getting back to blogging

It has taken me a little while to get back to blogging as so much has happened over the last few months.

Anyway to start with I must show the picture of the RoeMayo 'Special places' competition

Congatulations to B Kerry who chose the blue ribbon border design to compliment her picture.

D Head was the lucky winner during the 'All About Dogs Day' held at the Peterborough Branch of Notcutts Garden Centre

The winning ticket was drawn by Peter Purves and Ms Head chose the stricking black and white star pattern for her lovely dog.

I have had lots of technical difficulties with the website this year, but have taken the time to revamp my business and the new website will be up and running soon. I am extending to offer more kits in many different things. Before my children were born I designed Aran sweaters so knitting patterns will be coming soon. ( My daughter has Land Knitwear designer on her birth certificate instead of Hand knitwear designer - I don't know what the registrar was thinking as the time!!!).

I am also extending into craft supplies and will have a special destash section for end of lines, clearance and one offs.

I will post as soon as it is up and running

Win a photo art cushion

This months theme is 'SPECIAL PLACES'

We had a great time in Tuscany this year. It brought back so many happy memories of my childhood. Especially climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It was wonderful to take my children there and climb the tower with them. It is one of my special places.

This is your chance to have the photo of your special place in the centre of a lovely photo art cushion.If you would like to enter the competition and receive future newsletters, send your chosen special place photo as a jpeg image to

roemayophotocomp@hotmail.co.uk

Please include your full name and address. Also include which cushion and colourway you would like if you are the lucky winner. Please remember square photos work best. Prize is the winning photo made into the photo art cushion of the winners choice.

Closing date: 12th September 2008

The winner will be notified by 26th September 2008

For full details see our website: roemayo.co.uk

Prom!

"Muuum? When I've finished my A levels can you help me make a prom dress?"

Such was the plea from my daughter who has never used a sewing machine or shown any interest in learning how to sew.

She had sketched the design she had in mind and after much searching of the Internet we came up with a vintage Vogue pattern. Just what she wanted. Then came the fabric hunt as of course she had bought the shoes and needed something to match. It was when she realised that lace would have cost her £120 before the satin lining that she decided to settle on silk (I'll pay you back - I'm still waiting)

Two days before the Prom the dress was started and she learnt to sew in a straight line, but unfortunately the human shape and size have changed since the 1950's, and much alteration and fiddling was needed. At this point I really wished that I had a tailors dummy as I was sorely tempted to stick pins into my daughter. She finally kept still long enough for me to sort out the bodice and start gathering about 5 yards of fabric into the waist.

Feeling completely stressed out and sick I finally finished the dress at 6.15 and she walked out of the house at 6.45pm looking absolutely gorgeous even though I say so myself!

Photo Art Competition Winner

Congratulations to L Gregory who was the winner of my Photo Art Cushion Competition May 2008.

She chose the pink ribbon border design to frame the lovely photo of her kitten.

If you would like the opportunity to win a photo art cushion in the next competition, please see details on the RoeMayo website the next competition theme will be announced in July.

Win a photo art cushion

Full details of this competition can be found on my website: RoeMayo Photo Art Cushions



This is your chance to win a Photo Art Cushion of your choice from the standard ranges, by entering our photo competition.

THEME: PETS

We all love our pets, from the smallest hamster to the largest horse, tortoise to tarantula, parrot to python. This is your chance to have the photo of your favourite animal in the centre of a lovely cushion.


WHAT PET OR ANIMAL PHOTO WOULD YOU PUT ON A CUSHION?


Send your chosen photo as a jpeg file to roemayophotocomp@hotmail.co.uk Please include your full name and address. Don't forget to let us know which cushion and colourway you would like, if you are the lucky winner. Remember square photos work best.

Closing date: May 1st 2008

The winner will be notified by 14th May 2008

St George's Day

As well as being St George's Day, the 23rd of April is also the birthday ( and death day of Shakespeare). It is also the birthday of an important family member but we will be celebrating with a BBQ at the weekend!

St George - the patron saint of England is usually depicted as a dragon slaying, maiden saving knight so I thought that I would try to find out a bit more about him. There is a whole host of information on the Woodlands Junior School in Kent not just about St George but other saints and customs.

For instance, I didn't know that St George was not English, but apparently he was Turkish and although he was Christian he became a Roman Soldier. He was beheaded on 23rd April because he would not give up his faith. He lived in the 3rd century but did not become England's Patron saint until the 14th century when he replaced Edward the Confessor. He is also the patron of many groups including soldiers and scouts, farmers and riders to name a few. He also helps those who are suffering with plague, syphilis and leprosy!

I always wonder how they find out these amazing things - can they be called facts?

For more snippets visit the above link. They would also like postcards from where you live to help them find out about other areas. I think this is a great idea and so will be popping one in the post this weekend.

Finally she threw herself out of a plane!

After last weeks anti -climax both Fern and Tom were not excited about the jump. Again the day had started well, but the weather turned and the clouds rolled in, leaving us hanging around waiting for them to clear (as the weathermen had predicted, ha ha!).

But Fern got to practise the plane exiting position

With no break in sight the support party (the Mum's) came home with sausage and bacon butty orders. Tom had not had any breakfast and was feeling slightly peckish. I've not seen anyone eat a sandwich so quickly, and it was rapidly followed by another two. We managed to find the only warm spot in the hanger and waited another hour until there was a slight glimmer of blue in the sky.

In anticipation they quickly got kitted up and trooped out to the plane.

Father was summond from home and arrived in time to witness the plane taking off.

My heart was in my mouth when we spotted the small dots jumping from the plane at 13,000 feet. It wasn't long though before the chutes were open and they were landing all safe and sound.

Their Top Gun Moment

Poor Andy left holding the chute. The very brave gentleman who looked after my daughter on the tandem jump