May 22, 2006
Wow, what a weekend! Many pictures ahead.
The Wollongong Stitch n Bitch group exhibition was held at The Old Courthouse in Wollongong, and was a great success! It was well attended, full of gorgeous knitted items and set out beautifully.
A general view of the room. Doesn't the clothesline look great? It was a fantastic way to display the scarves and socks.
Here's a closer view of it.
Just inside the door, sweaters, and Ailsa's gorgeous silk corset.
A closer look.
A blurry picture of my Feather and Fan shawl.
More shawls.
Some socks, a felted hat from Donni, Umbilical Hats and the lovely Rasberry Ripple Froth Cardigan from Sharon, Zena's Strawberry Hat, and on the edge is Ailsa's famed but neglected Shetland Sampler Stole.
Baby things, including Zena's incredible blanket, Jussi's lovely cardi's and dress and Sharon's One Skein Wonder.
More baby things, from Sharon and Kate.
A baby blanket, made by many, organised by Donni.
Another rather essential baby item, made by Sharon and JT.
A tiger cub!! Meet baby Bronte, 48 hours old in this picture, who didn't quite keep Mum from the exhibition! Isn't she gorgeous? I'm pretty sure she was the star of the show. And obviously, she's going to be a knitter, and just couldn't bear the idea of missing the exhibition.
Saturday night was spent in some wonderful company. (Husbands and lovely children included)
Ailsa's husband cooked an awesome tapas meal, alcohol was consumed (great margaritas!) , and all the respective partners learned that they are not alone in their feelings of abandonment when yarn is involved. Knitting was discussed, blogging was discussed, future plans noised about and there was some talk of webrings for blogs by Yarn Widow Husbands.
A great (and late) night was had by all, and Sunday morning after breakfast, we headed back to the exhibition to see the cub, and wish Sharon and JT well.
Then I dragged DH shopping. More later, when my lovely goodies are delivered on Wednesday.
And my Dusky Rose yarn arrived today, so the Nundle sweater can continue. Hooray!!
Posted by Donna at May 22, 2006 10:53 PMComments
Glad to hear it went well. What a bunch of talented knitters.
Posted by: Jill at May 23, 2006 12:46 AMYou Ladies over there (or down under?) do really great work! I especially LOVED the colorful blanket on the crib. Would love to learn more about it. Does she have a blog or something? Thanks Donna for the lovely pictures. ;o)
Posted by: Monika at May 23, 2006 12:51 AMHow fun to see all the beautiful handknits. Good work everyone!
Posted by: wool winder at May 23, 2006 08:03 AMOh, thanks for the virtual tour!!! Everything looks so fantastic, and you have all knitted so many things??? I expect Sharon gets the Blue Ribbon for Best Exhibit though!!!!
Posted by: 2paw at May 23, 2006 10:36 AMMakes me wish I lived up there so I could join you all. The exhibition looks like it was wonderful knitting inspiration.
I thought that picture of baby Bronte was a doll when I first saw it. She's so perfect!
Everything looks so amazing. That is one talented bunch of ladies:)
Posted by: Kylie at May 24, 2006 08:26 AMHey Donna what a great post! And everyone is being so nice about the show! How amazing are blogs!!! We can share our show with friends interstate and OS I just thing its great!! I'm sooo sad to have missed the tapas evening. You know, if I had been allowed to leave hospital on the Saturday I would have been there too....!!!! :-)
Posted by: the stripey tiger at May 24, 2006 09:06 AM
Congratulations on the exhibition! Looks like everyone worked so hard, it must have been exciting for everyone. What's next?!!!
Posted by: Janette at May 23, 2006 12:24 AM