Tunisian Crochet Workshop Blog Hop

Posted on September 22, 2017 by poppyandbliss

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Hello friends

Just popping in quickly to let you know that the official promotion for my Tunisian Crochet Workshop book starts on Monday 25th September where I’ll be kicking off over on the publishers, SewandSo blog . It also happens to be my birthday that day so double celebrations and cake all round!

Some awesome crochet friends will be joining me so come and join in the fun with us.

Monday 25th September – SewandSo

Tuesday 26th September – Amanda from Crochet by Redagape

Wednesday 27th September – Sandra from Mobius Girl Design

Thursday 28th September – Shelley from Spincushions

Friday 29th September – Julie from Little Woollie

Saturday 30th September – Cintia from My Poppet

See you there!

Michelle x

Herringbone Cushion Pattern in Mollie Makes Issue 84

Posted on September 17, 2017 by poppyandbliss

Herringbone Cushion pattern - Mollie Makes issue 84 I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Herringbone Cushion pattern from my Tunisian Crochet Workshop book is reprinted in the latest issue of Mollie Makes (issue 84). How exciting!

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This latest issue is out now in the UK. I’m not sure when it will be available here in Australia or elsewhere but the digital version is available on the links below:

Apple – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mollie-makes/id911319779?mt=8

Google Play – https://play.google.com/store/newsstand/details/Mollie_Makes?id=CAowr9LnAw

Until next time

Michelle x

Tunisian Crochet Workshop Bonus Offer

Posted on August 18, 2017 by poppyandbliss

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Hi there

Just popping in quickly to let you know about the free bonus pattern offer if you pre-order my book Tunisian Crochet Workshop now.

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When you place your pre-order you’ll receive a copy of my Tunisian Triangles cushion pattern. All the details of how to take advantage of this offer are over on Ravelry so click away and enjoy. I know some of you have already pre-ordered your copies (thank you lovelies x), but don’t worry! You can still get your bonus pattern too – just have your order number handy and follow the steps as per the instructions on Ravelry.

While you’re over on Ravelry you can also view all the individual projects from the book too. Be sure to give your favourite projects some love! It would be fab if you could press that little heart button on your faves so I can get an idea of what appeals to you all the most.

The Sampler Blanket is my fave of them all. It was such fun to work on and uses many of the different stitch patterns found in the book so it’s a great way to practice your new skills.

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photography: Jason Jenkins/F&W Media Intl.

Until next time

Michelle x

Tunisian Sunset – a new pattern

Posted on June 8, 2016 by poppyandbliss

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Hooray! I’ve finally finished writing up the pattern for my new blanket – Tunisian Sunset. Isn’t she pretty!

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If you follow me on instagram you would’ve seen her in the making and I just loved every colourful minute of making this one. All those pretty sunset-ty colours just make my heart sing and dream of happy sunny places far far away.

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Would you like to make one too? Well, the good news is that you can. I’ve just popped the pattern up in my etsy and ravelry stores. To celebrate my excitement of getting through the boring writing bit, you can get yours at 30% off for the next 48 hours only. Use the code earlybird30 to receive your discount (offer ends Friday 10 June 3pm AEST)

It’s quite an easy make – using only Tunisian Simple stitch and a clever, almost invisible join-as-you go technique. It’s also the perfect project to pick up in your spare moments and complete a square here and there and before you know it, you’ll have a finished blanket.

Oh! and it’s a great pattern for stash-busting too. Here’s another version I’m working on using up all my bit’s and bobs of DK yarn. The squares are slightly smaller in this one but the technique is the same ..

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If you’ve never tried Tunisian crochet before but would love to have a go at making this blanket (go on … you know you want to 😉 , I have a tutorial on how to do Tunisian Simple Stitch over here at My Poppet blog. Once you’ve mastered this stitch you’re good to go and will have found a new craft addiction too!

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Until next time

Michelle x

Crochet Workshops

Posted on August 27, 2015 by poppyandbliss

Hello friends

Exciting busy times around here in Poppy & Bliss land at the moment. I’ve got lots on the go and lots to share over the coming months now that I’ve got my mojo back.

One of the more exciting things (for me anyway) is that I’ve decided to start teaching again. I love teaching others and sharing my knowledge. Nothing is more satisfying than watching a student bloom as they gain confidence in their new skill. It’s heartwarming I tell ya 🙂

So, now that I’ve got my home reno’s done I have opened up my house (or my dining room table at least) and inviting you in to do a crochet or Tunisian crochet workshop with me. To kick the workshop schedule off, I’ll be running workshops in Tunisian Crochet and Crochet Joining Techniques all throughout September and more fun topics will be added soon. Pop over here to find out all the details.

I held the first Tunisian Crochet workshop last Tuesday. We had so much fun, sitting around chatting, learning and eating cupcakes. Everyone walked away confident in their new found skills and inspired with new ideas.

Before the workshop I was busy making up some swatches for everyone to see how beautiful and versatile Tunisian Crochet can be.

I was also busy joining some of my WIPs for the Crochet Joining Techniques Workshop

So that’s what I’ve been up to lately. I hope you will come and join me for a workshop if you’re in Melbourne.

Until next time

Michelle x

I’m back and with a new pattern

Posted on July 28, 2015 by poppyandbliss

Well hello there my blog buddies. It’s been a long while since I’ve been here hasn’t it! I’ve been up to my elbows in paint and plaster for the last 3 months renovating and ‘jooshing’ up our home. So not much time was had for crochet but happily life has gone back to normal now and I’m back in my cosy little crochet zone.

Now that my house is finally spruced up I’m attacking my very (very) long ‘Poppy & Bliss To-Do’ list. Top of the list was getting the pattern written for this Tunisian Triangles cushion which, according to my Instagram feed, first made an appearance some 82 weeks ago …. ahem … nothing like the present moment hey 😉

The original is long gone to a new home so I dug deep into my huge WIP pile and finished off another two that I’d started in different colour-ways and had been patiently waiting for some love and attention.

Fuelled with lots of coffee, I finally sat down and got the pattern onto paper and hopefully for you to enjoy. I hate to get all ‘buy my stuff’ but if you’d like to buy the pattern then you can find it either in my Etsy or Ravelry stores.

This is not a difficult pattern, using only Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) but some patience and concentration may be required for the colour changes at first. Once you get going though you will be powering along, excited to get to the next set of colours. If you’re comfortable with the basics of Tunisian crochet then you will be able to do this easily.
Charts are included for two different colour-ways plus pictures of even more to inspire your own creation.
I hope you like it!

Until next time

Michelle x

Tunisian Crochet Washcloth

Posted on October 22, 2014 by poppyandbliss

Hi there bloggy friends

Can anyone tell me where this past month has gone? Time is whizzing by this year isn’t it! Despite all good intentions no blog posts have been written or many goals achieved yet I’ve been busy, busy, busy but with nothing much to show for all my busy-ness.

Here is one thing I’ve been working on though; a free tutorial to make a Tunisian Crochet Washcloth, it’s now up over at My Poppet. Have you tried Tunisian Crochet yet? It’s a fun new addiction to add to your bag of crochet tricks.

This is a quick and easy project combining Tunisian crochet to make the washer then finished off with a crochet border.

With Christmas just around the corner these would make a great stocking stuffer wrapped around a nice smelly soap.

And just when you thought you won’t see me again for another month complaining about how fast time is flying, I’ll be back in a couple of days with a feature story, a book review and a giveaway.

See you then

Michelle x

Tinkering with Tunisian

Posted on March 20, 2014 by poppyandbliss

I’ve been having fun playing with Tunisian Crochet of late. I’m so in love with the all the different effects you can create using the same simple stitches. I started playing around with a few of my favourite stitches in a sampler, which grew into a pouch, which grew into a new workshop idea.

Would you love to have your very own pouch too? Pop over to the workshop page to find out more. It really is fun and easy too 🙂