StressBunny and other tales

This is going to be a bit of a hard blog post to write. I should have been at a spinning camp but I am not: I just could not face it. I know I have let people down, for which I am sorry and I know it is totally out of character for me, but at the moment I am just one miserable heap of fluff, so it is probably better I am not there. Anyhoo, let me explain.. For the last year I have been coping with lots of mental and physical issues, among other things. I have been in lots of pain : some physical issues have been dealt with and I have kept working through it all. My brain however is on the brink of giving up. Now you know me: I am not one to give up. So I am not. I just need time to sort my brain impulses out, the anxiety issues, the knowledge I am starting to forget things because I keep piling stressful things up and the fact I need more and more time to make decisions ; the panic battle mode; coping mechanisms..everything. The last week, after getting all the clubs out of the way, I noticed that I was just not coping very well at all. It’s as if the water in the kettle is boiling and overflowing and I look at it , like a deer in headlights, paralyzed and not knowing what to do. It is a terrifying situation. So yeah, I have to take some time off this weekend to re-allign myself, to try and calm down and figure things out. Obviously not easy when you are self employed and just gave up a “market”, but there it is… Keep swimming, but with some minor adjustments and acknowledging I have to put some restrictions on myself.

People who have seen me at shows in the past think I am this extroverted “do it all”, but in fact I am an introvert with vertigo, climbing Mount Everest. A bit of a strange analogy but I hope you understand what I am talking about. Put me by myself somewhere with paints and dyes and fibres or a canvas and I am good, in times of anxiety. Ask me to go to a party or a retreat or a big show, I get even more anxious and insecure. I know I am weird…but there you have it. It’s not that I do not like people: at times I just have a hard time coping when I am stressed or anxious. And, at this moment of time I am in over my head with anxiety. I have no idea what to do about it, but I will have to figure something out before I become a crazy cat and bunny lady..oh wait…I already am..LOL

I’ll be fine….I just need to calm down and take charge. AND, a very important thing, make sure that I say “no” more…especially when I know it is putting me under a lot of pressure at a time that I can do without. I am still learning..

So yeah, I have had a couple of rough days and I hope after this weekend I will come out the other end and have things under a control a bit more. I really wonder how other people cope with anxiety or stress. I know everybody is different. Everybody reacts different to these kind of situations and there is probably not a set of rules that applies to everybody. I am tiring myself out at an exponential level though and staying in bed sleeping, with a blanket over my head is just not going to be the answer….So, I will do some dyeing over the weekend and gathering my thoughts together with some eucalyptus leaves from the forest and let myself breathe again.
Because the show must go on (read: bills must be paid..lol) I have put together a nice selection of colours from a blend that is close to my heart: Gothic bunny.
The black in the blend may seem dark and gloomy but when you spin it, it intensifies the colours in a strange way it is like life isn’t it? The tough times may seem to take over and get very dark, but at the same time it makes the fun moments shine brighter. Well, that’s my “there’s always a silver lining moment” of the day for you. If you feel that you are dealing with anxiety or stress, talk to someone! Do not let it fester like I did ! I am paying for it now. The Stiff upper lip thing is good for only a certain amount of time before it bites you in the behind. Thank you all for reading and standing by me, eventhough I am a miserable sod at the moment. Now, I am going to try and get better by breathing deep, watching some hilariously funny movies and getting a lot of fresh air over the weekend and do a lot of spinning and dyeing. Having fun.

Again, I do not have a lot of stock of this blend. Also, the club sign ups are still open: Don't wait too long to join !

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 !!!

IxCHeL Gothic Bunny Tops

17micron Merino, Black Silk, Cashmere, Angora bunny,

100+gram top AU$25

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Mermaids under Cover

Seaweed Harvest-sold-

Unicorn Skittles

Zombies and Mermaids

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Barbie and Ken in Camouflage

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IxCHeL Club Sign ups for the second trimester of 2019 are NOW OPEN !!! 

 Here is the overview of all the clubs shipped out to all the members in 2018 and January 2019. 

Teasers of the February club will be posted on my Instagram, Facebook and Twitter soon !

 If you would like to join for the next round just PM me.

Here is a photo compilation of the 2018/2019 clubs to give you an idea what the "Art Journey" Theme has been all about : The interpretation of art into fibre. And I can add 2019 January club to that overview as well now !

Clubs 2019

IxCHeL Fibre Club April, May and June 2019

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$25 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 #39 and receive your special hand dyed top :)) for three months (April, May and June 2019) is AU$75 + postage (parcel post or airmail). AND there are good value double serves available !!! 

 For Australia : single serve $75+$29 postage (parcel post), double serve $142+$29 (save $8) or triple serves $214 (save $11!) + postage 

For USA + Canada: single serve AU$75+AU$57 (Airmail) double serve AU$142+AU$57; triple serve $214 (save $11) + postage

 For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$72+AU$69 (airmail) Double serve AU$136+AU$69; triple serve $214 (save $11) + postage

 For Asia: Single serve AU$72+AU$50 (airmail) Double serve AU$136+AU$50; triple serves $214 (save $11) + postage 

If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FIBRE CLUB #39 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! The April 2019 Club is going to be shipped out end of April, the May club mid May and the June club Early June. Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me your details. 

 The IxCHeL Yarn Clubs April, May and June 2019

 Every month for three months (April, May and June 2019) you will receive: enough hand dyed luscious yummy yarn to make a pair of socks or a lush shawl or scarf of course! (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 or scarf 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 or scarves extra long ! 

For Australia : single serve $87+$29 postage (parcel post) double serve $150( save $24!!) +$29 postage For USA + Canada: single serve AU$87+AU$57 (Airmail) double serve $150 (Save $24!!) +AU$57 

For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$87+AU$69 (airmail) Double serve $150 (Save $24!!) +AU$69 

For Asia: Single serve AU$87+AU$50 (airmail) Double serve $150 (= Save $24!!!) +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 2019 Club is going to be shipped out end of April, the May club mid May and the June club Early June.

IxCHeL Funky Bunny Batt Clubs April, May and June 2019

Here are all the details. 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 170grams 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 2019

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 2019 Club is going to be shipped out end of April, the May club mid May and the June club Early June. Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me 

 Have a fun week Creating your Dreams!

All my contact details are here:

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.

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.

Dates to put in your Calendar

Handknitters Guild Show, Coburg Town Hall

Sunday 26th of May, 10 – 3pm.
Coburg Town hall, 90 Bell Street, Coburg VIC 3058

I'll be there with an amazing amount of new exclusive NEW yarns (and some wool to spin as well) !!!
I  will also have spindles by the amazing Bearded Dragon and lots of fibre tools as well from darning mushrooms to noste pinne, Turkish spindles, Navajo and Mayan spindles, Turkish spindles and needle cases to distaffs.

Get ready for a fabulous SUNDAY filled with lots of craft and YARNIE fun !!!

Friday July 19th to Sunday July 21st 

Australian Sheep and Wool Show, Bendigo.

Go to http://www.sheepshow.com to see what is happening and book your tickets. The Bendigo Sheep and Wool show is the biggest wool show in Australia ! with an amazing amount of woolcraft, indie dyers, a huge amount of tops, yarn, craft, felt and spindles, spinning wheels and anything you need for your knitting,crocheting and crafting.
I will be there with an amazing amount of new exclusive wool blends and yarns, batts, felt and landscape and botanical natural dyes and so much more !!!
I will also have spindles by the amazing Bearded Dragon and lots of fibre tools as well from darning mushrooms to noste pinne, Turkish spindles, Navajo and Mayan spindles, Turkish spindles and needle cases to distaffs, and something amazing  for spinners and knitters.

Get ready for a fabulous weekend filled with lots of craft and fun !!!

 RABBIT ON !

((hugs))

Charly