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| The Old Institute Building at Port Noarlunga displays a large banner for the Surf Art Exhibition |
Come and look inside!
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Sunday, 6 January 2019
A Little Splash of the Surf Art Exhibition
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Surf Art Exhibition - you are invited!
I am excited to be participating in the
Onkaparinga Arts
Annual Surf Art Exhibition
and you are invited!
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Summer Wildlife in the Suburbs
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| Sleepy koala. (Phascolarctos cinereus) |
Summer has arrived.
The neighbourhood creatures
are on the move …
Sunday, 31 December 2017
A Bowl of Cherries
Cherries are one of the joys of Christmas in Australia.
They are only in season for a few short weeks.
Friday, 10 February 2017
Summer Scorcher
As usual, the weather waits until school term recommences in February before unleashing its full fury of 40+ degree heat (104+°F) on South Australia.
I'm laying low indoors, grateful to have an air-conditioner and praying that the power has not failed. Power failures in extreme temperatures are a common occurrence these days and the subject of much consternation.
It's been quiet on the Lupey Loops blogging front for a number of reasons. I have blog posts in the planning stages but have put them on hold while I do the unthinkable: crochet to a deadline!
I'm laying low indoors, grateful to have an air-conditioner and praying that the power has not failed. Power failures in extreme temperatures are a common occurrence these days and the subject of much consternation.
It's been quiet on the Lupey Loops blogging front for a number of reasons. I have blog posts in the planning stages but have put them on hold while I do the unthinkable: crochet to a deadline!
Friday, 3 February 2017
Tour Down Under 2017 at Marvellous McLaren Vale
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| Setting up for the race. |
An early arrival in McLaren Vale, South Australia for
Stage 5 of the Tour Down Under:
Stage 5 of the Tour Down Under:
The main street is closed and everyone is setting up
for a great day of bike racing.
for a great day of bike racing.
Park the car, start heading off,
then realise "I've forgotten the camera!"
then realise "I've forgotten the camera!"
Mobile phone to the rescue! The photos in this blog entry will be less about 'sports action' and more about the celebratory 'atmosphere' in McLaren Vale, the heart of the Southern Vales wine region on the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia.
Friday, 20 January 2017
Ready, Get Set for Victor Harbor & Tour Down Under 2017
Ready, set ...
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| Tour Down Under Race Director Mike Turtur OAM prepares to drop the flag for a rolling start to Stage 3! |
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Tour Down Under 2017 People's Choice Classic
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| People's Choice Classic banner on Hutt Street. |
It's the Tour Down Under
in Adelaide, South Australia!
in Adelaide, South Australia!
It's a great thrill to have a
Grand Tour race in my home city.
Grand Tour race in my home city.
It's an even greater thrill to be there!
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Tricot Tableware Complete: Happy Anniversary!
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| Wedding View of the Pacific Ocean |
Today I wish special loved ones
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
for it was on this day three years ago that we celebrated their marriage at Dee Why beach.
Part of my gift was a set of 'breakfast placemats'
as a memento of their special day.
as a memento of their special day.
This blog entry features the finished items and technical details about my tricot design (Tunisian crochet) such as taming curled edges, a common issue with tricot fabric.
An introduction to this project can be found in the blog entry, "Tricot Tableware - a Special 'Tunisian' Crochet Project" (11 March 2016). Information about my choices of project, fibre and reasons for tricot are explained, along with some photos of my inspiration, Dee Why beach (New South Wales).
Friday, 11 March 2016
Tricot Tableware - a Special 'Tunisian' Crochet Project
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| Blissful crochet on the beach. |
Back in 2013, I designed a very personal and special tricot* project which had a few extra challenges and learning opportunities.
Thursday, 11 February 2016
AKA Amigurumi Apparel: Bondi Bikini
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| Kwokkie Doll is ready for a swim. |
Summertime in South Australia!
Our temperatures have been soaring in the high 30s (°C). That's in the 90s (°F) and above for my non-metric friends.
One of my favourite ways to cool off is to go down to
the beach at the end of the day once the sun is low and
not so sizzling.
the beach at the end of the day once the sun is low and
not so sizzling.
Of course, Kwokkie Doll is all prepared.
After last month's report, she swapped her red sundress for her "Bondi Bikini"!
After last month's report, she swapped her red sundress for her "Bondi Bikini"!
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Sweet Summer Toddler Hat
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| Summer Toddler Hat (Made by Jodiebodie, December 2015) |
Thursday, 7 January 2016
1 Week, 3 Projects!
The week leading up to Christmas was very busy with last-minute crocheted gifts. I surprised myself by making three items from start to finish in one week!
Sunday, 3 January 2016
New Year Thoughts as We Head into 2016
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| Baby Max, only 9 weeks of age. |
Meanwhile, I am enjoying the Happy New Year wishes being disseminated across the blogosphere and wishing you a Happy New Year too!
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Saturday, 8 February 2014
Heatwave: Hot & Spicy Phone Cover
Inspired by summer heatwaves,
I chose hot and spicy colours for my new phone cover.
Sunday, 2 February 2014
Cool Cotton Laura
It’s great for summer and I love the fancy midriff hem.
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Stitch For Summer: A Colourful Rhythm
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| Greg Johns' "Rhythm" sculpture (1978) is full of colour to celebrate the 2013 Adelaide Fringe Festival. [Glenelg, South Australia] |
The steel sculpture, "Rhythm" has been an integral feature of the Glenelg foreshore for many years. For those who go past it regularly, barely taking a second glance, beware ... for the "Rhythm" will not be taken for granted any more!
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