Category: tea cosy

More Aussie Tea Cosies to Wow your Guests.

Of all the Tea Cosies I’ve created over the years, the Aussie themed pieces have been the most popular; so, it’s just as well the I really enjoy making them… The following are 4 new Aussie Tea Cosies for you to enjoy & available in my online shop.

Flannel Flowers, a gorgeous, one of a kind, Tea Cosy adorned with felted Australian Flannel Flowers, tiny crochet Snow-drops flowers & dangling leaves.

Aussie Birds & Flowers, 2 Budgies & a Cockatiel  resting in among an array of colourful crochet & felted Aussie Flora: Wattle, Gum leaves, flowers & Gum nuts, Flannel flowers & Waratahs.

Aussie Wildlife, A Koala, Wombat & Kangaroo with Joey playing in among an array of colourful crochet & felted Aussie Flora: Wattle, Bottle brush, Gum leaves & flowers, & Flannel flowers.

Aussie Birds & Flora, A Budgie, Cockatoo & Kookaburra nestled in among an array of colourful crochet & felted Aussie Flora: Wattle, Gum leaves, flowers, nuts &  berries, Flannel flowers & Waratahs.

Bring a little colour & fun to your table & wow your guests at the same time, cheers Renate

 

Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2022 update

Yesterday, the Postie delivered a package from Alice Springs with my winning trophy. I had been expecting it & was really excited to see it. I’m sure you all agree, it’s quite the quirkiest trophy ever. I feel very proud & ever so delighted. Also enclosed was a packet of beautiful Biggan Design Merino Wool in Autumn tones…

Again, my thanks to the judges & congratulations to the creator/s of this & all the unique trophies, works of art in themselves…

The 2023 theme is ‘A Travellers Tale’ so get your thinking caps on & needles & hooks working… till next year

Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2022

It’s here again… Another spectacular year for the Alice Springs Beanie Festival with over 6,000 wonderful beanies & tea cosies to choose from. Not only to keep us snug & warm but also to delight the senses with colour, texture & fun.

This year’s theme “Stitching Hearts” inspired amazing creations & it’s interesting how imagination can interpret & bring the theme alive. View the winning beanie & tea cosies here. I’m so proud to be among  these fabulous creations.  A big Thank You to the judges; it must be a challenging task with so many sensational entries.

Aussie inspired Tea Cosies ready for gift giving

Spoil yourself, or gift someone you love, with one of these unique, Aussie flora & fauna inspired tea cosies.

Who doesn’t love a cuppa? And, what better way to enjoy it than serving it with a fabulous tea cosy.

The tea cosy bodies are Crocheted in chunky, double thread, 100% hand spun wool in a berry/bobble pattern to ensure good heat retention & fit average size tea pots. All 3 have openings for spout & handle & the button/loop closure enables easy access.

Embellishments are a mix of hand-felted & crochet Aussie flora: wattle, Flannel flowers, Waratahs, Gum leaves & Gumnuts to name a few.

SOLD

Knitfest 2021: 1st prize winner

Frilled neck Lizard Tea Cosy SOLD

Blue Budgies Tea Cosy

Blue Budgies Tea Cosy

Wattle & Gumnuts Tea Cosy

Wattle & Gumnuts Tea Cosy

Enjoy these little creations of mine. I’d love to know what you think.

2020 Alice Springs Beanie Festival Voting update

Hi everyone, a huge thank you to everyone who has voted in the Alice Springs On-line exhibition. It all ends tomorrow so there is still time to cast your vote, it’s close, so every vote counts.

Here’s a little bit of background for my entry ‘A Pygmy Possum, Wombat & flame Robin enjoying the Alpine Spring‘

& here’s where to vote

The piece depicts the Flora & Fauna of the Australian Alpine region. As best I could, I tried replicating this landscape with crochet & felting (both wet & needle).