Packing things up

Over the last few months ~ and certainly more so in recent weeks ~ our lives have taken a different path…

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking & talking with my funny little man

The result of all this thinking and talking is that it’s time for me to close a chapter and start a fresh one!

My Willowberry Designs Blog will have no updates for a few months

We’re packing up our house, moving to the beach, building a newbie, buying a tinnie, going fishing/crabbing/pottering around in the waterways and taking long walks on Rainbow Beach soaking up ‘real’ life.  Then we might drive off in a van to places we’re yet to discover…

There’s another thing I’m looking forward to.  I can’t remember when I last made something just for me, or for one of the herbs, without offering it in some form to others.  I want to get back to doing that again… making stuff just for me.. or the herbs :)

So… this is the last time you’ll see me on these pages for a while because it’s nearly Christmas and we’re all full of busy stuff.  Then in early 2013 you’ll find me here

or here

I could bang on about how fabulous it’s been, how wonderful the craft world is, how many cyber friends I’ve met and all that guff… but you already know that!

I’ll be around the traps doing things in other places, there’s a gorgeous quilt coming to you in the pages of Homespun in 2013… and you’ll find me for a while on my quilty facebook page but even the dancing needle will be a thing of my past in the near future because we really don’t want to take it with us

Psssst… anybody want to buy a fabulously fun Gammill Longarm Quilting system?

PS.. The dancing needle is now sold and living in it's new home

Seeya

Cheryl xx

Comments

[D]

Hi Cheryl, I've been ill so just catching up with blogs and so shocked and sad to see you are gone! :( I wish you luck in all you do, you will be missed and I shall REALLY miss Ratty. Can Ratty have a blog please??? :) Hope you keep the blog up on line as inspiration and a chance to view your work (and Ratty) and that one day you may pop back and say hi with the odd up date. Take care and good luck. Debbs in the UK x

[Anne Lucadou-Wells]

.....and I only found you recently too! Massive decision - my wish is your home is full of items for YOU sooner rather than later and that your newly planted herb garden flourishes ASAP. Enjoy your adventure - and thank you!

[Michele Kampen]

Hi Cheryl....awesome Life move......love it when people do things like this......good luck in all your new adventures. I would love to talk to you more about your gamill.
Michele

[Linda Hungerford]

You will be missed. Enjoy life!

[Mhairi]

Cheryl, while I will miss your lovely blog and the generosity that you have shown in providing your wonderful patterns, my wish for you is that you find everything you are seeking. You certainly deserve a break, change of pace or lifestyle.
If you ever decide to come back I will be here, waiting to here about your crafting, herbs and gorgeous cats!! In the meantime, stay happy, healthy and enjoy the new direction your life is taking next year.
Thanks for everything!!

[Chriss Jasper]

We will all miss your blog, but the world moves in mysterious ways, and you are off on new adventures. Good on you both, go and enjoy! I shall miss you.

[Maree]

Good Luck in your New Ventures....and Enjoy.
Cheers

[Pam]

Sounds exciting Cheryl. Thank you for all the things you have shared with us. I hope you have a very happy Christmas and that 2013 is a wonderful adventure. x

[Amanda]

All the best Cheryl have a wonderful sea change

[Jane]

What an exciting time for you both. Although we will miss you, I hope it all works out as you embark on your new adventures

[Billie K]

Wishing you well on your new adventures!

[Wendy]

I am so happy for you and your husband being able to live your dream...though I will miss your postings on your blog, I know that sometimes we just have to take a step back and do those things which are best for us and our families...May your future be filled with much love and happiness and good luck with the new adventure of building your dream home...May your home be filled with all those projects you have wanted to make for yourself and have not been able to...much love to you and best wishes...

[Sandy W.]

I came to the party late, but I have so enjoyed lurking on your blog since I discovered it. You are such a talented and generous lady, and you sound like a fun gal. I wish you the very best on your new path.

[Dawn]

Wow, good on you Cheryl, life is for living and exploring and seems like 2013 is bringing in new things for many of us...I have loved seeing this part of your life, but am so thrilled for you COS life is to be enjoyed and lived to the fullest even if thats in a little tinny cruising for crabs...Enjoy Christmas and all the trimmings. See you soon.
Hugs Dawn x x x

[Zodiac Quilter]

You don't even know me, but I'm going to miss you. But you're right - do the things that you want to do, not what others want you to. Thank you for all of the beautiful designs, many of which I have saved. My best wishes to you (and your funny little man) :-)

[Sylvia]

Thanks, Cheryl, for all you have shared over the past years. Good luck in your future adventures. Are you sure you won't just blog about your own stitching and adventuring so we can keep in touch.

[Vickie]

I will miss your posts, but totally understand..life is what we make it and one should make the most of it while they can, many good wishes and hugs for your future, lastly but not least thank oyu for sharing your wonderful talents with us all,cheers Vickie

[Fiona]

wishing you all the very best... how exciting...
Hugz

[Jeanette]

We shall miss you Cheryl. Good luck with all your plans. Hugs,

[kathleen Solomi]

You will be so missed but good luck in your new venture . I'll take special care of the designs I already have.xx

[Deb]

Another door opens as one door closes. You go girl. Such a wonderful, new and exciting adventure for you and Col. You will be sadly missed here but I know we will keep in touch because of who we are. You have been such a generous person in life Cheryl to us all and it is so great to finally hear you will be able to be generous to yourself. YOU are who is important. LOVE AND LUCK ALWAYS our dear dear friend. love ya!!

[Carrie P.]

follow your dream and enjoy your new adventure. i have enjoyed your blog and designs.

[Ruth Knee]

Gossh, you really know how to spoil somebody's Christmas! But in reality Cheryl I'm happy for you, sad for me and others when I just started in "my quilting career" it was your veranda views that reeled me right in, and after that I have done nothing but to admire every thing you "have brought to the table" I wish you and the FLM, well and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for every thing that personally you have gave me. Hugs and a Very Merry Christmas!

[Sue from Cyprus]

Awh Cheryl, we will miss you but a girl's gotta do what she's gotta do! Good luck for you future, girl. You deserve it!
Hugs, Sue from Cyprus xxx

[BJ]

It sounds like an exciting new chapter for you. Thank you for all you have blessed us with and enjoy your new chapter.

[Anne]

Go get 'em, girl! Enjoy life without obligation.

[Allie]

Oh Cheryl I'm going to miss you, but I wish you ALL the best in this new season of your lives - be happy!!!!!!

[Jacque]

It sounds like you are one of the few that is willing to follow their dreams. Good luck and hope life gives you everything you want.

[Shez]

sure will miss you Cheryl,i have just discovered your designs from being in the little french swap,which was great fun,but i understand what you are doing,enjoy life my friend.xx

[Susan]

This sounds idyllic - but the blog world will miss you for sure. Hope this moves works out really well for you.