Thread: My best mate

Originally Posted by wheelinround

http://www.beaniefest.org/ there's the link Kev and they have a special for
1 The Greenie Beanie
Use low impact materials such as natural fibres, dyes and recycled materials

or
6 Best Animal Beanie
Animals, birds, reptiles, insects and strange invertebrates all welcome.

11 The Robbie Beard Handspun Prize
Prize for a work made with yarn handspun by the artist.

Thanks for the link Ray .
Looks like I could enter and post it to them .
But in all honesty I would be quite upset if it got lost or not returned or God forbid stolen.
Might give them a call anyway.

Besides the prize should go to your wife as she has done the work , Hutch just supplied the basic materials.

Cheers.
Kev

They are completed Peter got his this morning didn't let them know as wanted to surprise them both hope Kev's got his ok too.

4 beanies in all 2 each plain one is Suki or Hutch fur mixed with small amount of Merino on its own to respective owner.
Then a mix of each Suki & Hutch & small amount of Merino with the brown being Alpaca so they can distinquish between the beanies.

Enjoy gentlemen and many thanks for your part in send the fur.
LOML got asked so often when dong them what the fibre was as it was so soft.

Peter LOML says a big thanks for the Lapis its beautiful

They are so soft ! better than mohair.
it's mind boggling that its husky fluff.
will be really handy in winter down here.
believe it. it was 38 in hobart today !!

Thanks for the pics Ray
Haven't received mine as yet ,but wow they look great .
Will keep my eye on the post box .I'll show them off to the lady at the post office.
Thanks Sue I owe you .


Kev.

Originally Posted by Woodlee

Thanks for the pics Ray
Haven't received mine as yet ,but wow they look great .
Will keep my eye on the post box .I'll show them off to the lady at the post office.
Thanks Sue I owe you .


Kev.

Damn that blew the surprise didn't it Oh well

Sue says her pleasure thanks for the fur and opportunity

Just hope you fellows both get some use out of them.

Not to worry Ray ,the only surprises I get are the bad ones usually.
Well ,went to the P.O. today and picked up the package .I showed the lady at the parcel pick up ,I think she thought I was b*llsh*tting when I said they were made from dog hair.
When I got home the Missus was home from work for the day .
Big smiles as I opened the bag and Hutch was there to see if there was any food as well.
Hutch had a good sniff and then lay down , no food .
Pete was right they are soft .

I put one on and within 5 mins had to take it off , head was starting to cook.But when the cold weather gets here they will be ok.
Have to thank you again Sue ,these are very special .

Kev.

Thank you also both Peter and Kevin for the fibre/fur regards Sue another fibre gone into my portfolio.

gives new meaning to how close a man and his best friend can get.

Funny we went out today and down the road a bit was a Husky old fat and obviously very hot he'd make two of both your dogs.

Thanks Peter & HLOHL & Suki the parcel just arrived

LOML's face when she opened it up to discover not just more Suki fur but this 2nd beautiful set of stones Tourmeline they are absolutely beautiful she states!!! Hasn't finished string the first set of Lapis stones yet.

Just a note Sue won 2nd prize Royal Easter show for a jumper gets a ribbon
Saturday won 2nd prize for a shawl/scarf got ribbon and took part in spin & knit challenge won $50 3rd place.

Congratulations to Sue for the prize ,what ever got first must have been exceptional, as the two beanies Sue made for me are excellent.
Starting to cool down now ,so I'll be able to start wearing one in the mornings.
Hutch has started to sleep out side (his choice ) at night as we are not using air con now.The back door is left slightly open so he can nose it further if he wants to come inside but he prefers to stay out side until we get up .
He parks him self up on the out side garden setting table so he has a good view of the front yard during the night.
Missus reckons he is weird ,sleeping on a table.

Kev.

really nice doggy for a person bcoz he is looking very honest and i love to buy this kind of dogs for my home.

I got this from PTC on Monday I am sure he won't mind me sharing I couldn't find any other thread regarding it.

Suki passed away on Saturday evening.
in her sleep.
no apparent reason.
thought i would tell you as she had a bond with Hutch
Regards
Peter.
In a while we will look like you did for another companion.

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showpo...8&postcount=59

Sorry to hear it Peter

So sad to hear ptc - my thoughts are with you - wear your beanie with pride and remember the good times !

Pete ,
I am sorry to hear about Suki , I know just how you feel mate.
As Malpt says she will be around for a long time keeping us warm.

Chin up
Kev.

"We now have our new companion. and she came from Brisbane."


PTC asked me to post this for him seems he's having trouble posting photo's


Sorry Peter but thats only half the story you can fill in the missing bits

She's beautiful Peter hope you and LOYL have many years with her.