I had absolutely no time to dye much extra fibres or blends for this weeks update ! Panic hits ! oh well, it cannot be helped. No use getting all huffy and puffy about it..I cannot work magic and I can’t stay up longer and later than I already do. Not without becoming an total zombie.
Saying that, I have a terrible time saying no. I have learnt a lot and I can say no but only in emergencies. I hate saying no to people when they ask me if I can do this or that or be part of an event , even when it clashes with taking a breath. “yes” just rolls off the tongue easier and much faster…with “no” it’s like I can only say it after running a marathon, been in an accident or am so sick I cannot possibly physically do it. Why do I make myself feel so guilty? I am sure I am not the only one with that particular “No” problem…I am sure there are people out there genetically linked with the “can’t say No” gene..
So, how do you improve your saying “No” ? without the obvious running a marathon, being sick or in an accident scenario?
Well, here’s my five cents worth: close your eyes, analyse the situation: do you have time to do it? Okay , then do it. Do you like doing it? Yes? Then do it. Do you feel that your “no” will cause irreparable harm? If yes, do it. Otherwise, JUST SAY NO.
It is a bit like being harder on yourself than on the other person you have to say no to. Believe me, they will understand. And even if they don’t , well, your yes would not have made a difference in their attitude towards you then either.
Saying no every now and again and you will find it’s liberating. Mind you , doing some research on the subject, I did find out that there is another species of humans who have problems saying yes…strange… but true.
Philosophers state that it has something to do with EGO and not thinking of others that some people are so good in saying no?…
Maybe that’s where the guilt of us mentally genetically challenged always Yes sayers, comes from? We feel guilty saying No, because the answer implies our social commitment. When we say “no” it is obviously null and void and we are terrible human beings, ego maniacs. No, is not the end of the world...lol
I have seen the light….No is not a social dysfunction or an ego trip. saying no to 1,000 things is only to make sure we don't get on the wrong track or try to do too much. We're always thinking about new things to do, but it's only by saying no that you can concentrate on the things that are really important, like..eh… fibery stuff …
We tend to focus much more than we used to, multitasking has become the new thing. Constantly shifting from one app to the next, from one thing that demands our attention to the next in seconds, it's kind of like running a marathon...only a mental one. Our brain keeps having to take short cuts and not lingering...
People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. Because focus only goes so far. There is only so much your brain can handle at any one time . Even when you train hard...
I always felt like I was running out of time, like Alice in Wonderlands white rabbit, looking at his watch. And I still feel that way even more so now, because I am giving so much of my time to the rare sheep breed adventures and many other new ideas and things that are happening here at the farm. You can only do so much and time is limited unless you are a time lord…of course ..
The busy season is coming fast: the shows and the workshops and more rare breed adventures: I have some very special things in the pipeline ranging from the fabulous Qiviut to extremely special and rare yarn that is so luxurious I could only get my hands on a kilo without having to mortgage the farm….lol…and more rare breeds , more adventures!
So, can I say no to you? Eh…no…..of course not…lol…I just do not have a million and one fibery tops or yarns on offer at the moment. Blame the fact that I have not had any luck getting the doctor with his Tardis to visit or getting my hands on a time machine….yet.
So , this weeks update is the one where you can sign up for the next batch of clubs starting in April ! and something soft and fluffy to cuddle up to !!
Big hugs,
Charly
New IxCHeL Club sign ups Open now (til quotas are reached or until March 31st)
Clubs April, May and June 2015 !
Clubs April, May and June 2015 !
For all our international club fans there is a possibility to ship all three clubs together to save on postage if you want :-) Just pm me and enquire about the options available.
IxCHeL Fibre Club April, May and June
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$24
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 #24 and receive your special hand dyed top :)) for three months (April, May and June 2015) is AU$72 + postage (parcel post or airmail). AND there are good value double serves available !!!
For Australia : single serve $72+$28 postage (parcel post), double serve $134+$28 (save $10) or triple serves $199 (save $17!)
For USA + Canada: single serve AU$72+AU$51 (Airmail) double serve AU$134+AU$51
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$72+AU$60 (airmail) Double serve AU$134+AU$60
For Asia: Single serve AU$72+AU$45 (airmail) Double serve AU$134+AU$45
If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FIBRE CLUB #24 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! The April 2015 Club 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 2015
Every month for three months (April, May and June 2015) 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+$28 postage (parcel post) double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +$28
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$60 (airmail) Double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$60
For Asia: Single serve AU$78+AU$45 (airmail) Double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$45
Numbers are strictly limited !
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 Funky Bunny Batt Club April, May and June 2015
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$40 or more .
The batts will range in weight from 140grams to 180grams with luxury fibres like camel , angora, cashmere, silk, yak, llama even wolf and bison and rare sheep breeds !!!! 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 2015.
Price to join the Ixchel Funky bunny for three months is :
For Australia : $105+$28 postage (parcel post)
For USA + Canada: AU$105+AU$51 (Airmail)
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: AU$96+AU$60 (airmail)
For Asia: AU$105+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 ! 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
Baby Alpaca Angora Bunny Tops
100+grams/ 3.56 oz AU$23
Super soft to spin and wear.
Tyroshi Pear Brandy-sold-
Powderpuff-sold-
Margaerys’ roses-sold-
Lorath-sold-
Holiday in Sunspear-sold-
Riverrun-sold-
Highgarden-sold
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 !!!
Dates to put in your Calendar !!
February
Monday 16th, 10am-2pm
Grandvalley Spinners
Grand Valley Spinners
Tapscott Milburn Centre, Montrose
10am-1pm
I have been asked to do a show and tell in regards to Navajo Spindling and Mayan spindling and it’s techniques on these wonderful spindles.
I will also sing a Navajo Blessing song to start the season on a good note (pardon the pun) ..
I will bring my families’ woven and hand dyed rugs and will explain the meanings and the cultural significance. And ...very special Lair of the Bearded Dragons Navajo spindles and Mayan Spindles. Some have been given an extra special Pyrography image.
Entry: $5
Please email to confirm you are attending : every participant will receive an IxCHeL pack with goodies !
March
Monday 16th of March, 10am-2pm
Grandvalley Spinners
Grand Valley Spinners
Tapscott Milburn Centre, Montrose
10am-1pm
I have been asked to do a show and tell in regards to Fancy additions, like beads, feathers, buttons and much much more and some cool techniques to make your yarn extra special.
Entry: $5
Please email to confirm you are attending : every participant will receive an IxCHeL pack with goodies !
April
Saturday 11th, 10am-3pm
McClelland Spinners and Weavers Open day “sock it to me”
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I will be there with lots of hand dyed tops for spinning and felting and happy rainbow yarn and sock yarn !!!! As well as some amazing Lair of the Bearded Dragon spindles and bowls that are pure magic to spin on !
May
Saturday 23rd, 10am-4pm
Victorian Hand Knitters Guild Show
Coburg Town Hall
THE extra ordinary super fluffy yarny event in Melbourne !!!
I will be there with lots of hand dyed tops for spinning and felting and happy rainbow yarn and sock yarn, some extra special art yarns and much much more!!!! As well as some amazing Lair of the Bearded Dragon spindles and bowls that are pure magic to spin on !
JULY
Friday July 17th- Sunday 19th, 9am-5pm
Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show
THE event of the year !!!! Not to be missed!! I will be there in the Flower (Power Bunny) Shed again with heaqps of new goodies, hand dyed and hand spun, IxCHeL new blends and rare sheep breed adventures and much much more ! Including a world first of something AMAZING AND FUN!!!!! Shhh not telling ! but it is AWESOME !!!!
JULY/August
Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2,
Mapleton Craft Retreat (Queensland)
Read all about it here: http://qldspinners.org.au/2014/10/16/mapleton-craft-retreat-2-0/
and please sign up because this is going to be an amazing retreat filled with fibery super fun ! Lots of workshops and fun stuff planned !!!!
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.
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
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