Monday, March 16, 2009

. . . the blind woman returns, and the winner is . . .

WOW!!!
What a wonderful weekend.

Each time I think about it, my eyes feel much better.  How lucky I feel to have been able to share in the wonderful experience of the Stitches and Craft Show in Melbourne with my friend Jodie.  
This was part of the AMAZING display of her selvedge works of art.  They looked fantastic all together, and should be in an ART GALLERY!
As a special Show Surprise, I made us "staff aprons" keeping with the theme, and she was delighted.  Actually they were very handy and serviceable - I even got a couple of orders for the Brisbane Show.  I'll get busy girls when my eyes become a little more focused.  I think they'd even be good for school.  I can see me making more of these.
. . . oh, and the blind woman returns.  After all the excitement of the Show, let it not detract from the week prior . . . 
Yes, I had Laser Eye Surgery last Tuesday.  My WONDERFUL friend Brenda (who by the way loved her quilt) looked after me SOOOOOOOOO well.  I really enjoyed the rest from home and just not having to make any decisions was fabulous.  She is a treasure in my life.  I am recovering well, although still a little blurrrrrrry.  Not quite up to driving yet, or teaching 23 Grade 3's.  A few more days quietly at home and I will be back into action.
. . . and the winner is, (for the giveaway on my last post) . . . thanks for waiting guys

Janellybelly
[email your details and I'll pop a parcel in the post]
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28 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 16, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Glad to hear your Recovery is going Well.!! what a Great Job you did on the Aprons...they look Fab.!!
    cheers

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  2. JanellybellyMarch 16, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Lucky, lucky me! Thank you ever so much Annie. The aprons you made look gorgeous. May the next few days be relaxing & refreshing.
    Blessings
    Janelle :)

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  3. CathyMarch 16, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    the aprons were great. Louise made our aprons for the show too and they were fab - they certainly did get a lot of attention. Glad you are recovering and had a nice rest!

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  4. PatsyMarch 16, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    So happy all went well.
    patsy

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  5. Nostash!March 16, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Great to hear you are recovering well and seeing things clearly. Sounds like you had a well earned rest with a wonderful friend. See you soon.

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  6. JodieMarch 16, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Missing you today Annie, Guess who is in the libarray right this minute?

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  7. KateMarch 16, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Glad your eyes are recovering. I am more than a little jealous about you being at the Stitches and craft show!

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  8. our shabby cottageMarch 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Looking gorgeous Annie - glad you had a good time at the show with Jodie - her stall looked wonderful and the selvedge creations do belong in a gallery!

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  9. CassMarch 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Annie glad the surgery went well. I am so jealous of your visit to the Stitches and Craft Show and also that you are friends with the amazingly talented Jodie.

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  10. Chookyblue......March 16, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    wow Annie so pleased the eyes seem to be going well........lovely aprons what a treat for mrs Ric Rac.......pleased to hear you had a fab time.......wished I could have been there........

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  11. Days and colorsMarch 16, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    It is good to hear all went well and that soon you will be into action again! Love the selvages, it must have been great at the Stitches and Craft show.

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  12. trashMarch 16, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    OOOOO Missus! Look at you all groovey in your dark glasses!

    So pleased it went well and that the (obviously very lovely) Brenda was to hand.

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  13. JanMarch 16, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Those dark glasses make you look all mysterious and famous, Annie! Great to see you yesterday - and wasn't Jodie's class fun! Enjoy the rest of your rest...

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  14. Elaine/Muddling ThroughMarch 17, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Annie, Good to have you back! Looks like you've had quite an adventure. And I love all the works of art - Jodie's and yours!
    Hugs,
    Elaine

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  15. Locket PocketMarch 17, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    I can't wait to hear how good your eyesight is when the blurriness goes! I'm still horribly jealous though that I couldn't come and see and help on Jodie's stall too - it looks fabulous!

    Locket xxx

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  16. Carrie P.March 17, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Glad to hear surgery went well. Those selvage projects are awesome. Great idea with the apron.

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  17. piccioloMarch 17, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    I'm glad it went well and you are getting back to normal, and those aprons are gorgeous! It sounds like the show was good
    : )

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  18. JennyMarch 17, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    All those selvedge creations look amazing! How many of us interstaters wished we could have been there! Your aprons are lovely. Glad you got to spend time with your friend Brenda looking after you and glad that the laser treatment went well. Enjoy you few days of rest and relaxation and recovery.

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  19. wonderwomanMarch 17, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    glad to hear you are on the mend - great post and lovely pics.

    x

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  20. justineMarch 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    lovely to have met you!!
    i will stalk you when i am next in ballarat ok! justine xxxxx

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  21. CalidoreMarch 17, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Well if I hadn't known you had had surgery I wouldn't have known at the craft show. You looked amazing. It was wonderful meeting you. Ohh and I did admire those aprons you had made from afar - very stylish.

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  22. LeanneMarch 17, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    I'm sure even with blurry eyes you would be better with 23 3rd graders than me. Enjoy the rest.

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  23. fiMarch 17, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    glad your on the mend!it was so ace to spend time with you, booked your ticket to brisbane yet;)?

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  24. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    well the dark glasses make it look real, but some of us know you whip them off and sneak in some sewing
    take care

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  25. Gillian RMarch 18, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Annie, I'm so very glad to hear the surgery went well and you are on the mend. I'm very proud of you for being so brave. I've thought of doing that procedure myself many a time...
    Love the aprons. How ever did you find spare selvedge in Ballarat???

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  26. silverpebbleMarch 19, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Hello - just nipped over having seen you around. Laser treatment? That's seriously brave - not sure I could face it. Great that you had such a fantastic friend around to help.

    That apron! All the selvedge goodness! Magic to see. Emma x

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  27. Vera JeanMarch 19, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Your looking great (get it!!) I hope you saved Jodie from the "two of hid, two of mine, and the neighbours"lady!! I think there may have been a memory issue there!. Great to see you again, Jodies stand was awesome wasnt it!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Glad to hear that everything went well. I've heard that it makes such a difference in people's lives.

    What a lovely looking exhibition.

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