I just spent 2 days in designer heaven (or considering the lack of funds, the other place!) I was surrounded by fabrics, laces, and designers. Two new fabric designers I saw and loved were Monaluna's "Metro Market" and "Mingle," and Riley Blakes' "Just Dreamy." Monaluna is found on Robert Kaufman's web site. Riley Blake is working on getting her websit up and running. It's fun thinking about what I would like to do with the fabrics. Now I have to find out what shops have it.

I'm working on a list of classes to start teaching in the greater B'ham area. I'm going to teach an apron class at my church here in Moody next month. What a fun time to spend with my sisters.

Happy New Year

WOW! Is it a new year already? Where does the time go? For me, the year ended with the publishing of two new patterns, Elsa and Blair, in September and getting ready for and a Christmas pictoral for Sew Beautiful in December. Pictorals are a lot of work, but they are so much fun. All the really young children were scheduled for the morning. We were exhausted by lunch time but managed to get acceptable shots of all the outfits. The older kids were so easy to work with that we finished ahead of schedule. Now, all that's left for me is to look forward to the Christmas issue this year.

Wholesale market here in Birmingham is in a week and I'm working on having two spring trunk shows to send around to shops.

Have a blessed year!
Maja