Every time I am in my little dye room, standing there, with white fibres staring back at me, waiting for their dye bath, there’s never a plan really. Plans and me do not go together very well. Having a plan or recipe book all set out is just not me.
Every now and again I have my favourites which I repeat that is true, but they change like the seasons, with how I feel, what I have been reading or experiencing. It always changes. It is always an adventure.
I am super lucky never to have had “painters block” as in writers block and staring at a blank canvas and having no idea what to do with it. I feel extremely lucky that way !!
This week there are a few extra special colours that I put together and mixed and I hope that you love them just as much as I do. They are ranging from super happy and bright to this romantic Lord Byronesque poetic feel.
Well anyway ,that was what I was after. I named one “Romance on Mars” and another one with cool silver and gold tones that mingle with velvets “ Romancing Lord Byron”… My imagination sometimes gets the better of me I know…. Do I dream in technicolour as well ? I will let you guess …lol
I have been super busy this week dyeing (of course) but also spinning lots and lots of yarns: ranging from custom orders of Qiviut blend yarns to pure angora yarns. I am desperately trying to spin heaps of yarns so I have some stock, but it is like taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back at this point. My motto as always is “Keep Swimming !” as the wise Dory from Finding Nemo would say.
So, this weekend I have a special blog update ready to go for you: Rapunzel tops! Freshly blended and dyed with a dash of gold bling to add that little bit of luxurious shine to your yarn !
Treat yourself to something special this weekend ! : the IxCHeL Rapunzel blend.
Treat yourself to something special this weekend ! : the IxCHeL Rapunzel blend.
Also : There’s still time to sign up for the next IxCHeL Clubs starting in April ! All the info for joining the clubs are below.
Have a fun weekend with lots of Fibre and Yarn Love !!
Have a fun weekend with lots of Fibre and Yarn Love !!
All my contact details and "HOW TO ORDER" are also to be found at the end of this week’s blog entry. And please remember: Every time you buy from a small business or a farm you are not only getting something unique and handmade but you are supporting so much more !
IxCHeL Rapunzel Tops
100 grams AU$26
Super exquisitely soft 17 micron Merino , Cashmere, Mulberry Silk, Gold Stellina
Super exquisitely soft 17 micron Merino , Cashmere, Mulberry Silk, Gold Stellina
Romance on Mars SOLD
Romancing Lord Byron 3 left
Autumn Bliss Sold
Gem Corn Magic SOLD
The Sun King SOLD
Night Sky (dyed with Japanese Indigo) SOLD
Sky (dyed with homegrown woad) 2 left
Sexy Herbologist 4 left
Happy SOLD
Rock Lobster 1 left
Girl Power 4 left
To order: email or message me on facebook or Instagram, quoting the colourway and the quantity you would like, together with your postal address and I will get right back to you with all the payment details.
IxCHeL club sign ups for April, May and June 2021 !!!!! are open !
Here are some photos of the previous clubs.
August 20 Fibre Club
August Batt Club
August Yarn Club
June Club
June Club
Note to all International club members:
All international club parcels are now being shipped with tracking and expedited.
There is an option if you want all three of your clubs to be shipped together to save on shipping cost: Just ask me for a postage quote !
IxCHeL Fibre Club April, May and June 2021
The subscription is for a period of three months and you will receive one special hand dyed and special blended top/roving per month
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 #47 and receive your special hand dyed top :)) for three months (April, May and June 2021) is AU$78 + postage (parcel post or airmail). AND there are good value double and triple serves available !!!
For Australia : single serve $78+$30 postage (parcel post), double serve $150(save $6) +$30m postage or triple serves $225 (save $9!) + $30 postage
For New Zealand : single serve $78+$45 postage (parcel post) double serve $150(save $6) +$45 postage
For New Zealand : single serve $78+$45 postage (parcel post) double serve $150(save $6) +$45 postage
For USA + Canada: single serve AU$78+AU$60 (Airmail) double serve AU$150+AU$60; triple serve $225 (save $9) + AU$60postage
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$78+AU$78 (airmail) Double serve AU$150+AU$78; triple serve $225 (save $9) + AU$78postage
For Asia: Single serve AU$78+AU$57 (airmail) Double serve AU$150+AU$57; triple serves $225 (save $9) + AU$57postage
If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FIBRE CLUB #47 now. Numbers are strictly limited ! The April 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 2021
Every month for three months (April, May and June 2021) 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); 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 $96+$30 postage (parcel post) double serve $177( save $15!!) +$30 postage
For New Zealand : single serve $96+$45 postage (parcel post) double serve $177( save $15!!) +$45 postage
For USA + Canada: single serve AU$96+AU$60 (Airmail) double serve $177 (Save $15!!) +AU$60
For New Zealand : single serve $96+$45 postage (parcel post) double serve $177( save $15!!) +$45 postage
For USA + Canada: single serve AU$96+AU$60 (Airmail) double serve $177 (Save $15!!) +AU$60
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: Single serve AU$96+AU$78 (airmail) Double serve $177 (Save $15!!) +AU$78
For Asia: Single serve AU$96+AU$57 (airmail) Double serve $177 (= Save $15!!!) +AU$57
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 Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me your details
IxCHeL Funky Bunny Batt Clubs April, May and June 2021
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 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 January, February, March 2021
Price to join the IxCHeL Funky bunny for three months is :
For Australia : $114+$30 postage (parcel post)
For New Zealand : single serve $114+$45 postage (parcel post)
For USA + Canada: AU$114+AU$60 (Airmail)
For New Zealand : single serve $114+$45 postage (parcel post)
For USA + Canada: AU$114+AU$60 (Airmail)
For UK,Europe, rest of the world: AU$114+AU$78 (airmail)
For Asia: AU$114+AU$57 (airmail)
If you want to receive a fibre surprise every month then join the IXCHEL FUNKY BUNNY BATT CLUB now.
Numbers are strictly limited !
Payment via direct deposit or credit card or paypal. Just PM or email me your details.
To become a member just email me on ixchelbunnyart at gmail dot com or message me on facebook or Instagram. More on how to order the clubs and anything from this update later in the blog in the section “how to order”
To order: email or message me on facebook or Instagram, quoting the colourway and the quantity you would like, together with your postal address and I will get right back to you with all the payment details.
IxCHeL Tweed Yarn
Hand dyed
Super soft lambs wool 70% and Kid Mohair 30%
Spun singles, fingering or sock weight yarn
+/- 200meters/218yards
50grams 1.76oz
AU$18
Botanical dyes
(dyed with Eucalypt, Madder root, Walnut, Elderberry, Indigo,Acorn)
Indigo
Jewels
NEW NEW NEW NEW colours !!!
IxCHeL Tweed Yarn
Super soft lambs wool 70% and Kid Mohair 30%
Spun singles, fingering or sock weight yarn
+/- 200meters/218yards
50grams 1.76oz
AU$16
Nephrite Jade
(A beautiful deep sage green colour with fun blue, lime and salmon speckles)
Grevillea + new !
A vibrant raspberry pink tweed with deep purple, lime and soft pink speckles)
To order: email or message me on facebook, Ravelry or Instagram, quoting the colourway and the quantity you would like, together with your postal address and I will get right back to you with all the payment details.
IxCHeL Tweed fingering weight yarn
Super soft lambs wool 70% and Kid Mohair 30%
Spun singles, fingering or sock weight yarn
+/- 200meters/218yards
50grams 1.76oz
AU$16
Great Barrier Reef
Leafy Seadragon
Flying Fox
Airlie Beach
Sea Mist
Amethyst
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.
Wattle
(A beautiful sunshine yellow that goes so well with the kookaburra the silver grey)
(A beautiful sunshine yellow that goes so well with the kookaburra the silver grey)
Kata Tjuta BACK IN STOCK !!!
(an intense pure red that goes well with the Kookaburra and the Wattle and the Amethyst colourway and soooooo many others)
(an intense pure red that goes well with the Kookaburra and the Wattle and the Amethyst colourway and soooooo many others)
Kookaburra
(a beautiful silver grey with ochre accents that complement the dingo colourway)
(a beautiful silver grey with ochre accents that complement the dingo colourway)
Dingo
( A beautiful warm honey ochre with pops of royal bluebell, kingfisher and kangaroo paw)
( A beautiful warm honey ochre with pops of royal bluebell, kingfisher and kangaroo paw)
Dusky Grevillea
(a gorgeous raspberry base with pops of royal bluebell, flowering gum, grey and daintree)
(a gorgeous raspberry base with pops of royal bluebell, flowering gum, grey and daintree)
Flowering Gum
( a gorgeous medieval warm red with bright red, kookaburra and fern forest accents)
( a gorgeous medieval warm red with bright red, kookaburra and fern forest accents)
Fern Forest
( a deep forest green with accents of bright red, dusky purple and daintree) )
( a deep forest green with accents of bright red, dusky purple and daintree) )
Jacarandah
( a fabulous deep purple with accents of royal bluebell, daintree, grevillea and kingfisher )
( a fabulous deep purple with accents of royal bluebell, daintree, grevillea and kingfisher )
Wombat
( a fabulous deep walnut brown with accents of dingo and kookaburra)
( a fabulous deep walnut brown with accents of dingo and kookaburra)
Kangaroo Paw
( a fabulous warm orange with accents of fern forest, royal bluebell and grevillea and dingo )
( a fabulous warm orange with accents of fern forest, royal bluebell and grevillea and dingo )
isn’t it gorgeous how the Kangaroo paw knits up?! )
Royal Bluebell
( a deep blue with accents of flowering gum, kookaburra and fern forest )
( a deep blue with accents of flowering gum, kookaburra and fern forest )
Wallaby
( a warm light brown with accents of soft blue and kookaburra)
( a warm light brown with accents of soft blue and kookaburra)
Daintree ( a soft green with accents of fern forest and dingo)
Kingfisher
( a fabulous Turquoise blue with accents of fern forest, kangaroo paw, Jacaranda and Grevillea)
( a fabulous Turquoise blue with accents of fern forest, kangaroo paw, Jacaranda and Grevillea)
Landscape dyes
100g tubs AU$12
250 g tubs AU$27
250 g tubs AU$27
Just contact me with the name of the colour you are after and I will get right back to you.
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 !!!
Have a fun weekend !!!
How To Order:
1. You can email me on ixchelbunnyart at gmail dot com 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.
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.
Keep your eyes out for any news on the
ixchelbunny Instagram feed and the IxCHeL facebook page!!
RABBIT ON !
((hugs))
Charly