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Life got in the way of blogging. A quick update for anyone left who is interested! I am still sewing like crazy - but for classes, pattern development and the fam. I no longer produce a regular Made by Miffy line but from time to time when creativity strikes, I will have items in the store.
I have been spending a lot of time researching Spinal treatments for Darcy. She is doing great - but with a curve that is now over 70 degrees - I really have my work cut out as her Coach, Advocate and chief treatment option researcher. She continues to confound and amaze all - with her physical achievements and adventures. We did a year of Rock wall climbing - which proved great for self esteem and muscle development. She has tired of it now and we swim resulting in her winning her 25m freestyle race at school in November! I apologise for gloating but jeepers - it was a huge achievement and she is still reminding me to tell people! So readers - consider yourself told...
We also did a lot of fundraising work for Montrose Access - who coordinate Darcy's care. Darcy was Ambassador for the Walk with Me event and together with her school buddies raised over $5500 towards Montrose activities. Thanks to my online and IRL friends and family for their help with this event. I donated a large Miffy collection to Montrose and the sales assisted that target. There may be some real bargains leftover - so stay tuned for boardies and dresses, etc that I can sell online for further funds for Montrose!
A trip to see Luke and Lachlan in Sydney - at Taronga Park Zoo
Jack continues the extraordinary adventure that is life for a 9 year old boy in Brisbane! His passion is cricket and maths. He wants to play for Australia and that target is looking in easier reach by the day considering the current performance of the Aussie team! He earned the Academic Award this year for his Grade 4 class too.
I have rediscovered the wonderful fun of yarn with several crochet and knit projects completed! I have developed a really simple cable cowl pattern that I will post here for Novice Knitters with cold Necks soon!
I did a stint teaching sewing workshops at a local Brisbane store (Threads and More is their name). I had a lovely time meeting and teaching people and have made some new friends into the bargain. However, the store owners still have not paid me my dues (more than $1000 is still owed to me). It was a battle to get any payment from them after 5 months of brisk sales of kits, patterns and classes. To date they not only don't answer my emails and requests for payment, they tell folk who ask both my name and how to contact me, that I do not sell anywhere and they do not provide my name. Ironic that I am happy to tell all their name (Threads and More - don't forget it!!) and they won't divulge mine! Gypsies and thieves. I know I am not the only one they have treated same. But the world is a small place and karma is coming...
So - crafty news
Finally - a women's drawstring dress! And loads more new things too...
More soon. Thanks for hanging in there peeps!
Welcome back Miffy! I've missed your blog posts. Congrats Darcy on winning the 25m freestyle! Just keep swimming, keep swimming, keep swimming!!
xx
Posted by: mona | January 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Welcome back Louise, What a lovely surprise to see you here again. I have asked after you a few times but no- one seemed to know where you were up to in your life, now we know, you sound happy too!
I cant wait for the follow up once Karma has woven her magic web around your former employer!
Posted by: Miriam | February 11, 2011 at 02:05 PM