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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Blessings Galore

It seems at the moment I am being blessed from many directions and I am so thankful.
I have not one but "two" projects in the latest Country Threads Magazine along with a profile article and both projects became cover girls. YAY!  So if you think you would like to get to know me a little better ( like you don't already) you can read about it in this issue.
To those of you who were very interested in "My Country Garden" you will be happy to know it is one of the projects featured.
As if that wasn't enough it appears lots of you liked "Christmas Memories" and had to have it. I loved the ad in Homespun magazine and so did you....thank you.
On the sewing front I have been chilling out with a little red work.
So sorry about the "non-ironed" look they are sporting. As is the next little sneaky peek that you shall have to wait for later in the year. Can you tell I was rushing.
I also got back to Yoga yesterday another YAY! I am not sure what to make of the fact No 1 husband enquired "When are you going back to Yoga???"  Maybe I am a nicer person to be around when I commit to my practice??? Speaking of which I was also downright impressed with myself that I got up early this morning and did my meditation and hit the mat. I have signed up for a 21 day meditation challenge hosted by Deepak Chopra and Oprah you can read about it here. So wish me luck. I have felt a little out of sync lately hence falling over, feeling unwell and other little bits and pieces and I have not been on my mat as much as I would have liked so I am sure this will be the little rebalancing kindness that will help.
I wish you all a wonderful day.
Blessings Michelle xxx

29 comments:

katherine said...

Enjoy getting back into your yoga Michelle. I had a quick look at the magazine at Mum's yesterday. I will grab it for a better read when she has finished reading it. Love the projects and its lovely redwork you are stitching too.

Maria said...

Congrates on your projects being published in Country Threads. Wish I could get that magazine here..
Good on you getting back to Yoga.I am going back to Zumba in about 30mins.
Good luck with the challenge..

Christine M said...

I saw your two lovely projects in the magazine. Good luck with your meditation challenge! Hugs, Christine

Julie said...

Hi Michelle ... I look forward to getting my copy of the magazine with your projects in it - big Congratulations on getting them featured, how wonderful.
Best of luck with your yoga challenge, good on you, Julie :-)

Sharyn T said...

How fabulous Michelle, congratulations! I love the description of you as the Angel Stitcher, very suitable. Sharyn:)

pamkennison said...

Woo hoo lovely will have to find that magazine :) Have fun with yoga, something I need to get back to xx

Stella Whittingham said...

Hi Michelle, again we share the same issue of Country Threads, lol.
I love your quilt. xxx

shez said...

oh thats fantastic Michelle i cant wait to go out and buy this mag,i told myself that i am only buying homespun,but i have to get this one with you in it.So glad your leg is better and you will be feeling better in no time.xx

Jennifer said...

Congratulations on being published! Definitely....we like being balanced.

Cheryll said...

Congrats once again... you are certainly making a habit out of it... and so well deserved too! Just love all the drawings you do as they come to life when stitched and then sewn into a project. All the best for your attempted (& achieved) YoGa month. :)

Cath said...

Hi Michelle, I just saw your ad in the Homespun mag. How exciting! I got goosies when I saw it.
Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

Kelli said...

Congratulations, Michelle! How exciting! :) Your work is sooo gorgeous!

Marilyn said...

Great to hear you are back to your usual activities. Well done on your projects being published once again.

Susan said...

Well deserved blessings Michelle. Enjoy your yoga challenge.

marina said...

congratulations on your two published items. Will look out for the magazine.
have fun with getting back to your yoga.
well done!

Susan said...

Congratulations on your publications! Glad you're feeling better with the yoga etc.

Cheryl said...

Well done on the two articles in Country Threads Michelle - can't wait to buy it to see what the yummy projects will be - you deserve every success. And the little sneaky peak looks like my "cup of tea" as well

Vicki said...

Hi Michelle, I in the same magazine too. I don't think it has happened before. I love your projects. Vicki Knight

Vicki said...

Hi Michelle, I in the same magazine too. I don't think it has happened before. I love your projects. Vicki Knight

Tracee Perry said...

Congratulations on your featured projects. I love meditating and yes my husband finds that I am a lot calmer when I practice. Good luck with your challenge.

Jeanette said...

Congrat's on more of your lovely projects being published. Picked up the mag with Tea & Roses today. :) Looks like another visit to the newsagent. Love the redwork. Hugs,xx.

sunny said...

Congrats on being published! I see that magazine occasionaly around here, but not often. I'll be on the lookout for your design.

Shay said...

Michelle that's fantastic news. You have your name on the front cover and everything! Im thrilled for you!

Fiona said...

Congrats with the designs... fantastic.... enjoy the Yoga and good luck in the challenge...
Hugz

Love Of Quilts said...

I would very much like to see your projects in the Country Threads Magazine. Hope your get to feeling better, maybe the mat will work for you.

Carin said...

What a beautiful projects !! Love that garden quilt !!
And thank you for giving the link to the meditation programm. I just signed up because I also love to do it but lately haven't done it so much... so thanks for the reminder :-)

quilterliz said...

G'day Michelle. I just purchased that magazine at the newsagents this morning. I haven't had a chance to open it yet, but will settle down with a nice cuppa and have a look soon. Good on you Michelle. You really do some beautiful pieces. Take care. Liz...

Briar Rose said...

Well done Michelle, another feather in your cap. I will have to buy "Country threads" this month. Enjoy your yoga and good luck with the challenge.
Hugs R.

Anthea said...

Michelle, I tore open the wrapper on the mag, right at my letter box - and gave a good hearty cheer for seeing your two projects featured on the cover, congratulations!! They will be popular makes, I'm sure.
I wish you much enjoyment and relaxation with your return to yoga, good luck with the challenge x