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Winter Downunder!
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Sadly, earlier this year my wonderful Mother Sheila passed away. .. |
 Many of you knew Sheila as she was my right hand person at shows from Sydney to Canberra and Melbourne. Mum was always there to help, like being my cabin mate on Vogue's Knitting Cruise when I was teaching alongside Brandon Mabley: I think that was 2005. In 2009 she joined me at Santa Clara in California for the launch of my book Swing, Swagger, Drape.
Left is a self protrait, which is part of the family collection, as is/was the tradition since the time of King Henry VIII. I am working on Sheila's own book, as those of you who sometimes had a coffee with Sheila at a shows will know, Sheila always had a story to share.
Indeed Sheila has a web page, sheila-slicer.com which I have as always to thank my wonderful husband Brett, for creating - it's now up to me to add content - so don't hold your breath! |
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Winter 2016 Stitched Up Jacket |
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  We had a great day of photography
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Above new design "Stitched Up'' which comes in 2 lengths - short length in Reds left and Greens below. Right and below right the long length. Colour highlights on patch pockets and cables, plus button up tail detail on the back. A great mixture of Basket stitch and cables. Below Centre Windsor Jacket.
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Stitched Up: Colourways: Above left to right: Greys FY82: repeated on lower right; Turkish Jade FY85; Red Aubergine FY86: repeated lower left; Khaki Purple GY81: below right too; Khaki Olive GY80.
Windsor Jacket/Vest: below centre 2 shots: Steel &Tasman and Claret & Wine. Of course this can be knitted in a single colour too. Windsor is shorter on the sides and centre back panel and front panels have shaping to hug into the waist and open over the hip.
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Winter 2016 Stitched Up Jacket & Windsor Jacket/Vest |
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WOOL WEEK SUNDAY 15TH MAY
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A Brilliant Day in Canberra..jpg)
Traders come from Victoria and NSW: in fact it's probably the largest collection of Australian-made hand and machine knits, as well as felting, weaving supplies, amidst the wonderful range of locally-made products and produce that the weekly stall holders btring to this award winning market. Open 10am to 3pm
OLD BUS DEPOT MARKET - Kingston ACT |
Coal loaders market
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Sunday May 29th at Coal Loaders North Sydney |
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Once again, Australian designers, makers and producers come together in a fantastic market that is now a regular place for Signatur to hang its shingle. and with winter coming on, I am looking forward to seeing everyone enjoy the pleasures of wrapping up in something gorgeous. Following the green tree road down the hill from Waverton station and you'll see a piece of public land with the best view in Sydney - and the best Australian-made products. |
2014 Designs - Patterns available - previously Kit
only including Diamond Cable Swingcoat. |
Left to right: Millar A-line, Ameila Jacket, Nomad Jacket and Buckingham Jacket are amongst the latest releases - more below.
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Purchasing patterns of 2014 designs
New designs remain as knitting kits for about 2 years. I still take these garment designs to shows, and they can still be purchased as knitting kits. Indeed when you buy a pattern you can use that purchase price as a credit against a kit of the same design.
So, the pattern for the Diamond Cable swing $65 - kit $215 - then the pattern credit of $65 = $150 for the yarn and buttons.
www.sigknit.com was designed to sell garments and kits - so to order a pattern you still need to select a colour/ colourway! Confusing I know! You can always email or call the studio 02 9453 9091 - or if you are in Sydney come and try on a few garments - if I am home the studio is open! |
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  Re Mastering
The Blocks Cardigan is one of my all-time bestsellers with all ages, it is retro - so eighties! For a long time it's been the round neck cardigan style with endless colourways. I have re styled Blocks with a feature pocket, button back and collar, finished as always with handmade buttons. |
I hope these will be up on the site soon - but just in case here are the colourway ID numbers!
Blocks Cardigan Jacket: Above left Aubergine Pul FY33; Below left to right: Aqua FY43; Black and greys FY60; Khaki Olive FY44; Aubgerine Plum FY33 as above. |
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Wrapping Up New Yarns for 2016 |
 Cinque is 8ply weight, knitted on a larger needle when working accessories. This stunning yarn comes in eight great colours, all of which are now in stock. Purchase yarn or purchase a kit which includes the pattern.
Order from www.ozeyarn.com click on image for link. |
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Above: Cinque Multi left to right: Purple Mountain, Summer Dusk, Midnight Jungle, Water, After the Storm and Lipstick, there is also Desert Sundown just added which is oranges. Cinque comes in 50g balls: colours and designs can be viewed and purchased on www.ozeyarn.com - click on image for link
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Azteca Chunky 100g balls - geat colours in bulky yarn. |
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Azteca is available in 8 colours - there are 9 photos as I have repeated Fall Patina - centre below and lower right above. Left to right: Wave Cowl 38 2 balls Fall Patina Kit $45; Azteca Santa Fe 100g ball $20; Yurt Hat 1 ball Sunset Sky kit $25. |
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Left to right: Azteca Summer Heather 100g ball $25; Circular Cowl Long 2 balls Blue Lagoon kit $45; Azteca Fall Patina 100g ball $20. Below: Wave Cowl 38 2 balls Rainbow kit $45; Wave Scarf 1 ball Fall Patina kit $25; Circular Cowl Small 1 ball Summer Heather kit $25.
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Tonalita & Poems will only be sold as yarn, of course the offer still stands that if you purchase 4 or more balls you will recieve 3 complimentary patterns. |
  Tonalita and Poems Silk Wave Wrap
Order 4 balls of Tonalita or Poems Silk and receive three complimentary patterns - Yurt Hat, Wave Scarf and Circular Cowl Shown above. |
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If you'd like to discuss anything in this newsletter - or anything at all, please email Jane. Thanks for your support - Laura, Petra, Philippa, and I look forward to seeing you in the knitting circle!
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