Sun hat

Oh yeah, I have also started making a sun hat using this pattern I got off Raverly.

This is my train project cause I am resisting to buy a book which would only take me a week to finish... diversifying of my hobbies...

This photo makes me giggle, like I have a "Snugglepot and Cuddlepie" hat on my head! 

Anyway the hat started off really quick but when I got to the forth row of the brim I feel that I am losing momentum. It is getting to 150 stitches per round and I am getting slower and slower.... and to top that off, the increases are at different spots each row... a bit hard to keep count with songs on my ipod! I think it might be time to switch music so I can concentrate!

I am really wanting to finish this soon so I can use it for this summer...

New yarn...

Not that I need anymore but really what could one possibly do when someone gifted you with some cool merino yarn brought over all the way from NZ...

I think they would make really nice cowls... I wonder if one skein would make one cowl.... yup, they goes on the list as well... together with the half sketched amigurumi dragon, cow, snake, goat, horse, rooster.... and a wallet I drew up but not tested...

Oh well, better than nothing on the list, right? heehee

Awesome goodness of people....

Phew... busy couple of days... anyway... Just a quick note to marvel at the awesome goodness of people!

What an awesome end of the 2011 Australia Day!! The grand total from the flood appeal auctions came in last night!!!

$99,089

Incredible efforts but none of this would have happened without Toni and Carli and their many crew behind the scene... Thank you ladies

Another thank you to Trisha who won the bid for Honey the Bear. Trisha donated an extra dollar so my grand total is actually $150! YAY!

THANK YOU!! The QLD Flood Appeal Auctions ended

Thank you to those who have bided on my auctions. All of you very generous people...

My total tally is AU$149

I would also like to thank Toni and her crew at make it perfect for organising this inspiring opportunity.

Honey the Bear - final highest bid AU$7 (click here for full details)


Doraemon - final highest bid AU$20- click here for full details


Marcel the Cat Artist - final highest bid AU$50 - click here for full details


Mister Blue the Dinosaur -final highest bid AU$22 - click here for full details


Hilary the Hippo - final highest bid AU$50 - click here for full details

13 Hours to go...

WooHoos!!! 13 Hours to go to the end of the QLD Flood Appeal Auctions... My auctions finish up at 9pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. Click here to check what time it is.

Here is a quick summary of my auctions - total tally at $149

Honey the Bear - current highest bid AU$7 (click here for full details)


Doraemon - current highest bid AU$20- click here for full details


Marcel the Cat Artist - current highest bid AU$50 - click here for full details


Mister Blue the Dinosaur - current highest bid AU$22 - click here for full details

Hilary the Hippo - current highest bid AU$50 - click here for full details

THANKYOU!!

Auctions finishes at 9pm Monday 24 January (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

So, I agree with Toni and her crew over at make it perfect and decided to change the closing time for my auctions. They will end at 9pm Monday 24 January Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Only 3 more sleeps to go and I am so proud (and blessed) to have a few bids coming through...

Here is a recap of my auctions:

Honey the Bear - current highest bid AU$6 (click here for full details)


Doraemon - current highest bid AU$10 - click here for full details


Marcel the Cat Artist - current highest bid AU$50 - click here for full details



Mister Blue the Dinosaur - current highest bid AU$22 - click here for full details



Hilary the Hippo - current highest bid AU$50 - click here for full details

THANK YOU!!

QLD Flood Appeal Auctions - amazing result

Well, 4 days off since the official start of the QLD Flood Appeal auctions, the list continues to grow, the generosity is impressive!

On Wednesday morning I received an email from Toni saying that as a group, the auctions had roughly raised $45,000 to date. I was so happy to see that. Whilst my auctions were so much smaller than other people's, I felt so honoured to be part of this. Thanks so much to those who have bided on my items!

Honey Bear

Doraemon 

Marcel the Cat (Artist)

Mister Blue the dinosaur

Hilary the Hippo

              

I am off to check out the newly added items now!

QLD Flood Appeal Auctions - photos on Facebook!

I read on Toni's blog that her cousin Lisa has created on Facebook a bunch of photo albums of all the auctions listed. I immediately jumped on FB to check them out - such a fantastic idea!! What a clever lady... thanks Lisa...

Queensland Flood Relief Appeal Auctions - Master List is out

The Queensland Flood Relief Appeal Auctions Master List!!

I haven't had a chance to go through the whole list yet but from what I have seen so far, there are some amazing stuff there... not to mention extremely generous and talented people.

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #5 - Honey the bear

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #5 - Honey the bear

Bio:
Honey is the cutest bear I know. 
Honey the bear is handmade by me using Ana Paula's pattern. She is made in 100% soft acrylic yarn. Her honey pot is made from 100% baby wool. 
She is 12cm tall, 12cm wide (from ear to ear) and roughly 40 grams
Everything is stitched in but she does have two large button eyes so not 100% safe for the very little people. 

To bid for Honey is easy - here is how the auction works:

1.  Bidding will start at $5.00 (Australian).
2.  Place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder. 
3.  Your bid should be in 50 cents increments.
4.  This auction is open to everyone. I will pay for the postage for all Australian residents. If you are overseas, please contact me and I will calculate the postage for you. To give you an idea, up to 250grams to Hong Kong by air is approximately AU$8.40 and US is approximately AU$9.55. 
5.  The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6.  At the close of the auction, I will contact the highest bidder who will then need to the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal. Please send me proof of payment via email and I will post Honey to you.


Thank you so much!! Happy bidding and good luck!!

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #4 - Doraemon

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #4 - Doraemon

Bio:
Doraemon? he is a legend isn't him... Those grew up in Asian cities would know him so well, no need for me to introduce him here. This is my version of Doraemon...
He is handmade by me and he is an amigurumi made in 100% soft baby wool except for his red nose in acrylic. 
He is 10cm tall, 10cm wide (from arm to arm) and he is roughly 30 grams
Everything is stitched in and the bell can be removed if necessary

To bid for my Doraemon is easy - here is how the auction works:

1.  Bidding will start at $5.00 (Australian).
2.  Place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder. 
3.  Your bid should be in 50 cents increments.
4.  This auction is open to everyone. I will pay for the postage for all Australian residents. If you are overseas, please contact me and I will calculate the postage for you. To give you an idea, up to 250grams to Hong Kong by air is approximately AU$8.40 and US is approximately AU$9.55. 
5.  The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6.  At the close of the auction, I will contact the highest bidder who will then need to the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal. Please send me proof of payment via email and I will post Doraemon to you.


Thank you so much!! Happy bidding and good luck!!

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #3 - Marcel the Cat (artist)

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #3 - Marcel the Cat (artist)

Bio:
Marcel is very stylish - of course he is a contemporary artist! Don't you just love his turtle neck sweater  with those turquoise pants... 
Marcel is handmade by me using Elizabeth A Doherty's pattern. He is made in 100% soft acrylic yarn but his sweater and beret are 100% wool
He is 28cm tall, 16cm wide (from arm to arm) and roughly 170 grams
Everything is stitched in and his eyes are safety eyes so should be safe for little people but I would recommend adult supervision

To bid for Marcel is easy - here is how the auction works:

1.  Bidding will start at $5.00 (Australian).
2.  Place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder. 
3.  Your bid should be in 50 cents increments.
4.  This auction is open to everyone. I will pay for the postage for all Australian residents. If you are overseas, please contact me and I will calculate the postage for you. To give you an idea, up to 250grams to Hong Kong by air is approximately AU$8.40 and US is approximately AU$9.55. 
5.  The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6.  At the close of the auction, I will contact the highest bidder who will then need to the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal. Please send me proof of payment via email and I will post Marcel to you.


Thank you so much!! Happy bidding and good luck!!

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #2 - Mister Blue the Dinosaur

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #2 - Mister Blue the Dinosaur

Bio:
Mister Blue the Dinosaur is very cheeky but kind hearted 
Mister Blue is handmade by me and he is an amigurumi made in 100% soft acrylic yarn
He is 24cm tall, 14cm wide (from arm to arm), 24cm from front of toes to end of his tail. He is roughly 150gram
Everything is stitched in but he does have two button eyes so not suitable for the very little people

To bid for Mister Blue is easy - here is how the auction works:

1.  Bidding will start at $5.00 (Australian).
2.  Place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder. 
3.  Your bid should be in 50 cents increments.
4.  This auction is open to everyone. I will pay for the postage for all Australian residents. If you are overseas, please contact me and I will calculate the postage for you. To give you an idea, up to 250grams to Hong Kong by air is approximately AU$8.40 and US is approximately AU$9.55. 
5.  The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6.  At the close of the auction, I will contact the highest bidder who will then need to the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal. Please send me proof of payment via email and I will post Mister Blue to you.


Thank you so much!! Happy bidding and good luck!!

Queensland Flood Relief Auction #1 - Hilary the Hippo

Following my post this morning, I have signed up to participate in the Flood Appeal Auction organised by Toni & Carli from make it perfect.

This is my first auction - Hilary the Hippo

Bio:
Hilary the Hippo loves to swim. Here she is with her goggles.
Hilary is handmade by me and she is an amigurumi and 100% wool
Hilary is 18cm tall and 15cm wide (from arm to arm), roughly 100gram
Everything is stitched in so no dangerous bits for little people to chew on

To bid for Hilary is easy - here is how the auction works:

1.  Bidding will start at $5.00 (Australian).
2.  Place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder.
3.  Your bid should be in 50 cents increments.
4.  This auction is open to everyone. I will pay for the postage for all Australian residents. If you are overseas, please contact me and I will calculate the postage for you. To give you an idea, up to 250grams to Hong Kong by air is approximately AU$8.40 and US is approximately AU$9.55.
5.  The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6.  At the close of the auction, I will contact the highest bidder who will then need to the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal. Please send me proof of payment via email at which time, I will post Hilary to you.


Thank you so much!! Happy bidding and good luck!!

So blessed...

I feel so blessed that every single one of our family members in QLD and Northern NSW are safe, spreading from the Sunshine Coast down to Grafton. None of them have major property damage and more importantly they are all alive.... I am so blessed...

My heart goes out to those who lost loved ones and their homes....  as news came in from each of our relatives that they are alright, I couldn't help feeling more anxious for those complete strangers who are missing and heartbreak for those who have lost all that they had.

I feel so blessed that I live amongst such resilience people, pulling their efforts together to help one another. It is going to a long road to repair and rebuild but comforts in seeing the enormous efforts from so many people so far further indicate what amazing people Australians are.

To date, I have only been able to participate in cash donation but looking into other ways to help.. I feel so blessed that I work for a company generous enough to match their employees donations dollar for dollar.

This is the site to donate directly to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal and there are a few crafty blogland fundraising like QLD Flood Appeal Auctions and Bristyle's Handmade Heart beats for QLD Flood affected communities

My two socks

My two socks on the one circular needle are finally done! It has been a fun learning experience and I am planning to make more.