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It sure was an amazing and busy show last Sunday at the Handknitters Guild Yarn Market. There were heaps more stalls there than usual so many more things for people to buy from. The more variety the better I always say! Immediately after the onslaught of the guild market I did not have time to stop though: this week was all about getting all the custom spin and dye orders done to get all the Bendigo Show dyeing and spinning started. So this week was all about custom dyeing sock yarns, laceweight cashmerino yarns, dyeing tops and curls and spinning a LOT of art yarns ready to be shipped out on Monday. No rest for the wicked that is for sure ! LOL
For tonights update I am offering you a new blend called Gothic Bunny which is a truly fluffy and silky fibery blend that is amazing to spin and wear. Super soft and wicked !
because I do not want to leave out any yarn fans I have a special offer on that is too good to refuse. But more on that later in this blog !
The Bendigo Show is only less than two months away ! That means lots of dyeing, preparing pigments and fibre blending and spinning up a storm to replenish the handspun angora and angora wallaby yarns that were a super hit at the handknitters guild. I Also have my hands full at the moment trying to blend some pretty special fibres together for amazing new tops that will have their first “outing” at the Bendigo show! Not only are they extremely rare and special but also very soft. I need to take extra special care with the blending and the prep and dyeing! All good things take time. So although I wanted to sit down with a good book and a glass of wine and do nothing for a bit, I had to tell myself that I can relax for a teeny tiny bit after the Bendigo Show…..or…..maybe not. LOL
Sometimes it is very hard to stay focused and work, but at the same time I can tell you that I could not see myself doing anything else. I guess it is like everything else: if you are not passionate about something there is no way in the world you can keep a craft business going. Even more so because doing craft takes a lot of time. There is not an easy fast way of dyeing, or spinning or knitting. And that is a good thing! If it were easy and fast it would not contain the magic it holds now. Come to think of it, the world may tell you that some job is easy and superfast, but most of the time they are lying through their teeth. Unless ofcourse you start out being a millionaire where money makes money, there is no easy way of doing anything in life. So, while we are here, why don’t we do what we LOVE to do as best as we can ! Easier said than done ofcourse, because as we all know, one cannot survive on love alone. If crafters and artists could survive on love and passion, we would be the richest people on earth. And hey, come to think of it, maybe we are !!! It is just a bit hard to pay the rent and some bills.. I guess it comes down to the fact what your heart tells you it wants. It can be heartbreaking to do a job you don’t really like or one that doesn’t really give you the potential to shine and be you, but whatever happens: do what you love and love what you do ! Doing what you love and being able to survive and pay your bills is a totally different kettle of yarn..eh...fish. It becomes harder. Still lots of fun but you have to put another hat on every now and again and say to yourself: I really would love to knit myself a sweater with this, but I don;t pay me for me to knit a sweater for me, so....it can become a bit like the cobblers family fairytale if you know what I mean. In the end, what is most important in life, whatever you fill it with: HAVE FUN and say to yourself every minute of every day: ANYTHING GOES!
This blog update is filled with new club sign ups ! (This is your chance to sign up for the sock or fibre or funky bunny batt clubs starting in July.), Gothic Bunny Tops and a Yarn Special ! Happy Hoppy Weekend to all !! Please message me with your wishes and your postal address on facebook, Instagram or ravelry or you can also email me on ixchelbunny at yahoo dot com dot au and I will get straight back to you with all the payment details.
For tonights update I am offering you a new blend called Gothic Bunny which is a truly fluffy and silky fibery blend that is amazing to spin and wear. Super soft and wicked !
because I do not want to leave out any yarn fans I have a special offer on that is too good to refuse. But more on that later in this blog !
The Bendigo Show is only less than two months away ! That means lots of dyeing, preparing pigments and fibre blending and spinning up a storm to replenish the handspun angora and angora wallaby yarns that were a super hit at the handknitters guild. I Also have my hands full at the moment trying to blend some pretty special fibres together for amazing new tops that will have their first “outing” at the Bendigo show! Not only are they extremely rare and special but also very soft. I need to take extra special care with the blending and the prep and dyeing! All good things take time. So although I wanted to sit down with a good book and a glass of wine and do nothing for a bit, I had to tell myself that I can relax for a teeny tiny bit after the Bendigo Show…..or…..maybe not. LOL
Sometimes it is very hard to stay focused and work, but at the same time I can tell you that I could not see myself doing anything else. I guess it is like everything else: if you are not passionate about something there is no way in the world you can keep a craft business going. Even more so because doing craft takes a lot of time. There is not an easy fast way of dyeing, or spinning or knitting. And that is a good thing! If it were easy and fast it would not contain the magic it holds now. Come to think of it, the world may tell you that some job is easy and superfast, but most of the time they are lying through their teeth. Unless ofcourse you start out being a millionaire where money makes money, there is no easy way of doing anything in life. So, while we are here, why don’t we do what we LOVE to do as best as we can ! Easier said than done ofcourse, because as we all know, one cannot survive on love alone. If crafters and artists could survive on love and passion, we would be the richest people on earth. And hey, come to think of it, maybe we are !!! It is just a bit hard to pay the rent and some bills.. I guess it comes down to the fact what your heart tells you it wants. It can be heartbreaking to do a job you don’t really like or one that doesn’t really give you the potential to shine and be you, but whatever happens: do what you love and love what you do ! Doing what you love and being able to survive and pay your bills is a totally different kettle of yarn..eh...fish. It becomes harder. Still lots of fun but you have to put another hat on every now and again and say to yourself: I really would love to knit myself a sweater with this, but I don;t pay me for me to knit a sweater for me, so....it can become a bit like the cobblers family fairytale if you know what I mean. In the end, what is most important in life, whatever you fill it with: HAVE FUN and say to yourself every minute of every day: ANYTHING GOES!
This blog update is filled with new club sign ups ! (This is your chance to sign up for the sock or fibre or funky bunny batt clubs starting in July.), Gothic Bunny Tops and a Yarn Special ! Happy Hoppy Weekend to all !! Please message me with your wishes and your postal address on facebook, Instagram or ravelry or you can also email me on ixchelbunny at yahoo dot com dot au and I will get straight back to you with all the payment details.
New IxCHeL Club sign ups are now open !
for the months : July, August and September 2017
(til quotas are reached or until June 30th)
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 July, August and September 2017
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 #32 and receive your special hand dyed top :)) for three months (July, August and September) 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$56 (Airmail) double serve AU$136+AU$56
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$72+AU$69 (airmail) Double serve AU$136+AU$69
For Asia: Single serve AU$72+AU$50 (airmail) Double serve AU$136+AU$50
If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FIBRE CLUB #32 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! The July 2017 Club is going to be shipped out end of July. Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me your details
The IxCHeL Sock Yarn Clubs July, August and September 2017
Every month for three months (July, August and September 2017) 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$56 (Airmail) double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$56
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$78+AU$69 (airmail) Double serve $130 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$69
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 July, August and September 2017
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 vampire deer 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 July, August and September 2017.
Price to join the IxCHeL Funky bunny for three months is :
For Australia : $108+$28 postage (parcel post)
For USA + Canada: AU$108+AU$56 (Airmail)
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: AU$108+AU$69 (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 July Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me
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 !!!
Gothic Bunny Tops
100s +gram tops AU$24
Superfine Merino Angora Cashmere Black silk ; Super Super soft to spin (and cuddle). Has a gorgeous lofty drape.
Natural Gothic Bunny Tops -sold-
Velvet-sold-
Autumn Forest-sold-
Circus !-sold-
Peacock -sold-
Wonder Woman-sold-
Tropical Rainforest-sold-
Wine in Autumn-sold-
Party Pete-sold-
Woad Blue Mist-sold-
Gothic Pink-sold-
Indigo-sold-
Purple People Eater-sold-
Autumn Leaves-sold-Special Yarn Surprise Weekend !
To celebrate the weekend I am offering you a yarn SURPRISE PACK !!!
This pack will contain two sockweight/fingering weight yarns together with a yummy surprise for the price of $45 plus postage! That’s a huge saving and a Surprise at the same time!
Just message or email me and quote
"Weekend Yarn Surprise PACK"
and I will let you know all the details !
Have a fun weekend with lots of Fun and "Happy Surprises" !!
Dates to put in your Calendar !!
July
Friday July 14th- Sunday 16th, 9am-5pm
(Spot the bunny !!! 💗😛 )
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 !!!! AND as every year: THERE WILL BE PRIZES TO BE WON when you spend over $100 !!!!!!!!
OCTOBER
date and venue info to follow soon.
Black n Coloured Sheep FIELD DAY in Pakenham!
Landscape dyes
100g tubs AU$11
250 g tubs AU$26
250 g tubs AU$26
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 : 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.
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 here:
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
3. Message me on www.ravelry.com 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
3. Message me on www.ravelry.com 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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