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Women of Wool – Dot Vallence
Posted by on May 18, 2012
Top Woolcraft competitor Dot Vallence, of Wheeler’s Hill, Victoria
If Woolcraft had a chief executive officer or global head of communications, Dot would be a prime candidate. The 32-year veteran of all things Woolcraft is a passionate advocate of the soul-soothing qualities of taking the time to work with wool.
The Australian Sheep & Wool Show’s ‘day off to discover wool’ is a perfect antidote to the frenetic pace of life, according to Dot.
“We are all so ‘busy, busy’ these days. I believe the resurgence in women working with and also wearing wool is about seeking a little bit more luxury – the luxury of time to knit, or weave, or spin and the luxury of wearing a beautiful natural fibre,” Dot says.
“Working with wool has all the elements of what we may need right now – taking time to slow down a little and focus on something else than daily life, it can be very social, it can bridge generations and it’s highly creative,” Dot says.
Social is the word. Dot helps to organise Woolcraft’s biggest national competition, is part of the 370,000 strong online community for knitters, Ravelry, and regularly attends the affectionately named ‘Stitch & Bitch’ groups and Knitting in Public Days.
Content courtesy of the 2010 Women of Wool
The Women of Wool Laugh @ Lunch
Posted by on May 14, 2012
Can’t wait to laugh your scarf off at the 2012 Laugh @ Lunch…
The Women of Wool invite you to take the whole day off to view fine woollen designs, see Australia’s top Woolcraft competitors, buy beautiful woollen products and enjoy a very funny gourmet luncheon hosted by comedienne Rachel Berger and presented by Deborah Hutton.
Friday 20 July 2012
12:30pm – 2pm
Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Prince of Wales Showgrounds, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Tickets are $77 and include entry to the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. Lunch includes a gourmet two course meal, top local wine, light refreshments and lucky door prizes. Please inform us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking your tickets.
Book tickets online or call 1800 813 153
“Sheep in a Landscape” Amateur Photo Competition
Posted by on May 7, 2012
Take a photo of “Sheep in a Landscape” and be in the running for a First Cash Prize of $250 provided by A.S.B.A. and Second Cash Prize of $50 donated by C. & A. Antonis
- Entry Fee: $16.00
- Entry Form (PDF)
- All photos must be displayed in a 5 cm or larger cardboard mount.
- All photos must be submitted to: The Secretary, A.S.B.A., P.O. Box 219 Bendigo Vic 3552
NO LATER THAN 13th July 2012
Wool Craft for the Blind or Vision Impaired
Posted by on May 2, 2012
Vision Australia has put together a page of hints to assist knitters and crocheters who are blind or vision impaired. There are also some great hints for those with full vision or just learning to knit or crochet.
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