A Break

Posted Monday 28 December 2009 and filed under: Just Sharing

Hey all, just wanted to let you know that I’m taking a break from blogging and One Red Robin. There are a few significant changes I have to deal with at the moment. So I’ll be away from this space for a while - not sure how long, maybe a few weeks or maybe months - but before I go, I just wanted to wish you all a very happy new year.

Thanks for all the support you have shown me this year (and the last few years). Every encouraging comment and email has meant so much and I am so deeply thankful for the friends I have made through this blog. Thank you for enjoying what I create and I hope that I will be able to get back into making, and sewing, and blogging again soon.

Take care,

Jhoanna

[EDITED 29.12.09: Thanks so, so much for all your comments! Your support and encouragement is deeply appreciated and is a huge comfort beyond words at this time. Thank you :-)]

40 Comments »

  1. Comment by Marina — December 28, 2009 @ 3:35 am

    Dear Jhoanna,
    It will surely miss you much and hope that you come back soon!
    I wish you for everything you want to do a lot of happiness and energy!

    And perhaps I can then, if you’re back, better English :o)
    Take care!
    Kind regards from Marina ♥

  2. Comment by Vee — December 28, 2009 @ 4:38 am

    Jhoanna,

    Oh, I love coming to your blog and seeing the pretties that you are working on and learning about your creative process, too. Thanks for being such an inspiration to this newbie crafter. I hope that the significant changes are good ones and that you delight in them. If they are difficult ones, know I will be praying for strength to deal with them all.

    Peace,
    Vee (at Paper Dali)

  3. Comment by Rachel — December 28, 2009 @ 5:18 am

    Dear Jhoanna:

    Best to you and yours. You are an amazing creative inspiration and I just love following your journey. I will miss your voice on the web but know that breaks are good and healthy for the soul to recoup and regenerate in other areas as well. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    Love,
    Rachel Galloway
    (Mamma Made Designs)

  4. Comment by corrie — December 28, 2009 @ 5:47 am

    I’m going to miss you and your blog but I’m sure you’ll come back refreshed and re-energised if you do!

    take care and spend lots of lovely time with your beautiful family

    Corrie:)

  5. Comment by Kelly — December 28, 2009 @ 7:24 am

    Hi Jho, I’ll miss you and your fabulous creations, and hope to see you back soon.
    All the best with everything you have going on at the moment, and my warmest wishes for the year ahead.
    Kelly :-)

  6. Comment by jodie — December 28, 2009 @ 7:56 am

    hey Jho, I hope all these new changes are good ones for you. I will miss your blog while you take a break, and I hope we get a chance to catch up in 2010.
    (and we had bubbles on Christmas morning as well)

  7. Comment by Fern — December 28, 2009 @ 8:15 am

    Hope all is okay Jho, already looking forward to your return x

  8. Comment by Kelly — December 28, 2009 @ 8:34 am

    Happy New Year Jhoanna! Take care, I hope your break is a good one, with good changes. See you when you get back!
    xx

  9. Comment by Sharon Feigl — December 28, 2009 @ 8:53 am

    Hi Jho,
    I hope everything goes well for you. Somewhat selfishly I hope that you are back with us sooner rather than later.
    All the best for 2010,
    Hugs,
    Sharon

  10. Comment by Christie — December 28, 2009 @ 9:17 am

    Have a great break Jho, I hope 2010 is a great year for you & I look forward to seeing what you get up to when you are back blogging again.

    x

  11. Comment by selina — December 28, 2009 @ 9:37 am

    Take care of yourself Jhoanna. Hope to see you back here refreshed and ready to go soon :)

    Selina xx

  12. Comment by Miss Muggins — December 28, 2009 @ 9:40 am

    Take care Jho, hope everthing works out for you in the new year. Looking forward to your return, whenever that may be. God bless.

  13. Comment by Aunt Spicy — December 28, 2009 @ 9:57 am

    Best of luck, already looking forward to your return!

  14. Comment by michal — December 28, 2009 @ 12:16 pm

    hi Jhoanna,
    i hope everything is ok. take care of yourself, and hoping to see you back in the creative scene soon.
    hugs,
    Michal

  15. Comment by flora — December 28, 2009 @ 3:11 pm

    hi Jhoanna,
    Hope everything is well with you. Whatever change you are facing, may God give you grace, strength and wisdom while you are dealing with it. Take good care and I will look forward to your return. God bless you and your family! XOXOXO

  16. Comment by Jenny — December 28, 2009 @ 6:48 pm

    Take Care and enjoy your break. I hope all is well with you and yours-look forward to your return too.

  17. Comment by Tracey — December 28, 2009 @ 7:10 pm

    Hello Jhoanna,
    Sending you …a huge thanks thanks for your inspiration this year, lots of stength to face the challenges in your life at present, and wishing you a fantastic new year in 2010.
    :)
    Tracey

  18. Comment by Kirsty — December 28, 2009 @ 8:04 pm

    Lots of love to you jho. Hoping that everything is ok with you and your lovely family. I’ll miss you. xxx

  19. Comment by norma — December 28, 2009 @ 9:21 pm

    Hey come back when you can,in the mean time ,enjoy whatever you are going to be doing and especially enjoy your family time. you will be missed.

  20. Comment by Kristy — December 29, 2009 @ 12:07 am

    I really hope that the significant changes and positive ones. I hope you have time to do what you need to and return your lovely self.Take care. x

  21. Comment by Kristy — December 29, 2009 @ 12:07 am

    I meant ‘are’ not ‘and’

  22. Comment by natalie pola — December 29, 2009 @ 9:08 am

    Hi Jho

    I always love ‘coming by’ to your blog - you never fail to have posted something to brighten my heart and day but I hope you get the chance to have a good break and take the time out to focus on what you need to at present.

    Wishing you all the best for 2010 and looking forward to your return on here sooner rather than later!

  23. Comment by Kate — December 29, 2009 @ 9:19 am

    Take care Jhoanna and hope 2010 is great for you and hope to see you back here soon.

  24. Comment by Hannie — December 29, 2009 @ 8:52 pm

    Take care of yourself and those lovely girls of yours, Jho! If possible, don’t stay away too long, I’ll miss you, that’s for certain.

    Wishing you all the positive strength from The Netherlands,
    Hannie

  25. Comment by Angela — December 29, 2009 @ 9:03 pm

    Sending positive energy your way! Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2010, take care and I look forward to seeing you in blogland again when you are ready.

  26. Comment by Posie Patchwork — December 31, 2009 @ 7:04 pm

    Hi Jho, we’ll miss your lovely posts & fabulous creativity. Happy New Year & look foward to having you back when you’re ready. All the best in 2010, love Posie

  27. Comment by beyondstitches — January 1, 2010 @ 5:21 am

    Hi Jhoanna, I hope everything is going well with you and your family. I’m going to miss reading your great stories and seeing your wonderful creations. You’ve been a great inspiration for me. Did I tell you that you are one of the reasons I started taking sewing classes?

    Wishing that the year 2010 brings you many more blessings to you and your family. Happy New Year!!!

  28. Comment by PlanningQueen — January 1, 2010 @ 10:51 am

    Hi Jhoanna, all the best navigating the changes in 2010. Wishing you peace and happiness.

    PQ

  29. Comment by Karen — January 1, 2010 @ 9:29 pm

    Sorry to hear you will not be around so much in the coming weeks/months Jhoanna, but I hope the reak provides you with what you need to be able to come back full of your usual creative enthusiasm.
    Take care of yourself.

  30. Comment by Cindy — January 2, 2010 @ 10:10 pm

    Happy 2010 to you and your family. I hope that what is keeping you away is not one of sadness. Love to you all xx

  31. Comment by Clair Acres — January 3, 2010 @ 9:26 pm

    Oh I shall miss your blog! Take care and my best wishes for you and your family. I’ll look out for your return.

  32. Comment by Joot — January 4, 2010 @ 11:19 am

    I hope everything is okay. I love your blog and will eagerly be waiting for your return.

    Best Wishes.

  33. Comment by Jodi — January 4, 2010 @ 12:01 pm

    Looking forward to having you back soon but in the meantime, best wishes to you and your family and for a creative and fulfilling 2010.

  34. Comment by Fiona — January 5, 2010 @ 10:37 am

    take care.

  35. Comment by Stacey — January 6, 2010 @ 11:47 am

    I hope you’re back soon and will hold you in my thoughts until that time.
    Take care, and Happy New Year
    XX

  36. Comment by Magdalena — January 6, 2010 @ 12:14 pm

    I am so sorry to hear that you will not be blogging for a while. I have truly enjoyed getting inspiration from your many creations. For the time being I will continue to get inspired from your archives until you return to this online space.

    Sending out many positive vibes to you and your family.

    Until your next blog, please take care

  37. Comment by Deb — January 6, 2010 @ 10:53 pm

    Hugs Jho,
    praying that this break will be a refreshing time for you and your family.

  38. Comment by larissa — January 11, 2010 @ 4:21 am

    Missing you here. Sending hugs! Watching for your return…

  39. Comment by Bored & Crafty — January 11, 2010 @ 5:58 am

    Will be here when you get back. :)

  40. Comment by sheridan — January 12, 2010 @ 8:32 am

    Hi Jhoanna,
    had a break from all the blog reading when our computer bit the dust.

    Just popped by and saw you are having a break.
    Thank you for all your inspiration and for such a lovely blog.

    Hope all is well with your family through this year and any changes are not too difficult
    xx.

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