Hi all,

I know you have been waiting with baited breathe for this interview

Here it is, you can finally learn even more about the adorable Jo...

English summer, we may get a good day sometimes.

1st Jo can you tell us a little about your self? Where in the world do you live?
Do you have any children? How many? ages? etc.
Do you have any pets?
Any other hobbies apart from quilting?
Do you work? what work do you do?

I live alone a widow of 11 years, in England, Near the Old Roman City of
Bath, a Big Tourist attraction, I believe 2nd in country to Windsor Castle.

I have 1 daughter, 2 Grandsons, handsome Lads, over 6ft tall. They will
break a few female hearts.

Yes I have my doggie, Shamwari, (South African for My Friend), nickname
Shammy, Jack Russell, Patterdale cross, a sweetie, not a bad bone in his
body.

As you will all know my garden is my big hobby after quilting.

How long have you been quilting?

I have been quilting for 12 years, before that did hand embroidery, stump
work.

How did you get interested in quilting?

How did I get into quilting, a fluke, who knows where it came from. I
belonged to a Craft Group, whilst living in South Africa for a few years.
Saw ladies in group doing patchwork, I said no way am I going to play with
pieces of fabric, Here I am Addicted.

What excites you most about quilting?

Fabric is exciting, to match, blend colours, gives a real buzz.

My Favourite has to be Appliqué, then of course the Crazy Crazy Patch, knee
deep in scraps, add bead etc, absolute fun.

I did manage the Ornament Paper Piecing. WOW.

What kinds of quilts do you prefer making and why?

I have made quilts for my family, Caroline will not let Lads take their
Quilts to Uni, she imagines others sat on bed with beer cans greasy take
always, etc. Say no more. Cot quilts for charity, cushions for friends
Birthdays, 2008 has to be Cushion Present Year from me.

Do you have any special quilting projects planned in the next year?

Next Project, to play with Ornaments received from all over the world.
Thinking, just wait for Show & Tell.

Where do you do most of your quilting?

I quilt in my dining room, always a sewing room, glass patio doors give good
light, looking at garden, fresh air on good warm days.

Pup sits with chin on door step, a good watch dog. He will get a treat for
that duty.

Obviously you have been a very active member of the Creative Quilting Club forum.. How have you found the club and especially the forum?

The Club has been my life line, chat line made so many wonderful friends,
soul mates.