For Love and what is important

No over exciting things happening this week really..not like last week’s drive in adventure or going out to anywhere …just hard, super hard, work really and feeling a bit tired. Feeling centred though and purposeful, getting things done and I feel , more with every day that passes, that life is a treasure to be cherished, friends to be hugged and life to be loved and hateful spiteful things to be ….ignored. I feel blessed to be able to to do what I love, albeit more than full time and all consuming, but I am still here.

When somebody is talking about life changing experiences they have had of survival, I can surely put my 5 cent worth in as a cancer survivor. I have always been on the side of compassion and trying to be there for the underdog. There may be times that are harder than others and temptation or bad feelings creep in , because we are all human and we forget what is important and our ego takes control. I am not saying ego is a bad thing but it can be destroying for yourself and others. 

There are no entitlements in life whatsoever and every now and again I get reminded of that and I fight. The older I get, the more I see , , the easier it gets, believe me or not. 
Other people around me say “ oh so and so is doing this or that!! you should so report that! Or be spiteful. No…I will not, I will not ask anybody to be hurtful or do something hateful myself. Life is too short. Really it is. Fibre blends, design of spindles, colourways, garments: all of those things, however beautiful and important in their own way, are not a cure for cancer. And I have to state that even if I were to have found a cure for cancer I would not patent it. Call me a rebel. I would share it. Why? Because I am a firm believer in the fact that progress can only come from standing on each other’s shoulders. 

Also, I will keep on doing what I am doing with love and passion and all consuming energy and I will value things that are truly important: knowing that life is finite and you cannot take money or a anything with you except ..maybe…your energy and your soul, which can only be filled with love, compassion and good intentions.

Today I want you to look around you and smile. Smile for what you have, how far you have travelled and who you are with, what you have learnt and how much more there is to share and love. Be grateful every single minute and transform that into compassion for those around you or those who desperately need strength and love. 

Today I dedicate this blog to a good friend, Elizabeth C, who is battling cancer and is one of the most bravest young souls I know. Elizabeth, You are making a difference to so many people with your passion and strength and love. Lots of blessings from all of us here and power to you ! you are in our thoughts and in our hearts. Big fluffy bunny hugs !!!

Apart from me being in a philosophical mood, I have been working hard on new blends (yes !) and a very exciting new one will be hitting this blog n a few weeks! And ofcourse prepping and dyeing more fibres for my updates and some design work.
Tonight I thought it would be nice to put some supersoft , amazing blend in the spotlight that I haven’t shared with you for a long time: my camelbunny silk cashmere. Dis I just hear oooh’s and Aaaah’s??? lol

So, here it is: some extra yumkiness to cuddle up to tonight and ofcourse the club sign ups are open , although I must say that the funky bunny batt club is almost on the brink of being tot ally full !! so don’t wait too long to sign up !

Have a fun weekend with lots of fibre play and love!!

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 week’s blog entry. Have fun !!!

New IxCHeL Club sign ups are now open!

for the months : April, May and June 2016 

(til quotas are reached or until March 31st)

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 2016

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 or more

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 #28 and receive your special hand dyed top :)) for three months (January, February and March 2016) 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 $136+$28 (save $8) or triple serves $204 (save $12!) + postage

For USA + Canada: single serve AU$72+AU$51 (Airmail) double serve AU$136+AU$51

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$72+AU$60 (airmail) Double serve AU$136+AU$60

For Asia: Single serve AU$72+AU$45 (airmail) Double serve AU$136+AU$45

If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FIBRE CLUB #28 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! The April 2016 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 Clubs April, May and June 2016

Every month for three months (April , May and June 2016) 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 Clubs April, May and June 2016

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 2016.

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

For Australia : $108+$28 postage (parcel post)

For USA + Canada: AU$108+AU$51 (Airmail)

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: AU$108+AU$60 (airmail)

For Asia: AU$108+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

CamelBunny Silk & Cashmere Tops   

Baby Camel, Mulberry silk, Angora bunny and Cashmere

50+gram tops AU$21
So luscious to spin and wear it should be illegal…lol

Zen-sold-

Velvet Affair-sold-

Summer Heather-sold-

Romeo and Juliet-sold-

Peacock-SOLD-

Outback Sunrise-sold-

Orchid-SOLD-

Natural-sold-

Indigo Dreams-sold-

Honey Forest Dew-sold-

Heatwave-sold-

Gothic-sold-

Dolphin Kiss-sold-

Dates to put in your Calendar !!

March

Healesville spinners talk ..date to be confirmed later

April 18th

Monday 10am-2pm

Grandvalley Spinners and Weavers Spin in
Tapscott Hall, Corner Cambridge and Montrose rd, Montrose

May

Date to be confirmed later

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 with !

JULY

Friday July 15th- Sunday 17th, 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 heaps 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 !!!!

August

Date to be confirmed

Black n Coloured Sheep Show in Cranbourne

Landscape dyes 

 100g tubs   AU$11 

Want to dye your own with easy to use acid dyes? I have been selling these Landscape dyes at my workshops and shows for a long time, just never thought to put them on my blog. 
They are extremely easy to use and come in great shades. 
Just contact me with the name of the colour you are after and I will get right back to you.

Have a creative week!

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 week’s blog entry.

Have fun !!!

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