A Big News Day!

It's a pretty exciting Monday...I have some big news to share today.
First, I found out this weekend that "Quilting Modern" is in its 2nd printing only a little over two months from its release date.

I can tell you I'm pretty over the moon about it.

Second big news...today is the day that QuiltCon announces the whole conference deal....prices, class catalogue...the whole shebang.  I hope you're planning on coming....I can't tell you how excited I am about it.  I'm teaching, lecturing with quilts in hand and I'm planning on learning, learning, learning!  I hope you got your QuiltCon newsletter today to read all about it.

Vacation was so great and so needed for both of us.  The place we chose was quiet, private, and beautiful.  We enjoyed hiking in the woods, canoeing and kayaking, and some time alone.  There were two small twin fawns that were regular visitors at our cabin. I have to admit there was a weak wifi signal and so we both snuck in a bit of work, but no cell signal so at least there were no ringing phones and intense work conversations.  We ventured into town to see the local water ski show and enjoy some fireworks on the 4th.

Reading is always a part of our vacation ritual. I read three books that reenergized me.
War of Art is a go to book, a must read and I read it when I need a creative kick in the butt. I always need a creative kick....I've read this book many times and I always learn something about myself and how I work and maybe how I can work a little better.

 I have watched Randy's 'Last Lecture' on video, but I finally had time to read the book where he tells the stories behind the lecture.  Tears ran down my cheeks almost the whole time I was reading, but it's worth a couple of red eyes and a runny nose to make it through this book.  It's a wonderful reminder about what is important in life.

I also picked up a book called 'The Simple Home' by Sarah Nettleton from the library at the place we were staying.

Yes, it had a library.  I'm in the middle of house hunting in Chicago and finding the process totally frustrating.  There's a conflict between what I want, need and can afford.  This book was all about living simply and what is really needed and important in a home.  Reading this book was a grounding experience for me and I'm refreshed and ready to tackle more house hunting with a new outlook.

It nice to be home!