Redintegrated Fluff

Wow, thank you for the well-wishes.  I would be glad to put together a pattern for that quilt if I could find a snippit of time to spare.  It might be far more immediate to just mimic it this time.

So, guess who found me last week -- a woman who interviewed me for Trash Ties years ago for a now-defunct web magazine.  We met at the Fairfax High Flea Market -- the very first day I ever sold Trash Ties.  It wasn't a craft-fair- type Flea Market either; it was a true junker.  I was completely out of place. I had a booth full of all sorts of fancy, hand-made things -- hats, baby clothes, jewelry, etc.  At the very corner of one of my tables sat a bowl full of Trash Ties, each set wrapped with a cheap, photocopied label.  One small bowl. 

That bowl had to be replenished many times throughout the day.  And well before the day was through, I sold out of the Trash Ties completely.  I hardly sold anything else.  Hundreds of dollars in hair thingies, I knew I had struck gold.  Those Trash Ties were then hidden-up until the provisional patent paperwork was submitted.  That was the same day I met Scott Williams, the Head Hairdresser for Dharma & Greg at the time, who later helped me on many occasions - for free.  Such a godsend.  Oh, and Kathy Najimy bought some Trash Ties that day -- one of those "odd, somewhat-meaningless celebrity encounters" I've alluded to.  Do you guys even know who she is? 

Anyhow, Jennifer -- that's her name --  found me through someone else's blog, read the words,"Trash Ties," and ding! (a light in her mind and a new email in my inbox).  She reminded me of our Flea Market meet-up and a lunchtime interview at a floral shop cafe on La Brea.  Gosh, she even remembered where I'm from. 

Whoa!  Have you ever heard the word, redintegration?  This is one of Isaac's favorite big-shot words.  In layman's terms, I'd say it's when one memory opens doors to many more. That email brought on some serious redintegration.  The floral shop, The La Brea bakery a few doors down, the nearby fabric store, the bomb-scare at the grocery store, Scott Williams' stories of being a straight, fat, curly-haired British guy (now very much thin, bald, American and gay) and so on.  Oh, it goes on. 

I love emails like that.  Just another glimpse at the inter-connectedness of it all, and moreover, the reach of the internet.   

I was also contacted by one of Isaac's old work buddies this week, Mike.  I don't think I ever met Mike, but I sure heard his name a lot.  (Yes, this brought on a bit more redintegration, but nothing monumental or even very interesting.)  So, why do I tell you about Mike?  Well, Mike found the URL for that live video of me from a couple of posts ago.  So, if you hurry, maybe you can still watch the segment before its cleared off ABC's server.  Thanks, Mike!

Oh, and thank you, Typepad for featuring my blog this week.  Whoever writes those features makes every blog sound amazine.  Oops, amazing.  But, Amazine would be a great zine name, wouldn't it?

The flower photos?  Just something pretty I had kickin' around.  Flowers go great with memories.

Comments

[Liz]

OMG, Heather, I left you a comment on your last post, when I said we like the same fabric...what I didn't realise was that YOU DESIGNED MY FAVOURITE FABRIC!!!!!!!! Wow.

[Pam]

I love Kathy Najimy. Can't wait to see those ties!!

[Deanna]

An-tic-i-pa-tion... :)

Great post, even better word...thanks!

[Miss Sassy]

Trash ties. Please hurry up before I cut all my hair off.

Kathy Najimy rocks.

[Dawn]

Your blog IS amazing!
Enjoy your holiday weekend!

[Natalie]

That was fun! I'm glad you found a way to link us to your tv appearance. I enjoyed learning more about how your fabric designing came together. Your fabrics and creations are absolutlely lovely, and I look forward to seeing more.

[Stefani]

Fingers drumming the counter... hardly containing myself, waiting for those *&%$# ties! No really, take your time. I'll wait. No, really. :-)

[moki]

I don't know how long your new banner ahs been up (reading you in bloglines all the time) It's lovely! Thanks for the new vocab word! Now to figure out how to pronounce it...we usually refer to memories like that as "file #7636" or whatever # pops up...seriously, where do these memories go when we're not remembering them? :)

[Barbara H.]

I enjoyed watching the TV segment! Have you ever posted on how you get designs from your imagination on to fabric?

[LindaSonia]

Enjoyed the article on you in Quilts and More. Speaking of the Trash Ties. Are they anywhere to be seen? or available?
Thanks, LindaSonia

[sara, the house of charm]

Ok, no fair to tease us with a post like that. Where are these Trash Ties Darlin'?

[jona]

Kathy Najimy is on Numb3rs now. I really like her! Thanks for the new word, I'll have to start using it around here to impress and intimidate everyone.

Those trash ties are certainly the 8th world wonder, I was ready to whack my hair off before I tried them.

[Miss Sassy]

Just watched the video - you are so cute and sweet. I think you are very inspiring to us work-at-home moms!

[Heather Bailey]

Numb3rs, huh? I'm glad to hear she's still working. That's a big network show, isn't it?

[alh]

I want to know where the beautiful hairpiece in your masthead came from...

[Megan]

I love Kathy Najimy! And I can't wait to see the trash ties!

[lsaspacey]

I am now goggling "trash ties". If you won't tell us, I will find out another way.

Maybe Kathy Najimy has a blog where she spoke about "these things I bought one day", hmmm....?

[lsaspacey]

Um, Heather? It's me again. That was far too easy.

[Heather Bailey]

Yep there's a bit of an unintended preview in this post:

http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2007/04/easter.html

I promise I'll tell all.

[Katie]

It was so fun to see all of your wonderful creations together on one table. You are so creative! AH!! It is impossible to visit your website and not be inspired. Thank you!

Can't wait to see the trashties!

[Irene Araujo]

About Jennifer and about the finding you after all those years, all I have to say is when you are a great person and you give back to the world when you need everything falls into place.
The video, I've already seen the video a few times and went researching on the Internet for a way to download it for you, for you to keep it as a memory, the search didn't end as I expected.
The trash ties, you got me very curious about them. I love everything about hair, I have lost of it so everything that makes it look nice is always welcome. I have just one question. Will they be available for sell to the entire world?
I live in Portugal but I would love to have one (at least).
Good luck.

[SusieJ]

Beautiful phtos -- and I love the fabric!!

[Angela]

Yep -- know and love Kathy Najimy's work. She's currently on the show Numbers which dh and I love watching.

Memories are strange that way. I did some of this myself recently, found a friend of mine's blog from comments he had left on someone else's. We called, talked, and it was fantastic. Reminds me, need to call him and see how his corner of the world is treating him -- thanks for the reminder!

[Ruthanne]

I love the new banner, very beautiful. I wish I had the nerve to wear flowers in my hair but I think the other mother's on the school run would just think I was drunk and look skyward.... Sod it, I might just do it for the hell of it! Looking forward to your trashy ties and growing my hair in the meantime! x

[Di]

Can't wait to see the trash ties make their blog appearance. Love the new banner!

[Sheba Price]

Heather, love the new blog header! You are gorgeous! Ever since you told me about your Fred Segal days in Cali I knew you would be where you are today! I know there are more things to come with all of your talent and brains, I am lucky to know someone so blessed with all of this talent. Please make scrapbook paper soon! Let's find out how you can! I want some trash ties soon too! Will call you soon!

[Vicki]

Oh my, now I'm waiting on so many things! The trash ties, the patterns, particularly that pear pincushion {sigh}, the fabrics...so many treats!

[shannon]

hi heather, i like the new banner. can't wait to see these much anticipated trash ties!

[teresa (maggiegracecreates)]

Love the new header. Cannot wait for the trashties to be available. And still looking forward to the pattern for that wonderful stacking toy.

Have a great day.

[rebekka]

Your new blog banner looks amazing....you're so beautiful!

xo
Rebekka

[Cottage Magpie]

I'm so glad I decided to grow my hair this year! Trash ties here I come! And love those flower photos, too! ~A :-)

[Dana]

can't wait for the big reveal of the trash ties. hoping they are easy to use.
dana

[Jocelyn]

*Desperately* in need of a new hairdo.
*Patiently* waiting. :)

[K. Anne]

I know who Kathy Najimy is! From Kathy & Moe to Sister Act to Veronica's Closet to Numbers. :)

[tiffany]

Fun memories. I can't wait to see what they do, the trash ties I mean. Sounds like that one day was really worth it! :)

[Becky]

I must know about these trash ties!!!! The suspense is killing me....

[linda thompson]

Hi Heather! Hey, I went to the Sew n Vac at 35th & Northern to get some of your fabric and they said they had ordered some but it had not come in yet. So I was wondering where else in the Phx/ East Valley area I could find your awesome fabric?
Loved the channel 12 show! Sooo excited for you Heather!
Linda in Tempe

[Island jen]

heheh...Numb3rs is one of my fave shows!! and i love one when one little thing can flood you with so many memories...and who knew there was an "official" name for this?!

[Melissa]

I know Kathy Najimy. Hocus Pocus was one of my favourite movies when I was little, and I just saw her this week on Numbers. It's also funny when things you've never heard of or haven't heard of in a while start popping up all the time.

[Becky]

I'm so sad that I just cut my hair! :(

But, I'm so excited to see all your new items! You are a inspiration, Heather!

[gena]

My head spins when I think of how it is that you make time to do all that you do. You're truly amazing. I can't imagine you having time lately to create a pattern for the quilt. Do you ever sleep?

[gillian]

Again... your photos and blog never cease to inpire!

[GiBee]

Very nice banner ... it totally fits your whole blog!

[Rosemary]

I have to comment on your new banner! It reminds me of a Revlon makeup ad! How pretty! Rosemary

[Becky/Ambrosia Couture]

Just watched your little video - how great!! Did Sandi make that kimono top? It looks familiar.

Love the banner, and can't wait to see your trash ties...and new fabric line!

Becky

[Heather Bailey]

Hi Becky -- I designed and sewed all of the projects featured on that segment. The kimono top was drafted from scratch -- it's kind of a dress/top and has pants that go with it. It should be easier to see in the Home Companion feature coming out early next year.

[April]

WHAT a GORGEOUS garden! I'm in love with it all!!!