By KATH GANNAWAY
THE drying room at Warratina Lavender Farm is extra cosy right now, with the second annual Tea Cosy Display and Competition underway.
The exhibition, which features handmade cosies ranging from the traditional to the quirky raised $4000 last year for the Australian Cancer Council for research, support and education.
Lorraine Dunbar started the cosy fund-raiser after losing her husband and daughter to cancer and has a team of makers who meet every week to meet the demand for the increasingly popular pot warmer.
Last year’s event really sparked the imagination of enthusiasts who knitted, crocheted and stitched to create some extraordinary cosies which was a huge success with visitors.
“You do get asked for particular themes, with dogs and football colours among the popular themes,” Lorraine said.
“I had one person who asked specifically for a cow design and this year we’re doing a ‘Christmas in July’ theme.
“People like all sorts of cosies from the traditional, to the weird and wonderful.”
Cosies and soft toys will be on sale this year and the competition will be judged by a panel of experts. Visitors will also be invited to cast a vote for a ‘people’s choice’ award.
Entry is by gold coin donation. Donations can also be made to vic.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/craftacure.
The Warratina Tea Cozy Exhibition runs until 19 July at 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock.
