Year: 2019

(Copy requested by local paper) Local textile artist Di Mann-Povey brought a touch of colour to Deakin Avenue recently with a ‘Yarn Bomb’ installation.  Assisted by her friend, Sandra Bolton, from Geelong; Mann-Povey was discovered by our photographer, adding the finishing touches to her artwork. The work was inspired by another recent Mildura exhibition, “Voice of a River,” inviting the response of artists to the crisis confronting our local river system.  It reflects on a time when the rivers ran clear and were healthy and abundant with life, both flora…

I found this absolutely to-die-for pattern by Xandy Peters recently, and after a couple of false starts or ‘faux pas’, (appropriately enough!), I managed to get it right. On the left is my final (successful) sample:  I ‘m not sure if I’m ready to do a whole project with it yet, but think it would make a stunning border on a shorter garment, which would really highlight this amazing pattern. It’s available for purchase here Fox Paws by Xandy Peters

Ready for assembly, only 2 side seams, and blocking. This one knitted in newborn size 4mm needles with 8-ply yarn.  Looks so small, I was making for a July baby, but will make another in 3 month size just in case – one tends to forget how small newborns can be! Pattern available online from Creativa Atelia – make sure you specify language before you purchase, comes in English and Spanish.