I'll be back shortly!

I have been really naughty not blogging sooner :(

I have so much news to share, heaps of pictures to post and just so many blogs to catch up on!

But, I promise...hand on heart I will be posting really soon...I just need to find my camera to take my photos!

JoJo

xox

Formal Fever...

Some quick pics of my gorgeous God Daughter Ashlea ready to leave for her year 10 formal.

So very proud of you sweetheart...you look stunning!

Love you muchly!

xoxox

The season to be jolly...

Fa-la, la-la, la, la-la la la...

Ok, so now the Christmas Carol is stuck in your head (yes, it's stuck in mine too)

I have some yummy cheer to share with you all.

Let's just say this is an early gift to myself..hehe

Hmm...I can see some Astor Manor Jelly rolls, some yummy yardage and my most favourite,

a fat 1/4 bundle of Patisserie!!!

Look what else has arrived...

I received theses gorgeous gifts from an even more special person.

Dawnie from Itching for Stitching sent these lovely handmade gifts to me to help cheer me up.

Dawnie, they have done that most certainly! You are a sweet lady and a dear blogland friend and for that I sincerely thank you.

Dawnie must have been reading my mind...she made me a mobile phone cover which I needed for my new mobile and also a retractable tape measure stitched perfectly!

Also my SSCS gifts arrived today in a BIG box!

I havent opened it up just yet, but I am busting too...I just don't think I can wait until Christmas Day!

JoJo

xoxox

Done and dusted!

I am DONE!!!

Although I have been quiet on the blogging front (sorry about that) I have actually been busily

finishing off my SSCS gifts for my swap partner in ....???(haha...tricked ya)

I have given the laptop the flick and been pulling a couple of all nighters...well, only last night really to finish off what seemed like the never ending stitch-a-thon. I am very proud of myself to say the least. Now I can stop freaking out as I am DONE & DUSTED with the SSCS for another year!!!

Thanks Chookyblue for organising the swap again...you are awesome!!!

I have managed to do some shopping though...check out my goodies!!!

...yummy...

I am so in love with this fabric range by French General, it's called Rouenneries and it is super scrumptious!!!

I have also ordered from Fabric Depot (which has 35% off online orders at the moment) the Ascot Manor range which I have also fallen in love with!!!

I am just lovin' it all at the moment!!!

 (until my bank statement comes anyway)

JoJo

xoxo

Where have the days gone?

It feels like forever since I last blogged...1 whole month since my last posting!

The days are just passing me by, but I get the feeling I am not the only one who feels this way.

Well, finally I finished work on the 30th September and I have been flat out ever since.

I have been on a horse riding camp, rider education days, horse education days, Gymkhana's, Dressage days, birthday parties, farewell parties...the list is endless!!! I certainly have enjoyed being out in the fresh air and getting some sunshine...and to top it off loads of horsey fun! I have missed the intense smell of manure, coming home filthy dirty with horse hair everywhere...and now fly's...hmm...I certainly don't miss those little pests!

I must admit that I am feeling a lot better than I have felt in a very long time. I am still on the road to recovery and am hoping to have my operation soon which fingers crossed, will make me feel close to 100% again. It's a waiting game at the moment for things to stabilise and then it's all systems go.

Sewing...yes, lots of it actually. I have changed my mind about what I was going to make for my SSCS partner...I am totally loving what I have made and am now onto the next piece of the present.

My only hint is lots of rusty bells and christmas coloured felt!

Thankyou so much to everyone that sent their condolences for my beloved horse Shannon. My other horse Jazz has a new friend now after missing Shannon so much...It's good to see her happy again.

My pets are my babies and I love them all so much!

JoJo

xox

Me, my brother Richard & sister Renee at my brothers surprise Birthday party.

My Horse Shannon

R.I.P My beautiful horse Shannon.

23/9/2009

You will be greatly missed and forever in my heart!

JoJo

xox

A spikey visitor!

Hello! Yes, you there I see in blogland....Hi!

My name is...umm...Spike The Echidna (very original name Jo)!

I have been visiting a groovy garden...I was bored and thought I would stop by and check things out!

What an awesome garden!!!

Ok, I'm coming in for a closeup....but don't touch my spikes ok!

Actually my friend Liz took these pictures of this little visitor when she was doing her gardening. What an awesome sight....and he is sooo cute you just want to cuddle him!

Ok, ok...bad idea...but you see what I mean about the cute factor don't you???

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Yesterday Fiona from Dragonfly Crafts got married to the love of her life James!

Congratulations to you both Fiona...I am sure your life together will be sheer bliss!

I met Fiona at GDITC Nundle. She is one cool chick!

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Also, Happy birthday to Bec who is part of our Nundle birthday FQ's swap for yesterday too!

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Tomorrow I am attempting to head back to work....only a week and a bit to go until I completely finish up.

I am feeling a lot better to what I was, I just need to get through the day without having to sleep.

I am still so exhausted all the time...but things are on the improve and for that I am thankful!

So blogland friends...I hope you all have a productive week and get time to enjoy some 'ME' time!

JoJo

xox

New Blog - Beachside Dreams

Oops...nearly forgot!

Beachside Dreams is a new blog that I want to introduce all my bloggy friends too!

My cousin Sharon has finally given in to my nagging and decided to start her very own blog.

Sharon or Shazz as I like to call her...has an amazing beachside home that is just stunning. She has an amazing knack for decorating and restoring some great finds.

Stop by and say hello!

You can click here and fly through cyber space right to her bloggy door!

Hugs

JoJo

xox

PS: 2 posts in one day.....awesome!

Seeing RED

Yes, I am seeing RED!

I have a serious stash of RED fabric for a quilt that I have been wanting to get started on for ages!

I have to confess I am a little nervous to say the least...RED!!!

My quandry is....'What if the colour runs into the whites'???

So I am needing some advice.

 I intend to wash it all before I get to work on it but is there something I need to wash it in to prevent running???

I certainly don't want to end up with a RED and PINK quilt!

Normally...I don't pre-wash fabrics but...this time I think I have too!

JoJo

xox

Mad woman possessed!

I have been collecting like a mad woman possessed!

Gathering up goodies for some up and coming events.

I am a huge Hatched and Patched fan and just love these cute little pin cushions...arn't they sweet???

Well, I couldn't resist and they just jumped into my arms and came home with me...

I have also been adding to my collection of felt...totally loving the colour range.

Got some great ideas for this lovely stash...especially with Christmas not to far away...I better sit down...just mentioning Christmas give me a headache!!!

and...this yummy stash of Christmas (oops...sharp pain to the temple) fabrics!

I purchased these online at the Fat Quarter Shop and just fell in love with them. Candy Canes, Christmas (ouch!) tree's and the reddest of reds!!!

These fabrics will be used for my project for the SSCS that Chookyblue has organised once again.

Can't wait to get started.

Maybe it's because I am finishing work in like....2 weeks (yippee) that I am shopping up a storm, all with good cause of course.

Oh, my next post I will show you some pictures form the Where Woman Create magazine...

I am totally lovin' the inspiring workspaces of some super talented ladies, especially Joanna Figueroa from Fig Tree Quilts....I certainly have a little 'workspace envy' going on!!!

I wonder what Rosie, Leanne,Natalie and Lynettes studio's look like???

Hmm....now that's a thought!

Back soon

JoJo

xoxoxoxoxo 

A winner and some gossip!!!

Ok, it's time to announce the winner of my Blog Header giveaway!

Drum roll please...

The winner is Dawnie from Itching for stitching!!!

Thanks to everyone for entering and to all my lovely new followers!!!

Dawnie you will receive an email from me soon with what you need to supply me with...so start picking out some great photo's!!!

Gossip...I hear you say...What gossip???

Well, I have some news to share...or blogland goss (hehe)

At the end of the month I will be finishing up work. As you may know I have been sick for a while now and after getting some much anticipated results back I realised it's time I focused on getting healthy again and caught up on some much needed sleep...zzz!!! (yes, I love my sleep)

I am really looking forward to spending time with my hubby as well...It's a bit hard when he works afternoon shift and me on day's. I never get to see him!!! There will be so many things I will be able to enjoy again like a little more blogging and a lot more sewing.

Thank you to everyone that continue's to visit my blog...and for all your lovely comments.

You're friendship is truly awesome!!!

Love JoJo

xoxo

Snippets of everything!

Luckily there was no washing on the line when I got home from work today.

This is what greeted me...I like to call them my happy clouds...they make me happy because they genenrally bring me rain to make everything fresh and fill up the tanks...well lets just say it looked worse than it's bite :(

My photo's havent been loaded in the right order so my post is a bit all over the place.

I have been loving these little strawberries for ages now and have been busy putting some together...this is one of them. Remember the flowers I was making ages ago??? Well, this is what they were for!

I am actually hoping to plant some real ones in the patch on the weekend too!

My photo's didn't turn out that great because of the storm clouds...but you get the idea I'm sure.

I was so lucky to meet up with some of my dear blogland friends at the Sydney Stitches and Craft Show not long ago...Anita and I headed off together to meet up with some very cool chicks indeed. I felt like I was in the company of Rock Stars!!! I was waiting for people to start fainting...all I could hear was grown women yelling "OMG...it's Chookyblue"!!! What a classic...we all posed for our photo's to be taken and were even filmed by some crazy "Chookyblue" fan!!!

I had a great day and was super impressed by the fun loving Jodie from Ric Rac. Jodie gave a talk about blogging at the show...what a blast! Jodie...you rock!!!

I also received a lovely PIF surprise from my dear friend Maree from Farmyard Crafts. Check out my totally awesome bag!!! I love it Maree...thank you so much!!!
Thanks to Chooky too for her beautiful gift for me as well...I got my very own 'Chookyblue' designed cards, notepad and calander...I was so spoilt...and loved every minute of it!!!

Anita...you are the best person I could ever have for a road trip!!! xox

I also managed to buy some goodies as well.

These are my first ever Audrey and Maude patterns...I fell in love with them, especially Poppy and her puppies...I am such a sucker for cute animals!!!
Last but certainly not least....the moment I have waited 9 long months for!!!
Welcome to the world baby Luke!
Luke is Corey's baby brother and he has said to me he is so very excited and can't wait to take him dirt bike riding over our jumps!!! I think it will be a while Corey...but we will have fun waiitng!!!

This is Luke enjoying his very first bath.
So baby Luke...welcome to the world little man all 9 lbs 1oz of you!!!

Love Aunty JoJo
xoxoxox

Back tomorrow night with the winner of my 'Blog Header' Giveaway!!!
xoxoxoxoxox

Call me crazy!!! FREE - FREE - FREE

Some of you may or may not know that I have been just a little bit sick of late with a stay in the hospital, sadly my situation is still continuing!! STILL NO ANSWERS!! Grr...!!

I am so bored it's driving me crazy!!

I have managed to do a little bit of sewing but my shaky hands are not giving me the nicest stitch which frustrates me, so little bits at a time is in order I think for that activity. The rustic stitch I like to call it ;)

Anyway, as I love my laptop and I love designing Blog banners I thought this is something I could do for one of my lucky followers for free!! A gift for you from me.

If you would like me to design a blog banner for you you will need to be following my blog and leave a comment on this post. I want to choose someone soon so get following!!

If you are the lucky follower I will be in touch to get some info from you like:

Blog name, catch phrase, photo's (which must be your own), colouring and overall look.

So yes, I probably am crazy...but the boredom is killing me!!

So chop, chop....and follow my blog!!

(don't forget to leave a comment too)

JoJo

xox