Add colour .... any colour...

   

There was a time that certain colours were just not put together. It was not even worth a thought , worse, it was a disaster to combine them! Fashion Police would arrest you even before you left the front door in an attempt to safeguard all that is good and tasteful in this world. My grandmother, by all means not at all a fashion police person and definitely not wearing say, green and blue or red and pink together. My Grandmother Charlotte, or Lotte for short, with her German heritage, would always say “ Grun und blau putzt die Sau”.. I have no idea how to translate to make perfect sense in English…but it’s something like “ green and blue look good on a pig”..lol..don’t ask.. apparently you shouldn’t wear those two colours together…I was , offcourse , always a rebel and put everything together: green and blue, red and pink..anything at all really.

   

My grandmother with my mum

look at that wonderful 1920s fashion and hair

Wish the photo was in colour so I could see the colour of the dress she's wearing

Then offcourse it is a “rule” you shouldn’t combine different tonal values of anything..it just looks off they say…again, when you are experimenting with colour and textures and all different values and tones, why not? Just like anything as time passes, our vision, our look and our tastes change.

As a matter of fact, I always laughed out loud when the fashion industry , yet again, tried to convince people that the next BIG fashion colour would be YELLOW! I mean, yellow? Never! And now, I don’t know whether its to do with the fact that I have been rather smitten by the quirky Minions of the Despicable me movies, I now find myself liking, no , even loving yellow. Again , there are different tones of yellow , from the mind blowing super in your face yellow and the mild chamomile ochery yellow, but whether on its own or combined with one of the least expected colours as a compare, purple, it looks absolutely amazing !

Why my opinion about yellow has changed, I have no clue, but the fact is, maybe by the sheer Minion indoctrination, everything looks so much happier combined with yellow. Go figure !

Same thing goes for pink. You know that barbie pink? Was no big fan either and look at me now….I want to put pink in everything…lol..Don’ t worry, I am restraining myself.

   

AAAW! Banana!

I love looking at fashion shows because of the wonderful drama and theatrical set ups…it’s like art. The line up of clothes on the runway whooshing passed you and then its all over and in no time there is need to put another show up for the next season. It’s there, its done, its gone and for those who can afford to buy a Haute Couture dress , they wear it once and in the closet it goes.

Prices by the way are staggering, anywhere from $20.000 to $200.000…its mind blowing. I once asked why is it so expensive and apparently teams of seamstresses work on them to measure, working long hours to embroider them and fit them perfectly…hourly rates and all considered, that the price is that high...eh maybe...…..I once was asked to sew and embroider somebody’s wedding gown…my hands still shake at the thought of it,hours and hours and hours,days! I spent on it….i got the equivalent value of a cheap model espresso machine for it…lol…

I guess, as with everything, its not only the hours and days spent on a garment that makes the value, it’s the name on the label as well. Just imagine if for anything you have knitted, spun or woven, you calculated minimum wage rates per hour….we can but dream..lol

 Anyway I digress….Colour. Here’s a look at how good all different pallets look together:

   

   

See! Weaving different tonal values together looks great !

 

   

and even when you don’t weave how about this wonderful shawl!

  

woven fringe dress

 

Isn’t it inspiring !?! all the different ways of putting colours together ! and the weaving offcourse makes it all even more magical. So even when you are addicted to black and white..add colour..any colour!

 

Last week was all about the techno super fibres, this week it’s all back to the past with my first ever IxCHeL blend the angorino top! A fabulous super fine Australian organic merino combined with our angora bunnies! Also on offer is a very nice sock weight yarn I have been doing now as a base for many years and is a true favourite because of its drape, shine and ultimate softness yet strength! A special offer for those of you who would like to dye some of their own as well ! So happy snaffling and Rabbit on ! Ogh before I forget, in the next couple of weeks the last of the IxCHeL clubs are going out so if you think of putting something in your parcel without adding extra postage : Now is the time to snaffle! Also , please remember to renew our membership before the 8th of Aprili so you don’t miss out on anything !
 

Please don't hesitate to contact me at any time if you have any questions okay? Always happy to enable. All my contact details are to be found at the end of this weeks blog entry. Have fun !!!

IxCHeL Angorino Tops

A supersoft organic Australian super fine Merino Top blended with our own Angora bunny

100+grams (+/-3.5Oz)  AU$22
 

 

Alice in Dior Land -sold-

 

Chanel -sold-

 

Dior -sold-

 

Joy -sold-

 

Gaultier -1 left-

 

Givenchi -sold-

 

Gucci -2 left-

 

Hermes -2 left-

 

Kenzo -sold-

 

Vogue -2 left-

IxCHeL Bamboo Bunny Sock yarn

Angora Bunny, bamboo, silk and nylon. 420m/100g.

100+grams (+/-3.5Oz)  AU$26
 

 

Minions
 

Banana!

 

Flamingo

 

Pebble

 

Sunflower

 

Natural Bamboo Bunny Yarn
 SPECIAL!!
Buy 1 kilo of undyed bamboo bunny yarn
for the amazing price of $150 !!!!
Offer valid til March 11th !!!!

 

 or..if you cannot make up your mind what colour..
why not have them all?
Buy 12 miniskeins a random surprise selection for $23 !

IxCHeL Club sign ups starting in April 2014 are Open !!

The IxCHeL clubs sign ups are now open!! for the fibre, yarn, mini skein and batt clubs for April, May and June 2014!!

 IxCHeL Fibre Club April, May and June 2014

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$22 , 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 #20 and receive your special hand dyed top :)) for three months (April, May and June 2014) is AU$66 + postage (parcel post or airmail). AND there are good value double serves available !!!

 

For Australia : single serve $66+$27 postage (parcel post), double serve $120+$27

For USA + Canada: single serve AU$66+AU$51 (Airmail) double serve AU$120+AU$51

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$66+AU$58 (airmail) Double serve AU$120+AU$58

For Asia: Single serve AU$66+AU$45 (airmail) Double serve AU$120+AU$45

If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FIBRE CLUB #20 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! Deadline for signing up for fibre club #20 is April 8th! And the first instalment is going to be shipped out end of April. Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me your details

 

The IxCHeL Sock Yarn Club April, May and June 2014

Every month for three months (April, May and June 2014) 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

 

For Australia : single serve $78+$27 postage (parcel post) double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +$27

For USA + Canada: single serve AU$78+AU$51 (Airmail) double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$51

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$78+AU$58 (airmail) Double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$58

For Asia: Single serve AU$78+AU$45 (airmail) Double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$45

 

Numbers are strictly limited ! Deadline for signing up for the Ixchelbunny SOCK-IT-TO-ME Yarn CLUB! is April 8th.

Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal . 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 Mini skein Club April, May and June 2014

Every month I will be offering a monthly exclusive IxCHeL mini skein selection for Club members. In that monthly selection there are 12 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+$27 postage (parcel post) double serve $130 (=even a better deal!) +$27

For USA + Canada: single serve AU$69+AU$51 (Airmail) double serve $130 (even a better deal!) +AU$51

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$69+AU$58 (airmail) Double serve $130 (even a better deal!)+AU$58

For Asia: Single serve AU$69+AU$45 (airmail) Double serve $130 (even a better deal!)+AU$45

 

Numbers are strictly limited ! Deadline for signing up for the IxCHeL Mini Skein Club is April 8th. The first Club mini skeins will be sent out end of April. Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me your details

 

IxCHeL Funky Bunny Batt Club April, May and June 2014

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 camel , angora, cashmere, silk, yak, llama even wolf and bison! 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 April, May and June 2014!

Price to join the Ixchel Funky bunny for three months is :

For Australia : $96+$27 postage (parcel post)

For USA + Canada: AU$96+AU$51 (Airmail)

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: AU$96+AU$58 (airmail)

For Asia: AU$96+AU$45 (airmail)

If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FUNKY BUNNY Batt CLUB now. Numbers are strictly limited ! Deadline for signing up for the funky bunny batt club April 8th and the first installment is going to be shipped out end of April :) Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me

Badges!

Happy funny Badges to attach to just about anything: your craft bags, clothes, the perfect little gifts ! 

1 badge AU$2

10 for AU$18

20 badges for AU$35

30 badges for AU$49

Every badge has a nr so when ordering just mention the nr of the badge and how many you would like..easy!

newest additions : badge nrs 84-90

Badges 1-20

Badges 21-40

Badges 41-59

Badges 60-83

How To Order:

1. You can email me on ixchel at rabbit dot com dot au or ixchelbunny at yahoo dot com dot au
2. 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? Any custom orders for yarn or dyeing fibre? Please don’t hesitate to ask! Always happy to enable.
 

Thank you so much for your help and support !

 

 RABBIT ON !

((hugs))

Charly