Farewell 2009!

This evening we bid farewell to 2009 and what a year it has been!

Certainly a big one for me. I have learnt to juggle a rapidly growing business, my adorable family and even manged to squeeze in a little creative time.

I have learnt to crochet, something that has been on my to do list for some time now (and possibly become a little addicted...!) plus pushed my skills into areas that I hadn't been before using new techniques and different fibers.

A quick review of my projects revealed that I managed to complete over 40 projects in the past 12 months...and that I have four still on the needles.

I have lots of exciting plans for the New Year to come, both for Tangled Yarns and project wise.

I hope to use January as a 'Finishing Month' to complete a few outstanding projects. That way I will be guilt free when I start on my list of Autumn and Winter knitting nice and early in the year.

I hope to list all outstanding projects here and in our

Ravelry group with my decisions to finish or frog.

I would love for you to join me!

I hope that you are all enjoy celebrating New Years Eve 2009 however you are spending it...I plan to sneak in a little time with some needles and yarn very soon.

Wishing you an inspiring 2010!!

Crafty Christmas

A few small projects off my To Do List...

My 2010 dairy now has a reversible owls cover! This was such a rewarding, quick project.

10 minutes measuring and cutting, another 10 sewing and I have these cute little fellows to keep me company during the next 12 months.

I have had another idea floating around in my mind for several weeks now and over the last two evenings I have manged to turn two balls of Noro into 12 individual coasters.

I have used Lucy from Attic24's Hexagon How-To pattern and thown them in the wash.

I love that each one is unique...

Don't they make a great stack?! A small warning though...they are just a little addictive...

All good things must come to an end...

With the end of another year nearing there has been a flurry of finishing happening!

I have been so busy with the Silly Season at the shop that I have neglected my poor little blog. I have managed to finish several projects...most just in time.

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has encouraged, supported and enjoyed the ride of what has been a spectacular first year for us at Tangled Yarns. (well almost year...look out March!)

I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by colour on a daily basis, doing something that I love...I know just how privileged I am.

It has been a pleasure getting to know so many talented crafters and I am looking forward to an inspiring 2010!




Now onto the projects, in no particular order and all linked to my Ravelry notebook...

Felted Nest and Eggs

So Close

Neat Ripple Pattern (Baby Blanket)

Paper Chains...(Knitted)




Filagree Bowl

Tiny Angel

I am off this afternoon to have a 4 day break from the shop, the longest I have been away from it in over 8mths...eeek!! My mind has been doing overtime thinking about all that I would like to acheive over the 4 days.

I have a little 'To Do' list started -

First up might have to be covering my 2010 dairy in this stunning fabric that arrived late this week, just in time!



Also on the list we have...

• Sew dress for myself (I have the fabric all cut out, just need an hour little helper free
• Sew some summer dresses for the girls
• Sort out my current WIPs
• Catch up on my reading, coming home with me this afternoon is the latest Interweave Crochet, Winter 2009
• Make a batch of Turkish Delight Rocky Road, recipe from the great blog
• Start my 2010 List!!! (yes, I do like a good list)

Hmmm...yes, I know. Possibly a little unrealistic considering I have two little ones, a husband and a variety of family popping in over the break.

But, I will try to get to at least a few of these and I am taking my camera home to catch the Christmas Morning fun so I will pop back to update.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Festive Season Celebrations!

It occured to me that I haven't posted any recent pictures of the shop! Things have evolved so much since we opened almost a year ago!

Here is a collage of some of my favourite spots in the shop at the moment.




After a busy afternoon setting up I think we are all ready for tomorrow!!

For anyone that doesn’t get our newsletter or just in case it has slipped your mind with the ‘Silly Season’ and all -

Tangled Yarns Festive Season Celebrations

Sunday 13th December

10am - 2pm

Tangled Yarns

Studio A / 9 Chester Street

Newstead

We have been busy little elves packing some spectacular kits and gifts ranging from $15 - $250 with savings of 10% - 25% off rrp. Kits included Childrens Learn To Knit Kits, Scarf Kits, Sock Kits, Blanket Kits, Hat Kits…

Hope to see you there to share some festive cheer!

I managed to take a few quick photos before I left tonight -

Catching Up...Again!

With a blink of an eye, another few weeks have flown by.

I have been busy with projects, planning and a few little surprises.

Our November KAL finishes at midnight tonight and will be drawn tomorrow morning. The lucky winner of the Milkweed Shawl and Eki Kit will be announced in the newsletter in the afternoon.

After a few false starts I managed to finish my Simple Yet Effective Shawl with a few modifications to the original pattern, including a subtle ruffle in the last garter stitch section.

I'm yet to decide if I will keep this one for myself or if I will gift it this Christmas...

My new found addiction to crochet is continuing. Another sweet little decoration for the shop Christmas Tree. This is the Birdie Decoration by Lucy of Attic 24.

All it used was small amounts of left over yarn, a couple of buttons and an evening. I ended up making a second on, this time in a solid colour with a little red chest. Both of my girls adore them and love to take them off the tree for some imagination play.

Another decoration, Tiny Angel Doll by Mama Bear. I struggled with her hair, it took several goes using different yarn before I managed to achieve something that I was happy with.

I am truly in love with her.

As always I have several projects on the go, all fighting for attention each night. I do have one more finished project but it is a gift, I will be able to reveal all shortly.

Watch out for our next newsletter, it has been a busy week so I have lots to report!