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The Bead and Opal Wool Queen is always updating stocks and adding new products to the range. October, 2005 New wool ranges - click on the name to see a photo of the range. Acapulco (available January 2006): Petticoat and Petticoat Cotton (available March 2006): Seide (available March 2006). New patterns - adult twinset to knit, Susan's Opalicious Uni-Solid Lace Socks, sideways knitted socks, child's jumper and a cute bolero to knit. This is the enhanced Opal 6-ply range, with a new colour. August, 2005 Check out the two new patterns on the patterns page - one for a tiny baby's v-necked cardigan, and one for a child's cardigan. July, 2005 Something for beadworking: Tarnish free colourful, copper/enamelled Paramount wires in 18, 20, 24 and 28 gauge: Take a look at the new Opal wools being released in the next few months: Newly announced for September, new Uni 6 ply yarns: Click here to see a larger version of the image. Saphir 8 ply sweater yarn will be available in September as well: The Opal Animal collection, also available in September - every ball you buy helps to save rainforests. Tutto (Opal) factory and all the importers support the German Environment Organisation with this beautiful collection. See www.regenwald.org. 6-ply Opal Sockenwolle designs, released in October, pictured below - or take a look at the larger image. There's the new Dreamcatcher range, available in November: New beads now in stock! Fine quality silver beads: Popular shell beads: June, 2005 As well as beads, buttons and balls of wool, the Bead and Opal Wool Queen now sells gorgeous brooches and pins. Click the link to take a look at the range - they're stunning! Learn the story of 'Pookie in Search of a Home' - it's a tale of a magical rabbit with wings, and the inspiration for a truly artistic piece of craft. The linked page includes photos of the result. March, 2005 Two new knitting patterns on the patterns page - a cardigans and hats for babies and five year olds! January, 2005 New product - pearls! Along with brilliant beads, the Bean and Opal Wool Queen now offers a range of pearls for you to choose from. Two new knitting patterns - a funky beanie and a chunky scarf. Bead photo gallery Lots and lots of photos of beads - click here to see! New product - glass rings and unique bone earrings Clever knitting with Opal Wool! These three photos show items cleverly machine knitted by Joan. She used The Basic Singer Knitting Machine Pattern Book, set in sleeve 4ply. New knitting pattern A free pattern for knitting a child's colourful Opal wool jumper in 6 ply, in sizes two, four and six. A free knitting pattern so you can make a cute pixie beanie. Available now, some new additions to the Brasil range. New Opals arriving soon Click on each of the range names to see images and learn more about them. Available now, the new 6-ply Opal yarn Available now, the new Uni range Available now, the new Lollipop range Arriving in January, 2005, the new Prisma range Also arriving in January, 2005, the new Rodeo range Arriving in February, 2005, the new Rodeo cotton range October 2004 Some new photos: We're not quite sure what it is, or what it does - but it does look cool! Weave beads and wire to make cool jewellery! The Bead and Opal Wool Queen is not the only crafty one in the family - her sister made this unique quilt from beads and trinkets added onto regular quilting. It's a great hobby, and you can make something special. August 2004 New photos! Click on the thumbnails to see a larger picture. December 2003 Take a look at the new range of handcrafted resin beads, pictured top right! Beads with Australian flora in resin. There are also limited stocks of handmade wooden buttons, pictures middle right. For something special, pick up a glass angel for the tree. You can even add your own beading to them. Contact Details: Phone: (03) 5474 2889 Intl: +613 5474 2889 Fax: (03) 5474 2889 e-mail: cake@netcon.net.au