April 30, 2014
More than 70 garments made from local alpaca wool will be featured in three special fashion parades at this weekend’s Kingaroy Show.
The garments have been made by the Booie Spinning Group using locally grown wool from Shady Pines Alpacas and the Cobby farms.
For the past few years the Booie Spinning Group have been demonstrating at the Nanango and Kingaroy shows.
But this year – after receiving training from a Sunshine Coat teacher who taught members about dyeing, felting and weaving – spinning group members will be taking the next step in their evolution by displaying finished garments in a Fashion Parade featuring this year’s Kingaroy Showgirl entrants.
The garments have been created by local artisans Myrie Cobby, Robyn Cobby, Natalie English, Susan Goddard, Judy Gray, Kirsten Jeffery, Julia Jeffery, Joy Lyell and Rhonda Shultz.
Nearly all of them will be suitable to wear during the winter months.
“We’re proud that this is ethical clothing from local family farms made using luxury fibres,” spokesperson Susan Goddard said .
There will be three Fashion Parades – two on Saturday, May 3 at 11:00am and 3:30pm; and one on Sunday, May 4 at 1.30pm – at the main pedestrian entrance between the GB Hall and the Trade Hall.
At other times, The Booie Spinners will demonstrate the process of spinning alpaca wool and exhibit animals supplied by John Elliot from Misty Gums Alpacas.
Good afternoon, I met Julia from Shady Pines Alpaca on the train between Melbourne and Bendigo, both attending the recent Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show and am wanting to get in touch with Julia for some of her fleece and the wonderful pattern for the hat her daughter was wearing. I have noted her alpaca business name within your article and wondering if you may be able to assist with contacts as I am unable to find anything on the web. With thanks Sue
Hi Sue – you can contact Julia on (07) 4168-4914