Our community wool festival is in full swing. I want to post a million photos as I am blown away by all the woolly talent in our community. But I will restrain myself!
Last weekend I spent a day sewing on knitted parking meter cosies and crocheted tree collars.
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| Glasses cosy for the optometrist! |
The laneways have been decorated by local schools.
The Community House and the Mens Shed made this amazing fruit and veggie cart to display near the community garden.
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| I think I know who to ask to make a farmgate stand for me! |
And I delivered my daffodil teapot this morning for the opening of the tea cosy exhibition.
There are some amazing creations!
And all the cafe's tables have woolly flowers!
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| Eucalyptus |
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| Wattle |
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| Protea |
The Girl on Fire shawl is coming along nicely - up to 308 stitches per row now, so it takes a while to get through a row!
My reading this week has been The Wedding Group by Elizabeth Taylor. I love Elizabeth Taylor and I am glad that her books have been republished in this lovely format.
As it says in the introduction, there is no 'crashing melodrama' here. The book is a slow and steady recital of the eccentricities and suffering of everyday human life.
'A long emptiness before her, and all the days the same.'
Sounds depressing, I agree. But let's face it, most of our days are the same - it is what we do with them that counts. We can give it to that monotony and fall into melancholy, or we can embrace our days and make of them something special, even in just the tiniest way.
Please read Elizabeth Taylor - truly wonderful in such a subtle way.
And is it too super nerdy to say I am REALLY looking forward to The Great Australian Spelling Bee coming to TV? Probably, but I don't mind! I am already spelling all the words on the ads. Someone else please tell me they love spelling as well - I can't be the only one!
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| This is a T-shirt from spreadshirt.com. They have a whole category for Scrabble T-shirts. Cool! |
Is it just me or would that drive you nuts too?! It is like I am drawn to it - every time I walk past it, I have a mental dilemma. Should I say something or just ignore it?! Would it bother you too?
Have a lovely week - I will be doing some more woolly exploring to see what the other towns have dreamed up!
There are few things more joyful than public art -- and all the better when knitting is involved. I am quite jealous of all that woolly display!
ReplyDeleteIt really is wonderful, especially as it has involved so many people in the community and brought together people across so many age groups.
DeleteYarn bombing just seems to make you smile, hey? Its quirky and different and just fun to see!
ReplyDeleteIt sure does! I just loved the yarn bombing in Penola recently.
DeleteWhat a great experience, all those wonderful creations just make you smile. Loved your tea cosy...
ReplyDeleteAnd this is only a small part of the festival. I may have to post some more photos next week. I haven't taken one of the yarn bombed piano yet!
DeleteWhat a great festival! I live in the Snowy Mountains and its cold and we have sheep but no wool festival:(
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to start one! Our festival is only in its second year and it is truly amazing how it has snowballed. Everyone wants to be involved.
Deletethat is so neat. We need that around here!!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is fun and brightens up the town for two weeks!
DeleteWhat an amazing festival. You are so lucky your town does that! Such wonderful contributions.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly are lucky! And this is only a tiny part of the woolly fun.
DeleteWhat amazing, inspiring creations!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing the talent that appears when something like this is organised. I never knew our town had so many talented textile artists.
DeleteOh wow! That looks like so much fun! Such a labour of love :D I'm a spelling and grammar geek too, that sign would drive me potty lol xx
ReplyDeleteI love how the yarny creations reflected the places they decorated. That parking meter pole decorated with eye glasses is really wonderful! This does look like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun! It really gets you thinking - I am already thinking of extra things to do for next year. Lucky we have hay bale art coming up in November for something extra to decorate!
DeleteWow, amazing - I love the fruit and veg and your tea cosy is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHey Jayne, how are things going?? I haven't heard from you for a while so I am hoping that you are going okay. I am glad that your dad is home now and we will be praying for good health for him. You did a great job sewing on all the parking meter collars, they looked amazing. My daughter and I saw the vegetable cart and she was just amazed at how real everything looked. I did a tea cozy last year but I didn't get to one this year but Jacinta put last years back on display. Hope you are all well. Blessings
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