Thursday, 17 May 2012

Life is Beautiful

 Designer pal Helen has trekked off once again to the US to attend a trade show  but this time it's all the more exciting for her as she gets to show off her gorgeous new range of fabric "Life is Beautiful" and what better way to show it off than in some of her own designs. 
A few of her stitching buddies were whipping up goodies before she left and I got to make her "Inspired to Stitch Sewing Kit"
A simple mixture of embroidery and applique, this project is quick to whip up.
If your local quilt store wants to know where to purchase these fabrics, they're made by Red Rooster Fabrics and Two Green Zebras in Australia can help them out!

The post graduate course I'm doing has already paid off, on Monday I got a Management job! I officially start next Monday!

25 comments:

Lorraine said...

Congrats on the job Jo .....was wondering how the interview went! Well done...how are your visitors going??

Christine M said...

Congratulations on your new job Jo. I love your sewing kit.

Vicki said...

Fabulous news, Jo!!! Worth all those drives to Burnie - with the added extra coffees with me :D
Sewing kit is really gorgeous. i am sure Helen will have loads of comments on her designs over there.

Sue said...

Well done Jo, love the stitching as well, Hope you enjoy your new job.

Leanne said...

Congratulations Jo on your new job, does this mean you have left your old one or is it a promotion.
Beautiful stitching projects to.

De said...

Great stitching Jo with Helen's delightful fabric. Huge congrats on the job!

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Jo! WOO! HOO!! Great news about your new management position!! :0) How wonderful to have your study paying off already and making all the work worthwhile. Cute little projects you've created from Helen's pattern too ... where did you find the time in amongst work and study?! :0) You are just to clever and organised! :0) Bear Hugs! KRIS

Anonymous said...

great news with your new job Jo.and what a beautiful sewing set,well done.xx

By Hoki Quilts said...

Awesome on the job Jo, you have worked hard and now can reap rewards - brilliant.
As for those gorgeous little stitchings, well they are just all the more gorgeous with Helen's fab fabrics - well done
hugs - Miche'le

DAWNIE said...

looks lovely Jo

Pauline said...

oh jo..dont they look great! love it...hey congrats on the new position..hope it works out for you..well done..yep it pays off...the ruler demo was great.......cheers

barb's creations said...

Congratulations on your new job,hope it's all you could hope for.Love the new designs :) Barb.

Chookyblue...... said...

congrats on the new job Jo..........goodluck.......

Stina Blomgren said...

GRATTIS!!!! To the job I mean ....so happy for you ....and lovely things you made..very pretty ones... Helen is a fantastic designer and you did well!!!! :0)

barbara woods said...

love those and congrats on your new job

Unknown said...

Congrats on Your New Position Well Done You must be Thrilled...
I am Loving the New Fabric it's soo Pretty and your Sewing Set is Gorgeous...
cheers

Elyte said...

Lovely work, you haven't lost your touch.
Congratulations on your promotion.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Woo hoo! Congratulations on your new job Jo! That's fantastic!
Love Helen's new fabrics and designs. She is such a talented lady.
xx

Margaret said...

Congratulations, Nice bright work blog now that the greys skies are above.

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Congratulations, Jo!! \o/
Hugs
Jenny
xx

Lynda said...

Congratulations Jo. That's wonderful news.

posie blogs Jennie McClelland said...

These are so sweet & congratulations on the job, love Posie

Anonymous said...

So pretty Jo :)

Willow Grove - Kez said...

The new sewing kits look great. Now no time of stitching if you are the boss. Well done on the the position.

Lieve said...

Hi Jo, many congratulations with your new job! Go for it!