want to achieve something this week.<div><p>I love the people that have dropped in already, it's lovely seeing how people perceive your work. Also interesting what you learn from them. My never-ending nylon thread was probably used for the hems in garments....why didn't I think of that!</p></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-29810438393975961762021-11-15T20:57:00.001+11:002021-11-15T20:57:30.533+11:00The Best Colourwork Pattern book I've ever seen<p> I found a reference to a beautiful sweater by Kirsti Braein and found it on Ravelry where I discovered I could on get the pattern in a book....so I bought it...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxHnNw7L-pXjQLuQFJGn82PI76x_1j9M2KzVeDjQmZbHhZ3yeb91_6ICrweTkIbgfXfcTXrcms5rL36LzASmEXWwIpjTH_GM1x3g8ZcQ1Nda7BEKQXW2jSMi0dEOvdFpbvdlHrk0Q28Dp/s2048/IMG_2387+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxHnNw7L-pXjQLuQFJGn82PI76x_1j9M2KzVeDjQmZbHhZ3yeb91_6ICrweTkIbgfXfcTXrcms5rL36LzASmEXWwIpjTH_GM1x3g8ZcQ1Nda7BEKQXW2jSMi0dEOvdFpbvdlHrk0Q28Dp/s320/IMG_2387+1.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div>There are so many interesting patterns. The problem with the book is that while the photographs are beautiful they don't always give you the best view of the jumper. </div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgks05Juk-rAyDgw4nHG0NYm__B9PgIGjP_50IU8ogpGrKDVarhqlCqB_Sexcjp5PDynUzLTFJR9QXVK0p2S2NeckPRTI1Pyy7ovDdYM7tCrHN-i5s_aOPWgpuPdaqY5gN0A7rnuWxS033D/s2048/IMG_2389+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1533" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgks05Juk-rAyDgw4nHG0NYm__B9PgIGjP_50IU8ogpGrKDVarhqlCqB_Sexcjp5PDynUzLTFJR9QXVK0p2S2NeckPRTI1Pyy7ovDdYM7tCrHN-i5s_aOPWgpuPdaqY5gN0A7rnuWxS033D/s320/IMG_2389+1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXifu5evams-Kd6pO2wFPB0q_KsQEpt8k1eOSf_5sCqhnAvM4TdC14qQmgzRGAc5BCz4QOG6LORFX3K5pF6nezHiOxW-JzSdfjdEUiuBVlx7HCVWmgOV53wBu3AZH8nDQNjrA9fl54RHoM/s2048/IMG_2390+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXifu5evams-Kd6pO2wFPB0q_KsQEpt8k1eOSf_5sCqhnAvM4TdC14qQmgzRGAc5BCz4QOG6LORFX3K5pF6nezHiOxW-JzSdfjdEUiuBVlx7HCVWmgOV53wBu3AZH8nDQNjrA9fl54RHoM/s320/IMG_2390+1.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>These are some of the beautiful patterns, that have reasonable pictures. Many have very elaborate trims like peplums which can be removed and the main body extended, making very wearable garments.</div><div><br /></div><div>The big issue with them for me, or perhaps the challenge, is that many of them use steeking for necks and armholes. (Steek: knit a tube and CUT holes for the neck and armholes!!!) I've never done this before, so I might do a simpler one first, using up some of my red wool.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLr9QL83hcN2Jq6kYo1MDEytsdgV3Nkd6Wm5kYOls6-5vWys9MeB_pK-6sxsRZKK_XJ2k_i3Y6FChcFo0fQyEvJV6F7Tm4l9Rsf-BhuYUAUdGy7iZPYVJfWJmjW216qIXw1KfNgOh4ein0/s2048/IMG_2388+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLr9QL83hcN2Jq6kYo1MDEytsdgV3Nkd6Wm5kYOls6-5vWys9MeB_pK-6sxsRZKK_XJ2k_i3Y6FChcFo0fQyEvJV6F7Tm4l9Rsf-BhuYUAUdGy7iZPYVJfWJmjW216qIXw1KfNgOh4ein0/s320/IMG_2388+1.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-9395817110939098472021-10-26T14:57:00.000+11:002021-10-26T14:57:05.687+11:00Starting more projects: recycling this time<p> I just seem to need to keep moving, so I've started two new projects. They involve me sorting out my wardrobe and seeing if I can come up with new garments from things that are worn out, no longer fit or no longer feel good to wear. I've picked up two pairs of jeans and some brown pants. </p><p>The idea is to unpick them, cut them into squares and sew them up into a new piece of fabric and make them into a new pair of pants. So far all I've done is unpick them, I'm on the last pair of jeans. I just unpick the inside leg and the crotch. This gives me a flat fabric. I've also removed the waste bands, maybe to make a waistband for the pants. The next phase is to cut them into squares, at the moment I'm thinking about 10cm square.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhki2U8OiuK5XPtJ4mr70aDfFK0u9VNzh5bDv2HrcKoyp5Xk0lSXdl2JeGi4wHcEOo8TQJMVisYkPyfZo6GkCsLQCNqQ_itR8Rm5ZC58rxlhxrSWZ3lwKfAn1FXufqWnI3FJKlKYFpfHOQ-/s2048/IMG_2385+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhki2U8OiuK5XPtJ4mr70aDfFK0u9VNzh5bDv2HrcKoyp5Xk0lSXdl2JeGi4wHcEOo8TQJMVisYkPyfZo6GkCsLQCNqQ_itR8Rm5ZC58rxlhxrSWZ3lwKfAn1FXufqWnI3FJKlKYFpfHOQ-/s320/IMG_2385+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The second project means creating a brand new piece of clothing from weaving thrums. These are the waste ends of a warp. I've had a warp from since I graduated from RMIT and my studio textiles course, that's 15 years ago. But it was a great warp and there was alot left. </p><p>Someone mentioned that there's a Japanese technique called 'Zanshi'. I googled it and basically it is tying the warp ends together and using them to weave a new fabric. Trust the Japanese to come up with a beautiful technique to use what we would call waste. Anyway, I've started winding into balls, this warp.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUp_7eTX5HcMnYirPWARnh2FkBO66f7vlFBbtrSEpM2xe6qwS89EYFVCLMlYKvDQveSIgEDnYb0rpIpeCZH-0JNHSFL_uAPK-Nw-CvSZFRRDQvlCpVK-tFAIywQSubo1ZUjUuHKxnn8hRo/s2048/IMG_2383+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUp_7eTX5HcMnYirPWARnh2FkBO66f7vlFBbtrSEpM2xe6qwS89EYFVCLMlYKvDQveSIgEDnYb0rpIpeCZH-0JNHSFL_uAPK-Nw-CvSZFRRDQvlCpVK-tFAIywQSubo1ZUjUuHKxnn8hRo/s320/IMG_2383+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm about half way through. Fortunately, when I took the warp off, I did it so it is in sections. When I've finished I'll be winding a sample length warp in fine black wool and see what will work best with this yarn as weft. I'm looking at twills, the more complex the better. I'll warp up my 16-shaft table loom and see what I can get.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNhQAJ-xGYK6z7lmvjvY7U84Gr0RzeOTEuZovDOGjEAM3knxfZVb3ZdG3Lq8ClnfDakZzPd8suCu6Dk7OT5AYxwrSuWaoPLQZmuceEIe90gWoIBUHRLto6qF1VcIyoDSyYdBAPcA9OBIp/s2048/IMG_2386+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNhQAJ-xGYK6z7lmvjvY7U84Gr0RzeOTEuZovDOGjEAM3knxfZVb3ZdG3Lq8ClnfDakZzPd8suCu6Dk7OT5AYxwrSuWaoPLQZmuceEIe90gWoIBUHRLto6qF1VcIyoDSyYdBAPcA9OBIp/s320/IMG_2386+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-38108526349306213772021-10-16T14:44:00.001+11:002021-10-16T16:09:46.994+11:00Unfinished projects<p>So many unfinished projects, I seem to start and stop losing my mojo....until now. </p><p>Have finally caught up with Stuart and Shannon in the park with an afternoon picnic lunch with all the others also picnicing. I remembered the jumper I started, having done the back and one sleeve. Because of the rib, I couldn't decide if it was too big or too small......All's good, it fits exactly as he would like it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL26iI9xjC3tIBKVl4F_lGQ4XO76mSBxGYDyotfI2PG1m7m-0FG4mXF6WX6azxAshPgx7RAY0h2Ugwvjaf_Bh8FIJcJ9kOqSazGNz8FFzeGuFW1-YEhz8nAlz4tUTDPsEdZeysWVpikfNG/s2048/IMG_2380+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL26iI9xjC3tIBKVl4F_lGQ4XO76mSBxGYDyotfI2PG1m7m-0FG4mXF6WX6azxAshPgx7RAY0h2Ugwvjaf_Bh8FIJcJ9kOqSazGNz8FFzeGuFW1-YEhz8nAlz4tUTDPsEdZeysWVpikfNG/s320/IMG_2380+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's a pattern from 'The Knitter' magazine. (Issue 150) One of the magazines I bought during 2020 to add to the pile. That's how I passed the time, buying magazines. Now they sit at the front door, ready to take to my local knitting group to give away, when we can meet again. I didn't really want them all. At least I found this jumper for Stuart.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvwtpogrgxNaRonCD-Rq-K03uRLMZ7qrg2_gfylF5EoAS7PV_WtTo0ANzEg-HKE_h4Ijv9obc5Fvewrr2UJJ2OA2zGeEPAZvUhejEnspr86Qt95nbge552yktY99m2DcCmk8fMYDsCm2U/s2048/IMG_2381+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvwtpogrgxNaRonCD-Rq-K03uRLMZ7qrg2_gfylF5EoAS7PV_WtTo0ANzEg-HKE_h4Ijv9obc5Fvewrr2UJJ2OA2zGeEPAZvUhejEnspr86Qt95nbge552yktY99m2DcCmk8fMYDsCm2U/s320/IMG_2381+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did have to make several adjustments. The main adjustment was not to use the 10ply yarn recommended and select an 8 ply from the Bendigo Woollen Mills range. 10ply is just to hot for our climate and for my hot running boys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's a simple calculation if you do a tension swatch and have all the measurements.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm happy to be back knitting for Stuart. After that's finished there's an exciting challenge for Michael's next jumper.</div><br /><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-7795570233355218812021-09-21T15:00:00.000+10:002021-09-21T15:00:00.617+10:00Weaving with Plastic<p> So... I'm supposed to start my residency at the Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub in October. Even though vaccinations are progressing, our 'road map' doesn't seem to provide for enough opening for me to be able to do that. It's still not confirmed in any way and I don't expect it to for a little while. However, I need to do a little weaving 'just in case'. It also means that I get the current warp off my loom and I can think of a new project for October.</p><p>So I've started weaving my little plastic rugs. These are to form an installation that, basically, echoes the rugs used in a yurt and I hoped to figure out a way to hang them in a circle. I was to do two off the current nylon warp and then collect materials from the shops in Ivanhoe for the remaining completed during my residency.</p><p>So I started on the first one, which is a simple tabby weave with whatever plastic I have to hand.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5zCk0jOmFJDjkBOTsEePkB_QWfRdbKCLX_ubP2ZhKt52Y_YwsKq0J6_YstYi938wKtYpHHY6BKzRAghhc9q8aSKa8pzFi95xNinkJDgEn2fxkNqIvs5n4S86OxLe9Fn5ZgwM0-YjbJiD/s2048/IMG_2365+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5zCk0jOmFJDjkBOTsEePkB_QWfRdbKCLX_ubP2ZhKt52Y_YwsKq0J6_YstYi938wKtYpHHY6BKzRAghhc9q8aSKa8pzFi95xNinkJDgEn2fxkNqIvs5n4S86OxLe9Fn5ZgwM0-YjbJiD/s320/IMG_2365+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And, I've finished...<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-gNGo48iF1MgmFWwkj3CxomLqiLSAlOT2aL2fLEryCHFD0kOrec1xLDz_2Uy_MDy26yZb4-nIOBInJgrdZtWL90Zi1XQJnV7I62qfPbheFnYec2NWsQ14ocEiu8n4nt1RDqKCiiIXgRvG/s2048/IMG_2372+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1373" data-original-width="2048" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-gNGo48iF1MgmFWwkj3CxomLqiLSAlOT2aL2fLEryCHFD0kOrec1xLDz_2Uy_MDy26yZb4-nIOBInJgrdZtWL90Zi1XQJnV7I62qfPbheFnYec2NWsQ14ocEiu8n4nt1RDqKCiiIXgRvG/s320/IMG_2372+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Plastic is difficult to handle and the finished piece was cut-off before starting the next. This was mostly because of the bulk, but I wanted to reset the warp so that it wove easily.</div><div><br /></div><div>The second 'rug' is using rya knots to create a rug with more texture. It's slower, but is interesting to weave. You certainly work out why, down the centuries, young small fingers have been exploited to weave these type of rugs.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBcsLmuL0YQfU2tIFpWHQjvYLK0xm844Dg3oMN-iSn9PRJqyG6X3xpajSjTPuAAFubvWZMuwB06e8Y6enEhJcisvv2ZrdqeHywPSvzqF8OrLe1tHiS4SZKNI-zfrq33NB_vmlKjRQsCRy/s2048/IMG_2369+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBcsLmuL0YQfU2tIFpWHQjvYLK0xm844Dg3oMN-iSn9PRJqyG6X3xpajSjTPuAAFubvWZMuwB06e8Y6enEhJcisvv2ZrdqeHywPSvzqF8OrLe1tHiS4SZKNI-zfrq33NB_vmlKjRQsCRy/s320/IMG_2369+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Each one is only a metre long, so hopefully I can finish this, this week. <br /><p><br /></p></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-70758786582944470912021-09-11T12:52:00.001+10:002021-09-11T12:54:15.972+10:00Using up leftovers<p>This month (September) we experimented with 4ply cable yarns for our online Experimental Spinning session. Four ply cable yarns are basically two singles overplyed together, twice, then the two resulting overplyed yarns are plyed together in the opposite direction.</p><p>A video that was recommended on the day is Wool n' Spinning presents Cabled Yarn by Rachel Smith. Lots of good information and hints.</p><p>I decided to use up some leftovers and came up with these yarns.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFymEX3B2GwbfWuyHPJl6y2wdDVm2KYvjIDln8QlLfg15fFMwjuig2WRk7WfJyhSdazFE9TcYCUtPm5P4RGwdR4DCqm1SMK5xYM0EboLm5sDVQRKRwQW5wTmD51EkzbcXdOQnLpMyCfoz/s2048/IMG_2352+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFymEX3B2GwbfWuyHPJl6y2wdDVm2KYvjIDln8QlLfg15fFMwjuig2WRk7WfJyhSdazFE9TcYCUtPm5P4RGwdR4DCqm1SMK5xYM0EboLm5sDVQRKRwQW5wTmD51EkzbcXdOQnLpMyCfoz/s320/IMG_2352+1.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><p>I was quite happy, so did a bit of a deep dive into my leftovers and came up with these:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8_zzUin7ujVWEo4doHO12NeF8stpZOHqL7_Jy4EZ-45hmPGMRELFwXOEaBz_TOt7RvzHAvhoB924K1dHozuv9S-rArWiSeofTF3Z-F-Ij4AJvs7VeENvcbXD8gpQiL21PKaha7L0SK0w2/s2048/IMG_2350+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="2048" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8_zzUin7ujVWEo4doHO12NeF8stpZOHqL7_Jy4EZ-45hmPGMRELFwXOEaBz_TOt7RvzHAvhoB924K1dHozuv9S-rArWiSeofTF3Z-F-Ij4AJvs7VeENvcbXD8gpQiL21PKaha7L0SK0w2/s320/IMG_2350+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>And I finished with these yarns:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOC10dqC6nCksY3Nti05ae4XSNBHzxvuWwbwzrBnyMmFQzGPt5LluAWtAixKMTAeJ0cFkqsgWYzWpeXAiFVZH4m5IhHl8sbrYdfAOPuKGh_0LkPltwOIcEbklktECWZfKKg6QQk0wGNRCv/s2048/IMG_2358+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOC10dqC6nCksY3Nti05ae4XSNBHzxvuWwbwzrBnyMmFQzGPt5LluAWtAixKMTAeJ0cFkqsgWYzWpeXAiFVZH4m5IhHl8sbrYdfAOPuKGh_0LkPltwOIcEbklktECWZfKKg6QQk0wGNRCv/s320/IMG_2358+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I made mostly 4ply cable yarns, but I did have a S spun single that I added to the end bits of my plying creating a few 3ply yarns. All sorts of matching yarns. They do need washing as the singles I've used are quite old.</p><p>I'm very happy with all of these and they'll end up being used in the mitred square rug that I've been working on. I've stopped that for the moment as I've run out of little bits of handspun yarn and I really should be moving on to other projects. It has been a bit of a distraction, however pleasant, and I should get on with Stuart's jumper and weaving the plastic rugs for my residency in Ivanhoe.</p><p><br /></p> <p></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-50336420943735022812021-09-04T11:46:00.002+10:002021-09-06T22:01:45.297+10:00Side-tracked by leftover handspun<p> I don't really know why, but whilst working on Stuart's jumper, I decided to stop and wait until I can measure it against him. I think it's way too big, but he is big and I might be underestimating his size. It's been awhile since I knit the last jumper.</p><p>Anyway, I decided I would do some more stash busting, this time with all those leftover bits of handspun that I can't bear to throw away.</p><p>I decided to do mitred squares as they're easy to do, can take small amounts of yarn and look pretty effective. My squares are 20 sts sides (work on 40sts) on 4mm needles and measure 9.5cm square.</p><p>There are all sorts of different yarns and even though some are a bit fine and a bit thick, it seems to be working ok.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWVzJD0Nr_W0y7GeNlZCyyrNhLXZENE0d5v5jgX2uq0YWIoVCa9nuMxes7wKIvlW4u4DFSIaZsqN-4PAdViWygiZOIu1DHwKLrx68OnJrLvA52lU_HjPNMoRWfHE6EX5FqXewm5vtnp5C/s2048/IMG_2347.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWVzJD0Nr_W0y7GeNlZCyyrNhLXZENE0d5v5jgX2uq0YWIoVCa9nuMxes7wKIvlW4u4DFSIaZsqN-4PAdViWygiZOIu1DHwKLrx68OnJrLvA52lU_HjPNMoRWfHE6EX5FqXewm5vtnp5C/s320/IMG_2347.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I did sort them into colours: broadly blue, purple, red, orange, yellow and green. I think if I did it again, I would be much more random. The effect gets better as it gets larger. I'm aiming for a Queen size blanket for the spare bedroom. Just right for our Western Australian guests who feel the cold!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3xzAFmRDwXFIhefM4owYQpJrY_xg8Q3FmV-x6PJdEBTMnYC8hjG1CiOA04JhIuIx1ctlwZA5VIUsS2tFGk1cghqQF74EOkg1kG9eJtU4BfB4STyUYjEk6DIYaQvj5ZvxQ-DsRJ2oIwnp/s2048/IMG_2349.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3xzAFmRDwXFIhefM4owYQpJrY_xg8Q3FmV-x6PJdEBTMnYC8hjG1CiOA04JhIuIx1ctlwZA5VIUsS2tFGk1cghqQF74EOkg1kG9eJtU4BfB4STyUYjEk6DIYaQvj5ZvxQ-DsRJ2oIwnp/s320/IMG_2349.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I've still got the green to go, then I've got all the natural coloured yarn and then I'll probably have to wait for more yarn. I'm thinking of edging it in cream with half size mitres.</p><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-80754887460435884802021-08-28T14:29:00.000+10:002021-08-28T14:29:50.671+10:00Weaving on cardboard<p> I'm booked in for my Artists' Residency at the Ivanhoe Arts and Cultural Hub. I am so excited! Though, at the moment, it's not necessarily sure, as we're currently in lockdown. I can't see that changing till sometime in September, which will change how much I can do during the residency. And it means, that the residency is by no means certain as there are those that have missed out on their residencies. We'll see....</p><p>As part of the residency, there needs to be 'community engagement' which, for me will take the form of simple weaving workshops. Cutting out cards to weave something very simple like a coaster or a little more complex like a mobile phone cover.</p><p>These are really very simple, and all it takes is cardboard and yarn. I drew around my objects, cut slits at a distance I thought suitable and warped.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlFFQM7Aji41Ds168ERXc08vBABu6jLck8ZhofxMaL5ss0QBG-qZaOVnAh-7vDEYsRpMwAGbMyJueIh8ofoGbDOt8QWedxJVKR0ukCSSSOVwAYZKpKArfpNR6zJBDF0_cm2-pKGHcWzMz/s2048/IMG_2336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlFFQM7Aji41Ds168ERXc08vBABu6jLck8ZhofxMaL5ss0QBG-qZaOVnAh-7vDEYsRpMwAGbMyJueIh8ofoGbDOt8QWedxJVKR0ukCSSSOVwAYZKpKArfpNR6zJBDF0_cm2-pKGHcWzMz/s320/IMG_2336.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk_-Ud-kwW7ay0GxuUnHzwXx2mno5jpPT5OoPE15z26pTEDrH8UTQByJRmc9TgtVP9-iogEkQaiENq_S_LllSsd0a7HkvZsAUa27CNcP96qpGnTGMsHSWFajCu1tt7Cif7jY2L9dsuSu2/s2048/IMG_2337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk_-Ud-kwW7ay0GxuUnHzwXx2mno5jpPT5OoPE15z26pTEDrH8UTQByJRmc9TgtVP9-iogEkQaiENq_S_LllSsd0a7HkvZsAUa27CNcP96qpGnTGMsHSWFajCu1tt7Cif7jY2L9dsuSu2/s320/IMG_2337.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Very simple and reasonably quick. I've used three yarns together for the weft and it gives a nice feel. First the coaster.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4A9ncBGLvjdxYucBcFvqj1ECneKIbdbWt0Q5UFJ9SYjK0GEzdHA-OB5s07jhJTA9s0OTAj_xkIiH3hJAlb7xNz_hajtIpeucUL03Cbimie4mz26-2GrSFAV0Z1FV4EwnRavChVSSylwq/s2048/IMG_2346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4A9ncBGLvjdxYucBcFvqj1ECneKIbdbWt0Q5UFJ9SYjK0GEzdHA-OB5s07jhJTA9s0OTAj_xkIiH3hJAlb7xNz_hajtIpeucUL03Cbimie4mz26-2GrSFAV0Z1FV4EwnRavChVSSylwq/s320/IMG_2346.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><p>The second piece, I tried to warp both sides and create a pocket. Worked reasonably well for a phone cover.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBI1Q7uiJ274xeuz1cdGEMtSBD8kBorKyiFJHyL5Wkb6bQpwav8g2DyhJSq6uE89KtldugwKnu8svYeZg6jLsgIsHaXA7VSU1wheSaijxUJNOx0OREyRfXRWWQtPQzgDHGQqGwZeEvwhR/s1193/IMG_2342+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1193" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBI1Q7uiJ274xeuz1cdGEMtSBD8kBorKyiFJHyL5Wkb6bQpwav8g2DyhJSq6uE89KtldugwKnu8svYeZg6jLsgIsHaXA7VSU1wheSaijxUJNOx0OREyRfXRWWQtPQzgDHGQqGwZeEvwhR/s320/IMG_2342+2.JPG" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>There are more options I might play with:<div><br /></div><div>- using two pieces of cardboard to make a flap</div><div>- trying to attach a strap down the side, while weaving.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's interesting to go back to something so simple, but which is very effective and useful.<br /><p><br /></p></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-84152279536828432102021-08-20T14:39:00.001+10:002021-08-22T13:54:09.319+10:00A house warming present<p>It's nearly finished. All I have to do is wash and block it.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpN7xvOILXhhav5A5c1MMsKPWkVUX7yITPW2-UaZUuGKlIlR1bnd7Y4_-m9Zlq_UfqtdFLgAXVQtjYbdcBzpAWGM8T06QTYuZXXl3W_nzv1NL_81VHsTAb1mVBPRzwO_9_O099kA1Yl6b/s2048/IMG_2335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpN7xvOILXhhav5A5c1MMsKPWkVUX7yITPW2-UaZUuGKlIlR1bnd7Y4_-m9Zlq_UfqtdFLgAXVQtjYbdcBzpAWGM8T06QTYuZXXl3W_nzv1NL_81VHsTAb1mVBPRzwO_9_O099kA1Yl6b/s320/IMG_2335.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> It's called a Safe at Home blanket by Margaret Holzman (2020) and I purchased it off Ravelry. (Ravelry.com) The design is done in Tunisian crochet and all the yarn used was from my stash! <p></p><p>(For a nice tutorial on Tunisian crochet see: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/tunisian-crochet-stitches-979408)</p><p>I have only one hint. Pick your colours and then put each colour in a labelled bag. It's makes the colour you want easy to find, lessens tangles and you can easily add more yarn by just adding to the appropriate bag. This made life a lot easier!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6p2KcnM9R0VAteiBdBgXCckCdTW-1T5irXj9KYI4QC5p7PPEQB-_YEHH-RbvVLNwVkTY_CrhMmh6x-9VeAcBdxMwDfCqaDeO3tJifviNI2xYK8eCeV4ZN3bRDhaNkQM3vJhXhN38yV8u8/s2048/IMG_2329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6p2KcnM9R0VAteiBdBgXCckCdTW-1T5irXj9KYI4QC5p7PPEQB-_YEHH-RbvVLNwVkTY_CrhMmh6x-9VeAcBdxMwDfCqaDeO3tJifviNI2xYK8eCeV4ZN3bRDhaNkQM3vJhXhN38yV8u8/s320/IMG_2329.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>It's a gift to some young friends of ours who have just purchased their first home. They're in Architecture and Heritage and it should be suitably appropriate. I started back in July and here I am in the middle of August and it's finished. </p><p>And, in case, anyone is wondering, I'm going to start trying to blog more regularly. The reason I wanted to do this blog, originally, was to just write. For some reason I've always liked the idea of writing, but I'm not a good writer and I thought a blog might be the way to do it. </p><p>I was inspired by a podcast I listen to. It's the 'Creative Pep Talk' by Andy J. Pizza. He's a little over the top but has alot of ideas and loves to share them. Episode 328 was 'If you only listen to One Episode of this show Make it This One'. In it he talked about the idea of creating a habit. Just do it, don't worry about how good it is, just get in the habit. So that's what I'm doing.</p><p>We'll see if it lasts!</p><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-59885747879244873572021-06-08T20:07:00.000+10:002021-06-08T20:07:25.043+10:00Tree Hugger<p><br /><br /><br /> With the possibility of a solo exhibition and how the fill a gallery space, I've been thinking about themes. It seems that 'Everything is Plastic' is looming as a distinct possibility. So far, there's 'Water', then I'll do something to do with home, but I'm focusing on having another large piece and I think it should be trees.</p><p>Trees...I do love trees. There's something older and wiser about trees, a solidity. </p><p>I've a small collection of books about trees, either with the emphasis on the native trees of Australia or a growing wisdom around the connectedness and intelligence of trees.</p><p>'The Hidden Life of Trees' by Peter Wohlleben. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZoL980FAskpG5VThIfQWPGqxCWtBzblbVGy_rVpBec9MUBb2MrJY16kC7kZkiIQnadD-hivzaT0tPU-WBx8BrHZoDQB_GtBP6J9Jhu2fkx0mTuOHOrYDCji57WB4J0fp0JdzXN2wTnM4L/s2048/IMG_2275+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1945" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZoL980FAskpG5VThIfQWPGqxCWtBzblbVGy_rVpBec9MUBb2MrJY16kC7kZkiIQnadD-hivzaT0tPU-WBx8BrHZoDQB_GtBP6J9Jhu2fkx0mTuOHOrYDCji57WB4J0fp0JdzXN2wTnM4L/w380-h400/IMG_2275+%25282%2529.JPG" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6BgWQi3q0KzGdx00VVXCfepEv4e7FG3UGtVtFsBwEJTfvkxuhgVB7AYAy3SVq3Imt9nwKlOZDuZzxuFhYb2qfLnga1LVT2Wr4jftJbb_-UBy4swDAi8iA0haufkDkid_rn3cGQ3kRQc0/s2048/IMG_2276+%25282%2529.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><p>'The Life & Love of Trees' by Lewis Blackwell</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFq87LO4Vu7xhYdq6FUR6JjtybPlW5Z8i27_WeJLPT67xV4kVANbQhnNBkPXZCWVfBhv5zuKf_JvJOxhHB8p1DDj6q5AUUVnB7jSV4CRyvflO0OxmBLWF2_cFHn4TQ8QkCjgCaIBE-65D/s2048/IMG_2271+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2005" data-original-width="2048" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFq87LO4Vu7xhYdq6FUR6JjtybPlW5Z8i27_WeJLPT67xV4kVANbQhnNBkPXZCWVfBhv5zuKf_JvJOxhHB8p1DDj6q5AUUVnB7jSV4CRyvflO0OxmBLWF2_cFHn4TQ8QkCjgCaIBE-65D/w316-h309/IMG_2271+%25282%2529.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>'Wise Trees' by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrlOUV31FWqA2Egf8oipf89Fflh0bkwkS0Ct1cpDr7IdiAcmQptLs2GPFa28J9e15bFMgKe9R9VZNeMJZIw1nwiLWCG4m7KDE4mtFBvKosNs0RqHcsOvi_7R0QQfgRCsDFxO9NOAsj8Rs/s2048/IMG_2277+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1783" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrlOUV31FWqA2Egf8oipf89Fflh0bkwkS0Ct1cpDr7IdiAcmQptLs2GPFa28J9e15bFMgKe9R9VZNeMJZIw1nwiLWCG4m7KDE4mtFBvKosNs0RqHcsOvi_7R0QQfgRCsDFxO9NOAsj8Rs/s320/IMG_2277+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>'Eucalypts: a celebration' by John Wrigley and Murray Fagg</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5LmYg6-rrM07wE_pdGQk2tXK71zNP1LjWRPlUti6U01MmTYJkBSi9O0iSjP6XuzIsKZutEBWyPceH3uGh0AoGegjI24Ixlh_zZ2CyAaFu0NWuAglxpqwtheLZt01pLOSV8Hj0vLMsNrw/s2048/IMG_2273+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1738" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5LmYg6-rrM07wE_pdGQk2tXK71zNP1LjWRPlUti6U01MmTYJkBSi9O0iSjP6XuzIsKZutEBWyPceH3uGh0AoGegjI24Ixlh_zZ2CyAaFu0NWuAglxpqwtheLZt01pLOSV8Hj0vLMsNrw/s320/IMG_2273+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>Old Growth: Australia's Remaining Ancient Forests' by Peter McConchie</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2TkTzVDO1ArBLeegfaGwaObmRTMm6tnk0Rw4Xel_x4hvr32PPcVRKsEXub6PCg4bNbtlpmoyMydzrqTzQz_d2Qvm8s3a9qza1bYlrPk6UH54Aj65s7KjFNQ28TMBf9o7uGt9x1sDed4aI/s2048/IMG_2269+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2TkTzVDO1ArBLeegfaGwaObmRTMm6tnk0Rw4Xel_x4hvr32PPcVRKsEXub6PCg4bNbtlpmoyMydzrqTzQz_d2Qvm8s3a9qza1bYlrPk6UH54Aj65s7KjFNQ28TMBf9o7uGt9x1sDed4aI/s320/IMG_2269+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p>Beautiful pictures of trees and their lives. Already I'm thinking about the possibilities. </p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-59585604059203862212020-10-19T11:50:00.001+11:002020-10-19T11:50:39.049+11:00From my Window - BCC Window Installation project - the start<p> I'm embarking on an exciting new project for the month of October. Banyule City Council put a call out to artists to create work for windows of businesses all over the city of Banyule. They wanted to reflect the business and also use materials from the business, right up my alley. I put in a proposal for one window.</p><p>I was asked to do two, and then when another artist pulled out, I was asked to do more. So I went from one window to three! I am a little alarmed and hope I can finish all three windows to a good level. The three businesses I have are:</p><p>1. Eastern Vitality in Heidelberg where I'm going to focus on their plants and add flowers, phoenix and a background weaving.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6T1N8tR4sVLJLykGMrfe-ht1LCuRTGDEh1SlMnFX05yaCBRccgbVvRoS1ibpIbpPveAj1AakwdaYkw9jvuponXkwxe36RQW0A5F5J98VwatUJ9GgTbhsUmNcPP11u14_WE56uVjTfgOI-/s1000/IMG_1954+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6T1N8tR4sVLJLykGMrfe-ht1LCuRTGDEh1SlMnFX05yaCBRccgbVvRoS1ibpIbpPveAj1AakwdaYkw9jvuponXkwxe36RQW0A5F5J98VwatUJ9GgTbhsUmNcPP11u14_WE56uVjTfgOI-/s320/IMG_1954+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXR6yK_wUkE1r0UbmSgJoldedbZst2vgHX5Hm-YVmJsenJcN6uWSRlyau6WJVDly3RqiKPAY8CAdJNdZXWkrDny-FKDmsUyLK4IhizULZ2PC9hRZzkLrqEvofYYlm2IFZSbB1jh7yEIIQ/s1363/IMG_1957+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXR6yK_wUkE1r0UbmSgJoldedbZst2vgHX5Hm-YVmJsenJcN6uWSRlyau6WJVDly3RqiKPAY8CAdJNdZXWkrDny-FKDmsUyLK4IhizULZ2PC9hRZzkLrqEvofYYlm2IFZSbB1jh7yEIIQ/s320/IMG_1957+1.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>2. Rosanna Heating and Cooling in Rosanna where I'm using their ducting to do some off-loom weaving and some origami houses and furniture. It's should be shiny and fun, I haven't done this sort of off-loom weaving for quite some time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTQ3nuJqYTgn2gS8q5KAnClKzjaICIv73wJ5rN7uIZOLIqE-w0edBfVQY9OjnibWy9Fqt5b0w0fD19o8G74rE6GpbvWBsZE01gUlzLup6LdGBKjNi-i5jf4WWpsy1Zg9XNQsqg1Guy9U-/s1000/IMG_1969+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTQ3nuJqYTgn2gS8q5KAnClKzjaICIv73wJ5rN7uIZOLIqE-w0edBfVQY9OjnibWy9Fqt5b0w0fD19o8G74rE6GpbvWBsZE01gUlzLup6LdGBKjNi-i5jf4WWpsy1Zg9XNQsqg1Guy9U-/s320/IMG_1969+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>3. The Dish Cafe in Eaglemont was my third business and when I met them I was determined to use some coffee cups in their work. It was a sad story of good intentions unfulfilled, so I sort of feel that I'm mending them. I'll also do a weaving for next to their door incorporating no longer used plastic utensils.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyha_u-GRq4hGHLeC_tWpnR9Xy9UinQ_4dkgxyZLpxomBC_A-u9KpGqNYO87B03dWWixozCIjDNnMJGfdEVwKr6cC_aRcnXEG9-IncAP2UZa9WYEcUqotc_W25L-mX29fwzCGKwcREyBJM/s1000/IMG_1970+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyha_u-GRq4hGHLeC_tWpnR9Xy9UinQ_4dkgxyZLpxomBC_A-u9KpGqNYO87B03dWWixozCIjDNnMJGfdEVwKr6cC_aRcnXEG9-IncAP2UZa9WYEcUqotc_W25L-mX29fwzCGKwcREyBJM/s320/IMG_1970+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>These are all my first successful trials and I'm sure that they will develop further. I also have yet to do enough weaving for photos. There is a warp on the loom, though. The end of October is my nominal deadline with some leeway after that. Should be a busy month.</p><p><br /></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-83487931816583333082020-09-27T23:00:00.000+10:002020-09-27T23:00:09.366+10:00Liminal//A Shared Distance - the videos<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Two videos were made for the exhibition. The first was a trial but I liked it so much that I asked if I could include it as well and they agreed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think they're a little boring, but happily reflect the stillness of my art practice and the way I work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PagaRkwKwYc" width="320" youtube-src-id="PagaRkwKwYc"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tqhokAb4vtU" width="320" youtube-src-id="tqhokAb4vtU"></iframe></div><br />Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-44700267784175940782020-09-27T22:49:00.001+10:002020-09-27T22:49:05.027+10:00Liminal // A Shared Distance - the works<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Way back in February, the Banyule Artists group put out an expression of interest for the last exhbition to be held at the Hatch Contemporary Arts Space. I really wanted to be part of this as I'd been involved with Hatch since the start of the Ivanhoe Makers Market, a long time ago, so I responded.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As Covid-19 changed their exhibition and also changed the works I was going to produce. As part of the experience we were required to produce a video. Armed with my camera and discovering how it worked in regards to video I managed to do this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did produce three works. I couldn't narrow my focus so these reflect various aspects of Climate Change, the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Safe (2020) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> <span> Are we safe in our own homes, reflections on the effect of Climate change and the pandemic and how we might view the safety that our homes give us and how deceptive that might be.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDK9LanIHtDOLvlkfYhsjElBTie-MdL8juhQEfWSBjZyw8ccNneF_9Bi5lPA_PKSdGZOo0abeY52wTmBEvaoTLcBqL6r1ECnUf87-ap7RHwYZP4PbvQnXAcQdRonwjDlgifQWOv5MKAITx/s1145/Teresa+Bennett+-+6.+Safe+-+IMG_1874.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDK9LanIHtDOLvlkfYhsjElBTie-MdL8juhQEfWSBjZyw8ccNneF_9Bi5lPA_PKSdGZOo0abeY52wTmBEvaoTLcBqL6r1ECnUf87-ap7RHwYZP4PbvQnXAcQdRonwjDlgifQWOv5MKAITx/w349-h400/Teresa+Bennett+-+6.+Safe+-+IMG_1874.JPG" width="349" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. June, 29 of 423 (2020)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> </span><span> </span>A difficult topic to try and respond to was the Black Lives Matter protests and how they were reflected here. The Guardian have an excellent website documenting some of the indigenous lives that have been lost in custody, a total of 423 since the Royal Commission in 1990. Each day of the year someone mourns a loss, 29 in June.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="1000" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihocvLX96hC4i9fQQQLhfLdJQChjIn82BS6x9lmpQ36ja7GNdZ7Cv24yk3yX-GvVxL1O8UquMUupcHw4yZqICHhs_QGG1zXDnRVKscQ5OqyTJsjygGE8SSfyhKtfUijq7lkzp00oJ7w9bS/w400-h368/Teresa+Bennett+-+8.+July%252C+29+of+423+-+IMG_1785.JPG" style="text-align: left;" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Global (2020)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> </span><span> Global warming or the pandemic, these are my places of shelter around the globe.</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> </span> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSoQCg-1DB7jqZT4aZmyd80GJmT6eii_t5ZFxIXxZZrg1GXaQ7J8DYGLFR-Y4TQ-Q7_tOs01mTRt8OnnC8-PtSzCl2Y_VfiZHpckwqJfi9LpN7pXKGcqy-IbnvQQvyvgzcW-YRaFD8CQr/s1000/IMG_1912+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1000" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSoQCg-1DB7jqZT4aZmyd80GJmT6eii_t5ZFxIXxZZrg1GXaQ7J8DYGLFR-Y4TQ-Q7_tOs01mTRt8OnnC8-PtSzCl2Y_VfiZHpckwqJfi9LpN7pXKGcqy-IbnvQQvyvgzcW-YRaFD8CQr/w400-h368/IMG_1912+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><br />Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-27361232563022390482020-09-24T14:58:00.000+10:002020-09-24T14:58:13.677+10:00Sock Madness 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever" target="_blank">Sock Madness</a> came at just the right moment this year. I suspect for many people this was true. Most of us around the world were in various forms of lockdown, and in various forms of shock, as COVID-19 became a pandemic and restructured everyone's lives. Sock Madness gave me a structure and a goal and resulted in a terrific set of socks. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know the moderators plan the socks well ahead and couldn't have known what was ahead, but they do seem to be a particularly good set of socks with challenges and beautiful outcomes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The socks are (from right to left):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> Qualifying Round : Wohin?</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span> Round 2: Echoes from a Transylvanian Forest</span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> Round 3: Lacy not Lazy Madness Socks</span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> Round 4: Adament Hears</span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span> Round 1: Diamond Duality</span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span> Round 5: Mobius Madness (this was my dropping out point but I decided to continue, especially, as it turned out, because round seven was written by Adrienne Fong who passed away. Such a lovely tribute.)</span><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span> Round 6: Lampropeltis</span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> Round 7: Suky</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYEY2hbH3CkVqCMOkRy_6eDifulvEn6iAuRx-oChlIEQQPqKNBlOqczIjEj1UasT7ahncJu6ESEiZGfuulNGQV-iblha9JMi9resqjlJsNvOQdsi50fmsNUfhKcfXwcqfbfLZ6j0NaUwt/s1000/IMG_1748+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYEY2hbH3CkVqCMOkRy_6eDifulvEn6iAuRx-oChlIEQQPqKNBlOqczIjEj1UasT7ahncJu6ESEiZGfuulNGQV-iblha9JMi9resqjlJsNvOQdsi50fmsNUfhKcfXwcqfbfLZ6j0NaUwt/s640/IMG_1748+1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For me it was a bit more of a challenge than usual. Early on I made a mistake, picked up by the moderators and had to reknit a toe. Then later I completely misread the instructions and unfortunately the fix was too difficult and as I was in Round 6 I knew there was little time left, so I quit. A bit unhappily, but I'd never got two so wrong before, so a lesson learnt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Can't wait for next year.</div> <p></p>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903091429387290568.post-35690370124719461942020-09-21T10:23:00.001+10:002020-09-21T10:23:35.329+10:00A Shawl for my sister<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My sister is going through some personal difficulties and deserves all the love we can provide. She desires her privacy so I thought I'd knit her a shawl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found a pattern 'Flowers of Traken' on Ravelry and couldn't resist. Along with the beauty of the pattern her oldest is a Dr Who fan and this is a reference to one of the episodes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had some beautiful alpaca and silk in red....perfect..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4wOxjbmkyHdvzMLg5BGL9kP8WwPNRxnyerHQ-Ft7hBY6LLcKsxgvjAFrceQcC1OM6qgonrBNL8sHJNltrhsUS4se31D-1qCoSLrMMwv6SGIfJ1GnG5WS7dHsZ9eSy0oOPaSUOZ1dP-vr/s1351/IMG_1911+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4wOxjbmkyHdvzMLg5BGL9kP8WwPNRxnyerHQ-Ft7hBY6LLcKsxgvjAFrceQcC1OM6qgonrBNL8sHJNltrhsUS4se31D-1qCoSLrMMwv6SGIfJ1GnG5WS7dHsZ9eSy0oOPaSUOZ1dP-vr/w148-h200/IMG_1911+1.JPG" width="148" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here it is, all bloked, just before I unpinned it and sent it off. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXi_4rayCXVQ2c787ftW1glpvcFJ6w0WUspBKvpt4Ot_jKnf4HSinyc_yLdN4ZJ7owvMkjiP7NrcY9bs8igUD4ei2YINeJElnRt-JMltT32TguoOYGlmB3r3Ke1Xl4jibg9S6_9SvKX_7/s1908/IMG_1916+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXi_4rayCXVQ2c787ftW1glpvcFJ6w0WUspBKvpt4Ot_jKnf4HSinyc_yLdN4ZJ7owvMkjiP7NrcY9bs8igUD4ei2YINeJElnRt-JMltT32TguoOYGlmB3r3Ke1Xl4jibg9S6_9SvKX_7/s640/IMG_1916+1.JPG" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295820808981570092noreply@blogger.com0