The Monaro Fibre Crafters meet every week to spin, knit, crochet, felt, do needle work or just chat. New comers welcome.
Time: 10am - 4pm every Monday (except public holidays)
Location: Christian Church, Waggun St, Cooma East
Contact: Mary Mitchell, email: badjamary@bluemaxx.com.au
Event: 1st Monday of the month bring a dish for shared lunch
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| Barbara Johnson | Barbara Shands | Helen French |
Mary Mitchell | Elisabeth Apps | Viveka Turnbull Hocking |
Click on the names above for a profile of the maker and examples of their work
Elisabeth Apps
Elisabeth has a property in Cooma (NSW, Australia) where she keeps sheep and alpacas. She spins her own fleece and makes a wide range of winter garments. See Elisabeth's profile page to for more...
fiber codes: knit, spin
Betty Braden
Betty was taught to knit by her mother when she was 5yrs and has been busy ever since. Betty also spins, paints, reads for Vision Australia and is a passionate gardener. She says when it comes to spinning and knitting she likes to do simple work but also something a bit different and experimental.
fiber codes: knit, spin
Shilo Bowe
[description coming soon]
fiber codes: knit, spin, weave
Betty Fletcher
[description coming soon]
fiber codes: knit, spin
Helen French
Knitting has been a past time since 5/6 years, gradually acquiring "fancy work", crocheting, and dressmaking. A TAFE course in Commercial Needlework completed that side. Becoming a property owner in the early nineties brought me into contact with raw fibres such as mohair, cashmere, merino and crossbred wools as I learnt the classing of these fibres. The next step was learning the creative knowledge to use these in spinning, weaving and feltmaking. See Helen's profile page for more...
fiber codes: crochet, dressmaking, felt, knit, spin, weave
Pam Gipson
[description coming soon]
fiber codes: knit, spin, rug making
In 1999 my husband and I embarked on our long-term desire of a self-sufficient lifestyle. While in training for the big move to the bush I learned soap making. By a couple of years after moving we owned sheep and alpacas. One day I came across a book on felting at a garage sale. Hey! Why not make our own felt coats was my first thought. Then my childhood craft of crochet remerged. Through my desire for like minded companionship I joined the Monaro Fibre Crafters. Where due to the persistence of some members the most recent edition to my craft collection is spinning. See Barbara's profile page for more...
fiber codes: crochet, felt, spin
Lois Judd
[description coming soon]
fiber codes: knit, dye, spin
Mary Mitchelle
I started knitting at about 5 years of age and have done knitting, sewing, embroidery, tatting, crochet and other handwork ever since. I remember knitting a garment for my doll as a child. My 'forte' would have to be knitting and counted thread embroidery but I enjoy all types of fibre craft. I started spinning at a NSW Guild workshop in 1997 and now have alpacas which are my main source of raw fibre, however I do spin wool as well. Belonging to the Monaro Fibre Crafters group is a great source of encouragement and learning. See Mary's profile page for more...
fiber codes: crochet, embroider, knit, sew, spin, tatting
Farming for many years and seeing the beautiful merino fleece I had to start spinning , that was about thirty years ago. Since then dyeing with natural dyes , especially eucalypts has kept me so intrigued I still go out collecting in the bush. See Barbara's profile page for more...
fiber codes: dye, knit, spin
Barbara Schubert
[description coming soon]
fiber codes: knit, spin
Jean Wynes
Jean was taught to knit as a kid by her father. Over 10 years ago she had a hobby farm with angora goats and tukidale sheep. Jean says she started coming to the group for the company. Now she lives in town where her and her husband are volunteers at the Cooma Monaro Heritage Railway.
fiber codes: knit, spin
Viveka Turnbull Hocking
I am a new member to the group. Thanks to Mary, I got started spinning on my first day. Mary and the other members have given me great guidance. I have already made a few skeins and crocheted myself a beret. See Viveka's profile page for more...
fiber codes: crochet, spin
Bendigo Wool Mills
http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/
Mail order, low prices, Australian manufactuerers of natural yarns.
Handmade Canberra
Market: 'Handmade - Canberra's Quarterly Upmarket brings together talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets all at one destination. It is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate quality, handcrafted and locally designed items.'
Shop: Allara Street, City Walk Blvd
(the old electric shadows)
Canberra City
'a permanent retail space for a plethora of divine local and interstate designers'
Etsy
http://www.etsy.com
An international websites which provides online stores from around the world selling handmade crafts, vintage items and supplies.
Made It
http://www.madeit.com.au
This website is like an Australian version of Etsy. Lots of hand made items for sale. 'The hand made market that is open all day everyday'
' The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef is a project by the Institute For Figuring in Los Angeles. The Crochet Reef resides at the intersection of mathematics, marine biology, handicraft and community art practice, and also responds to the environmental crisis of global warming and the escalating problem of oceanic plastic trash.' http://crochetcoralreef.org
My Picot
www.mypicot.com
This website provides free crochet and knitting stitch patterns online
'On this site, you will find very useful information and original accessories for your crochet and knitting creations. The site includes libraries of crochet and knitting patterns, that are constantly updated. Look for patterns on our blog. All patterns on our site is free of charge. All patterns and diagrams are presented as PDF documents and require Adobe Acrobat Reader™ to view. The symbols and terms you can find on the page "tutorials". Beautiful crochet patterns: in MYpicot e-books.' - by MyPicot.com
Ravelry
www.ravelry.com
This website is an online knitting and crocheting community website
You will need to become a member before you can see the site. It is free, you just register and they will email you straight away. Studio Strezii is a member of Ravelry but I have to admit the site confuses me a little bit. There is a lot on this website: my notebook, patterns, yarns, people, forums, groups, shop, help.
If anyone is a regular member of Ravelry can you email me a little personal description of how you use it and I will share it with others.
www.supernatural.com
' I made a cabinet to explore the crochet stitch parameter-space. If you are new to crochet, it might be fun to follow the instructions click here to make your own "specimens" to give you a feel for how certain stitches can be used to make shapes you want. ' - by Wunderkammer
Have a try your self by following the online tutorials provided.
Online site for the Crochet! magazine. Log-in, crochet essentials, shopping, crochet on the web and more.
Online Knitting and Crochet Supplies. Crochet Patterns and Knit Pattern Books, Crochet Hooks and Knitting Needles
This page provides sizes for making various baby/child/adult items. The charts was compiled by Bev Qualheim and friends. I found this site while searching for what size to make a baby beanie.