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From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of Julie Williams
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 2:20 PM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: [AussieFeltmakers] Re: Sandie

Hello Fellow Feltmakers   Sandie, your house will sell.....it is waiting for the person that wants it most comes along, or until you yourselves are really ready to move. I can tell you, that I am really ready to move now.....even though I have not done any packing up yet.   Yesterday afternoon, when I arrived home from work, as the garage door went up, I noticed something strange in that my side gate was propped open.  I thought at first that my brother in law had come to take one of the tables that I borrowed from my mother to do the quilt on, back to her and had forgotten to shut the gate.  When I walked a bit further in, the fly wire was laying on the paving, and my kitchen window was broken and wide open.  I HAD BEEN BURGLED.  I tell you, I feel sick still.   I went into the house, they had ransacked the pantry, my buffet, taken my digital camera, which was near the computer, and in my bedroom, they had ransacked all my drawers, clothing thrown all over the place, and my jewellery gone.   I got the police in straight away, then the glazier to fix the window, as it was freezing cold.  Then this morning, the Forensic Officers came around and dusted everything for fingerprints.  I put in a claim with my Insurance company, and now I have to make a list.  They even ransacked my wools and scattered beads all over the carpet in one of the rooms.  I just feel so violated!  They did not take things like the computer, TV or DVD, because I think they were only looking for the small stuff.  They were extremely stupid though, because although they took the Digital camera, they left the books and the battery charger, and the cord that you connect to the computer with.  Once the battery life runs out, they will have to buy a new battery, and that will be expensive.   Well, I hope that everyone has a better week than me.  I am sure it will improve though.   Take Care   Julie Jaruleeli FeltART Western Australia -------Original Message-------

Hi Wendy Rachel Meek will be at convergence for sure as she is one of the organizers. We will be travelling together. I can give you her phone number if you like. She is doing the welcome bags and may be the person you want to talk to about including your felting needles in the bags. Her work if really good, both her felting and dying. I have bought from Treetop for several years now, good service and really top quality batts and slivers. Her slivers are finer then those sold by Margaret Peel. Pat M.

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From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of natalie
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 5:14 PM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: [AussieFeltmakers] bits an bobs

Good Afternoon on this cold, cold winters day in Vic. Well i have got myself a real cold- it looks like it will be with me for the rest of the winter now! Once i get one, it never leves home.   Jacqui - I am  sorry to hear your are not well, hope you get better  soon. Well done on what "I"  am sure is the sale of your two scarves Jacqui! All the best for the market stall too.   Yes, is is sad that Tracy has closed her doors, her spun angora rabbit / merino was wonderful, as well as all her spun yarns.   Wendy, I will join you in that dream! Of opening a mini mill.   Julie, your saying of the week has to surely be on my own list ?????. lol "Try not to put both feet in your mouth.....you will end up with not a leg to stand on!" When i was little and not so little, my mum was forever telling me off and saying that i had as much "tack" as a sledge hammer! The funny thing is , the more i tried NOT to do this the  more I did. At one  point in my life, i gave up speaking to people. Not any more!      Hi Rae, No worry's about my scarf. When your ready. I know how hard it can be to get things done, with so many non felt things to do.     Hope everyone else has stayed warm by the fireside - i found a good "how to knit" book  by Debbie Bliss and i am into this tonight.   take care all   p.s just a note to say to anyone that has family or friends in the U.K  (like myself) that i hope all yours are  well and safe - re: the bombs - mine are fine thank god.         NEMCALA PARK home of HEART FELTED CREATIONS BIRMAN / BALINESE CAT'S CREATIVE DIGITAL IMAGING and at stud for 2005-06 PEN - NANT  GOLDRUSH sec.D  WELSH COB **AUSTRALIA** kastana@...

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From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of sandken
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 9:26 PM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: [AussieFeltmakers] Guild Open Day

Hi all
Just thought I would let you know how the open day at the Spinners &
Handweavers guild at Burwood went!
They had a great lot of stalls with lots of bits and pieces to add to your
stash.
Managed to come home with not too much extra fibre this year thank goodness
though a few new books and a new tapestry weaving boobin managed to find
their way into my bay! :-)

Hi Wendy, it was great to finally meet and good to see another needlefelter
around! You had some lovely yarns.

Wendy was wearing the scarf that Julie made for her and Julie, well done it
was beautiful!!!

Guild days are always great it is so nice to meet with kindred spirits and
to see all the new products people have, the worst thing, never enough
money to buy all the things you would like to buy! :-(

Canberra Guild also had an open day today and apparently it was a huge
success too, nice to see that finre crafts are still going strong!

Sandie

Hi Nat

Pleased to  hear that all your family are safe and well!

Sorry to hear you have a cold, get well soon!

Sandie

Hi Julie

Sorry to hear that the foot is still causing you some trouble, but
congratulations on the sale of the house - I have to say I am envious! :-)

We have had a few people through but no one seems to be able to make up
their mind or they are too fussy! I know that obviously the right house is
not available for us yet other wise we would be moving so I need to be patient!

Take care of yourself while you are packing up etc and make sure you dont
wear yourself out!

Once again what a wonderful scarf you made Wendy, it looked fantastic on her!

Sandie

Hi Jacqui

Sorry to hear you have been unwell, hope you are feeling better now!

Hope your scarves have been sold!

Good luck with the market stall tomorrow I am sure you will be a hit, used
to run market stall years ago but dont know that I can give you any tips or
hints other than making sure you choose the right market to operate from.

Let us know how you go.

Best wishes

Sandie

 My only excuse is too many holidays and too much socialising. I will be felting with 2 friends over the next few days on our own '4 day retreat' down in the south-west, to Nornalup where it has been extremely cold over the past couple of weeks.
regards

Hi all
Just thought I would let you know how the open day at the Spinners &
Handweavers guild at Burwood went!
They had a great lot of stalls with lots of bits and pieces to add to your
stash.
Managed to come home with not too much extra fibre this year thank goodness
though a few new books and a new tapestry weaving boobin managed to find
their way into my bay! :-)

Hi Wendy, it was great to finally meet and good to see another needlefelter
around! You had some lovely yarns.

Wendy was wearing the scarf that Julie made for her and Julie, well done it
was beautiful!!!

Guild days are always great it is so nice to meet with kindred spirits and
to see all the new products people have, the worst thing, never enough
money to buy all the things you would like to buy! :-(

Canberra Guild also had an open day today and apparently it was a huge
success too, nice to see that finre crafts are still going strong!

Sandie

Hi Wendy You wrote to the list.................     I will especially miss the multicoloured merino felting batts & rainbow dyed wool as no-one else in Australia sells these.   about Margaret Peel's business closing.  I would like to let you know that she was not the only one in Australia that sells the multicoloured merino felting batts and rainbow dyed wool.    Nancy Ballesteros, of Treetops Colour Harmonies in Western Australia does these, plus they are also available from Helen O'Neill of Sal's Wool Den, in WA.  Also, on the Eastern Seaboard, there is Rachel Meek and I am sure that you will find out more from the Convergence.  I think Helen Stumpkat from Queensland also does them.  Also, log on to www.martasyarns.com.au to check out her felting supplies section.  She supplies some marvellously rainbow dyed yarn, so I could not imagine that if she has felting supplies, she does not have any tops as well.   I hope that I have helped you out with another source or two.   Happy Hunting......    Julie Jaruleeli FeltART Western Australia    where it is very cold tonight.....we are expecting 2 degrees overnight and only 15 tomorrow.

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From: Julie Williams

To: AussieFeltmakers@...

Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 11:44 AM

Subject: Re: [AussieFeltmakers] What is everyone up to?

Hi Rae   Thanks for your concern over my foot.  It is a lot better, and I have been back at work all last week, and into the second week back, but for some strange reason, today it was hurting.  I guess these things take a while to heal, and I am just too impatient with things like that.   When I was at the Retreat, I shared a room with Karen Wood and  Jennifer Blair.  One of those ladies (can't remember which one.....I have a "senior's moment" )  mentioned that she knew you, but I thought that she said that you lived down near Binningup somewhere.  Maybe I was wrong.  Where do you live?   I will be going to the Toss and Tell day on Saturday 16th, and I definitely keep a look out for you.  It is also the AGM of the FeltWEST on Saturday 6 August, and we are looking for all of the members to attend.  It is really the only chance a lot of us members get to know what is going on  within FeltWEST, and to have our say, because we do not have any other meetings, apart from the Committee Meetings, and only the committee attend those.   I have not been doing any felting over the past week because I have been very busy elsewhere occupied.  I have quite a lot of organising to do in the ensuing weeks before the take over of the house, including finding a place to live before I am ready to go overseas.  I will not be ready to go before about October/November sometime, but I am thinking that I may even postpone it for a few more months, so that I can go over these to co-incide with their Spring, in about March of next year.   See you hopefully in another week and a half. HELLO TO EVERYONE ELSE ON THE LIST...... Cheers   Julie Jaruleeli FeltART Western Australia

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From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of Henk Rem
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 6:39 PM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: [AussieFeltmakers] Scarf Exchange

Hello All,
Natalie,
My scarf you made arrived in the mail today and it's gorrrrrgous! 
You've put a lot of thought into it
and I especially liked the red bits with the main pink colour - it
makes it more versatile to wear.  I would like to post it on the web
site.  Do I email a pic to you Wendy and you post it on the website?

Jacqui,  I finished felting your scarf but feels it needs some trimming
which I will not be able to do for another week as I'm flying to
Brisbane tomorrow for my Uncle's 90th Birthday.  Must water the pot
plants and pack now.   Regards, Elly.

Hello All,
Natalie,
My scarf you made arrived in the mail today and it's gorrrrrgous!
You've put a lot of thought into it
and I especially liked the red bits with the main pink colour - it
makes it more versatile to wear.  I would like to post it on the web
site.  Do I email a pic to you Wendy and you post it on the website?

Jacqui,  I finished felting your scarf but feels it needs some trimming
which I will not be able to do for another week as I'm flying to
Brisbane tomorrow for my Uncle's 90th Birthday.  Must water the pot
plants and pack now.   Regards, Elly.

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From: Tracy Bradberry [mailto:peel6@...]
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 5:17 AM
To: Wendy Burgess
Subject: The end of Margaret Peel's Fibre Supplies

Dear Customer,

It is with great regret that I have to inform you that Margaret Peel's Fibre Supplies shall be closing it’s doors permanently as of today the 4^th July 2005.

As some customers know two of us started this business, Margaret Peel & myself,

It was a great working relationship that lasted 18 years, up until Margaret‘s death in April 2001.

I have been mostly by myself since then with the fibre supplies and have built the business up to a point that I can no longer cope and am now suffering exhaustion, if I keep going my health will suffer immensely.

With the huge amount of paperwork related to GST & accounts etc, plus the property paperwork that is ever growing with GST and the new cattle tagging system I have decided to call it a day and concentrate on my half of the work with the property.

I know people say put on staff etc, I’m sorry with work safe, wages, insurance and all the other related costs I do not wish to head in that direction.

I am so truly sorry it was not an easy decision to make, I considered the amount of orders that have been running late and the hours I have to do to keep up are too much.

I will be taking care of all orders that are already all my books, and I’m very grateful for everybody’s patient’s, I shall be advertising the Machinery & Stock up for sale on the web site until all is basically sold.

Due to an agreement I made with Margaret the name Margaret Peel’s fibre supplies shall not be sold as a business, it shall be dissolved.

Whom ever purchases the machines shall start up as a fresh business, and I am more than willing to show them how to operate and maintain the machines, also if they are interested how to make the products I produced.

I would like to thank everybody that has supported me & a big thank you to all my customers,

It is with great sadness I have to say goodby.

Best wishes

Tracy Bradberry

----- Original Message -----

From: Julie Williams

To: AussieFeltmakers@...

Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 2:38 AM

Subject: Re: [AussieFeltmakers] What is everyone up to?

Hello Girls   I sold my house this week, and now I can make plans for my trip overseas.  I plan to be going for anything between 6 and 12 months, but still will be able to remain in contact with everyone via the internet and this list.  I am not sure of the exact date that I will be going, but even though I am reluctant to spend two winters back to back, I was hoping to see the Autumn in Oregon and Arizona and  California, then to spend the winter in Florida and Georgia.  It will not be as cold down there as in the Northern states.  Then move further north as the spring and summer comes upon us.  I am hoping to be able to travel around to meet a lot of our fellow feltmakers in various states of America, maybe do some workshops etc, even conduct some workshops in places that do not have much of a representation of our passion.  I am lucky to have relative over there, and they have offered their hospitality as much as I need.  I can used their addresses as a base.  After doing that in USA, I then plan to go to Japan for a couple of months at least, to stay with friends there, and get to know the place a little better than I did the last time I was there, and also go to Europe for a short while, to visit some of the areas that I never did whilst I was there last.   I am still off work with my foot still all strapped up, hoping that the doctor will give it an all clear to go back to work next week.  So far, I have not been able to do any felting of any large items that require me at my table on my feet, but this afternoon, I plan to set the table up and make a start on Wendy's scarf with the wonderful plum colours.   At the Retreat that I went to a week and a bit ago, I made a bag from a lot of the blue shades of fibre that I was sent in the Fibre Exchange.  I plan to take a photo of it today and put it up on the gallery, so you all should be able to see it.   Take over in my house will not be for a couple of months yet, so that gives me time for my foot to heal, packing to be done, and some projects to be finished and hopefully some sales to be made.  Most of my gear and furniture will be put into storage, as will my car, because I do plan to return one day.    Warm regards to everyone    Julie Jaruleeli FeltART Western Australia

From: sandken

To: AussieFeltmakers@...

Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 3:42 PM

Subject: [AussieFeltmakers] New Member

Hi All

We have a new member a big welcome to Andy.

Below is a copy of the email Andy sent.


>Thank you.
>
>I started spinning about 8 months ago, and quickly
>wanted to try anything and everything. I did a one-day
>course in felting and really enjoyed it, so am now
>waiting till the next holiday so that I can put into
>practice all the ideas I have swimming round my head
>at the moment.
>I'm planning two projects - vests - one with sheep
>wool and the other with a coarse alpaca I experimented
>with some time ago.
>Like all hobbies, it's good to be able to talk to
>others on the same subject and swap ideas/tips.
>
>Regards,
>Andy