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Single Sock Spectacular KAL 2025 by Paper Daisy...
This year I decided to participate in the Single Sock Spectacular by Lisa K. Ross of Paper Daisy Creations over on Ravelry. I knitted my pair of DK socks in...
Single Sock Spectacular KAL 2025 by Paper Daisy...
This year I decided to participate in the Single Sock Spectacular by Lisa K. Ross of Paper Daisy Creations over on Ravelry. I knitted my pair of DK socks in...
Working With Hand Dyed Yarns
Hand dyed yarns are a beautiful and unique addition to any knitting or crocheting project. However, they require special care and attention to ensure the colors remain vibrant and consistent...
Working With Hand Dyed Yarns
Hand dyed yarns are a beautiful and unique addition to any knitting or crocheting project. However, they require special care and attention to ensure the colors remain vibrant and consistent...
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024 starts this Friday November 1st - 3rd. We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at the Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024 a prestigious annual event held annually...
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024 starts this Friday November 1st - 3rd. We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at the Tasmanian Craft Fair 2024 a prestigious annual event held annually...
Wings of Wonder Mystery Knit A Long by Paper Da...
We are thrilled to again be providing yarn kits for the 2024 Wings of Wonder mystery knit a long again this year. These kits are always fun to make up...
Wings of Wonder Mystery Knit A Long by Paper Da...
We are thrilled to again be providing yarn kits for the 2024 Wings of Wonder mystery knit a long again this year. These kits are always fun to make up...
Discover the Luxury of Hand Dyed Yarn Knitting
When it comes to the world of knitting, there is a certain allure to working with hand dyed yarns. Each skein tells a unique story, with its rich colours and...
Discover the Luxury of Hand Dyed Yarn Knitting
When it comes to the world of knitting, there is a certain allure to working with hand dyed yarns. Each skein tells a unique story, with its rich colours and...
Line Dance MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations
Join the mystery knitalong fun! We are absolutely thrilled to once again by supplying kits for the Paper Daisy 'Line Dancing MKAL' again this year. Let’s kick up our heels and cast on...
Line Dance MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations
Join the mystery knitalong fun! We are absolutely thrilled to once again by supplying kits for the Paper Daisy 'Line Dancing MKAL' again this year. Let’s kick up our heels and cast on...
Tasmanin Craft Fair 2023
We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at the Tasmanian Craft Fair again this year. This will be our only public event for the year so don't miss calling...
Tasmanin Craft Fair 2023
We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at the Tasmanian Craft Fair again this year. This will be our only public event for the year so don't miss calling...
Secret Forest MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations
We are delighted to once again offer knitters yarn kits for Lisa k. Ross of Paper Daisy Creations Secret Forest MKAL. The pattern is available from Paper Daisy Creations on Ravelry Secret Forest...
Secret Forest MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations
We are delighted to once again offer knitters yarn kits for Lisa k. Ross of Paper Daisy Creations Secret Forest MKAL. The pattern is available from Paper Daisy Creations on Ravelry Secret Forest...
Venezia Shawl Pattern & Yarn Release
We are absolutely delighted to be collaborating with an amazingly talented Australian pattern designer in Dominique Trad! Dominique's Venezia Shawl pattern is an easy 3 skein shawl and flies off...
Venezia Shawl Pattern & Yarn Release
We are absolutely delighted to be collaborating with an amazingly talented Australian pattern designer in Dominique Trad! Dominique's Venezia Shawl pattern is an easy 3 skein shawl and flies off...
Merino Possum Yarn has arrived!
Our new Merino Possum yarn base is a perfect blend of New Zealand possum fur and merino wool, with 80% merino wool and 20% possum fur providing a soft, warm...
Merino Possum Yarn has arrived!
Our new Merino Possum yarn base is a perfect blend of New Zealand possum fur and merino wool, with 80% merino wool and 20% possum fur providing a soft, warm...
About Wool Top, Roving, Batts & Rolags
What are these terms and what do they mean to me? Roving, Tops, Rolags and Batts, Some of the terminology we use in felting and spinning can be a little...
About Wool Top, Roving, Batts & Rolags
What are these terms and what do they mean to me? Roving, Tops, Rolags and Batts, Some of the terminology we use in felting and spinning can be a little...
My Favourite Sock Pattern for Beginners
Are you looking for a great 8-ply sock pattern? If so, then you should try knitting Vanilla Socks by The Crazy Sock Lady. 8-ply socks are a lot quicker to knit than traditional...
My Favourite Sock Pattern for Beginners
Are you looking for a great 8-ply sock pattern? If so, then you should try knitting Vanilla Socks by The Crazy Sock Lady. 8-ply socks are a lot quicker to knit than traditional...
Border Leicester Wool Top
We are delighted to introduce a range of Australian grown and processed Border Leicester wool tops. This is a versatile fibre grown by local boutique wool growers who are passionate about...
Border Leicester Wool Top
We are delighted to introduce a range of Australian grown and processed Border Leicester wool tops. This is a versatile fibre grown by local boutique wool growers who are passionate about...
This seasons wool felted bags
I have just started laying out and felting this years larger carry bag range and the first one is a black and white shoulder bags with a matching flower on...
This seasons wool felted bags
I have just started laying out and felting this years larger carry bag range and the first one is a black and white shoulder bags with a matching flower on...
The Big Wool Show 2022
We are super excited to once again be part of The Big Wool Show, this year's event will be on Sat 12th & Sun 13th November 2022 This is a virtual event...
The Big Wool Show 2022
We are super excited to once again be part of The Big Wool Show, this year's event will be on Sat 12th & Sun 13th November 2022 This is a virtual event...
8 Ply Supreme Sock Has Arrived!
New Yarn Base I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have decided to stock a new yarn base. This base is the 8 Ply Supreme Sock or DK version...
8 Ply Supreme Sock Has Arrived!
New Yarn Base I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have decided to stock a new yarn base. This base is the 8 Ply Supreme Sock or DK version...
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022
I am thrilled to announce that once again I have been selected to participate in the Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022. I am located in Venue 5 again which is the Community Centre...
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022
I am thrilled to announce that once again I have been selected to participate in the Tasmanian Craft Fair 2022. I am located in Venue 5 again which is the Community Centre...
Mountain Musings MKAL by Lisa K. Ross
I am delighted to once again have yarn kits for @paperdaisycreations Mountain Musings MKAL! The pattern is over on ravelry at Paper Daisy Creations for you to purchase separately and there is a discount...
Mountain Musings MKAL by Lisa K. Ross
I am delighted to once again have yarn kits for @paperdaisycreations Mountain Musings MKAL! The pattern is over on ravelry at Paper Daisy Creations for you to purchase separately and there is a discount...
Dew Drops and Sun Beam Shawls by @revedesignsco
I was delighted to be asked by Fiona from Revedesigns.co to dye a couple of fade sets for a wonderful Australian crocheter earlier this year. This was a great opportunity for me...
Dew Drops and Sun Beam Shawls by @revedesignsco
I was delighted to be asked by Fiona from Revedesigns.co to dye a couple of fade sets for a wonderful Australian crocheter earlier this year. This was a great opportunity for me...
The Yarn Retreat Tasmania 2022
I am delighted to be the featured Indie Dyer at this prestigious event! I have been working with Terrii Lanham of Terri Designs on a kit for her Mandala workshops. The Yarn...
The Yarn Retreat Tasmania 2022
I am delighted to be the featured Indie Dyer at this prestigious event! I have been working with Terrii Lanham of Terri Designs on a kit for her Mandala workshops. The Yarn...
Brighten Up MKAL First Clue Release!
The first clue for the Brighten Up MKAL has dropped and the rest of the clues will drop at over the next few weeks. Its never too late to join...
Brighten Up MKAL First Clue Release!
The first clue for the Brighten Up MKAL has dropped and the rest of the clues will drop at over the next few weeks. Its never too late to join...
Brighten Up Mystery Knit A Long by Lisa K. Ross
Brighten Up MKAL by Lisa K. Ross I am delighted to announce that I will have yarn kits for those in Australia and New Zealand who would like to take...
Brighten Up Mystery Knit A Long by Lisa K. Ross
Brighten Up MKAL by Lisa K. Ross I am delighted to announce that I will have yarn kits for those in Australia and New Zealand who would like to take...
Needle Felting Needle Chart
Felting Needles and sizes 19 gauge Triangle needle felting needles have a triangular blade with all 3 edges working in a downward motion. The barbs in these needle point downwards....
Needle Felting Needle Chart
Felting Needles and sizes 19 gauge Triangle needle felting needles have a triangular blade with all 3 edges working in a downward motion. The barbs in these needle point downwards....
Just Beachy MKAL by Lisa K Ross
I am delighted to be a part of the Just Beachy MKAL by Lisa K Ross of Paper Daisy Creations. I have been selected as an Australian supplier of yarn...
Just Beachy MKAL by Lisa K Ross
I am delighted to be a part of the Just Beachy MKAL by Lisa K Ross of Paper Daisy Creations. I have been selected as an Australian supplier of yarn...
The Big Wool Show 2021
We are super excited to be part of The Big Wool Show on September 4th and 5th 2021 This is a virtual event with loads of yarnies, indie dyers, and fibre artists...
The Big Wool Show 2021
We are super excited to be part of The Big Wool Show on September 4th and 5th 2021 This is a virtual event with loads of yarnies, indie dyers, and fibre artists...
Majacraft Lazy Kate Review
I have never really taken the time to think about my lazy kates. I have a couple of cardboard boxes with knitting needles and an old upright one with the...
Majacraft Lazy Kate Review
I have never really taken the time to think about my lazy kates. I have a couple of cardboard boxes with knitting needles and an old upright one with the...
Campbelltown Show Tasmania May 2021
What a wonderful treat for us here in Tasmania this year! The Campbelltown Show will be back on again. This is the 183rd Campbelltown Show and it set to be a fabulous...
Campbelltown Show Tasmania May 2021
What a wonderful treat for us here in Tasmania this year! The Campbelltown Show will be back on again. This is the 183rd Campbelltown Show and it set to be a fabulous...
Free Ripple Rib Sock Pattern by Christie Wareha...
Ripple Rib Sock Pattern I was delighted to recently receive an email from Knitty.com about a yarn purchase... It got me thinking about how was a Canadian online knitting website contacting me...
Free Ripple Rib Sock Pattern by Christie Wareha...
Ripple Rib Sock Pattern I was delighted to recently receive an email from Knitty.com about a yarn purchase... It got me thinking about how was a Canadian online knitting website contacting me...
Local Felting Classes with June Hope
I am so very excited to announce that one of my very good friends and an amazing textile artist, June Hope has now completed her felting studio and has commenced felting workshops! This...
Local Felting Classes with June Hope
I am so very excited to announce that one of my very good friends and an amazing textile artist, June Hope has now completed her felting studio and has commenced felting workshops! This...
Ashford e-Ball Winder Review and Thoughts
Ashford recently released an electric ball winder, Yippee, they had my attention. I have been on the lookout for an electric winder for some time but getting them from the US...
Ashford e-Ball Winder Review and Thoughts
Ashford recently released an electric ball winder, Yippee, they had my attention. I have been on the lookout for an electric winder for some time but getting them from the US...
Tasmanian Craft Fair - Online 2020
Tasmanian Craft Fair Held annually in Deloraine, Northern Tasmania, talented artists and craftspeople will exhibit and demonstrate their work as part of the Tasmanian Craft Fair.
Tasmanian Craft Fair - Online 2020
Tasmanian Craft Fair Held annually in Deloraine, Northern Tasmania, talented artists and craftspeople will exhibit and demonstrate their work as part of the Tasmanian Craft Fair.
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2020 Goes Online
2020 Tasmanian Craft Fair to proceed Online in amended format due to the Covid Virus. The 40th Tasmanian Craft Fair is on again this year, this has been a tumultuous time for...
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2020 Goes Online
2020 Tasmanian Craft Fair to proceed Online in amended format due to the Covid Virus. The 40th Tasmanian Craft Fair is on again this year, this has been a tumultuous time for...
The Big Wool Show
We are super excited to be part of The Big Wool Show July 17-20 2020! This is a virtual event with loads of yarnies, indie dyers, and fibre artists from all over...
The Big Wool Show
We are super excited to be part of The Big Wool Show July 17-20 2020! This is a virtual event with loads of yarnies, indie dyers, and fibre artists from all over...
Whats on my needles this winter
Whats on my needles this winter? I often show some of my very basic sample knits at events when I am asked about what to do with my hand dyed...
Whats on my needles this winter
Whats on my needles this winter? I often show some of my very basic sample knits at events when I am asked about what to do with my hand dyed...
Mulberry Silk Cocoon Sheets or Laps
Firstly, What Are They? Mulberry silk cocoon sheets or lap waste are made from Mulberry silk cocoons layered on top of each other. This 'fabric' can be thick and thin...
Mulberry Silk Cocoon Sheets or Laps
Firstly, What Are They? Mulberry silk cocoon sheets or lap waste are made from Mulberry silk cocoons layered on top of each other. This 'fabric' can be thick and thin...
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2019
Well its been a hectic time lately and it is almost at the pointy end of the year with the Tasmanian Craft Fair on again over the weekend of Friday...
Tasmanian Craft Fair 2019
Well its been a hectic time lately and it is almost at the pointy end of the year with the Tasmanian Craft Fair on again over the weekend of Friday...
Using Mulberry Silk Hankies for Felting and Kni...
What are they? Mulberry silk hankies are created from the silk worm cocoons of the Bombyx Mori Moth that have been soaked in water, pierced and spread out carefully onto a...
Using Mulberry Silk Hankies for Felting and Kni...
What are they? Mulberry silk hankies are created from the silk worm cocoons of the Bombyx Mori Moth that have been soaked in water, pierced and spread out carefully onto a...
Silk Throwster Waste, What is it and How to Use it
What is Mulberry Silk Throwster Waste? Mulberry silk throwster waste fibre is recycled silk waste from the silk industry. Is it collected from the twisted waste after the reeling of the...
Silk Throwster Waste, What is it and How to Use it
What is Mulberry Silk Throwster Waste? Mulberry silk throwster waste fibre is recycled silk waste from the silk industry. Is it collected from the twisted waste after the reeling of the...
Some wool and fibre estimates for wet and nuno ...
I want to make a Nuno Scarf, What do I need? The width of you scarf base depends on how wide your fabric is, of course you can buy mulberry...
Some wool and fibre estimates for wet and nuno ...
I want to make a Nuno Scarf, What do I need? The width of you scarf base depends on how wide your fabric is, of course you can buy mulberry...
Superwash TEC Australian Merino Wool Combed Top...
This beautiful fibre is perfect for spinning, be it art yarn or a lovely lace weight, this TEC (Superwash) treated wool spins up beautiful, creamy white, non mulesed, sustainable and grown...
Superwash TEC Australian Merino Wool Combed Top...
This beautiful fibre is perfect for spinning, be it art yarn or a lovely lace weight, this TEC (Superwash) treated wool spins up beautiful, creamy white, non mulesed, sustainable and grown...
Ball brause, water sprinklers or felting pears ...
Ball Brausers, Water Sprinklers or Felting Pears, what ever you call these, they are now in store and I will be stocking these regularly now. I use these ball brausers all the...
Ball brause, water sprinklers or felting pears ...
Ball Brausers, Water Sprinklers or Felting Pears, what ever you call these, they are now in store and I will be stocking these regularly now. I use these ball brausers all the...
Majacraft Aura Replacement 3D Printed Jumbo Bob...
Can we every have too many spinning bobbins? I have been looking for some time now for some new bobbins for my Majacraft Aura spinning wheel. I bought 3 when I...
Majacraft Aura Replacement 3D Printed Jumbo Bob...
Can we every have too many spinning bobbins? I have been looking for some time now for some new bobbins for my Majacraft Aura spinning wheel. I bought 3 when I...
Warm winter scarves and wraps...
Warm Winter Scarves and Wraps Tasmania gets chilly, really chilly. So I've been busy creating and making new winter scarves and wraps to keep the cold at bay. Pop in...
Warm winter scarves and wraps...
Warm Winter Scarves and Wraps Tasmania gets chilly, really chilly. So I've been busy creating and making new winter scarves and wraps to keep the cold at bay. Pop in...
Creativity and Mental Road Blocks
Staring at a blank page.... Most of us are creative people so we all know this feeling ... You're staring at a blank piece of paper or have time on...
Creativity and Mental Road Blocks
Staring at a blank page.... Most of us are creative people so we all know this feeling ... You're staring at a blank piece of paper or have time on...
Bothwell International Spinin 2019
Wow what a fabulous weekend at the Bothwell International Spinin! This has to be one of the best events and weekends away in a long time. Not only was the...
Bothwell International Spinin 2019
Wow what a fabulous weekend at the Bothwell International Spinin! This has to be one of the best events and weekends away in a long time. Not only was the...
DHG Coloured Merino Wool Tops!
DHG Merino Wool Tops! I am pretty happy that the DHG merino wool tops I recently ordered have arrived at last. These are now available and I will be taking some with me to...
DHG Coloured Merino Wool Tops!
DHG Merino Wool Tops! I am pretty happy that the DHG merino wool tops I recently ordered have arrived at last. These are now available and I will be taking some with me to...
Bothwell International Spinin 2019
Today will be the last day over the dye pots getting ready for the Bothwell International Spinin. Yay! I have been dyeing everything in sight and more to take with...
Bothwell International Spinin 2019
Today will be the last day over the dye pots getting ready for the Bothwell International Spinin. Yay! I have been dyeing everything in sight and more to take with...
Demonstrations in the Gallery
What a lovely day it is every time I demonstrate felting in the Makers Workshop Gallery space and today is no exception. We had a wonderful group in from the...
Demonstrations in the Gallery
What a lovely day it is every time I demonstrate felting in the Makers Workshop Gallery space and today is no exception. We had a wonderful group in from the...
Tasmanian English Leicester Lamb Locks Rare Bre...
I am pretty excited about this news! I have manged to get hold of some beautiful Tasmanian English Leicester lamb locks from one of our oldest English Leicester studs!
Tasmanian English Leicester Lamb Locks Rare Bre...
I am pretty excited about this news! I have manged to get hold of some beautiful Tasmanian English Leicester lamb locks from one of our oldest English Leicester studs!
Dyeing and packing the latest batch of mulberry...
Dyeing and packing the latest batch of mulberry silk roving.. I finally managed to sneak some time in to take the pics and list the latest colours in my beautiful...
Dyeing and packing the latest batch of mulberry...
Dyeing and packing the latest batch of mulberry silk roving.. I finally managed to sneak some time in to take the pics and list the latest colours in my beautiful...
Another hectic few weeks
After a pretty busy time getting organised and ready for the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine in early November I jumped head first into restocking and getting ready for another...
Another hectic few weeks
After a pretty busy time getting organised and ready for the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine in early November I jumped head first into restocking and getting ready for another...