Finally my computer is back!!!
I knew I loved technology however I had no idea just how dependant I was until I had to give up the laptop indefinitely. I feel like an addict who had just had a fix and now I can function again!!
If you have been following my Facebook page you would have seen I have been busy with family and lots of crocheting in the cooler weather. My Mum is slowly recovering from her surgery and as for the crocheting, Winter has well and truly left the building so my urge to be under layers of yarn has gone with it.
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| Mum recovery in Rocky under her quilt I finally finished binding! It's amazing what you can achieve without children! |
Because I'm bored - NOT!!
October seems to be the month for women's cancer awareness. With Pink Ribbons for Breast cancer being the most well known and very worthy cause, I have, along with my beautiful childhood bestie in Sydney whom I shall refer to as Dorothy (It's a long story but he will totally love it!!), chosen to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation by taking up there challenge!!
Everyday this month I will be wearing a dress, almost all are original vintage, and posting the pic on my Facebook page, Stitched to Life. Most of the dresses will then be available for sale (Prices listed on the Facebook photo) and 10% of the sale will go to The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
If your not a dress person you could also give a donation straight to my donations site: Frocktober - Amanda @ Stitched to Life
The above page will allow you to donate, follow our journey and keep track of our goal amount. Remember all donations over $2 are tax deductible - we can send you a receipt if you would like one.
I almost forgot to add that over the course of the month I will be creating an album on Facebook of possible dresses to wear for the month. If you donate you can then choose which of those dresses I have to wear during the month!!
For the more sadistic of you, Yes, I will be adding some shamers, and just so you know I am also working in the community most of this month as well!!
As for sewing....
I have been madly running around trying to catch up on my poor patient customers alterations and mending before I head back to the workforce next month but, well, I think the saying goes, "Kids happen!"
It's school holidays here and I had so many plans to keep the kids entertained, educated and cool, (getting up to 40degrees some days) so I could be super motivated.......didn't work. We ended up with hot, cranky, bored and driving me nuts!!!
To think I was getting sad Miss 4 was starting school next year!!
Mr B has promised me they will all be going fishing next weekend to give me some breathing time before things go back to normal. I'm counting the days!
I know, I know, I can hear you all saying cherish them, they won't be little for long and then they will fly the nest. I do agree however you will have to forgive for a moment as I am currently refereeing WW3 because Miss 4 BREATHED on Master 7!!
Is it too early for wine??
May your bobbin (and glass) always be full
Amanda
