Tag Archives: Crochet

2017 … and we are back at at it!!!

Posted on 16/01/2017 by 5000 Poppies

Good afternoon all … and welcome to 2017. So that was Christmas and New Year done and dusted … I hope you had a wonderful break (if you managed) and some special time with family and friends. I can’t quite … Continue reading →

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We have not been idle …

Posted on 17/10/2016 by 5000 Poppies

So we have had a small break following what has been a massive three years of very hard work, but we have not been idle. There is still so much to do before our grand finale at the Australian War … Continue reading →

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This is the year!!!!

Posted on 14/01/2015 by 5000 Poppies

Half of January gone already and I feel like it’s only just started. Is the world revolving faster … or am I a little slower …. OR … is it an optical illusion. So much to achieve in a few … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung ….

Posted on 01/09/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Didn’t spring just creep up on us … I am sitting here musing for my post today and thinking just how far we have come from June last year when we started up this wonderful project. How many new people … Continue reading →

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Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne

Posted on 25/06/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Hello poppy friends … just thought I would let you know that 5000 Poppies will be at the Craft and Quilt Fair in Melbourne (MECC/Jeff’s Shed) from tomorrow (Thursday) through to Sunday spreading the poppy word and making lots of … Continue reading →

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Anzac Day at Fed Square

Posted on 18/04/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Just a reminder to all you wonderful poppy people who are organised and already planning next weeks activities. We have a big Poppy Playtime planned for Fed Square from 11.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. Bring your friends, your hooks/needles, red … Continue reading →

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Wondoflex Poppy Workshop : 12 April

Posted on 11/04/2014 by 5000 Poppies

That’s tomorrow Poppy friends. From 2.00 p.m. til 4.00 p.m. we will be at Wondoflex Yarn Craft Centre (a yarn lovers paradise) … 1353 Malvern Rd, Malvern for a cup of tea, a bit of a chat and some poppy … Continue reading →