Tag Archives: Melbourne Craft

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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It’s all becoming very real and we are getting soooooo close!!!

Posted on 05/04/2016 by 5000 Poppies

Oh dear just looked at my last post … February.  How the months are flying.  And I just know there are many of you who are keen to know how we are going with our preparations for Chelsea. So firstly, … 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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Poppies, Poppies and More Poppies

Posted on 24/10/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Good morning poppy makers and friends … we have had a REALLY busy few weeks at Poppy HQ in Melbourne … with planning for our initial display well underway … a few radio interviews, the First Convoy Commemoration at Princes … 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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Everybody is talking about 5000 Poppies … and Workshops Galore

Posted on 07/04/2014 by 5000 Poppies

I am feeling quite excited about this month.  On Anzac Day we start the countdown to 2015 … I can’t believe how quickly that came about … and there is lots happening. I met with the ladies from the RSL … Continue reading →

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The Origins of the Anzac Day Rituals …

Posted on 04/04/2014 by 5000 Poppies

It’s really interesting the stories that you hear as a result of this project …. Russ Clements, the husband of Faye Clements one of our Poppy designers, sent in this precis of an article written about his great uncle …. … Continue reading →

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Poetry of Remembrance : Marina Scott

Posted on 24/03/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Marina Scott of Whittington Vic has sent along a number of poems as her contribution to our wonderful little project.  I will post all of the poems in the dedication section of the blog for you to view.  Thank you … Continue reading →

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