Monday 20 June 2016

Baaa in Australia means Merino !! :)

Thank you for your comments on my cross stitch and trip photos !! :) I have been adding my WIP progress along with the vacation pics but I don't have anything to show today .

I have just one more set of trip photos left which I will share later . Right now , I will share some crafty shopping adventures . I had dedicated the last day of vacation for my crafty shopping after collecting a mountain of souvenirs for our extended family and friends .

Baaa......Australian Merino sheep 
Saw lots of these while passing by villages towards Great Ocean road from Melbourne city

My shopping had me visit three places in Melbourne - Lincraft Store , Wondoflex Yarn center and Cando Books . My blogger friends , Lavina and Pam shared information on various shopping destinations and touring places in Sydney and Melbourne . Lavina also gave feedback about Indian restaurants as she had stayed there for years . Thanks Lavina and Pam .

About my yarn shopping , I got information from SnB Melbourne group on Ravelry and they promptly shared info on the stores based on my specific yarn choices . And this blog post on many craft stores in Melbourne also helped a lot .

Lincraft Store

Lots of threads

fabric...not much of choice 

DMC and Sullivan threads 




Lots of yarn and they were having 50% off on many brands on the day I visited

jewelry crafts section 

and this is what I got from there ......

Aida fabric, some random DMC and Sullivans threads, a white aida fabric band and a wooden lap frame . I have no idea if there are any more attachments needed with this frame . I just bought it and need to learn how to use .

random things --- those pebble shaped sticky notes and the thimble were bought from some other place . The 'make- a- zipper' roll is a new thing for me  

Got some bamboo batting for small projects , some more random zippers and flannel fabrics

Lincraft local cotton yarn and Paton's Sorrento synthetic yarn 


Made in Australia Pure wool yarn - Cleckheaton country 8 ply

I will make something for either me or Anshita

Shepherd baby merino wool 4 ply . I hope to make a short jacket for Anshita



A visit to Wondoflex Yarn center 

Lots of yummy yarns :))))








and this is what I got from there ......
Australian Superfine merino 8 ply by Cleckheaton. 
These were a bit expensive , 65gm ball @ 12 . 50 AUD . I guess I can make a short top for me with 3/4th sleeves .

Touch 2 ply pure merino was from Newzealand, very costly, so I got only one skein . 

Made in Australia Heirloom 100% cotton on left and Paton's cotton blend on right .

I was surprised to find that there were many yarns which were made in India and some in China too . There were European yarns also but those I can purchase from Deramores . I wanted to buy Australian yarns mostly made in Australia . My mother sponsored my shopping, looks like my 40th Birthday celebration got extended :)

Last weekend we went to New Delhi to get an award for Anshita :) She got 3rd prize in an International English Olympiad conducted by an organization among schools of south east and middle east Asian countries. Also , I had to visit two of my cousins family there so the three of us had gone .

Hope you had a lovely virtual shopping time with me :)  In next post, I will share about the craft books and magazines I purchased .

Have a great day!
Preeti


35 comments:

  1. Loved your post, Preeti! Looks like you had a great time adding to your stash. And please tell Anshita "Congratulations!" What an achievement!
    xxx

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  2. Wow!! What fantastic shops and lovely purchases too. Made even better by them being gifts. Huge congratulations for Anshita, wow!!

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  3. You had a great time shopping the yarn and threads. So sweet of your mother. Congrats to anshita.

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  4. Love all your new stash Preeti.

    Linda

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  5. Wow, Preeti, it's beautiful!
    I'd been in that shop all day!
    And very hard I would have levied :-)

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  6. Oh! Preeti.....dreamland or should I say yarnland!!! Give me this instead of Disneyland anyday. Leave me alone there and I would be a happy happy gal!!! I envy you!!

    keep well

    Amanda xx

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  7. I did enjoy the shopping trip. So many wonderful kinds of yarn! Very impressive. Have a wonderful time planning your projects.

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  8. Oh the yarns are just yummy...I'm afraid I may start liking the yarn more than floss one day...lol
    Thank you for the info on stores..always good to know where you can shop when visiting a new country.
    Congrats to Anshita. Looking fwd to second part of stash party.

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  9. Wow, what wonderful shops!
    Congratulations to Anshita

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  10. Great stores !!!!
    Hopefully we don't have those store here...it's better for my wallet...
    Great purchases !
    Congrats to your daughter !
    Anna

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  11. Fabulous shops and great new stash Preeti!

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  12. Such wonderful things you purchased, Preeti (and how nice to be treated by your dear mother!)... Great job on your daughter's finish--congratulations to her. You must be so proud :)

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  13. A great way to finish off a holiday, Preeti, especially if someone else is paying. Thanks for the link back.

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  14. Shops look amazing! Great new stash....enjoy! Congrats to your daughter too.

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  15. Shops look amazing! Great new stash....enjoy! Congrats to your daughter too.

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  16. Oh my, all of that gorgeous yarn! And so sweet of your mother to treat you for your birthday. Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful pictures! And congratulations to Anshita - I know you must be very proud of her! : )

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  17. Oooh, you must've been like a kid in a toy store, admit you spent hours in those, so many colorful choices! Congrats to Anshita, she's a gem:)

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  18. Great stash! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Oh wow that yarn shop looks fantastic! My mum would love it. X

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  20. Good to know that you had good time shopping. For me that would b impossible on our tight trip schedule. Congrats to Anshitha. It's really great achievement.

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  21. Catching up on blog posts! Looks like you had a great holiday and some wonderful shopping time too.

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  22. Aren't yarn shops fun! :D My first trip into one was enlightening -- who knew it could be So Expensive! Glad your mom could treat you to so many wonderful goodies~ And congrats to your daughter for her academic achievements!

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  23. Preeti: Wow what a great trip you had and stash enhancement on top of it all, 50% off well worth the trip.
    I love the sheep photo so sweet.
    I look forward to seeing the progress on your stitching and knitting.
    Congratulations to Anshita what a wonderful honor.


    Blessings
    Catherine

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  24. Wow, what a big shops. And great stash

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  25. Adding to my stash when traveling abroad is something I truly love. And always do, lol.
    Great new purchases!

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  26. Congratulations to Anshita! what a fantastic shopping trip that would have been the highlight of the whole holiday for me, I love your new stash have a great Sunday. :) x

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  27. wow...that was really a shopping trip to Australia...really worth the trip Preeti..:)

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  28. What a gorgeous array of yarns, threads, etc. Must have been a wonderful trip.

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  29. Goodness Preeti! I had to wipe the drool from my laptop when I saw all that lovely yarn!! You certainly were very disciplined in your shopping! I would have needed an additional suitcase for all my purchases :D

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  30. Oh yes, Preeti, a fantastic virtual shopping indeed, thanks for sharing!! A feast for the eyes ♥. I'm happy with you about the great finds, enjoy! And congrats to Anshita, she's a clever little lady! Sunny greetings, Nata

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  31. WOW! So many yarns! Ya , fabric very less options. For fabric India is the best :)
    Congratulations Anshita

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  32. What an amazing selection! You must have been in heaven.
    Amalia
    xo

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  33. Gosh, what an amazing shop and so much gorgeous yarn and thread, I would have spent the day there. great new stash.

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  34. How wonderful to buy craft stuff on Vacation! You lucky girl!!!

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  35. i envy you now.. whattta shopping. I do most online so no one doesnt know how much i buy. and congrats to anshita!

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