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Re-Stash Craft Appeal – Australia

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Gifford, Miriam Bain and Micky Hasted…
With so many South East Queenslander?s losing a little or the lot in the recent floods,
the girls decided to run this appeal to get the local crafters back into the swing of things
to start creating again.
“We are looking for donations, anything to do with craft. From scrapbooking to fabrics,
buttons to thread, anything to help these beautiful and strong creative souls get back
into their studios to start their creative journey again” Says Liesa
Donations are being taking at The Handmade Expo on the Saturday 19th February
between 8am-2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club…

Crafters who need these items to get back into their creative spaces can then rummage
through the items at either Handmade Heaven in the Old Flour Mill or Mimmi?s at Forest
Hill the week following the market.
“We don?t want anyone to be shy, this Appeal is open to anyone creative and anyone
who was flood affected a little or a lot” says Micky.
“The donation response has been amazing” said Miriam “You can really see that
handmadies stick together and really help each other out when in need”
“Handmade is Love and that is what we are seeing from Handmadies all across
Australia, with donations even being sent up from South Australia” Liesa said.
So, if you have a craft supply donation, head on down to The Handmade Expo and
drop it off and if you need craft supplies, be sure to drop into Handmade Heaven or
Mimmis the week following the market.
The girls are also taking gold coin donations at the front gate with all money going to
the Ipswich Mayors Community Fund.

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Comments

  1. Is it possible to organize drop points with relief agencies in each state for craft supplies please?

  2. Is there an address we can mail things to? I’m not close enough to donate in person but I’d like to be a part of the effort. Thanks!

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Get into the Details with the Sashiko Tee Knitting Pattern

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique that uses running stitches to make lines (straight or otherwise) that reinforce and insulate fabric. It can be used as a mending technique or for decorative purposes, and it has become popular in recent years as a visible mending technique. 

It’s also the inspiration behind the Sashiko Tee by Elenor Mortensen. This top down, circular yoke top is worked in the round with allover stranded knitting designs reminiscent of intricate sashiko stitching. 

You’ll find floral patterns, starbursts, straight lines and individual colorwork stitches in this design. 

The pattern is offered in six sizes and two different gauges (both use fingering weight yarn) making a dozen different size options. The finished bust circumference of the sweater ranges from 33.8 to 57 inches, or 86 to 145 cm. 

The project calls for two colors, and I love the traditional blue and white of the designer’s sample, but some of the projects shown on Ravelry use more than two or use a multicolored yarn as one of the options, which gives it a different look that’s even more interesting. There are also some projects that show longer sleeves, repeating the patterns from the body on the sleeves, which is a great move if you need a sweater for the fall. 

I know I say this a lot but it’s worth your time to look at the different ways people have approached this sweater by clicking on the projects tab on Ravelry. You’ll find different colors and sleeves, different ribbing treatments, added beads, a bit of mohair, different lengths, subtle colors and bolder choices…so many fun options. 

The pattern is available in English, French and German, and you can grab a copy of Ravelry. I think this one would be a fun way to get into colorwork knitting without having to deal with a bunch of colors, and you get a cool result and lots of practice following a chart. 

[Photo: Elenor Mortensen]