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jljorna

jljorna
Date Joined: January 10, 2009
Last Online: October 16, 2011
Birthday: June 8, 1988
Country: Australia
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About Me

I love to craft, I've only been doing it for a year now. But it's quickly become a big part of my life. I love sewing mainly! I've recently started learning to make clothes, but I'm not that great yet. I started out making softies and I've moved on to making accessories like handbags, zipper pouches, clutches, some jewellery and things like that. I know how to knit, but just in the most basic sense, knit, purl and I can make some basic clothes. I'm wanting really badly to learn to knit in the round and do cable work. It's really hard! I also have 2 cats that are some of my crafting inspiration. There names are Alec and Amity and they're the best. I live with my boyfriend Damien who is very tolerant of my crafting related messes.

I love Russian dolls, owls, vintage kitchen styles, canisters and 20's and 30's fabric. I think that most vintage home maker things are cool, and this also includes aprons, decorating styles, clothes and stationery.

Favorite Books

I love a good sassy mystery. Some murder mysteries. Fantasy, drama and really anything that's a good read. I have some very eclectic tastes I think! I really like chick lit to read on the train to work, it's fun and doesn't require much thought early in the morning (but in a good way), I enjoy modern classics and anything that is laugh out loud funny. That being said, I can't go past some subtle humour and sarcasm. I love to be amused. Biographies, real crime and craft books. I can read those bad boys like they're novels!

Favorite Crafts

Sewing: Patchwork, quilting, some very basic clothes making, softies, hand bags and purses, toys and other Kiddie things.

Knitting: Scarves, tea cosies, jumpers and teddies.

Stencilling: Or attempts at least, I'm just getting into this now with some big aspirations to learn how to screen print.

Embroidery: All kinds

Crochet: I only know how to make granny squares!

Stamp carving: This is a new addiction, I'm only just getting ok now!

Other Hobbies

I love writing on my blog about my cats, my boyfriend, recipes I'm trying and my other crafting adventures. I spend as much time with my best friend Bec as I can and with Damien too. I see my family at least once a week for Dinner. But I try and make it much more often than that! I like going for walks and I'm hoping to start studying later this year.

Favourite Colours and Styles

My favourite fabric are some nice light and decorator weight cottons. Things that can be used for many things and don't restrict me too much! I'm not really interested in silks, velvets and things like that since they're a little above my skill level. I like bright bold colours with small prints and I especially love 20's and 30's and floral prints. I like all things from the 50's too. I love the dress and decorating styles and try to emulate that in my creations.

Things I collect.

The main thing that I collect is.... canisters!!! This does include jars and pretty much anything that can be used to put an ingredient in! I also collect vintage pyrex and mixing bowls. They're so pretty. Tea towels are also great! Another collection that I have from a long time ago is stamps. I'm only really getting interested in this one again now though.

Things I like!

  • Fabric
  • Buttons
  • Trimmings
  • Bias binding
  • Quilt Blocks
  • Books
  • Stamps
  • Candy
  • Recipes
  • Things from overseas!!
  • Teas
  • Things that I can't get in Australia
  • Peanut Butter Cups
  • Books

Things I don't like!

  • Instant Coffee
  • Licorice or aniseed flavoured anything!
  • Not much else :)

Ratings

kacka rated for Profile goodies SWAP! on Oct 13, 2009
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Comment: sorry I found this swap unrated, thank you for great package of stationery and tea:)
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Comment: Thank you for the tea & the pretty little stickers...
Ividdythou rated for Vintage Objects Swap on Jun 2, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the fantasic swap! I was utterly thrilled when I opened it. Funny that we live in the same state and all (in Australia of all places), but a bonus for me (because it got here quickly) and a bonus for you (because shipping wasn't into the millions! I'm going to make the dress when i have spare time on my holidays! And i love your little pre-done swap card, i might have to do something similar myself if you don't mind me borrowing the idea. :D
GreekPrincess rated for Birthday June Babies on May 26, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the birthday goodies:) The chocolate melted a bit so i put it in the fridge...Loved everything thanks
Tina78 rated for Birthday June Babies on May 26, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful gifts!! I love everything!
katara rated for Just Stuff on May 25, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for re-sending for this swap! It was a lovely gesture and much appreciated!
Tunamarie rated for Sewing Colour Hunt Swap #5 on May 15, 2009
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Comment: The colors are spot on! Thank you so much for your thoughtful package...my boys loved the wombat chocolate while I will brew the tea for me!
crazyred rated for Unusual Kitchen Tool Swap on May 13, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for such a great package! I've actually always wanted an egg seperator but would never get one for myself....you know, just keep doing the the back and forth between the shells ;-) and the toast press is so adorable. Thanks again!!
jojo31 rated for 4" Fabric Square swap on May 10, 2009
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Comment: Thanks! My girlfriend also like them! :)
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Comment: Thanks for the package! It got sort of smooshed in the mail, but it came out quite okay. And I was able to pull out the guts to the cracker intact, which is doubly cool cuz we don't do those in the States and I've always wanted to make one. Love the silky stuff.
cakemaker rated for 4" Fabric Square swap on May 1, 2009
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Comment: Thanks, I love them!
estrelahermosa rated for 4" Fabric Square swap on Apr 30, 2009
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Comment: loved it! the postcard is lovelly! Thank you so much for my package.
janeengland rated for 3 course meal and a drink. on Apr 27, 2009
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Comment: thanks for the lovley goodies and the tip about the puddings, i cant wait to try the milk especially the cookie and cream and the minted 1
neca84 rated for Just Stuff on Apr 9, 2009
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Comment: Ultra cool package, thanks for everything....
Tina78 rated for Newbie Scavenger Hunt - Part 1 on Mar 27, 2009
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Comment: Thanks a lot for this wonderful package you have sent me!! I love everything!!
missxpistol rated for Handmade Pincushion Swap on Mar 18, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the adorable nautical pincushion! (my daughter stole it to be a bed for her little toy puppies... sigh)
1Scrapper rated for Favorite Color Swap #2 on Mar 14, 2009
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Comment: J~ hello and thank you for the wonderful package. You really touched my heart when I opened the package. I love the pin cushion and yes, I do sew. Would love to get into quilting later on down the line but still do light and fun sewing projects. Hugs. LInda
monaw2008 rated for Button swap! Newbies welcome! on Mar 9, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely buttons and the cute card!
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely hand made note cards! What a special delivery and a cute artistic touch!
PolkaDotParliament rated for Polka Dot Ribbon Swap on Feb 19, 2009
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Comment: Thank you... beautiful ribbons! And the stickers were a great surprise! THANKS!

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Comments

TheCraftyLibrarian on Feb 25, 2009:

Jemma you should join up Fabric Fanatics group! It has some really good swaps!

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