The Echuca Vintage and Steam Rally ..

..is on again this weekend.
Rain is predicted Saturday and clearing Sunday, but it has never stopped visitors.
I will be in the Shed as usual demonstrating how to spin wool. All my goodies will be there.

New wool tops..

..added to the website.
With a 2 day event in June, and a 3 day event in July, I am starting to slowly get more dyeing of products done.
So I have started with a few wool tops, and have started some sock yarn.
As well have added some more colours to my Poncho/Wrap.
Currently on the mid gauge machine I have a rolled shawl collared jacket.
so now the website is updated it is time to get back to the knitting machine.

It is time...

.. to start getting more items ready for the 2 and 3 day events coming up with the Echuca Steam Rally on the Queen's birthday long weekend in June, and the Bendigo Sheep and Wool show in July.
so a couple more yarns added to the website.
and I am adding new colours to the Poncho/Wrap as well. This garment is still selling well.

Found a new Website...

...to play with.
It is more easy to navigate. So it is now live on a trial basis
Check it out at
http://colleenscrafts.spiffystores.com

I think I will go with it. I still have a bit of work to do and improve content.
Wish me luck.
Also it is set here in Australia, so fees stay here.

re Website

Just giving a headsup to the fact that I will not be renewing my account for my website colleenscraftsstore, as I sell mostly through markets and yarns on etsy. It has been mostly an advertising venture.
But rest assured I will still be active on etsy and facebook, and my Yarn van will still go to the markets.

Unfortunately not time..

..for posting photos.
Big market this Saturday at the Rushworth Easter Festival, plus a parade, art show
And the Easter Saturday Market, all day.

Washing Fleeces..

..I thought it was about time I started getting more fleeces prepared. I am currently carding one, so taking one bag at a time I have started washing another fleece bit by bit so the work does not feel so monotonous.
This week I have one of my poncho/wraps to replace, I am still spinning a soft merino in pastel colours that I blended. And I have been spinning white Corriedale tops at the markets, so will finish and dye another 2 this week.
Need to dye more wool tops as well, and start winding off the 8ply yarn for dyeing.
and after that will see what I can do extra.
Only one market next weekend.
Mooroopna Accredited Farmer's and Craft Market next Sunday.