tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54603504153555175812024-02-18T18:24:59.176-08:00How does Lili's Garden Grow?Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01378604650219217414noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460350415355517581.post-54554302907637522302008-07-29T21:43:00.000-07:002008-07-29T21:52:29.121-07:00Coil Yarn!<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I really loved having a go at this technique in spinning! Making a coil yarn! I spun a single of </span><a href="http://www.ewegivemetheknits.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mandie's</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> hand dyed merino and then coiled it onto a core of crochet cotton! I'm really happy with the results! </span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228664533859255074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIp8ZtGQAyLgGQtMp_alvVZ2I1xbnZ2anEiFIB8xMzRumePXmjk2suJyWXhjVVH0Drj1homXl5UOntMZm7p1M31e4RCdF4_8hmzJHM2kWlaeeCZTX5IHsqnkraOwiyhD1aZnoOw5z-wtHj/s320/coil+spin3.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228664536871679554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXjGoYkHlkush741kxBduOkSqQT-Yjn_ODzPscwEr4Xw5xGSzf1_6o1Fub0nLxG96iRITCbzJ9X_nv4jZGxvFtFrzTMN0nXX7RHvgH02NwV-hAXQGsNQN13mS38W0PrOBpf9r4X50UWey/s320/coil+spun1.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228664542876070498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKtKJdtim_Bj9KHmTLmPPmfzfLkjSkGSfNT3mOPCOTOZWnQqJXuO_0B3Z-8sVotwgHCDVYUmlAH0VKJl7rlgEgLO717Q4Tu0_4GEB8bLuSgcNvIw2rfNb8M5pORCz6GiNHRcAEu_9Aoi2/s320/coil+spun2.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cheers Everyone!</span></p>Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01378604650219217414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460350415355517581.post-38710001951803154652008-07-28T16:07:00.000-07:002008-07-28T16:52:06.291-07:00New Yarns!!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hey everyone!<br />I have some new yarns that i have spun!!<br />The first one is made from a </span><a href="http://www.wooldancer.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wooldancer</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> spinning batt called the colour of money! This was a really great spin! </span><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228206640870843330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObiZezpmaYY0etV4YCn6ZUw1J7SKDH8MseCd2YMYclBy8jsJQZreIGcXTYPZGQ9NAkUL2ne9ntJUF0gbuWiLNaVTtnvr9PUi5J48YFZydydDD0i2pKg2VI9UJQ3A2IgF7UF1caHqw3gyx/s320/colour+money+2.jpg" border="0" /> </span><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The next Pics are all spun from fiber i have brought from the lovely Mandie at </span><a href="http://ewegivemetheknits.com/store/Default.asp/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">EGMTKs!</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">First is this lovely Optim hand dyed! Gorgeous to spin and so very soft!I have Navajo plied this! Lovely Pastel shades too!</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228207986419542194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPN_1AmB5xRskp01z9gZtDpTxhDXc_sVf28vraBmhoi5yq7TwnEWLLOS0m5nVMWi_Uap8N_qAA0NGxjyVjiTVzh4EKKN7Fb2WgaNm0OsEpvONoN8AiOywZMBzg5CQd2BexWaS-CMvbhaB/s320/optim1.jpg" border="0" /> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228208284756495634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2Q2OzUVpx4nz2Up1ZRfods9J7F7Z8Et6WFDHDBjG9Mo3on7r2agfvG39P1ErG53nL2zbrasiYH6UL1jzr-k_rdwYTUQKQgm3nzUL8I5NSjxGelj7dPVHllHtnNeXIe3RdPXuB0gJAkRW/s320/optim.jpg" border="0" /> </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This next yarn is a Super wash merino fiber that i have dyed myself in some autumn tones and plied with one of </span><a href="http://ewegivemetheknits.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=ThreadsThings&isThumbs=No&curpage=1&Thumbs="><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mandie's</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> great plying threads!</span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228210079908072978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0ln-CVMLzE1PC8DBsk0zuu2QNZC7pPCSiYch0cvPI5lw-1uYU8JjOZBbXO8uO4CuuOwf6XBPSE6NciAvjjWk1AEHz3CZV9REj8eS_pRttP8L7jQJo0Gi27QcO6DoIXVL_fkKs1-vfRG2/s320/superwash+autum.jpg" border="0" />This next one is a sock fiber that i have spun with some silver Glitterati, this is a merino/nylon blend.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228210944415488018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoqhUNWBuzblkRtnQYl7AsF434foK_tIW4Dd_6E-QeN_W9m0SrilOTJDIIAGBdsd0g1_hroDlDfiYmYpP-qE6Y1_vATUwBsiLdhtNxj5dhS42WH-CGbCG5iBk5aKDphaO53vLM-CHNE6p/s320/sock+yarn.jpg" border="0" /> </span><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228210950889309282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAfjbfmd81pQvy8czh74nCegRYCLA-xxHrxGEW2gHL2nyvxCWO9o8cIZ-7DsCr_ZjH3DkZcwhaEJof-0Q7BEAQ7y4VV-0HqLswNj6hwJSbEcHxn88dviq0qAy5Eq-6JK31XYQ9OSc29HN/s320/sock+yarn1.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Last two yarns are from </span><a href="http://ewegivemetheknits.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=EGMTKFibreClub"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">EGMTKs! Fiber Club!</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Now when you get a chance please join up when the next club is announced! It is really great fun and let me tell you that you wont be disappointed in what you receive, if you love Mandie's colour schemes then you will love the Fiber club offerings for sure!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Now i cant remember for sure the months i received these! The first one is two singles pied together and the second one again is plied with one of Mandie's lovely Plying threads!</span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228212864744852354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxLzh3gAE68VQzXbwyHZIJVQZuOrP02COGG0Y3kR9SaH0_Wjjux0U9uOnpDoEu-UCPE70r-JF4zSwO7K6O1hly48MP5eQmT8MTT_H3_24Em8RMBMqAreTvvuztAcVetsB2X1Qs9wVLtwp/s320/fiber+club+march.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228215362624643154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iWqis0-obHrhmlONOP6UwjBLHLyvAPQUTnvq3WmZSL1YWdga2xvLW8t4x7FSqGQXagzzyvGEUzxhZkg9y3DpNCcVT9HdBcnv6zIUFrs0njH8XbBJf39l4zZzO4a20UZJokNeb0TnmjBN/s320/fiber+club+may+1.jpg" border="0" /><br /></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228212867404229042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvA3yYIhppeDnz3-_HtsG_EoDUSUDJr2KHzPsFZCqix2utR4ar6_hbn82kX806eJq9t8BUTOLTHsK6czEpa8TtNHEjRK8SyfzP2opF870dhfVmrH0XeWvkH3vJbjCIeIWyJI2wJ2DptlXK/s320/fiber+club+june.jpg" border="0" /></span></p></div></div><br /><p></p><p>So thats it for today and what i have been "growing" so far!</p><p>Cheers everyone!!</p>Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01378604650219217414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460350415355517581.post-3873671764074041132008-07-18T03:46:00.000-07:002008-07-20T04:00:12.954-07:00Bendigo Wool Show!<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">What can i say, there is a wealth of inspiration by just attending this show and seeing every ones creative pursuits! There was so much to see and so much to buy and so much talent! I really need to save more money for next year!</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This show is also one you plan for from year to year..there is no question of whether you will be bothered with the following year! It's a must see for any fiber enthusiast!</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I also went in support of my gal pal Mandie from <a href="http://www.ewegivemetheknits.com/">EGMTK!</a> who along with Ruth from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/sheepychic.blogspot.com">Sheepychic</a> and Donni of <a href="http://www.donyale.wordpress.com/">Mogs Blog</a> had a fabulous stall! Each of these ladies is very uniquely talented! No matter what fiber related item you are after each of these women will have something to offer! So definitely check out their respective websites!</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I also got to meet some fantastic fiber friends as well, which is always good fun! Thanks especially to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/kissmyfrog.wordpress.com">Kate</a>, who is a lovely gal that i got to have a good chat with as we had a wander around! (thanks Kate!!!)</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So all in all, if anyone if ever contemplating attending the Bendigo Wool Show i definitely recommend it! You wont regret it one bit!!</span></div>Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01378604650219217414noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460350415355517581.post-84987137752525143302008-07-15T03:20:00.000-07:002008-07-15T03:27:54.734-07:00How to Start the Process?<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I figured to get things done i <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">need</span> a plan of action, that covers all aspects of my life...again to find the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">balance</span>.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So my first thought is basically at the start of the week to have a "to do list" or <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">list</span> of mini goals for the week and have them in categories....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ie</span> spinning, website/blog, house, fitness/health. Then at the end of each week i can review what i achieved and what i needed to do better on and also revise what is realistic! This in turn should help me become more organised and therefore more productive and closer to finding that essential balance.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Therefore it should lead me to find areas i want to grow in and areas i need to grow in!</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span> </div>Suzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01378604650219217414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460350415355517581.post-5955968272990070042008-07-09T23:05:00.000-07:002008-07-11T22:23:59.352-07:00My Time to start growing!<div align="justify"><font face="trebuchet ms">Hey everyone!!!anyone?? lol</font></div>
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<br /><div align="justify"><font face="trebuchet ms">Well i did have a BLOG before this one, but it didn't have many posts on it and i was a very slack blogger indeed! So i guess a lot of people may have been bored with that? Not surprising really!</font></div>
<br /><div align="justify"><font face="trebuchet ms">So actually what happened is that i ended up accidentally deleting it because my attention as usual was pulled in about three different directions! Maybe that was fate stepping in!</font></div>
<br /><div align="justify"><font face="trebuchet ms">So i decided to start fresh!</font></div>
<br /><div align="justify"><font face="trebuchet ms">And truly it is my time to grow, i need to! This is my creative journal, this will be my record of pursuits in creating art! To explore me as a person, my love of creating things and how this makes me the person i am and why it is important for me to keep on pursing these things in my life that do bring me joy!</font></div>
<br /><div align="justify"><font face="trebuchet ms">Also this will be a blog about how i balance these aspects in my life! I am a mum with a hubby (totally not an arty person at all) and i have four kids ranging in age from 8 to 16...frustrating times i tell ya!</font></div>
<br /><div align="justify"><font face="trebuchet ms">This is my challenge...finding harmony and peace...finding my centre.</font></div>
<br /><div align="justify"><font face="trebuchet ms">So stay tuned and see how Lili's Garden grows!!</font></div>
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