Just a note

Back from Houston a month now and finally catching up on things. Here's to the real world getting in the way of creativity! But it pays the college costs for one kid and the rent..who can complain in these days of hard economic times. I bless my stars to still have a great day job and the energy to create on my off time.

Houston was wonderful! BBD Creations had another great run. On our off day the gals and I found new galleries, old friends and new garden shops. I brought home a bunch of seeds to sprout and even begged good friends Mary and Scott to haul a plant home for me to WI! Kudos to the Archway Gallery, new home of an artist friend! We enjoyed spending our afternoon there, as well as dropping a few on Tom Irvens' wonderful wood sculptures. The gallery is in its infancy and we hope to make regular trips each Houston. If you are ever in Houston look up the Garden Gate in the Villages..a wonderful gardening shop with a helpful (and patient) staff.

The sea turtle was a big hit in Houston. We are almost sold out of the first run on patterns. I quickly printed more for Lynne the first week back..a new first for me. Houston Market was filled with new shop owners, old friends and steady orders. We did very well despite the numbers being down for attendance. Festival was just as exciting with regular customers checking in and new friendships gained. I found a few new shops to make regular visits to for silk, beads and fabrics. I had to ship my thread home again this year due to airline restrictions..I am set for another 6mos behind the long arm!

I am working on several new quilts for BBD Creations. I will post as I finish..there are two coming out in April at IQA Spring Festival: Flamingo and Tree frog..stay tuned.