If it weren’t for the quilt project I may never have “met” & fallen in love with…

‘lil sonny sky

& if you think her inspiration shot looks good. Wait until you see the finished piece.

Lisa has an etsy store too & sells beautiful, beautiful things.

I use JS Kit comments on kootoyoo.

I know that a few people have problems with JS Kit & have had trouble with their service. Personally, I have had positive dealings with JS Kit support & am keen to continue with this system of commenting. Mainly because I think that the blogger comment system is less than ideal.

Why I like it…

-I like that I have the option/ability to respond to each comment.
-I like that if used to full advantage I can click directly to a commenters site.
-It’s made me engage more with the folks that do leave comments on this site & afterall that’s what it’s all about eh?

I think that JS Kit is most beneficial if you actually sign up to it. It doesn’t cost anything to register with JS Kit. They have a strict privacy policy & the site owner (me) doesn’t actually have access to your email address…

-Then you have the option to receive my responses (or those of other commenters via email).
-You can add a number of sites where people can visit you. It actually lists the name of the site so that people know where they are heading.

There are other options for logging in to leave a comment which are all fine but you may not see the benefits that I describe above.

Anyway, I just thought that I would include a how to as it seems a few people are stumped &/or confused when it comes to commenting using JS Kit.

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I’ve said something or shown something that you’d like to make a comment about…
Click “comment”
This box will pop up. If you want to comment as a guest (& you don’t have a blog) that’s fine…just try to remember to type your name in the guest box so I know your name.
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OR
you can sign in using one of the following in the drop down under the “From”
Here’s where you would choose “Blogger” or “my other site” or “JS Kit” . If you choose “Blogger” or “my other site”, you still need to type your name where it currently says “Guest”. You can also choose to upload an avatar but you won’t receive email responses.

To get the most out of your comment…
sign up to JS Kit (you only need to do this once)

If you do that your comment will look like this. I know it’s Tania from Myrtle & Eunice before I even click. I recognise her icon (& I’m pretty glad she’s stopped by). I can hover my mouse over Tania’s name & I’ve got the option to visit her on her site if I like. You know I’m gunna because I’m loving what she’s got to say & she’s made it super easy for me. You should probably go & visit her too. She’s good!

If you sign up to JS Kit you also have the option to change your avatar from your “comment box”.

I hope this was helpful & I hope it might make commenting on kootoyoo a more valuable/fun experience.

Thanks for stopping by.

is something special.

I have co-ordinated 3 community based friendship quilts and loved so much the sense of belonging & the unity & the thought of many hands working together to make one “something”.

I’ve been stewing on The Quilt Project for a good long time now. Everytime I look at my Great Grandmother’s Redwork quilt I’ve thought about it more & more. I feel a connection with those women. Women who made time to stitch these intricate designs in only red just to share a piece of themselves with someone else. It gives me goosebumps. I’m the only person who really gets to enjoy my piece of redwork history & so I thought I’d like to have a go at organising a contemporary redwork piece that once complete will be published online so that everyone can enjoy it.

About 18 months ago I purchsed a huge stack of calico squares all overlocked in red. I’ve got 50 squares to post out & I’d love you to be a part of it.

I thought about sending personal invites, but you know…you never know where the gold might lie. I want participants to be as passionate & as excited about this project as I am. You don’t have to restrict yourself to embroidery. There are some more ideas & information included with the PDF info sheet.

If you think that this is something you’d like to have a crack at then visit The Quilt Project page & download the PDF. See edit in red below.

To secure your place you need to return the 2nd page of the PDF to the email address provided on that page.

Places will be allocated in order of email receipt of completed sign up sheet.
Edit: We’re over 50 – thank you to everyone who’s signed up.

Thanks.

The Quilt Project is now complete & has it’s own site here…

The Quilt Project

are inspiring.

The Story Blanket is just the most wonderful book. It’s a children’s book (obviously) but I think it’s something that belongs on the bookshelf of every crafty spirit. Babba Zarrah & her community will touch your heart.

I bought the book at Readings when I was ordering my copy of this wonderful & exciting project. Meet Me at Mike’s includes projects from some of my favourite Australian Crafty Spirits & I’m very much looking forward to the end of March.

Just as Babba Zarrah used the wool provided by her community, Pip has pulled together these projects from the online craft community. She has poured lots of love into the book to make something really beautiful.

I’m sure of one thing…if you’re as dedicated & passionate about something as Babba Zarrah & Pip – it’s going to be really, really good.

PS: If the opportunity to purchase these books from Readings isn’t enough…Did you know that Readings supports the HIPPY programme run by the Brotherhood of St Lawrence?

I’ve ever eaten!

Just perfect. Surprisingly light & fresh & completely lovely.

If you’re in Melbourne & looking for a good breakfast & a good coffee … go to Porgie & Mr Jones

& make sure you order the banana bread!