tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28996444895131945882024-03-14T14:33:27.270+11:00Lilly PillyJo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.comBlogger517125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-28101300967232650512016-01-11T22:24:00.000+11:002016-01-11T22:24:11.050+11:00Hello 2016!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The big news is that Helen's new shop "Quarter Inch" opened it's doors today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the xmas break I finally got Beatrice out of her box and had a play and I also had a good go at cleaning up my room, it's alot better now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I had my high school bestie, Valerie, visiting, poor girl had to wear a moonboot as she had injured her ankle a few weeks ago but that didn't stop her doing things. We visited the top of Kunanyi (Mt Wellington)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> We shopped, ate, drank (beautiful Barossa Dutschke bubbles) and as always we picked a project to work on and we chose one of Helen's designs. We both made good progress, and now we're chugging our way through applecores!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for 2016 I plan to enjoy every minute of it as who knows what lies ahead!</span></div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-53594291618795469192015-12-24T20:45:00.001+11:002015-12-24T20:45:13.330+11:00Merry Christmas<div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So 2016 is going to be all about getting my health back on track, either the gym or swimming will feature in that and of course stop eating rubbish and focus on healthy foo ds....after xmas!</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Also stitching is high on the agenda as I have an awesome new sewing machine, a Bernina 720, whose name shall be Beatrice. I'm going to be spending the next couple of weeks making friends with her. Of course there'll always be handstitching to do. I finished this on Monday, Merry Berry Xmas, designed by my talented friend and also now my boss, Helen Stubbings.</span></div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-17592980223446368222015-08-30T16:19:00.001+10:002015-08-30T16:19:20.920+10:00What a Week!<div>
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The surgery is planned for Monday week, she's a tough cookie so I'm positive she'll come out of it even stronger. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My brother has flown down from Queensland and is staying with us, my sister and Mum's partner stayed here too but my sister has returned to Launceston and will come down for visits and Mum's partner has chosen to have his own space at moved to a hotel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This week also saw my Dear friend Fee's son Josh undergo surgery yesterday. Josh had a leg amputated a cople of years ago and unfortunately his good leg has suffered the same fate. Josh has a young family and could do with as much financial help as possible so Fee has established a "Go Fund Me" page which you can find <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/mu2xy8wg">here</a> if you can help, even if it's only a little.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And also this week my Dear friend Helen's family's pooch, Bentley, underwent surgery too. Hopefully the surgery will ensure a pain free life for the beloved ball of fluff!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So it's been an exhausting week all round but I can't help but be positive. They're all in good hands and I'm sure my Mum has an angel watching over her.</span></div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-88225488558063678832015-08-22T13:24:00.003+10:002015-08-22T13:24:27.274+10:00Loving Life<div style="text-align: center;">
Okay, okay I know, I'm a slack blogger but I've been busy.</div>
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I have been stitching pieces for a project folder.</div>
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And also some blocks for a Quiltalong that will be starting soon over at Hugs 'n Kisses.</div>
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Plus embroidering some blocks by Gail Pan</div>
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My hair is getting thicker</div>
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So overall life is good, just that I'm a slack blogger!</div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-45882639435741439492015-06-21T20:17:00.004+10:002015-06-21T20:17:33.341+10:00Improving all the time<div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-68694630059921897362015-06-03T14:53:00.000+10:002015-06-03T14:53:00.632+10:00Just a brief update<div style="text-align: center;">
I am into my 3rd week of radiation treatment and all is going well. It gets a bit tiring driving to the hospital each day. Parking takes longer than the actual treatment.</div>
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Good news is my hair has started growing again and I have a soft fluffy covering on my scalp.</div>
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I'm wearing beanies more now as it has gotten quite chilly. So there's 3 more weeks of radiation to go and most of the hard work is done. I will still go in every 3 weeks to receive Herceptin but at least that's manageable.</div>
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On a stitching note I've been doing a bit of secret squirrel stuff and also preparing for a retreat with Helen Stubbings and Gail Pan - A Stitching Affair. Luckily it's the week after radiation finishes so I can get some girly therapy.</div>
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I'll be back later to show you what I've been making.</div>
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Whilst at Quilt Market in Pittsburgh last year I purchased 3 kits to make quilter's charm bracelets, one for myself and 2 to sell.</div>
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Here's a pic. <strike>If you are interested in purchasing a kit it will cost $45 including postage in Australia. That's less than $2.75 per charm. So email me jo_in_tas@yahoo.com.au, first in, best dressed</strike>. SOLD</div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-56223065353422214962015-04-03T12:27:00.001+11:002015-04-03T12:27:07.789+11:00Tilda Swapping<div style="text-align: center;">
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-68702337687673485262015-03-23T15:17:00.001+11:002015-03-23T15:23:23.082+11:00Time flies by<div style="text-align: center;">
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-53629285635668048932015-01-08T14:23:00.002+11:002015-01-08T14:23:30.340+11:00The nicer side of life<div style="text-align: center;">
The only secrete stitching I did for xmas was for our online Friends in Stitching group's pressie swap.</div>
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I had to make for Kerri of Willow Grove Quilting. I chose a cute Gail Pan pattern and used a variety of Hugs 'n Kisses fabrics.</div>
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I really enjoyed putting this pattern together.</div>
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My gorgeous boy turned 18 on the 29th December, he was such a cutie when he was little.</div>
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Now he is so grown up and very independant</div>
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Towards the end of my chemo session last week Helen arrived with a special delivery</div>
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a lovely quilt made by all my wonderful "Friends in Stitching"</div>
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I've snuggled under it quite a few times now and will take it to all my sessions.</div>
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I'm very lucky to have such a wide community of supporters, I feel very blessed to have such wonderful friends in my life.</div>
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Thank you to everyone who has emailed, left a comment and sent well wishes, it means so much x</div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-58924017182385055922014-12-31T11:22:00.000+11:002014-12-31T11:22:41.429+11:00Chemo session no 1<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm in the seat today, having my first chemo session. I slept little last night, anxiety crept in. But i had little to fear, my nurse, Skye, is fantastic, she's doing a good job. brett's beside me happily reading a rock and mineral magazine and I'm about to start the final bag of drugs which will take about 90minutes.</div>
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Brett and I have been to a big sell off of mineral specimens by a well known collector but my purchase of the day to add to my fossil collection was not from his collection but from the store hosting the sale.</div>
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Secret Squirrel Sewing for xmas....</div>
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It's been a big week, recovering from surgery and having my lovely big brother and gorgeous niece visiting.</div>
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(the glum face was because Lachlan told me to stop smiling)</div>
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My niece helped me complete the finishing touches on the decorations for Helen's Stitch with Me day</div>
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Now that my family has flown back to Bris Vegas it means back to my day job.</div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-55363571130328939062014-11-21T10:25:00.000+11:002014-12-31T11:23:37.366+11:00Surgery Take 2<div style="text-align: center;">
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I had to be at the hospital by 9am which meant I wasn't allowed any food after 12pm on Wednesday night and couldn't drink anything after 7am. I was eventually wheeled into theatre at 12:30.</div>
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The anaesthetist took two goes at getting the needle in and created a couple of bruises, the last time I had an intern and she was brilliant.</div>
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When I woke afterwards I had a massive headache and felt nauseous, last time I didn't experience either. The student nurse pumped a bag of fluids through, but I couldn't have anymore painkillers until after 5:30. I have had very little pain from the incision, just a bit of discomfort.</div>
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So what's next, in about 4 weeks I'll start chemo, you'll probably get to see a bald me, wonder what my noggin will look like? </div>
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Well I recovered nicely from surgery, was a bit sore but only really needed panadol for the ache.</div>
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My pathology results indicate it was a Grade 2, 11mm invasive ductile carcinoma, my lymph node was relatively clear however I am HER2 positive. HER2 positive is the issue here, it means I have high levels of protein in my cells which means there's a higher likelihood of it coming back. The treatment involves 3 months chemo, 12 months of Herceptin and radiation. Bugger! The results also showed some of the cancer cells were on the outer side of the margin so back to surgery next Thursday to take a bit more out. Bugger! </div>
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I have to miss a trip with Helen to Melbourne for Quilt Market, Double Bugger! But you bet I will be there next year!</div>
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So what next, I wait and see what my results are from the lymph node biopsy and that will determine my treatment. Fingers crossed I only need radiation treatment.</div>
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So I've been clamming and hexing to make the Hugs 'n Kisses Temora Traveller Bag, such a cute little project bag. I'm leaving out the main embroidery, instead using a print for the background, inspired by the Belle's version show on Helen's Blog.</div>
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Thursday 30th October is the day I go in for surgery so I am a wee bit anxious about that but it's necessary and until then I will stitch like mad on this project and whatever else takes my fancy.</div>
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...and this month I have discovered I too have become one of those affected. It's not all bad news though I have caught it really early and is treatable. I will face surgery soon.<br />
I can only praise what a great service BreastScreen Tasmania provide, it was picked up during my recent routine mammogram, I can't even feel it, so I am very lucky.<br />
The staff at BreastScreen say only 58% of women use this service, it should be alot more, it's free and can save your life. So don't be scared ladies, for a couple of minutes being uncomfortable it may save your life too.<br />
As for me I am coping with the diagnosis well, yes I shed a few tears but they were mostly out of relief knowing it's treatable. I have a great supportive team of family and friends I can lean on and to keep me positive,<br />
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My online group "Friends in Stitching" gave me a fabulous little bag with plenty of pockets and zippered pockets plus some little extras. <a href="http://re-de-zines.blogspot.com.au/">De</a> was the maker and she chose very well.</div>
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In May I had my first overseas adventure, I was able to tag along with Helen to Quilt Market in Pittsburgh with a wee bit of a holiday before and after.<br />
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We first visited New York and met up with Anni (Hatched and Patched) and Yazzi for 4 days of non stop mayhem.<br />
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We squeezed in 2 broadway shows "Cinderella" and "Mama Mia" plus scored tickets to Dave Letterman's The Late Show where we saw the gorgeous Harry Conick Jnr, Jessie Eisenberg and The Black Keys. <br />
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Our last day was spent at Lake Eerie, it was a glorious day, we went on a lovely walk followed by a delicious meal.<br />
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Lisa drove us to Detroit Airport where we started our long journey back home. Thanks to Helen for being a great travel buddy and to Lisa and Rich for being the most fabulous hosts and to their daughter Mindy for her gorgeous smile and friendship. </div>
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This weekend I'm going to find some time to join the Chookshed's 2nd Anniversary and somewhere in between I'll put up a post about the fantastic trip I had to the US with <a href="http://hugsnkisses.typepad.com/hugsfromhelen/2014/05/home-home-again-jiggety-jig.html">Helen</a>.</div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-80257479207766419652014-04-11T22:39:00.001+10:002014-04-11T22:39:27.170+10:00Stitching up a storm!<div style="text-align: center;">
This past couple of weeks I have been stitching up a storm! With 3 little projects, lots of 1/2" hexies and some brand new fabrics I whipped these up in no time.</div>
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All 100% designed by and fabrics created by my friend Helen Stubbings, Hugs 'n Kisses.</div>
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The fabric range is called Primrose Sands and not yet released, it's so pretty.</div>
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So what next? More stitching but this time embroidery. See you when I have something else to show you!</div>
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Our online sewing group held a "Gail Pan" themed swap, this is what I received from Kez of Willowgrove Quilting, perfect mini quilt for my table stand, Thanks Kez x</div>
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This week I'm getting to play with these yummy, soon to be released fabrics designed by Helen Stubbings of Hugs 'n Kisses called "Primrose Sands"</div>
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So far there's lots of hexies being made....</div>
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and they'll be turned into her Hexie Club projects ready for display at Spring Market. Not long to go now and then we'll be jetting off to the US!</div>
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http://scrapnstitch.blogspot.com</div>Jo in TAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667075706572056095noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899644489513194588.post-68484331667936596412014-03-11T20:45:00.002+11:002014-03-11T20:45:40.660+11:00In a nutshell<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week I completed a <a href="http://www.hugsnkisses.net/index.php/charity/snugglybug-rug-project">snugglybug</a> block, this one is for a very sick boy,</div>
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Yesterday I worked with <a href="http://hugsnkisses.typepad.com/hugsfromhelen/">Helen</a> styling rooms with quilts and cushions for her new book, here's a sneaky peak taken on my ipad camera.</div>
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Helen is so inspirational, she always has something new she is working on and her style evolves and changes in between visits, there is always something new to see. Can't wait for our trip to the US in May, we'll have a ball!</div>
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Awhile ago I made a mini quilt for Lucy, you can see it <a href="http://lucylocketrecycledherpocket.blogspot.com.au/2008/07/amazing-mini-quilt-and-proof-that-i-can.html">here</a>, and today mine arrived and I absolutely love it, cool spools, it's going straight to the craft room wall!</div>
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Lucy also sent some other lovelies, hexie pincushion and some great pieces from her stash.</div>
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Thank you Lucy, don't ever doubt your creativity, it's a great example of who you are, special xxx</div>
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