Be you and Be Happy

Celebrating Uniqueness

Somehow I was under the impression that 2017 was a rollercoaster ride totally off the scale, but January 2018 has proven me totally wrong: I think every expectation of chaos, heartbreak and hope and other manifestations of what ever the universe can dump on somebody in the shortest possible period of time, has totally surpassed my expectation. From minor set backs (like car damage, falling, spraining muscles) to social awkwardness in social settings to heartbreak when we lost our chooks  and two of my favourite bunnies: Uhura and Bubbles (May they rest in peace and hop forever happy). Whenevr , I guess you would call it "Life" hands me these "gifts" < it is sometimes extremely hard to see a silver lining and it is (call it human nature) extremely easy to succumb to negativity about oneself or others or the universe.

I do not think of myself as a control freak..but in a way I totally am…lol….and only this month I have started to realise that (late bloomer..)  and actually realise who I am and learn to live with that. Others, on the other hand, have not been that , let’s say, understanding?..lol, accepting that reality. I am sad in a way, but at the same time, I am proud to not cave to my inability to stand up for what I am comfortable with…and I will accept all consequences. Maybe, it’s to do with how long I have roamed this planet…maybe the older you get, the more you think “I can do without this bs” and move on. Anyway, everything is a learning curve and if, even if just a teensie wensie bit, you are like me : an introvert artist, trying to survive in the world where everybody is expected to flaunt themselves on every imaginable social media platform, it can be very daunting…even terrifying.

And I am not even talking about the day to day stuff: like paying bills, or finding inspiration from around you or within you. It is a constant race against  or with yourself and the perception of your own reality. There have been times I wanted to throw in the towel. I mean, who hasn’t? There have been times so overwhelming like when so many of our bunnies died of a calici outbreak years ago, I sure did! And in a way this month, because it was just one day after the other with drama and confrontation and loss, that I came to an overwhelming realization : accepting who you are and acting upon it is the best decision you can ever make. It is not about “how can I possibly survive according to other peoples norms or vision of who I “ought” to be…no, it has everything to do with how you, yourself as a person and creative soul, stands up for yourself and be who you are. I have never belonged in any kind of group. I was bullied by cheerleaders, by the popular gang in school just as much as I was by the outcasts. I did not “belong” or could be categorized in any group. It made me miserable of being who I am.  I found my cave: my music, my creativity, my painting , my colours, my poetry. Now that does not mean that I have reacted or responded in a psychological correct way by retracting or doing my own “stuff” but It did make me develop other skills.

I know I am not alone struggling, as an artist or a creative person : lots of peoples post I see on facebook and Instagram , made me realise , that in whatever way you express it, a lot of people are suffering from this , let’s just call it, social media problem or perception of “self” . Now you can retreat into a cave and forget about everything, but as an artist, relying on what you create, you somehow need to survive. The golden days of patronage are over..LOL…we need to find our own patrons (patreon.com, websites, and yes, social media) or promote ourselves and what we do. This is a tough thing if you are an artist, just want to create, are prone to retreating in a cave away from people….    So Here are a few “rules” to counteract making yourself totally miserable, because let’s face it: we do not need anybody else to make us feel miserable: we can do that stuff all by ourseves !!
 Well, saying that, there are outside influences beyond our control that can totally mess with our serotonin, but still, Let’s DO it! Let’s take control and fight this ! Let’s be a rebel and accept that we are all different, that somehow that makes us stronger not weaker. It is not what group we belong to, it is who we are. YOU are unique: Celebrate that ! Be You and be Happy !

So without letting you wait longer than necessary for this weeks scrumptiousness: here it is: camelbunny silk and cashmere tops with fabulous silky drape and lusciousness! AND , because I have been asked , I have opened up the sign ups for the next IxCHeL Clubs! As you know this year it is all about ART Journey! And this month, January, the inspiration is Gustav Klimt and a very powerful woman Emilie Floge, here is the teaser label to give you an idea !

Here are all the offerings for tonight and please do not forget : the sign ups are open for the next fibre, yarn and batt club starting in April 2018!

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.

IxCHeL Camelbunny Silk Cashmere Tops 

50 grams AU$22

Baby Camel, Mulberry Silk, Angora Bunny, Cashmere

VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR-2left-

REBEL 

PEACOCK-sold-

UNICORN FARTS-sold-

NATURAL

VELVET ROSE-sold-

ROSE

ROSE GARDEN-sold-

RUSTY NAIL-sold-

PASSION FRUIT

BERRY HARVEST-sold-

AUTUMN FOREST-sold-

INDIGO

COOL SKIES

Spinner’s Control, Yarn Gauge and Ply angle card

a great way to gauge the thickness of your yarn and plying. A nice tool with an info sheet to hang on your spinning wheel or carry wit you anywhere you go.

$5

The New IxCHeL Club sign ups are now OPEN ! 

Get a monthly fibre and yarn surprise !

Always great blends and colourways 

only hand dyed for those who are club members !

April, May and June 2018

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 2018

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 #35 and receive your special hand dyed top :)) for three months (April, May and June 2018) is AU$72 + postage (parcel post or airmail). AND there are good value double serves available !!!

For Australia : single serve $72+$29 postage (parcel post), double serve $136+$29 (save $8) or triple serves $204 (save $12!) + postage

For USA + Canada: single serve AU$72+AU$57 (Airmail) double serve AU$136+AU$57

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 #35 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! The April 2018 Club is going to be shipped out end of April, the May club mid May and the June club mid June. 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 2018

Every month for three months (April, May and June 2018) 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 (a 4ply/fingering weight yarn) or an 8ply / DK weight enough to make a pair of socks ; Every month a 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 $87+$29 postage (parcel post) double serve $146(= one skein FREE!!!) +$29

For USA + Canada: single serve AU$87+AU$57 (Airmail) double serve $146 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$57

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$87+AU$69 (airmail) Double serve $145 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$69

For Asia: Single serve AU$87+AU$50 (airmail) Double serve $145 (= one skein FREE!!!) +AU$50

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 . The April 2018 Club is going to be shipped out end of April, the May club mid May and the June club Mid June.

IxCHeL Funky Bunny Batt Clubs  April, May and June 2018

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 wallaby 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 2018.

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

For Australia : $114+$29 postage (parcel post)

For USA + Canada: AU$114+AU$57 (Airmail)

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: AU$114+AU$69 (airmail)

For Asia: AU$114+AU$50 (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 April 2018 club is going to be shipped out end of April, the May club mid May and the June club mid June 2018. 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 a fun weekend !!!

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 also to be found at the end of this week’s blog entry.

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.
4. message me on Instagram 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