Welcome to 2022 FNSI!
I know the threats of Covid have not eased, in fact, with the Omicron variant the threats seem to have ramped up even more, particularly in our little town. We had been pretty much isolated from Covid up until a couple of weeks ago and now we have 200 cases with 2 hospitalised and 1 in ICU. Doesn't sound like much in comparison to where some of you live, but in a small town of about 15000 people where we have been untouched up until now, this is massive (and, I won't deny, just a bit scary!).
More changes for me too...I've left my job due to ongoing health issues and have been in a bit of a slump, something that I'd never even considered would be part and parcel with my resignation. After a week and a half at home, I'm starting to find my feet again and I've managed to work on a couple of projects, finishing one of my Little Box of Creativity kits from Kitty Rose Cottage and I'm currently working on finishing my Around the Garden quilt by Fee Fee and Me.
Sometimes, just the peaceful calm of stitching at home with friends online takes the pressure of the outside world off your shoulders, so FNSI is such a blessing for me and I hope, for you too.
Join with us this Friday night for our first Friday Night Sew In for the year. Be inspired by other lovely stitchers from all corners of the globe and you never know, your name might just be drawn out to win a gorgeous prize from our sponsor, Kitty Rose Cottage.
Speaking of prizes, we have a winner from our December FNSI get together...... with 24 of us altogether (including Kitty Rose and myself, who don't count for the prize draw), it was a full wheel!
CONGRATULATIONS HELEN!
I'm sure Kitty Rose (aka Dawn) has a fantastic prize picked out just for you! Please send me an email with your postal address and we will get it off to you in the mail, pronto.
Looking forward to a great 2022 with you all xox
Big sugary hugs :o)
13 comments:
I'm looking forward to joining you again!
Oh Wendy - no (paid) work!!! More time for your gorgeous grandbaby??
Covid has certainly struck all over Qld - the stats are scary indeed.
Stay Safe! and relaxed...but get into those projects!
See you Friday night.
Congratulations on your retirement. I'm sure, once used to the new routine, you'll enjoy your days. Try not to feel too much anxiety. With the covid numbers you gave (200 out of 15,000), that's only 1.3% of your town that tested positive. Of course, no one wants to be sick but the majority of the positive cases seem to be sick and at home (you only mentioned 2 in the hospital and 1 in ICU). Anxiety is not your friend when it comes to illness. Focus on happy thoughts, smile lots, and keep on sewing!
Enjoy your retirement....this is your time now to do as you please. Stay safe & happy stitching.
Feel better and stay well! See you Friday.
Nice to see you'er back sewing and making those pretty projects from Kitty Rose Cottage..
I always love my Friday nights sewing with you and others..
Congratulations Helen and enjoy your lovely gift form Dawn at Kitty Rose Cottage.
Stay safe and well. I'm sure things will change for us in the West after Feb 5th when the borders open......
I love your sewing accessories. They are very pretty, I like to have a set with each project.
Looking to evening some stitching. With this snow it is right on time.
I'm sure you will soon get back into the swing of things and be able to do those things that you never had time for again....
Hugz
First Friday free for so long. Looking forward to a night of sewing and Tenniz
Your projects are beautiful. Take care of yourself.
Now you'll have more time to do the things you love and to come visiting and stitching in Townsville again!
Hi Wendy, sorry that I missed last month's FNSI but I hope to play with you all this month. I'm so sorry to hear that you have been in a bit of a slump - I hope that you are feeling better now.
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