Tag: 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

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).

Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2020

As many of you know the Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2020 was cancelled due to Covid-19.

However, not to be defeated,  the organisers decided on an on-line exhibition where you can vote for your favourite entry. Entries have closed now  & voting has begun.

The theme is ‘Stitching the Seasons’

You can view all entries here.

& this is my entry – ‘A Pygmy Possum, Wombat & Flame Robin enjoying the Alpine Spring‘

To vote: click on the photo & follow the prompts. You will be sent a confirmation email so you can vote. You only need to do this once.

For those who love the Alice Springs Beanie festival, voting is an active way of supporting the organisers & artists, so pop on over & enjoy.