To whom it may concern...

Please excuse Missymack from blogging as she is terribly ill with the flu. She is feeling most frustrated that she cannot do any of the things she should and needs to be doing, but is under orders to rest and get better. She sends her apologies for being a slack blogger.

But, in the meantime, check out her "Sew Blessed" blog to see an update.

I'm still alive!

Incase you might have been wondering, I'm still here, and still in the land of the living! Thank you once again for the kind 'get well' comments. I really appreciated it!

The good news is that I didn't fracture my hip (yay!) but I did alot of damage to my back. So I've been taking it easy, and seeing my osteopath regularly, and I'm finally getting back to some sort of normality.

I've been doing some sewing, and creating some bits and pieces. I'm madly working away on my "For these I give thanks" secret project, but I can't show you much of that yet. I've also been working on another project which I will share with you soon. I'm very excited about it, as it's something that is really close to my heart.

I don't know if any of your have ever seen the wonderful dolls created by Katkins Designs? If you haven't, do yourself a favour and check out their website. Talk about pretty dolls! I recently bought one of their doll face stamps, and have been having lots of fun playing with it.

I also got myself some Prismacolour Premier Pencils, and they are fab-u-lous!! Rather pricey, but oh so worth it. They can be heat set, and are then fade proof and water proof. Perfect for colouring on fabric! I'll be sharing more about these soon too.


And guess what? It's my 85th post, which means in 15 more posts I'll be having a 100th post giveaway! How exciting!!

More dramas...

I'm having such a good run of late. *cough*
Yesterday I got bucked off a horse, and landed really badly on my left hip (where I've had numerous problems in the past.) Talk about agony! I haven't fallen off a horse since I was 10 or 11, and I've quickly realised that you don't bounce as easy the older you get.
Have spent the day seeing my osteopath and having x-rays. Thankfully nothing is fractured, but I've messed my back up good and proper (I never do things by halves!) So I'm in quite a bit of agony, and can hardly move.
So once again, this blog is on hiatus for a wee bit!

Am I sensing a pattern here with injuries associated with horses???

Back on board...

Well ladies, I'm back! Once again, thank you for all your kind 'get well' comments. It's been great to read them, and I'm so appreciative!

I finally can get through a day without feeling dizzy or struggling with headaches. I worked for the first time again on Monday, but I think I overdid it and had a throbbing headache all afternoon. But apart from that, I'm getting better - yay! It's amazing how much concussion knocks you around, and effects your thoughts and thinking. Mum was quite amazed at all the silly things I was doing whilst I was sick. I'm still not driving (apart from short local trips,) but I'm getting there slowly. I think I'll be wearing a helmet next time I work with my friends horse!

Anyway, lets get back to some normality! I've missed you all, and I feel a bit out of the loop! I've set aside some time this afternoon to browse all your blogs and catch up.



Time for a Paper Bag swap update! I think nearly everyone has sent their finished handmade items back to their partners, and I hope you all enjoyed being apart of the swap. There are a few things I'm still chasing up on, but it's pretty much been a sucess!

So I wanted to share with you some of the creations that have been made through this swap. If you scroll through some previous posts on my blog you will find some items aswell.

Michelle was a busy girl, and made some great items for Levineke. Check out this lovely folder for Levineke to store all her sewing bits and pieces in. It has pockets inside for all sorts of things, like threads and scissors. Make sure you drop by Levinekes blog to see the other goodies Michelle made her.
I have fallen with love with this gorgeous bag ( yup, another bag!!)that Kris has made for Leah!

Isn't the owl so cute?? Leah loves owls, so it's just perfect for her. Check out Leahs blog for some more photos of the cute bag.

Now, I think this is the first doll that has been made in the swap (correct me if I am wrong!) And this gorgeous little girl was made by Jantine for Tracey. She is a sewing themed doll, with embroidered pockets, and even a little needlebook, and scissors fob. How cute is she??

And check out what Tracey made for Jantine. She used Lynette Andersons stitchery design for the Breast of Friends, and made a beautiful wall hanging. How clever is she?? Go to Jantines blog to see some more photos of the goodies Tracey sent her, and to look at those yummy pancakes she was making when the parcel arrived!!

Isn't it great to see all these wonderful items that have been made? You are all such a talented and creative bunch of women - well done! I hope you have enjoyed the swap, and had a good time. I know I did!

Still sick...

Thank you for all your kind get well messages from my previous post! It's been such a joy and encouragment to come online and recieve these messages, so thank you very much.

It's been a week since the horse hit me, and I am still unwell with my concussion. I went to the doctors on Saturday as I was feeling incredibly lousy. I was nauseous, light headed, had headaches, and was just feeling awful. The doctor wanted me to take a week off to rest, and said that I should be feeling better by Wednesday, which was yesterday. Well I'm not. I couldn't go to work yesterday, and I still have terrible headaches, and feel so dizzy. The doctor had said that if symptoms persist I could have a leaking blood vessel in the brain, and I'll need scans. Talk about scary. So I don't want to take any chances, and I'm going back to the doctors this afternoon.

I just wanted to update you all on my condition, and what's happening. I haven't been doing much, and as a result, Block 3 of Stringybark Farm will be delayed. I will do a better update post on the Paper Bag swap when I'm feeling a bit brighter.

Hope you are all well, and hopefully I'll be back on board soon. Thank you again!

I'll be back...

Just a quick post to say that I'm unwell, and won't be on here for a few days I don't think. I was working with my friends young horse yesterday, and got hit in the head. I have a mild concussion, and was starting to feel better this morning. But after going into town to post a parcel, I feel crook and horrible. I think I did too much too soon. So off to bed for me!

And just because I don't like a post without a photo, here is one of my horse Charlie and I. He is my best friend, and have owned him since he was 8 months old. Not very craft related I know, but he is a very important part of my life. :)