Friday, January 27, 2012

Hello and Goodbyes


First of all some sad news: Max, our oldest , gorgeous smoke grey angora bunny passed away last Tuesday. She was the sweetest, silkiest angora bunny I have ever had and she will be sadly missed. She had been off her food for a day and I had given her some critical care just ion case, but she did not seem blocked at all nor was there any sign of the feared calici viral infection that had caused so much death and heartache last year on our little farm. On Tuesday midday when I went and checked up on her again, she looked at me , while I was trying to make her comfortable and give her water and then, with a few gasps and a silent little scream, she said goodbye. She will always be a special bunny in our hearts. RIP sweet Max.
Her sister Pippi (a year younger than Max, who was 8 and a half) has been with Max her whole life and although she was okay on Tuesday and Wednesday , I think it has really kicked in yesterday that she misses her a lot. She looks very sad , even with two sweet little girls , Sugar pie and Angel, that live with Pippi in her condo. She has not touched her food this morning so I will have to intervene and give her some critical care today and try and cheer her up with some nice treats and lots of cuddles. Fingers crossed Pippi will be strong enough.

The excitement of the week, apart from our wedding anniversary outing on Monday!, was ofcourse the official Sydney Royal go ahead on April 9th and web info on what is going on at the Easter show for us Rabbit fans ! Here is the link to what is going to take place but more will be announced by the Royal Sydney show next week and heaps of media will be contacted as well: it is going to be so exciting !!!!!

http://australianshowrabbit.tripod.com/id61.html

Now all we need to do is get our act together, train for fast spinning and knitting and for me as well, getting as much fluffy bunny yarn and fibres together for dispay and sale at the Sydney Royal Show ! (Trying not to panic…lol)

Also the race has already begun to organise and plan the Sydney Royal Show in April AND the Bendigo in July ! it is all going to be AWESOME !!! So much to do , so little time, but oh so much fun !


There have been some amazing nice yarns on my wheel and in the dyepost again : this time some lace weight pure angora yarn and last but not least the offering of this week! A SUPER SPECIAL 3 ply yarn that is just too amazing for words: last Saturday the bunny spin in visitors each had a feel of this yarn and there were lots of oohs and aaahs..lol It tales me a while to do but the result is stunning and sooo soft! It is spun on the Schacht Sidekick wheel, on a medium ratio and more importantly, plyed very relaxed: meaning there is flow, drape, super softness and a halo that is out of this world ! The blend? Here it is: 70% long dehaired mink and 30% super fine angora bunny ! one word: AWESOME! Now there is ofcourse only a very limited supply but I am working on more and there will be other colours available: I will be taking orders! So if you want this yarn in coal black or purples or greens (see colour list later on) let me know and I will put you on the order list and start spinning and dyeing. Again, this is super special yarn with an amazing yardage of +/- 350meters per 50 grams ! it is light, it is super soft, it is fluffy BUT because long fibres have been used the amount of pill or shedding will be 0 to hardly any ! Always a positive !

Last week I promised you information on classes in May and June as well: here it is:

MAY Classes

Beginner Spinner classes Tuesday May 8th, 15th and 22nd 10am-4pm $150




Learn how to spin in a day ! You will receive a bag filled with fluffy goodies to learn with and the use of a wheel! Different types of fibres will be covered from merino, to Shetland, to rare sheep breeds , angora , mohair, yak and alpaca !
Enjoy the relaxing environment of our little fibre farm and cuddle a bunny on your breaks from spinning. Lunch and drinks provided. Brochures on techniques etc will be handed out as well. Limited places available !

Art Yarns Saturday May 26th and Tuesday May 29th 10am-4pm $150
Make art yarns, dive into the world of creative yarns! Learn how to make the nip n tuck, coils, slubs, core spinning and adding fancy extras!
Lunch and drinks provided. Bring your own fluff or additions or dive into our shop to get your supply. Every student will receive a bag of surprise goodies to work with aas well.

JUNE CLASSES

Wire Core Spinning Saturday June 2nd 10am-4pm $150
Learn how to use jewellery wire in your spinning to make fibre sculptures , baskets, wearable art and more. !
Its an amazingly nice way to make adventurous, multi functional yarn !
Handouts , lunch and drinks will be provided a dn a bag of goodies, wire core and fluff to play with !

Plying Adventures Tuesday June 5th 10-3pm $100
Learn how to ply a balanced yarn, Navajo ply, flower power ply or do fancy boucle! Lots of new adventurous yarns !
Every student will be given a bag of goodies and lunch and drinks will be provided as well.

Tailspinning yarn Saturday 9th of June 10am-4pm $150
Learn the spinning technique in a day. You can create your own tailspun super soft mohair curls (fibre provided!) or even angora ! anything goes! It’s exciting to create yarn like this ! aand now is your chance to learn!
Every student will be given a bag of goodies and lunch and drinks will be provided as well.

Flower Power Art Yarns and Fancy Additions Tuesday June 19th 10-4pm $150
Learn how to make art yarns with your handspun that look like little flowers or beehives ! and how to add little bits and pieces, feathers, bling and more to your yarn to make it extra special !
Your imagination is the limit !
Every student will be given a bag of goodies and lunch and drinks will be provided as well.

To reserve a spot in any of these classes, email me or message me on Ravelry. I will send you all the details. It’s going to be FUN !

How To Order and reserve a spot for your classes:
You can email me on ixchel at rabbit dot com dot au or message me on facebook or ravelry where I am Ixchelbunny. I will email you right back with all your order details and payment methods. Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to ask! Always happy to enable.

Thank you so much for your help and support !
(((HUGS)))
Charly


Bunny Mink 3 ply Yarn 70% Long dehaired mink, 30% angora bunny rabbit
+/-50 grams AU$23 (this is an introduction price! Orders will be taken and those who pre order enjoy this low price for this stunning yarn as well !)



meterage: +/- 300meters/50 grams ( ndls 3.25-4mm) you will only need one to two skeins for a stunning scarf or shawl !




Natural



yarn overview jan 2012



a gorgeous trio



Olive



Dusky Puple -sold-



Icy Heather -sold-





Romance

Tasman Sea -sold-


pre order solid colours in the bunny mink 3 ply yarn. Pre order now and enjoy a lower price




Blue Faced Leicester Bunny + Seaweed Tops Hand dyed
(30%Seaweed, 5% angora, 65% Blue faced leicester)

100+ grams AU$23
can you tell I have watched Dr Who? lol



Novice Hame -meditative colour combinations to purr by-




The Tardis -it's much bigger on the inside- SOLD



River Song -free spirited zest for life-




Weeping Angels -the scary angel grey stone but combines with ochres and blues of happy endings-



the Silence -dangerous and I promise you will remember this combo! even after you look away-



Cassandra-just plain velvetty gorgeousness-





Alpha Centauri -sophisticated evil..lol-



Beep the Meep -just funny with some orange zestiness!-



Amy Pond -a gorgeous colour combination of dusky sensual colours..yum!-




Rory the Roman -happy chaos with love-


Mini Skein Selection January 2012
10 supersoft hand dyed miniskeins with an extra smiley face hexapuff chart !

AU$23


the January mini skein selection + some of the hexapuffs I made with this selection !


Close up of the mini skein selection January 2012

ATTENTION! ATTENTION !!!
I will be sending out all the clubs on Monday morning so if any of you club members want to order something it will go with your club shipment and you will save on postage ! yeah !



Dates to Remember:
Bunny Spin in at the Ixchel Fibre Farm (11am-4pm)


There will be BUNNY SPIN INS again in February 2012 !! Yeah!




Saturday February 18th, 11am-4pm
Bring a plate to share your wheel or spindle, knitting or crochet, yourself and a smile and have a fun day out amongst bunnies and friends ! Please contact me to secure a spot ! Bunny food like cabbage, bok choi or broccoli is always welcome as well ! : the bunnies will cuddle you more for it ;D

Thursday February 23rd 11am-4pm

February 14th, Warragul Spinners and Weavers Group, Gladstone street
The Fireshed will be filled with fibre ! I will do a bunny talk and bring a bunny with me to “show and tell” and perform a bunny haircut !

April 9th, Sydney Royal Show
THE Angora Bunny Event of the year!!
Back to Back Bunny World Record
Join the fun and what better way to do it than visit all the Easter bunnies at the Royal Easter Show! Promoting the angora rabbits in Australia for the very first time ! and how ! More information on the Royal Syndey show website and here later !

April 28th
Mini Wool Show of the Hand knitters Guild
Time and place to be confirmed later.
I am preparing heaps of new yarns for that event that will be amazing !!!!!


MAY and JUNE: keep your calendar free for exciting workshops !

The Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show 2012
Friday 20th-Sunday 22nd of July
I will be in the Flower (bunny) shed again this year with heaps of new fluffy stuff and in full bunny regalia J
This year it is even going to BIGGER and more HUGE than ever !!!
Join me in the fun !
The woolcraft schedule is published and the IxCHeL Fibre farm is sponsoring a catergory this year in the handspun yarn classes in Natural Animal Fibres class 23 and 24 !!! We feel it is very important to get the word out . Angora fibre and cashmere and mohair and alpaca and baby camel is amazing to spin, felt, weave, embellish and crochet with! Start planning and working on your entry for the show and get your art work out there for everybody tot admire and win prizes !! yeah ! What could be better eh?
Check out the website here for more details : www.sheepshow.com and for questions relating to the woolcraft schedule and ore contact Dot Vallence at Dotv5 at optusnet dot com dot au

Contact me on Ravelry where I am Ixchelbunny, message me on facebook or email me on Ixchelbunny@yahoo.com.au or ixchel@rabbit.com.au


RABBIT ON !
((hugs))
Charly

Friday, January 20, 2012

The Rollercoaster ride has already begun !


Amazing but true: the year has just begun and there are so many things happening already..no rest for the wicked they say eh?
The IxCHeL calendar is filling up fast with spin ins, shows, meetings and last but not least: WORKSHOPS! Yes ! I am doing some workshops this year so for all of you wanting to learn how to spin there are beginner courses and for those of you who want to dabble in art yarn spinning there are several classes set up! Dates will be revealed next week ! yeah ! Keep your calendar free in May , June and then in the second half of the year : October and November !

Also the race has already begun to organise and plan the Sydney Royal Show in April AND the Bendigo in July ! it is all going to be AWESOME !!! So much to do , so little time, but oh so much fun !

Last night I was at the Eat 7 Spin evening at a gorgeous Swiss restaurant in Lilydale , enjoying some amazing Swiss cheese and more ..YUM! with some great spinning and knitting friends. I had a ball ! and apart from chatting and spinning and meeting new fibre fans, one thing is absolutely clear: it is great to have friends in fibre ! It’s great to create together but yet separate, if you know what I mean. I saw the most amazing lace shawls (yes and beaded) last night, wonderful spinning and the most important thing is : everybody was sharing and having fun. And I ask you: isn’t that what craft is all about? Or anything else for that matter! I think the only way to have a better world is to share a positive energy and create and share, not protect and compete. The best inventions have not been made alone, the best inventions have been made by sharing and standing on top of the shoulders of our respected peers: by learning and adding something to their work that is uniquely ours. And by doing that you can create something special and new and you can make a difference to the ones that come after you or stand there beside you. It is exciting, puts a smile on your face and you can just feel the pulse of positive energy bursting through.
The reason why I am saying this..and I am not sure if this is true for others..is that I thrive on positivity : I come up with my best ideas when surrounded by friends and people who create with love. On the other hand, when there are negative energy clouds gathering it is tough. It seems to overtake every creative bone in my body and in such a way that it is hard to focus on creating something special.
I am sure we have all experienced things like that at some point in our lives: not feeling recognised, not getting just a simple and nice complement or worse being overly criticised, seeing that friends are not really friends, people talking behind your back or acting for their own benefit rather than the benefit of all. It is like inspiration can only flourish when there is positivity surrounding us.
It is human though to succumb to negative thoughts sometimes, but extremely important to fight against that with all your might. It took me a very very long time to try and figure out how to fight against it and be my own person despite other peoples negative energy and I am still learning. All I can say is that it is better to do your own thing and be the best you can be and not let yourself be dragged down by negative energy of others. Easier said than done I know! But well worth the effort. Everytime you feel yourself go down that path of wondering why or worry about things, pinch yourself and immediately focus on something of beauty, listen to good music, look at a photo or painting that puts a smile on your face or cuddle that special super fluffy happy looking top or yarn.
Have fun! Because let’s face it: Life is too short ! Smile and Rabbit on !

What is going to happen in a very short time though is that the IxCHeL fibre farm is going to participate in the Royal Sydney Easter Show on the 9th of April !!! Last year I made a suggestion to the organisers of the show that it woud be so good as a promotion for the angora rabbit breed to organise a world record attempt : a back to back Bunny . It has been approved and will be covered by all media !! it is going to be HUGE !!!! It means that 3 bunnies will be clipped, then prepped and spun and then knitted into a shawl/scarf in the shortest possible time. There is a team of 6 people that will do the clipping, the spinning and the knitting : 2 clippers , 2 extremely fast spinners and 2 super fast knitters ! There will be a lot prep and discussion with all the team members before hand ofcourse !! and a lot of practicing by all ;) More information on the back to back bunny event and the Royal Sydney Easter Show can be found on their website later and ofcourse I will keep you updated as well J If you want to be part of this event , volunteer, help or be there, please message me of give me a ring!

There have been some amazing nice yarns on my wheel for custom orders again including some core spun yarns ! which are great fun to spin and yes: there are workshops planned for wire core spinning as well ! I just HAD to share them with you because I am totally in love with them !

Kid mohair, merino, angora, gold thread, glitz and angelina and duck feathers



Wire core spun yarns


Wire core spun yarns: you can make the most gorgeous crowns, headbands, hats ! and wearable art with these yarns! Or even arty baskets or vessels! The only limit is your imagination !


Angorino blend tops are back.! A new harvest of this amazing blend is available again in new colourways that are out of this world. The blend is wonderful to spin, is supersoft because of the bunny blended in it thoroughly and I am thrilled with the colour combos. I hope you will be too and some amazing deep deep DEEP black pure angora 3 ply yarn with an amazing yardage ! 400 meters per 50 grams: enough to make a scarf with one skein ! yes one skein!

How To Order:
You can email me on ixchel at rabbit dot com dot au or message me on facebook or ravelry where I am Ixchelbunny. I will email you right back with all your order details and payment methods. Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to ask! Always happy to enable.

Thank you so much for your help and support !
(((HUGS)))
Charly


Angora 3 ply Yarn


50 grams AU$22


the deepest most beautiful black ever !





Black purl bunny





a fluffy close up


Fluff Bun 4ply sock yarn


94-100 grams ** +/- 360meters per 100grams ** AU$23


the softest 4ply yarn ! Great for socks : your feet will love you forever!



Mimosa


Star Struck



Dolphin




Enigma




Autumn flowers




Angorino Tops Hand dyed
(18 micron superfine organic merino 95-5%)

100+ grams AU$20 !!!




peppercorn




Velvet



outback sky






Waterlilies



Ocean Grove


Brazil


(such a happy combination of colours ! Makes me think of oranges, samba, carnival and summer)

Baby Talk


Heather Blooms


Blue Sky




Faery Princess


Forest Spirits




Mini Skein Selection January 2012
10 supersoft hand dyed miniskeins with an extra smiley face hexapuff chart !

AU$23


the January mini skein selection + some of the hexapuffs I made with this selection !





Close up of the mini skein selection January 2012



Dates to Remember:
Bunny Spin in at the Ixchel Fibre Farm (11am-4pm)


There will be BUNNY SPIN INS again in February 2012 !! Yeah!



Saturday 21st of January : FULL HOUSE


Saturday February 18th, 11am-4pm
Bring a plate to share your wheel or spindle, knitting or crochet, yourself and a smile and have a fun day out amongst bunnies and friends ! Please contact me to secure a spot ! Bunny food like cabbage, bok choi or broccoli is always welcome as well ! : the bunnies will cuddle you more for it ;D

Thursday February 23rd 11am-4pm

February 14th, Warragul Spinners and Weavers Group, Gladstone street
The Fireshed will be filled with fibre ! I will do a bunny talk and bring a bunny with me to “show and tell” and perform a bunny haircut !

April 9th, Sydney Royal Show
THE Angora Bunny Event of the year!!
Back to Back Bunny World Record
Join the fun and what better way to do it than visit all the Easter bunnies at the Royal Easter Show! Promoting the angora rabbits in Australia for the very first time ! and how ! More information on the Royal Syndey show website and here later !

April 28th
Mini Wool Show of the Hand knitters Guild
Time and place to be confirmed later.
I am preparing heaps of new yarns for that event that will be amazing !!!!!






MAY and JUNE: keep your calendar free for exciting workshops !

The Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show 2012
Friday 20th-Sunday 22nd of July
I will be in the Flower (bunny) shed again this year with heaps of new fluffy stuff and in full bunny regalia J
This year it is even going to BIGGER and more HUGE than ever !!!
Join me in the fun !
The woolcraft schedule is published and the IxCHeL Fibre farm is sponsoring a catergory this year in the handspun yarn classes in Natural Animal Fibres class 23 and 24 !!! We feel it is very important to get the word out . Angora fibre and cashmere and mohair and alpaca and baby camel is amazing to spin, felt, weave, embellish and crochet with! Start planning and working on your entry for the show and get your art work out there for everybody tot admire and win prizes !! yeah ! What could be better eh?
Check out the website here for more details : www.sheepshow.com and for questions relating to the woolcraft schedule and ore contact Dot Vallence at Dotv5 at optusnet dot com dot au

Contact me on Ravelry where I am Ixchelbunny, message me on facebook or email me on Ixchelbunny@yahoo.com.au or ixchel@rabbit.com.au


RABBIT ON !
((hugs))
Charly

Friday, January 13, 2012

Another exciting week...


The flu is still hanging around with a vengeance, with total disregard to the fact I am absolutely not interested in having it stay for much longer ! and just when I thought the electricity issue was sorted and the weekly dyeing day would be without any exciting things happening, the power went OFF.... Again......for a whole day and more.... Now, for all of you living in suburbia or a city, this may sound a bit strange. For all of us living in the bush and in the country these things happen more often than not. Especially in the bush or , where we are , where there are trees and wild life in abundance. One gush of wind in wet conditions can send a tree down or a branch or a koala treads where it shouldn’t and “Poof!Bang!..”no electricity. Why? Because all the powerlines are above ground. Not only is this asking for trouble but it can be very disastrous (for example the Kinglake horrendous bushfires started by a short in the powerlines on a very hot day). I’m not an expert but hey, why not dig them in eh? I know it’s probably not very cost effective for the power companies who have to fork out millions, but I think they make more than enough money already.
Also , after being without power for the whole day on the Wednesday and knowing that this is not the first nor will it be the last time, we are sooo tempted to find a way to be totally off the grid. Solar power here is not really an option for the whole kit and caboodle because of the trees, mountains and , let’s face it, the less than normal hours of sun we are getting, but there must be other ways and it is definitely worth looking at. It’s a long term plan…

What is going to happen in a very short time though is that the IxCHeL fibre farm is going to participate in the Royal Sydney Easter Show on the 9th of April !!! Last year I made a suggestion to the organisers of the show that it woud be so good as a promotion for the angora rabbit breed to organise a world record attempt : a back to back Bunny . It has been approved and will be covered by all media !! it is going to be HUGE !!!! It means that 3 bunnies will be clipped, then prepped and spun and then knitted into a shawl/scarf in the shortest possible time. There is a team of 6 people that will do the clipping, the spinning and the knitting : 2 clippers , 2 extremely fast spinners and 2 super fast knitters ! There will be a lot prep and discussion with all the team members before hand ofcourse !! and a lot of practicing by all ;) More information on the back to back bunny event and the Royal Sydney Easter Show can be found on their website later and ofcourse I will keep you updated as well J If you want to be part of this event , volunteer, help or be there, please message me of give me a ring!

Apart from all the power outages and flu , I have been busy again with making this update a very nice exciting one: there is the January selection of mini skeins that are super cool ! and come with a very nice extra: a smile hexapuff chart ! Also two types of sock yarn: my new design “morse code dyed sock yarn” and super new colour combinations in my hand dyed merino/nylon 4ply sock yarn !

There have been some amazing nice yarns on my wheel for custom orders and I just HAD to share these two with you because I am totally in love with them ! One is a Wood Elf Art yarn: Australian bush bird feathers, paperbark spun with blue faced Leicester, merino, cashmere, angora bunny, glitz, gold and silk all dyed with walnut.






Wood Elf Art Yarn for a custom order



Peachy princess Art yarn: Lace, spun with blue faced Leicester, merino, cashmere, angora bunny, glitz, gold and silk.






Peachy Princess Art Yarn for a custom order



Last but not least , Navajo Churro Bunny Blend tops are back! A new harvest of this amazing blend is available again in new colourways that are out of this world. The blend is wonderful to spin, is strong but still soft because of the bunny blended in it thoroughly and I am thrilled with the colour combos.

One last thing before I let you drool and snaffle: your support means a lot to us here at the farm. You are not only buying yarn or fibre, you are supporting a small farm with happy animals raised with love and attention and care. It is not easy as a small business to survive these days and for a small farm it can be even harder. So, I want to thank all of you loyal readers and supporters out there. This week know that you are not only supporting us, but also the Navajo Nation, who have been instrumental in saving the beautiful Navajo Sheep from extinction.

One last thing: be creative, be yourself and most of all: do not try and do the same as others. Be brave enough to be Different. Never compare yourself to others and be proud of what you can achieve by doing the best you can. Have fun !

How To Order:
You can email me on ixchel at rabbit dot com dot au or message me on facebook or ravelry where I am Ixchelbunny. I will email you right back with all your order details and payment methods. Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to ask! Always happy to enable.

Thank you so much for your help and support !
(((HUGS)))
Charly


Hand dyed Navajo Churro Bunny Tops
Navajo Churro - angora(95-5)
100 grams AU$20




Ned Kelly Revisited -SOLD OUT-



(one of my favourite complex colour combination that works amazingly well !)




Honey Suckle -1 left-





Wild River -SOLD-




Peace & Love -1LEFT-




Honey Bear-SOLD-





Morse Code Dyed 4 ply Sock yarn
(merino + nylon 85-15%)
95-100 grams AU$26







Joyride-SOLD OUT-





Nemo-SOLD OUT-





Kookaburra-SOLD OUT-




There is only a very limited supply of this morse code dyed yarn, so please be quick if you dont want to miss out !




Hand dyed Merino nylon sock yarn
(super fine merino – nylon 85-15) 100 grams AU$23





Bush Ranger Party





Bush Gem





Coral reef




Pilbara




Purple love




Ned Kelly -my favourite colour combo at the moment and fairly similar to the sock club December that had the very special Sock blank and pattern Ned Kelly Socks)








Ned Kelly -my favourite colour combo at the moment and fairly similar to the sock club December that had the very special Sock blank and pattern Ned Kelly Bunny Socks) See what great stuff you get when you are an IxCHeL sock it to me Yarn club member! :-)




Mini Skein Selection January 2012
with an extra 2 skeins AND a smiley face hexapuff chart ! AU$23


This months selection of exclusive hand dyed yarns is: blue faced leicester bunny, bamboo bunny, super fine merino/nylon and a luxurious 50/50 merino/silk ! I will also add some mink to the mix to make your smiley face extra smiley :)




the January mini skein selection + some of the hexapuffs I made with this selection !




Close up of the mini skein selection January 2012




smiley face chart and hexapuff



Dates to Remember:
Bunny Spin in at the Ixchel Fibre Farm (11am-4pm)


BUNNY SPIN INS at the IxCHeL Fibre Farm



Saturday January 21st, 11am-4pm
Bring a plate to share your wheel or spindle, knitting or crochet, yourself and a smile and have a fun day out amongst bunnies and friends ! Please contact me to secure a spot ! Bunny food like cabbage, bok choi or broccoli is always welcome as well ! : the bunnies will cuddle you more for it ;D

Thursday January 26th..it's Australia Day….cancelled ..sorry !

Warragul Spinners and Weavers Group, Gladstone street
14th of February
in The Fireshed. It will be filled with fibre ! I will do a bunny talk and bring a bunny with me to “show and tell” and perform a bunny haircut !

April 9th, Sydney Royal Easter Show
THE Angora Bunny Event of the year!!
Back to Back Bunny World Record
Join the fun and what better way to do it than visit all the Easter bunnies at the Royal Easter Show! Promoting the angora rabbits in Australia for the very first time ! and how ! More information on the Royal Syndey show website and here later !

April 28th
Mini Wool Show of the Hand knitters Guild
Time and place to be confirmed later.
I am preparing heaps of new yarns for that event that will be amazing !!!!!

The Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show 2012
Friday 20th-Sunday 22nd of July
I will be in the Flower (bunny) shed again this year with heaps of new fluffy stuff and in full bunny regalia :-)
This year it is even going to BIGGER and more HUGE than ever !!!
Join me in the fun !
The woolcraft schedule is published and the IxCHeL Fibre farm is sponsoring a catergory this year in the handspun yarn classes in Natural Animal Fibres class 23 and 24 !!! We feel it is very important to get the word out . Angora fibre and cashmere and mohair and alpaca and baby camel is amazing to spin, felt, weave, embellish and crochet with! Start planning and working on your entry for the show and get your art work out there for everybody tot admire and win prizes !! yeah ! What could be better eh?
Check out the website here for more details : www.sheepshow.com and for questions relating to the woolcraft schedule and ore contact Dot Vallence at Dotv5 at optusnet dot com dot au

Contact me on Ravelry where I am Ixchelbunny, message me on facebook or email me on Ixchelbunny@yahoo.com.au or ixchel@rabbit.com.au


RABBIT ON !
((hugs))
Charly