If you phone me you will hear typing in the background as I put the final touches on the patterns I am preparing for Stitches and Craft.
If you pop in for a cuppa you will be handed something to fold, stickers to stick or fabric to sort.
You will be nagged about joining in with Handmade Help either by donating or bidding or in whatever way you can.
If I head out in the car (as a passenger) the car craft basket will be brought along.
The term frantic was used this morning, but I prefer to think of it as effective time management.
I am really excited about Stitches and have just been told that my workshops will be going ahead.....how cool is that? At first I was so nervous at the thought of teaching a workshop (and I use the word "teaching' extremely loosely), but then I figured.....Whats the worst thing that can happen? ..... I'll just bribe all the participants with chocolate anyway !
Apart from that, I recently delivered a whole slew of selvedge products to Living Creatively for a display - Yep.....The Frock is coming to the show as well. I am really really excited / nervous about this. I mean of course I am excited that the poor dear gets out of the wardrobe , but I am kinda nervous about all those bona fide seamstresses out there checking out my seams and darts.
There will be other selvedge things there as well, even one or two that have yet to be seen on the blog..........In fact the latest not-so-big-but-kinda-more-technical project is about 290 short pieces of selvedge from completion...... and I am sooo in love with it , that I plan to give up sleeping to get it there in March.
Ooohh workshops, now I wish I was coming in March too! See you at AQC and a certain someone is coming with me!!!
ReplyDeletePS Sarah met you-know-who last night and she wanted to take her home Hee! Hee!
It sounds a little like my brain at the moment. You may stop to ask me why I am reading blogs?
ReplyDeleteI fear I may implode at some point in the next 4 weeks. Hopefully not before I get to see some of your gorgeous selvedge projects in the flesh.
Would love to come along to your workshop as well.
Workshops? That's exciting; what are you teaching? Am I allowed to fudge in public (everything I make involves a certain degree of fudging and swearing...)Glad to know you are still in blogland, if rather manic!
ReplyDeletePS: I have selvedges for you...
oh the dress would be amazing to see in real life...and if anyone checks the seams etc...they are by far just jealous that they couldn't make something as beautiful out of selvedge...
ReplyDeleteI will miss the Stitches & Craft show by 2 weeks - Bummer. I do have some selvedges making their way to your place (from WA) as I type :) Keep Going Jodie!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your dress in real life. How exciting and amazing! The countdown is on...
ReplyDeleteNow I'm even more cranky I can't come down. I have a pile of selvedges waiting to be posted too
ReplyDeleteYou just made my stomach churn with excitement...
ReplyDeleteIv'e said it before and I'll say it again. YOUR'E A LEGEND!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I knew taht dress had some power (what with magically altering to fit me in it) but look at that! It blew up a building!!!
ReplyDeletehow short is short I have a few pieces........I am sure you will get everything done.........
ReplyDeleteJodie, I hope someone is keeping you supplied with chocolate to keep your energy levels up. Hhmmm... given the mania perhaps you are already on a caffeine high [giggle].
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kerryanne
my brain is always like that.. the trouble is I never get a quarter or even an eighth of it done. Good luck on getting everything finished that can be finished this weekend.. I do adore those wallets! and cant wait to see your latest creations when you are fready to blog them!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I do so wish I could go!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have raging success!
Such a glamorous dress - wish I could see it in the flesh. And the photos of it are fabulous too. Good luck with making full and effective use of every waking hour!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I could share a 2B with you on Saturday, and I would have folded if you asked me to!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are making terrific progress - so wish I lived closer and could come to the show!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, do I know exactly what you mean! I'm so looking forward to seeing you there and I'll be sitting there in the workshop too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are full steam ahead-very exciting! Hope you get it all done and get a bit of sleep as well!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could come to the show!!! And how I wish I could come round and help fold/stick/cut-out and even iron(?!!!!) to help you!
ReplyDeleteIt will all be fab and you will be brilliant!
Locket xxx
It's a good thing you are a craft maven (I have no idea what a maven is, but it's a good thing)!
ReplyDeleteChoccy bribery is always good. I wish someone would do that for me more often!
You will be fabulous dahling and trashalou is right, watch that the dress doesn't destroy any more buildings, 'cos it will take more than choccy bribes otherwise!... or was that your daughter destroying the building while wearing the dress?!
Oh my word Jodie - I don't know how you do it!! Your workshops are going to be fab - I wish I could be there!!
ReplyDeleteSleep is for wimps....who needs it?!
xxx
I'm sure your classes will be wonderful! Can't wait to see the new project... especially now I'm in Team Selvedge (and feel very important!!!)
ReplyDeletehey jodie, i've been saving my selvedges for you for the past couple of weeks (and i'm in S&C panic sewing mode, too so there is quite a decent little collection now). i was going to hand them over at the show but it sounds like you are in need, send me your postal address and i'll get them to you this week : )
ReplyDeleteOhhh you are doing workshops!!! I'm definately in - especially if you are handing out chocolate...vbg. only kidding -I'll be there just so soak up some of your amazing energy and inspiration. Good luck with getting everything done. If I lived closer I would pop round fold things and stick on stickers...vbg. Can't wait to meet you.
ReplyDeleteCrickey, i'm excited just about going - I can't imagine what level your excitement is at!!! I'm coming to your workshops!!
ReplyDeleteManic is the word that is coming to mind. :p Good luck with all that! lol
ReplyDeleteYou are a true crafting legend.. I cant wait to visit your stand in March, I too have a little stash of selvedge here for you if you are running short..
ReplyDeleteI have lots of short and long selvedge to send you - I'll try and post tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI am excited about workshops! Hope I can make it.
That beautiful dress again. Swoon. Some workshops? Oof, can't really nip across the world to attend but I would if I could. That mosaic's full of fabness - love the idea of taking the craft basket wherever you go. Oof, the baby's trying to eat my earring so I'd better dash. Emma
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing!
ReplyDeleteand i blogged about all your help links today!
I can't wait to see your new selvage creations! Please post them when things settle down...or I'll have to fly a gazillion miles from New York to see them. Good luck with all your projects! You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteKaren
I'd love to pop over for a cuppa to help you out but I guess the 1000km's + between us makes it a tad hard... LOL!!! You're going to be a huge hit at the fair I wish I was going along too...
ReplyDeleteTake Care
Jodie :)
The frock is amazing, I think I stopped by to say that when you first revealed the big project. I think about it a lot. Such patience in sewing all the selvedges together. All the best with the show.
ReplyDeleteSounds exciting, Jodie. Your super busy but have some wonderful projects on the go. Lucky folks that get to attend your workshops. Good luck with the show and workshops! Most of all... have fun. ;o)
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see it all in the flesh!
ReplyDeleteJust another little hint? You had said armchair a while back, but that doesn't seem more technical than a dress. I hope the parasol gets to go, too, and lots of dollies.
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds too wonderful, wish I weren't half a world away. To be that little kitty in the pocket,
ReplyDeletewhat a great lookout spot.
that was me!
ReplyDeleteOooh, March, please get here SOON -- we want to see that mystery project!!!
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to blogspot, and stumbled across your blog. Wow! You are amazingly creative! That dress you're sewing is incredible.
I hope you don't mind me following your blog, it's an inspiration!
Jo tells me you are going to AQC too..are you working or shopping, or both off course. I will be there on Saturday...we could do a bloggers coffee/catch-up?? Cathyx
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the 'teaching' it will be a great experience. Good luck too with the craft show.
ReplyDeletecute tea pots and cups ... good stuff on here !!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to checking out your stall! :o) Good luck getting ready. :o)
ReplyDeleteI wore my selvege scarf to the quilt retreat. I had dozens and dozens of women flocking around admiring it. I told them you made it, of course. I need to wash it. Any washing instructions?
ReplyDeleteGasp! That dress is amaaaazing! I'm rather speechless. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeletesaw the dress at the stitches and craft show.. stunning!
ReplyDeleteI absoloutely love your selvedge work. Especially the dress....its magic. Ever consider selling it?
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