Make Hay when the Sun shines...

No, no, no…Again,….no news yet. Again, I have called the oncology department and asked for my, but “due to privacy issues they could not tell me anything “ .......... 

I was wrong about not beating myself up about it….it’s getting to me…I’m highly irritable…that’s possibly why I have made great progress doing very physical work in the garden making the raised beds and bashing stakes and other poles into the earth in frustration. It helped. It also helps that the garden is taking shape and that it has even survived gail force winds that could have brought the whole Tikki torches in twilight relaxing area down, but it is still standing and so am I. Whenever frustrated or angry, make a raised garden bed ! I did want to order some wasabi plants as well, but they were totally sold out in no time by the Diggers group I belong to , so I settled getting the hottest possible Chilli plants available. I love hot food, and I hope that the possum who resides in nearby trees will take one bite and think “I will NEVER go to that hell hole again”it is worth a try.

Tomorrow was update day, but hubbie is off to footy camp with his team, which means I will have to drop him off at the pick up point in the morning…so hence the earlier release of the blog on Thursday….. by the way, don’t think that footy camp is actually a camp where the guys from his football club go and play footy and train. I thought that, but obviously I was sadly mistaken.. It was pointed out to me by my dear Paul, when I asked him if all his footy gear was ready to be packed up . he gave me a quizzical look and replies “Oh I don’t need footy clothes”…wearing a smirk on his face. “why? It’s footy camp! Obviously you guys are going to play footy!?” “Naaah, we just hang out , have fun, yoou know that kind of stuff”.. “o---okay then…. A day later when Paul said he was going to hit some balls with his boss at a golf course to..and I quote “get some practice before footy camp” ..Again, I was puzzled… “So, you don’t play footy but you go and play golf at footy camp??? And will the camping grounds have enough space for you guys to hit balls here there and everywhere?” This time, my question was answered with even a huger smirk and a laugh Öh..eh, we are not staying at a camp site! We are staying at a golf course” laugh laugh laugh…Well, blow me down and call me stooooopid…so footy camp is A- not a camp B. nor do you play footy there ! …Really!!!!

Again, whenever in doubt: build a raised veggie bed..yes there are two now and another one is on its way! The full on veggie garden photo shoot will feature next week. Exciting !

 

How To Order from this blog until the website www.ixchel.com.au is up and running –which will be sooooon!-: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

 

Navajo Churro Bunny Tops

Amazingly gorgeous blend that is amazing to spin and felt with!
100+ grams       AU$20  
you will help save this rare sheep breed from extinction.

The tops that I am offering you this week are very special just like the history they have : The Navajo call them "the Old Ones" and see the Churro sheep as a gift from the Gods. The wool from these sheep are the basis of the Navajo Weaving and also is a wonderful fibre to make socks and ponchos. The sheep were nearly wiped out during the tribe's forced relocation in the 1860s and again in the stock reductions of the 1930s: federal agents just went from hogan to hogan and shot a large percentage of the livestock and horses, more than 250.000 animals were killed and the Churro sheep were almost extinct with fewer than 700 head by 1990! But they are making a comeback, due to the efforts of the Navajo Sheep Project so they can return to their historic place and purpose among the Navajo and that it can benefit the Navajo People. The hand dyed tops that I am offering you here are blends of soft white Churro fleece with Angora Bunny: it makes for a wonderful mix and will make the most wonderful yarn, suited for socks and outerwear as well as sweaters. The Bunny added to the Churro makes it softer to handle and easy to spin. Help in the fight against Extinction of this rare breed.

Rose

Antarctica nights

Velvet

Walnut

Dusk -SOLD-

Peachy

Copper Sunset-1left-
 

Copper Monster  -1left-

Zen Bunny -1left-

Monster -1left-

Ocean Warrior

Sunset

Ocean Sunset

Honey Dipper -sold-

Bunny Baby

Rainbow Love

Babe in the woods -1left-

Romance -2left-

Bang Bang

Dancefloor -sold-

ET phone home

Carrot Monster

Find the carrot

Buffalo Sky

Hand spun hand dyed Silk Seaweed BFL Bunny Yak yarn

152 grams appr 295meters WPI 14-16 a lush yarn!!!

AU$35

Honey bunny yarn

Another view of the Honey Bunny yarn
 

 

IxCHeL Club Sign up time again !!!!

The new clubs start in October and sign ups are open now til the end of September 2012!

IxCHeL FIBRE CLUB October, November and December 2012

The subscription is for a period of three months and you will receive one special hand dyed top/roving per month to the value of AU$20 , and as all of you past members know you get tops that are usually around $24 ! so it is a great deal! All the tops will be hand dyed and will be especially made for the members of Ixchel Fibre Club !

Price to join the Ixchel Fibre Club #15 and receive your special hand dyed top :)) for three months is AU$60 + postage (parcel post or airmail). AND double and triple serves are available !!!
So in short:
For Australia : single serve $60+$21 postage (parcel post), double serve $120+$24
For USA + Canada: single serve AU$60+AU$35 (Airmail) double serve AU$120+AU$60
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$60+AU$38 (airmail) Double serve AU$120+AU$58
For Asia: Single serve AU$60+AU$28 (airmail) Double serve AU$120+AU$39
If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FIBRE CLUB #15 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! Deadline for signing up for fibre club #15 is end of September ! And the first instalment is going to be shipped out end of October :) Payment via direct deposit or credit card. Just PM or email me your details :)

IxCHeL Yarn Club October, November and December 2012

Every month for three months (October, November and December 2012) you will receive: enough hand dyed luscious yummy yarn to make a pair of socks or a lush shawl or scarf ofcourse! (the hand dyed yarn will be exclusive for the Ixchelbunny SOCK-IT-TO-ME Yarn CLUB and will range from a sockweight yarn or a 3ply or a 4 ply); Every month a new sock pattern, tips and instructions ! Now is that GOOD or is that GOOD ??! :) I will even offer a double serve for those of you who like their socks extra long :)
Here is the nitty gritty:
For Australia : single serve $78+$21 postage (parcel post) double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +$24
For USA + Canada: single serve AU$78+AU$35 (Airmail) double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$49
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$78+AU$38 (airmail) Double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$57
For Asia: Single serve AU$78+AU$28 (airmail) Double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$42 Numbers are strictly limited ! Deadline for signing up for the Ixchelbunny SOCK-IT-TO-ME Yarn CLUB! is end of September. Payment via direct deposit or credit card. Just PM or email me your details :)) By the way: you don’t HAVE to knit socks if you don’t want to.. the hand dyed yarn is amazingly nice for scarves, cowls, beanies and even tops ! Anything goes :)

IxCHeL Funky Bunny Batt Club October, November and December 2012

Here are all the details and just pm me when you have any questions or want to be part of the funky bunny batt club Movement ;-) Welcome to the blingy dark side ;-D
The subscription is for a period of three months and you will receive one special hand dyed funky bunny batt per month to the value of AU$32 or more .
The batts will range in weight from 100grams to 150grams with luxury fibres like baby camel , angora, cashmere, silk, yak, llama even Yak! All the batts will be hand dyed and will be especially made for the members of Ixchel funky bunny Club ! Every month you will receive a HUGE luxury funky bunny batt ! Sign up now and you will receive an Ixchel Hand dyed , super luxurious funky bunny batt for October, November and December 2012 !
Price to join the Ixchel Funky bunny #15 :)) for three months is :
For Australia : $96+$21 postage (parcel post)
For USA + Canada: AU$96+AU$35 (Airmail)
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: AU$96+AU$38 (airmail)
For Asia: AU$96+AU$28 (airmail)
If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FUNKY BUNNY Batt CLUB#15 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! Deadline for signing up for the funky bunny batt club #15 is end of September and the first instalment is going to be shipped out end of October 2012 :) Payment via direct deposit or credit card. Just PM or email me

IxCHeL Mini skein Club October, November and December 2012

Every month I will be offering a monthly exclusive IxCHeL mini skein selection for Club members. In that monthly selection there are 14 hand dyed miniskeins that are hand dyed and or even hand spun and awesome to add to your mini skein projects.
Here are all the details for the sign ups for the IxCHeL Mini Skein Club:
For Australia : single serve $69+$21 postage (parcel post) double serve $130 (=even a better deal!) +$24
For USA + Canada: single serve AU$69+AU$35 (Airmail) double serve $130 (even a better deal!) +AU$49
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$69+AU$38 (airmail) Double serve $130 (even a better deal!)+AU$57
For Asia: Single serve AU$69+AU$28 (airmail) Double serve $130 (even a better deal!)+AU$42 Numbers are strictly limited ! Deadline for signing up for the IxCHeL Mini Skein Club is end of September. The first Club mini skeins will be sent out end of October. Payment via direct deposit or credit card. Just PM or email me your details :))

Dates to Remember:

Bunny Spin in at the Ixchel Fibre Farm (11am-4pm)
Every Third Saturday and every fourth Thursday of the month!

Saturday September 15th, 11am-4pm and 

Thursday September 27th,)   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

Monday , October 15th

Doncaster and Templestowe Spinners and Weavers

“Bunny Spin Day”

10am-2pm

The Upper Hall at Templestowe Uniting Church, Woods street, Templestowe.

I will be doing a bunny talk and a very nice way to get information on angora bunnies, their care and their fibre . Also a demo on spinning funky bunny yarn.

You will also be able to get close and personal with an English angora rabbit that will get a haircut AND last but not least: there willl be heaps of fibres and yarns, batts and woosh’s for sale as well ! Don’t miss out and contact the Doncaster + Templestowe spinners and weavers , who now also have a fab group on Ravelry ! Yeah!

 

Any questions or special requests?

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