Tag Archives: Knitting and Crochet

Today’s Poppy Haul

Posted on 20/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

I was so excited when the mail arrived today … 4 big parcels … a total of 136 poppies added to the pile on the pool table … taking the total to nearly 690 poppies.  We will make 1000 by … Continue reading →

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You are AMAZING !!!

Posted on 18/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

Sorry for the second post in an hour but just had to share that we have passed our first milestone.  535 poppies received to date including our first international delivery from Marie Atkinson in Leeds UK …. amazing effort in … Continue reading →

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Everyone Has a Story …

Posted on 18/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

I am really loving the stories that are coming out of the 5000 Poppies project.  Maureen Fleming sent along a massive haul of 50 poppies … fantastic contribution … and a dedication for her “Uncle Jack” … John George Enever, … Continue reading →

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5000 Poppies : The Story

Posted on 14/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

I have to share this with you all because when I got this gorgeous little envelope in the post earlier this week … it took my breath away.  It’s such a simple statement of what this project is all about … Continue reading →

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Fed Square Poppy Playtime

Posted on 12/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

Yesterday was an amazing success at Fed Square … two hours of poppy making … not everyone’s cup of tea but for the women who were there … a couple of hours of craft and meeting new people.  It was … Continue reading →

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Poppy Playtime @ Fed Square

Posted on 09/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

This Monday 12 August from 12.00 midday until 2.00 p.m. we will have having fun making poppies in Fed Square Melbourne.  If you are able to come .. we would love you to join us.

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More Poppies Arriving All The Time …

Posted on 09/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

Lucky me … stopped by work yesterday to drop something off and I found a little cache of poppies from Fay sitting on my desk.  More poppies every day now.  So exciting.

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We are having so much fun ….

Posted on 06/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

It’s so wonderful to see poppies literally springing up from everywhere and sometimes completely out of the the blue. And everyone is having so much fun with it … this is Jodi and Elsie showing off their creations.

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Knitting up a Poppy Storm

Posted on 04/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

Anette from my monthly Tuesday night Pub Knit and Stitch group is one of the most prolific knitters that I know.  And once she takes on a challenge … nothing, and I mean nothing, stands in her way.  Her knitting … Continue reading →

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I am Enjoying Your Enjoyment …

Posted on 02/08/2013 by 5000 Poppies

I am getting so many comments about the project … people just loving the concept and sharing it with friends and fellow crafters.  I think we will have a wonderful display in 2015 … lots of gorgeous poppies flooding Fed … Continue reading →

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