STRANDED IN OZ WILL BE AT: 

Stitches Village Fair, Wednesday April 18, 2012, 10.30am - 4pm at Immanuel College, 32 Morphett Road, NOVAR GARDENS SA 5040. 

This fair is in conjunction with the Beating Around the Bush International Stitchery show sponsored by Country Bumpkin. I'll be featuring lighter-weight yarns and fun stitching and knitting items, including the newest yarns and designs.

Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, or wish to place an order for pickup there, please feel free to email or ring!

melissa

Easter Egg (yarn hank) Hunt 2012

The Annual SIOz Easter Hunt will be on at the Port Markets -- details are on the SIOz shopblog.

Happy Hunting! m

Melissa and the Blog Monster

Yup, I've read the email -- and yes, it's been quiet on here. After a number of years, and no break, I finally said to myself, if you don't take a break RIGHT NOW, you won't get through the Autumn and Winter 2012.

So I've basically been OFFLINE for 4 weeks, with the occasional online check. Apologies for radio silence, but it was necessary.

In the meantime, the Flying Monkeys have been doing their best to keep the online ordering up to snuff. Apologies for slightly longer order delivery than normal, but by all accounts, things went fine. If you have an order query, please don't hesitate to contact me at: melissa AT strandedinoz DOT com.

What's happening in April?

I'll be at the Beating Around the Bush Fair, getting out the April club packs and getting ready for the colder seasons! Stay tuned here and on the webshop for details.

In the meantime, knit, crochet, spin, and felt in good health and happiness!
Melissa

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More Funny For Your Week -- Mel's T-shirt

Yup, this is the shirt I'm wearing at the moment. It made me laugh so hard in the USA when I saw it that I knew I'd have to get it and wear it often. It's a rotten colour, but I still like it. And those of you who know me personally will know just how bloody funny this shirt is for me to wear.

As for the book, The Cat in the Hat? It was the first book I read myself cover to cover. I loved it. Still do.

Biz Update: the contest details are posted to the SIOz Ravelry group. Avva look! If you have been unsure about whether to join an SIOz fibre or knitting club this year, don't sit on the fence! Come and join us.

The first pack is called Practically Magical -- and it's been a huge hit. Thank you for the positive feedback re the colour and the sock design. Thank you heaps! The packs were posted on the 15th and already 1 knitter has finished her pair!

melissa

A Biz-Post -- First Club Packs Out This Week

Hello to clubbies and wanna-be clubbies. February is here and that means the first yarn and fibre packs for 2012 are due to ship out at the end of this week!

I must admit, the colour and theme for this first pack was a big challenge. You'll see what I mean when you get it, as those of you who are SIOz fans know I favour certain colours over others. Can't help it, it's the way I roll.
The yarn? A best-seller from 2011. The fibre? By far one of my most popular blends. NO PEEKS!

So this month? A total departure! And it's on the wild side!

 If you still want to join the 2012 Club fun, you can jump onto the webshop and do so! Back to the salt mine! Melissa

Have a Laugh at My Expense Knitters and Spinners! Mel's photos way old, old, and newer

 Mum, Sis, and Me

  Dig the Rebel Stance!

Posing at 5 (LOL)

 

17 and helping my friend Judy's family make wine.
Looks like my tongue is purple. Hmmmm. How did
THAT happen?

 Angela and Me at the Ramones, 1979 -- Love the Fiorucci Shades!

 

 All that clubbing tires a woman out - 1982
Nice Shot Donna -- think it coulda been a bit
 more ladylike is all I'm sayin, m'kay?

 London in the '80's  - Give me the damn camera

 Please, please, please, stop playing Cats

 Portugal, Xmas, 1983 Staying with a Port Wine-Producing Family
No, officer, we're not drunk, we've only been drinkin' PUNCH!

And 2, much more recent and special piccies -- by far! 

Melissa takes her AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP!

So ok, have a laugh -- I don't know which one is my fave? The attitude stance at 5 or the Aussie Citizenship photos. Anyway, doing a new year's clean out has its benefits. 

Bye, for now, M

Soy Hand-Paints at the Port Markets

Wild Mix One Soy DK by Stranded In Oz

The new lots of Soy DK, Soy Lace (16/2), and Soy Bulky Ribbon will be at the Port Markets tomorrow. They will be loaded onto the webshop Monday.

It is sheer joy for me to paint these yarns, which I only work with when it's really really sunny weather. If you are looking for something really special to knit with for that special project, check 'em out. All of these yarns are genuine Soysilk@. If you've not enjoyed knitting with other types of soy yarns -- forget the bargain stores stuff and try the real deal from Stranded In Oz.

In the midst of the painting, order-packing, and prepping for the first club packs, I've been working on new designs and projects for the 2012 season. Oh, and planning new show displays. It's a very busy time here at Oz Central. Thank you for your continued support and knitting and spinning camaraderie.

Back to work I go, Mel