Hello there ! I'm so glad you are here to have morning tea .
Jos from Sew, Cook , Laugh and Live is here having a cuppa.
Coffee or tea ?
Oh tea for sure!!
What is your business ? What do you do ?
I am a blogger. My blog is called Sew cook laugh live.
http://sewcooklaughlive.blogspot.com.au/
The name of the blogs sums up my life in 4 words. I blog about all of my sewing
adventures, cooking, crafting & my wonderful family. It is a little insight
into my creative world
Are you right or left handed ?
I am right handed but I play some sports with my left.
Are you right or left handed ?
I am right handed but I play some sports with my left.
How long has it been going and how did it start ?
I have been blogging for around 1 , 1/2 years. I
started off blogging to keep in touch with my family & friends who live all
around Australia. Also to have a place of reference for myself to know where all
of my recipes & patterns are! My blog is like my recipe box and sewing
diary all rolled into one!
How do you manage around your family ?
My husband is an interstate truck driver so my nights
are pretty much mine once the girls go to bed. That is when the blog writing
goes into overdrive. I try to stick to a rule of never blogging on the weekend.
That is family time & blogging takes second place. I also like to blog
once all the housework is done during the day....ok, I lied, my housework is
second to my blog!
When your craft becomes your work how do you relax ?
No matter what, sewing will always be my way to relax.
If I don’t make something, I go a little crazy. The old saying is true of, “If
you do something you love, you will never work a day in your life!”
Do you make things and sometimes keep them for yourself
?
I always make things for myself. I make a lot of my own
clothes & handbags. My bedside table is full of accessories that I have made
for myself & my handmade necklace collection is of ginormous
proportions!
What is your favourite craft ?
Sewing, for sure! I love to see a piece of fabric turn
into something truly amazing! I also love to make jewellery. Taking a few bits
and pieces and turning them into a necklace is something that brings me so
much happiness.
Describe a normal day for you ?
I start a creative day by sketching what I want my newest project to look
like, then I make sure that the preparation is done. It is important to me to
make sure I have all of the fabric, thread, needles, scissors, pattern paper,
pens, rulers, etc all organised before starting so that the day runs smoother.
It is the same for blogging. I have to make sure I have a cup of tea and a
snack with me at the computer so I know I can settle in for at least an hour of
blogging.
Are your designs your own ?
I love to design my own clothes. I sometimes use a
pattern but most times, my designs feel more like me.
Tell us something quirky about yourself ?
I am completely scatterbrained in all aspects of my life
except for my sewing, cooking and crafting.
I am always late paying bills but I will never be late making a dress for an event!
I am always late paying bills but I will never be late making a dress for an event!
What are your goals ? How much further do you plan to
take your business ?
One day I would like to make some real money from
blogging. Right now, it is more of a hobby. I would love to be a famous fashion
designer but I love being a housewife too much. I know, I am crazy right? But I
do love being able to blog from home and not have to deal with deadlines,
traffic, paying workers, etc.
Where do you sell ?
I don’t sell but you can find out more by visiting the blog http://sewcooklaughlive.blogspot.com.au/
Finally Jo what would be the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery ?
Ok, the first thing I would buy if I won the lotto is a tropical island.
Thanks for stopping in for a cuppa Jos it was great to have you here .
Next week ???? is coming for a chat I hope you can join us .
7 comments:
Thanks for having me over for a cuppa!
xx
That was fun:) Looking forward to the next morning cuppa, Clare:)
Great interview Clare and nice to meet Jo. Popping over to visit her blog now :)
great interview - and I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one who has to have a cuppa whilst blogging! Popping over to her blog now. Thanks!
thanks for introducing us to Jo, what a great post and idea!!!
Great interview Claire. It was nice to find out a little more about Jos... she's one super fab chicky, who I've been following for quite sometime now :)
Hi Clare...I'm having a cuppa now reading this interview...thank you ! I'm going over to Jos for a visit and continue with my cuppa!
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