Anyway, after months of blood, sweat, and yeah, don’t forget the tears, the book was sent to the printer.

Then the hard part starts. You have to start marketing and selling the book (’cause that’s how I make a living). The fun part is over. Now we really have to roll up the sleeves.

So, it’s always nice to be noticed. My friend Judi saw my book in her local Joann Fabrics store. She was so excited for me that she snapped a photo and sent it to me. There it was—smack dab on the shelf.

So glad I didn’t give up.

So, where did I go? First, I had to get cat food and then I was off to the fabric store. I was disappointed that I couldn’t get to the local quilt shop because they are only open part time so I had to make an exception and go to JoAnn Fabrics. I had no choice because I have to get serious about my sewing and needed to get supplies.

You see a long, long time ago my friend and colleague, Pam Damour, and I challenged each other to a one yard decorating contest. We thought it would be fun to present our projects at the Original Sewing and Craft Expo in Tampa, Florida. But the truth is, the expo is next week and I only have a few things completed. (Oh, how it seemed like such a good idea at the time…)

When I got to the store, it was abuzz with excitement. Many people were gathering up things to do during the “Blizzard, Part Two.” I couldn’t help but over hear their plans. One lady was buying some beautiful fleece to make dog pillows. Another was starting to work on her daughter’s prom dress. So many ideas!

I got my fabrics and such for the two remaining rooms to I have to decorate: the living room and the bedroom. I also have to finish the teen’s room but I didn’t need anything more for that. I’ll design the projects tonight while watching American Idol while the snow continues and continues and continues…