Tag Archives: Pattern

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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60,002

Posted on 24/11/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Just three short weeks ago I published that our total had reached 50,000.  And now this week we have clicked over the 60,000 mark. Do you get the feeling that something very special is building here and it is going … Continue reading →

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50,000

Posted on 05/11/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Well my fellow poppy makers … Big round of applause here … you are amazing!!!!! We have passed the 50,000 poppy milestone … Marg and I are continually stunned, thrilled and incredibly humbled by your work!!!  We still get excited … 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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WOW!!!

Posted on 06/03/2014 by 5000 Poppies

Just a reminder that this Monday is 2nd Monday of the month and we will be at Fed Square from midday for a little poppy making.  As it’s a public holiday I am hoping to see a big group …. … Continue reading →

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