Tea Cosy Competition

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Sat 09 Jul 2016 - Sun 17 Jul 2016

Knitters, crocheters, felters, woodworkers, embroiderers, patchworkers and artisans galore, it's time to pull out every creative stop and show what you can do for the annual Wandin .

Though only three years young, the has raised over $13,000; a very impressive achievement. This year the goal is to reach $20,000, so it's time to get creative. Whether it's flowers or animals, Disney inspired characters, robots, cupcakes or dolls; the only limit is your imagination. Tea cosies come in any shape or configuration you can think of, and small soft toys are welcome entries, too. Last year, there was even a tea cosy carved from wood! Let your imagination run wild and test your mettle against some other great artists.



Last year the competition attracted nearly 500 entries and people came simply to marvel and enjoy the creativity and skill. Tea cosies and toys were made from felt, wool, yarn and more and the winners are still on display on the website. The website not only offers inspiration, there are patterns from basic to vintage as well as a modern range and additional links to even more websites and patterns.

Entries for this year's tea cosy competition must be received by 1st July and every entry received is considered a donation toward the cause. During the competition all tea cosies are offered for sale to raise even more money for the Cancer Council charity.

Please post your tea cosy or small toy to , PO Box 109, East Ringwood, 3135. Alternatively, you can submit your tea cosy at one of the drop-off points including Maroondah Handicrafts, Bedford Road, East Ringwood, Our Little Caravan Shop, Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill, Café Orchard, Hopetoun Road, Park Orchards and Warratina Lavender Farm, Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock.



Entries in the will be on display at the Warratina Lavender Farm, Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock from 9th July to 17th July 2016. Any volunteers able to help during the display period are asked to call 0400 102 554. Donations of any pre-loved or unwanted teapots are also being sought. Any unwanted teapots will be gratefully accepted for the .

The Warratina Lavender Farm is lovely excursion where you can admire the quilt covered walls and enjoy morning tea, afternoon tea or lunch in the Lavender tearooms. The Warratina Lavender Farm is located at 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock and a gold coin donation is requested to view the displayed entries.



Although you can enter any themed tea cosy you like, tea cosies are generally displayed in themes. This year, the themes include: Poppies, Christmas in July, Animals, AFL Footy, Children's, Flowers and Daleks.

Prizes include a $250 cash prize for the best overall tea cosy, an AFL prize pack including four tickets to an AFL home-and-away game for the best AFL themed tea cosy or small soft toy. There is also a $25 Bendigo Bank voucher for the best entry by a school-aged child.

The Facebook page has lots more photos and information, including reference to the featured in the current Spotlight 'Get Creative' magazine. You can visit the website by following the link here.

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