Laurel News & Events

Another win at the WoolOn Awards in Alexandra !

I finally got to go to the Awards this year so it was doubly exciting. It was a great show with many high quality entries. Oh Possum won the Creative Award. It was a merino dress and coat which unzipped to reveal a bolero and multi functioned as a cape. Looked great on the model. My supreme winning entries from previous years were on display too and looked great. An exciting time.

Melbourne Workshops

Just back from a whirl wind trip to Melbourne's major Knitting Seminar. I took 2 days of classes covering a wide range of subjects and some unusual techniques on felting and fabric making with machine knitting. Was a great seminar,  wonderful people, great hospitality, lovely knitting and of course plenty of food!! Took some designer garments for the Fashion parade for final evening and seemed to be enjoyed by all.

Now off to New York.... so will be researching, buying for sure and coming back with heaps of creative ideas and goodies.

Yeah! Winter Knitwear Collection 2011

Ellerslie Race Day - Finals of Fashion in the Field

What excitement to finally get to the finals in Ellerslie. There had been a few hitches on the way but thanks go to my daughter Alana who stepped in at the last minute to model for me. She did a great job and I was very proud of her. She really stood out as being different in the hand felted outfit and was in with a real chance. Unfortunately it was not to be - one overall winner was from Townsville, Australia. It was a great experience however and a fun day.

More Good News!

And again..... Winner Creative Award and Supreme Award at the Woolon Awards

Very excited yesterday to learn of my wins again at this event held in Alexandra each year. Its aim is to showcase the versatility of wool. My entry was a merino knit dress with layered merino boucle coat. Here is the entry entitled 'I C RED'.

 Winner Fashion in the Field - Hawkes Bay Race Day.

A first time entry for me in this event and it was so much fun. I was delighted to be announced Creative Designer Winner and then Overall Winner. I have now won entry into the finals at Ellerslie Race Day in March 2011. Will be quite exciting!!!

Opotiki Fibre & Fleece Fashion Awards July 2010

The fashion show was held in Opotiki  9th - 11th July. I was very excited to win both the Wool, Knit, Crochet Award and the Fashion in Felt Award.

My knit entry entitled Out of Africa' was a  merino fitted dress with felt trim and a knitted merino coat with appliqued felt pieces from African print fabric.

 My 'Fashion in Felt' entry was entitled 'Cut it Out' and was a fine felt dress with a pleated shrug. Felted in merino and silk.

The NZ Machine Knitters Festival was held in Stratford at the beginning of July. I was delighted to have won 2nd and 3rd places in the Supreme Fashion Award.

2nd was a bridal gown called 'Aphrodite' and was  knitted in tencil.  3rd place went to 'Autumn Harvest' knitted, felted and stitched using a solvy technique.

NEW

Felted scarves, wraps, vests and jackets. These are individually handcrafted so each piece is unique.  A felted scarf or wrap may be all that is required to update your winter wardrobe.

JEWELLERY

I have had fun making new fabric bead necklaces and crocheted jewellery pieces for the winter.
Check out the new beaded mini frame pendants.

I have also added delightful paua necklaces to the range. The paua pieces are light weight and crocheted with excellent new wire in an exciting colour range from the UK. Easy to wear and make a wonderful gift.

STOCKISTS

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