@@thedahliasewciety I got 2 nights alone, brave had nothing to do with it 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watching! You should definitely take the trip next year, you ladies would love it!
Thank you for mentioning the need for kids’ activities. Considering how many of us fibre craft artists/enthusiasts are women who have kids, this is pretty important, and a big consideration for me in deciding whether to attend. Loved your video. I’m down on the Mornington Peninsula, and I’m a crocheter first and foremost. The hard thing as a crocheter is that knitting is the default, so most yarn isn’t spun with use of hooks as primary consideration, and secondly I am sensitive to wool. But I adore the range of wool yarns and its properties, not to mention how it’s the best environmentally friendly option for us here as Aussies. Love your purchases!
It is definitely a consideration! It's would be lovely to see them encouraging kids' interest in crafting too! I am a crocheter first too and each year I am very glad to see more crochet showcased. Thanks so much for watching!
Bendigo WOW! All that yarn for spinning, knitting, amd crochet. A happy experience seeing all the beautiful colors. And sheep and a dog trial, too. And raw fiber to tempt the spinners. HEAVEN.
Thankyou for showing us, you've inspired me to want to attend next year's show & l will drag along a friend who also loves to knit. We love all the fibres & amazing colours. Blown away by how big the expo was, why have I never been before??? Crazy. Might have to be an annual trip. Again thanks for sharing & all the names which helps.. I live in a very small regional area - Sale and closet woolshop which I am grateful for is Rosedale & we go there often for supplies, aww & arrr at what the owner is creating. Also nice shop in Traralgon & next good one would be Drouin but bit of a drive for me, unless going that way then easy to make a pit stop. But always nice to know of other shops for different colours. We might need to make a trip to Bendigo as I've been told by a local here that there wool shop is awesome with great selection of different fibres & colours. We only have spotlight in Sale for wool which they have now stopped stocking sock wool! Blasphemy I say.... might even go online & have a sqiz. Cheers have a great weekend ahead. 😊 ❤
@@leighthornthwaite911 first of all, definitely head online for some sock wool, there is so many! Second, I think you have outlined my next crafty roadtrip, thank you!!!! I'm originally from near Shepparton so I totally get what you mean about the lack of nearby physical stores, let alone ones that stock indie brands. Thanks for watching and for the recommendations 💚
Well that was great Amy! What an adventure! And what wonderfully good spirits you maintained through out. I had a ball seeing all the other parts of the show I don’t get to see. It was lovely to see my stall through the someone else’s eyes too. Thank you very much> My Vintage tea-towel collection looked wonderful. If I do say so myself. Thank you so much Cheers Karin
Many thanks for your terrific trip around the show. I didn’t make it this year but if I had I would be broke by now. As a spinner I like the fleece and fibre goods and making my own yarn. As on the first day you bought yarn I was surprised when you bought fibre and are a spinner.The colours amaze me of
@@Catherine-or9ye honestly if it's fibre or or textiles related, I'm in. I even make my own spindles now. I'm glad you enjoyed watching my little trip. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Thanks heaps
Thank you Amy for your video showing us around the Sheep and Wool Show. As a vendor I don’t get to see most of the Show, but your video made me feel as though I got out and about. So glad that you survived the weather, it was one of the most changeable and challenging years: wet, windy and cold (but no defrosting the windscreen this year!) 😊💖
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video! I can imagine it would be impossible, I spent 2 days there and still missed heaps so working and seeing it would be impossible
@@jamboyjr it's so good, I wish I could have watched more but the weather wasn't with me on this day. Have you seen the tv show Muster Dogs? It's one of my comfort shows
I have been going to this event for 14 years and then coming home and watching the RUclips videos about it. This was the best and most comprehensive I have seen. Also, you are very stealthy at filming. You must have been next to me, you can see my jumper and hair in the video and I didn’t even notice 😂
@@kyliefruend I was very stealth! I have a mini gimble camera, it's about the size of a toothpaste tube. I'm so glad your likes my video and I am so happy you got a cameo! ♥️♥️♥️
So many amazing things and so overwhelming but I loved it. I’m in NW Ontario, Canada and not much of a traveller and won’t ever see this in person so thanks for giving me a glimpse. Happy Knitting.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video with us all. It was absolutely amazing! You are very game camping in a tent in that windy winter weather Amy - good on you girl!
This is great! Being a stall holder (Wyndara Black Sheep) I didn't get to explore very much so now have some stalls I definitely want to check out next year
This was my first year and it was a bit overwhelming. I think if I go again I will spread it out over 2 days to not feel so rushed. I enjoyed your vlog footage and I saw a lot of stalls that I must have just breezed past as I don't remember seeing them on the day. I didn't get a chance to see the fashion parade or spend much time looking at the competition entries either which would have been very inspiring as a relatively beginner knitter.
@@lavendercottagefibrearts if you can make a weekend of it, it's so worth it! There is so much to see in Bendigo too. Such an exciting event as a new knitter but it can DEFINITELY be overwhelming, there's just so much!
I love any excuse to go to Bendigo! Thanks for your video about the Sheep & Wool Show. Pencilled in next year - I have a friend who is into yarn, she will love this!
I loved your video! It was so comprehensive and informative. I've never been to the Bendigo Show and your video has absolutely inspired me to go next year!
@@samanthachu741 that's brilliant! Thanks for watching!!! There really are so many incredible people in the wool fibre industry and supporting local is very important to me, I'm glad so many people are enjoying it 😍😍😍
If it wasn't for my little heater I think I really would have suffered but actually I was super cosy in my little tent. Though I have learnt that I need to check wind instead of just temp and rain when I go camping, rookie mistake 🤪
Thanks Amy for walking around the show. Loved it when I went a few years ago but ill health etc etc I haven’t been back. Good to see how many people were there and so many people I’ve bought from. Thanks again😊
Thank you so much for taking us with you to experience the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show. I live up in Queensland and would love to make the journey and go one year. But in the meanwhile this was perfect. I totally agree with you about supporting our local (Aussie) producers, makers, etc. 💖❤💙
@@KellyPole thank you so much for watching it, I'm pretty lucky that everyone makes such awesome stuff that I just need to film and it's all incredible to behold 😁 I hope you do make it down, though the cold may shock you 🥶
@@amyofmelbourne I moped around the house all weekend, because I couldn't go. But I don't know how you fitted all that in 2 days. I stop talking and catching up with friends. Even some farmers I know.
@@jygood3718 one of the great parts of being super introverted is that I can get around a show pretty quick, deciding which yarn to actually buy however, that definitely took the whole 2 days and I'm still dreaming about some of the ones I didn't grab 🤣
First time seeing you, Amy, and I love your video skills showing enough of the stall holders highlights to tempt me to look again. Your tummy experience brings back memories of the same thing happening to me after camping at a Tobacco Festival at Myrtleford and having a dreadful drive back to Sydney many years ago.
@@amyofmelbourne I’m from Bendigo and know personally how cold it can be so hats off to you for braving it and camping out! My out of town sister dragged me to the show a few times but I found it too cold and wet to really enjoy it
I think next time I go, I'll put a call out for a craft buddy, looks like you were on your own. It would have been more fun and I'm sure I would have seen more. I went with my sister, who is not crafty at all. She was lovely, I did warn her I'd be idling and admiring. However, I was aware how bored she was, so I think that had an effect on what I did and looked at. I feel I missed things. Loved what I did see and do.
@@vindeljay that can definitely be a challenge (it's why I left my husband and kids at home 🤣) I usually go with my cousin, mum and aunt but I definitely spend more time browsing than they do, that's when they sit down for a coffee and I head off on my own to explore some more
Thanks for showing us the pretties!! I used to live in Bendigo...gets down to minus 6 overnight in winter...you're brave camping there in winter 🤣I hope you got dinner!!! 😊💕
Thanks so much Amy for your great video ❤ it’s the first one of yours that I’ve watched 😊 I’ve often wondered what the show is like and you answered lots of my questions! I’ll certainly be checking out lots of the stall holders and their websites - many thanks from Elizabeth in Hobart 😊
How fun! I went to my first fiber festival last month and I was very good and only got two things. I really liked seeing the dogs and sheering competitions.
Gurl, I would have spent SO much money there! Keep me away from the fleece, rolags, and all the spinning accoutrements!!! Kudos to you for solo camping - very Zen to sit in the tent and knit! Quit enjoying your channel!
What a great time you had! Thanks so much for taking us along! You are a brave lady camping in that cold weather! haha
@@thedahliasewciety I got 2 nights alone, brave had nothing to do with it 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watching! You should definitely take the trip next year, you ladies would love it!
Great video, thanks for sharing
I'm a yarn dyer and spinner in Tasmania and I've bought from a few of those vendors online. It was wonderful to see their setup.
@@hawthorngrove3629 that's wonderful, Tassie has so much amazing fibre I'm sure you're already spoilt for choice at home
Thank you Amy. Australian podcaster in the knitting community most appreciated. The Bendigo show is huge.
@@dreamcreate116 it really is! Thanks for watching ♥️
Thank you for mentioning the need for kids’ activities. Considering how many of us fibre craft artists/enthusiasts are women who have kids, this is pretty important, and a big consideration for me in deciding whether to attend.
Loved your video.
I’m down on the Mornington Peninsula, and I’m a crocheter first and foremost.
The hard thing as a crocheter is that knitting is the default, so most yarn isn’t spun with use of hooks as primary consideration, and secondly I am sensitive to wool. But I adore the range of wool yarns and its properties, not to mention how it’s the best environmentally friendly option for us here as Aussies.
Love your purchases!
It is definitely a consideration! It's would be lovely to see them encouraging kids' interest in crafting too! I am a crocheter first too and each year I am very glad to see more crochet showcased. Thanks so much for watching!
Bendigo WOW! All that yarn for spinning, knitting, amd crochet. A happy experience seeing all the beautiful colors. And sheep and a dog trial, too. And raw fiber to tempt the spinners. HEAVEN.
@@deweygraham2432 and that's why we call it #spendigo 😂 so many lovely things!!!!! Thanks for watching ♥️
Thankyou for showing us, you've inspired me to want to attend next year's show & l will drag along a friend who also loves to knit. We love all the fibres & amazing colours. Blown away by how big the expo was, why have I never been before??? Crazy. Might have to be an annual trip. Again thanks for sharing & all the names which helps.. I live in a very small regional area - Sale and closet woolshop which I am grateful for is Rosedale & we go there often for supplies, aww & arrr at what the owner is creating. Also nice shop in Traralgon & next good one would be Drouin but bit of a drive for me, unless going that way then easy to make a pit stop. But always nice to know of other shops for different colours. We might need to make a trip to Bendigo as I've been told by a local here that there wool shop is awesome with great selection of different fibres & colours. We only have spotlight in Sale for wool which they have now stopped stocking sock wool! Blasphemy I say.... might even go online & have a sqiz. Cheers have a great weekend ahead. 😊 ❤
@@leighthornthwaite911 first of all, definitely head online for some sock wool, there is so many! Second, I think you have outlined my next crafty roadtrip, thank you!!!! I'm originally from near Shepparton so I totally get what you mean about the lack of nearby physical stores, let alone ones that stock indie brands. Thanks for watching and for the recommendations 💚
Well that was great Amy! What an adventure! And what wonderfully good spirits you maintained through out.
I had a ball seeing all the other parts of the show I don’t get to see.
It was lovely to see my stall through the someone else’s eyes too.
Thank you very much>
My Vintage tea-towel collection looked wonderful.
If I do say so myself.
Thank you so much
Cheers
Karin
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Many thanks for your terrific trip around the show. I didn’t make it this year but if I had I would be broke by now. As a spinner I like the fleece and fibre goods and making my own yarn. As on the first day you bought yarn I was surprised when you bought fibre and are a spinner.The colours amaze me of
@@Catherine-or9ye honestly if it's fibre or or textiles related, I'm in. I even make my own spindles now. I'm glad you enjoyed watching my little trip. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Thanks heaps
U can also find green cube there.
Thank you Amy for your video showing us around the Sheep and Wool Show. As a vendor I don’t get to see most of the Show, but your video made me feel as though I got out and about. So glad that you survived the weather, it was one of the most changeable and challenging years: wet, windy and cold (but no defrosting the windscreen this year!) 😊💖
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video! I can imagine it would be impossible, I spent 2 days there and still missed heaps so working and seeing it would be impossible
@@amyofmelbourne I really miss watching the sheep dog trials 😊
@@jamboyjr it's so good, I wish I could have watched more but the weather wasn't with me on this day. Have you seen the tv show Muster Dogs? It's one of my comfort shows
I learned to crochet a few months ago now. This event is definitely on my list for next year.
YAY!!! Crochet is incredible!
I have been going to this event for 14 years and then coming home and watching the RUclips videos about it. This was the best and most comprehensive I have seen. Also, you are very stealthy at filming. You must have been next to me, you can see my jumper and hair in the video and I didn’t even notice 😂
@@kyliefruend I was very stealth! I have a mini gimble camera, it's about the size of a toothpaste tube. I'm so glad your likes my video and I am so happy you got a cameo! ♥️♥️♥️
So many amazing things and so overwhelming but I loved it. I’m in NW Ontario, Canada and not much of a traveller and won’t ever see this in person so thanks for giving me a glimpse. Happy Knitting.
@@lynnewillette2654 I'm so happy you got to enjoy the show from so far away. I love watching yarn shows from other countries, so fascinating!
Oh. You are so lucky to go there.
Thanks for taking us along with you. ❤
Thanks for watching along! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video with us all. It was absolutely amazing! You are very game camping in a tent in that windy winter weather Amy - good on you girl!
Thank you very much! It was largely so lovely and I'm so glad you enjoyed watching it ☺️
Looks fantastic Amy, we are in the middle of moving only an hour to Bendigo, but was not able to make it this year but next year is a definite
This is great! Being a stall holder (Wyndara Black Sheep) I didn't get to explore very much so now have some stalls I definitely want to check out next year
This was my first year and it was a bit overwhelming. I think if I go again I will spread it out over 2 days to not feel so rushed. I enjoyed your vlog footage and I saw a lot of stalls that I must have just breezed past as I don't remember seeing them on the day. I didn't get a chance to see the fashion parade or spend much time looking at the competition entries either which would have been very inspiring as a relatively beginner knitter.
@@lavendercottagefibrearts if you can make a weekend of it, it's so worth it! There is so much to see in Bendigo too. Such an exciting event as a new knitter but it can DEFINITELY be overwhelming, there's just so much!
I love any excuse to go to Bendigo! Thanks for your video about the Sheep & Wool Show. Pencilled in next year - I have a friend who is into yarn, she will love this!
@@Jane-cr9bp awesome! It's such a great day or weekend, definitely worth the trip ♥️
I loved your video! It was so comprehensive and informative. I've never been to the Bendigo Show and your video has absolutely inspired me to go next year!
@@samanthachu741 that's brilliant! Thanks for watching!!! There really are so many incredible people in the wool fibre industry and supporting local is very important to me, I'm glad so many people are enjoying it 😍😍😍
Omg I had never been so cold in my life and I’ve been to the arctic circle lol. Couldn’t imagine camping in that weather.
If it wasn't for my little heater I think I really would have suffered but actually I was super cosy in my little tent. Though I have learnt that I need to check wind instead of just temp and rain when I go camping, rookie mistake 🤪
Thanks Amy for walking around the show. Loved it when I went a few years ago but ill health etc etc I haven’t been back. Good to see how many people were there and so many people I’ve bought from. Thanks again😊
No worries at all, glad to provide the virtual experience 😁 thanks so much for watching!
Fabulous video Amy. Thanks for showing my Teatime stall. You’re so brave camping in the cold.
You are so welcome Bali! Sad I couldn't say hi properly but you were so busy! I hope you had a glorious time! ❤️
You are brave camping in those conditions!
@@nicolebarnes2513 I got a 2 day solo break, it was worth the wind 🤣
Omg I was born and grew up in Bendigo! It's so crazy to see someone I'm subscribed to talk about there. 😂
Thank you so much for taking us with you to experience the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show. I live up in Queensland and would love to make the journey and go one year. But in the meanwhile this was perfect. I totally agree with you about supporting our local (Aussie) producers, makers, etc. 💖❤💙
@@KellyPole thank you so much for watching it, I'm pretty lucky that everyone makes such awesome stuff that I just need to film and it's all incredible to behold 😁 I hope you do make it down, though the cold may shock you 🥶
Oh my goodness! That was totally awesome! Thanks for sharing!!
@@joanifrenette-cornell7264 thank you so much for watching! ♥️♥️♥️
The best coverage of The Sheep Show. I couldn't be there this year. You nailed it 👍👍
Awe thank you so much!!!!
@@amyofmelbourne I moped around the house all weekend, because I couldn't go. But I don't know how you fitted all that in 2 days. I stop talking and catching up with friends. Even some farmers I know.
@@jygood3718 one of the great parts of being super introverted is that I can get around a show pretty quick, deciding which yarn to actually buy however, that definitely took the whole 2 days and I'm still dreaming about some of the ones I didn't grab 🤣
@@amyofmelbourne Yes, I understand that.
That’s it, I’m going for sure next year!!!!!
love that!
First time seeing you, Amy, and I love your video skills showing enough of the stall holders highlights to tempt me to look again. Your tummy experience brings back memories of the same thing happening to me after camping at a Tobacco Festival at Myrtleford and having a dreadful drive back to Sydney many years ago.
@@margien1942 oh wow that sounds horrific too! Thanks for watching I'm so glad you enjoyed the video ♥️♥️♥️
Blue faced Leicester (pronounced Lester) is one of my favourites. It is so nice to knit with.
@@JoanneB65 thank you!
Awesome record, Amy!
@@beershebafarm7199 thanks so much for watching. Tbh I think next year I'm going to be more organized and splurge on a hotel 🤣
@@amyofmelbourne I’m from Bendigo and know personally how cold it can be so hats off to you for braving it and camping out! My out of town sister dragged me to the show a few times but I found it too cold and wet to really enjoy it
I think next time I go, I'll put a call out for a craft buddy, looks like you were on your own. It would have been more fun and I'm sure I would have seen more. I went with my sister, who is not crafty at all. She was lovely, I did warn her I'd be idling and admiring. However, I was aware how bored she was, so I think that had an effect on what I did and looked at. I feel I missed things. Loved what I did see and do.
@@vindeljay that can definitely be a challenge (it's why I left my husband and kids at home 🤣) I usually go with my cousin, mum and aunt but I definitely spend more time browsing than they do, that's when they sit down for a coffee and I head off on my own to explore some more
Thanks for showing us the pretties!!
I used to live in Bendigo...gets down to minus 6 overnight in winter...you're brave camping there in winter 🤣I hope you got dinner!!! 😊💕
Only minus 4 thankfully 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks
You're amazing, thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰
I wasn’t able to make it this year so thanks so much for taking us along! Sorry about the food poisoning 🥹
@@estherhayes790 thanks for watching, and the sympathy, it's Beena. Long week 😬
Thanks so much Amy for your great video ❤ it’s the first one of yours that I’ve watched 😊 I’ve often wondered what the show is like and you answered lots of my questions! I’ll certainly be checking out lots of the stall holders and their websites - many thanks from Elizabeth in Hobart 😊
@@elizabethrutledge8182 that's awesome, thanks so much for taking the time to watch! ♥️♥️♥️
How fun! I went to my first fiber festival last month and I was very good and only got two things.
I really liked seeing the dogs and sheering competitions.
@@Twilightwitchery yay I love the other parts of the festival so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it too 😁
Thank you that was great
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Thanks for sharing - I didn't get there this year :( Sooooo many pretties!
@@thehappyharehandwork I'm glad your enjoyed coming along with me 😍
Thanks Amy, Looks like a great show. Cheers Mary
I love it. Thank you for introducing me.
You are so welcome!
Thanks! I missed so much in my mini visit to the show. Come sit the warm Bowls club to knit next year.
Next time! Didn't even know I could but I definitely will next year!
wow just found your chanel and what fun to see the wool show and you are epic as well
Thanks and welcome, that is very kind of you to say 😁
Thanks for making this video! It was so interesting to see the show, as well as BWM. I don't envy your camping in that weather!
@@BiancaArnold thank you, not many do but honestly it's a joy 😊 especially because the tent held up 🤣
Thanks for sharing your adventure ❤ regards Marg.
@@mooman351 thanks so much for watching ♥️
tiny ghost is ADORABLE
@@squidwords it really is! I loves it so much 😍
Is there an online shop for the button ladies? I'm always looking for great, unique buttons!
I think they do have a website or look at Jimmy Buttons in Melbourne
Gurl, I would have spent SO much money there! Keep me away from the fleece, rolags, and all the spinning accoutrements!!! Kudos to you for solo camping - very Zen to sit in the tent and knit! Quit enjoying your channel!
If I ever won the lottery I wouldn't tell anyone, but there would be signs 🧶🧶🧶🧵🧵🧵🪡🪡🪡
@@thelibraryismyhappyplace1618 omg yes! 🤣🤣🤣
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