I so need to pop my head in here. Hello. Hello. Hi. I'm still kickin', still alive.
I'm making about 75 kits for my hands-on class in Florida, hence the plump
fabric rolls. I'm putting the finishing touches on the sewing pattern
for the kits as well (getting closer to publishing). Then there's the
style guides for Trash Ties and their cute little pink boxes, Trash
Ties booth design, brochure, order forms, press release, press kits,
etc. Are you spinning with me yet?
Once those things are taken care of, it's back to outlining my 3 other lecture/classes for Florida and putting together all necessary visuals, handouts and fun surprises for those classes. All of this by Monday morning when my plane takes off. I'll be back at the end of next week for one day before heading out to Vegas to introduce Trash Ties to the beauty industry.
Come July 18th, I can jump off the treadmill for a couple of weeks - squeeze my kids extra, make real food for dinner and paint a room or something -- shake things up. I have a gaggle of family (including Laura - yay!) coming to town at the beginning of August and I couldn't be more excited to play, play, play!
Florida?!!! You say Florida? I have yet to find more then one bolt of your fabric here in Florida, so I must be in the wrong part of Florida! Where is this class?! *giddy with excitement*
Posted by: pam in miami | July 06, 2007 at 06:01 PM
Any Hands-on classes planned for here in Arizona?
Posted by: Beth | July 06, 2007 at 06:27 PM
Sounds like a complete whirlwind. I hope you enjoy every moment!
Posted by: Katie | July 06, 2007 at 06:43 PM
I'm exhausted just reading that! What a nutty whirlwind your life is right now. That down-time will be nice!
Posted by: jona | July 06, 2007 at 07:20 PM
Go Heather!!!
Enjoy every minute of it, inhale deeply and let youself reaaly live in the moment of each project. Why would we do all this if it's no fun!!! Then of course celebrate that great fun of going home. Cheering for you!!
Jan Lutz
Posted by: Jan Lutz | July 06, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Good luck Heather! I'm sure you will be great and everything will turn out beautifully! :-)
Posted by: Tiffany | July 06, 2007 at 07:56 PM
Oh goodness! Some exciting stuff happening for you! Just hang in there dearie!
Posted by: Beth | July 06, 2007 at 09:15 PM
Enjoy your whirlwind Heather!! You have set yourself in motion for quite the ride!! Enjoy!!
~gyl
Posted by: rhembein | July 06, 2007 at 09:16 PM
You're so inspiring!! I don't know how you do it all.
Posted by: Sara | July 06, 2007 at 09:26 PM
Hang in there -- you can do it! And yes, it is good to remember to breath!
Posted by: Angela | July 06, 2007 at 09:31 PM
Look at all the good stuff happening in your fabulous life. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
Posted by: Kim (OliveJuice) | July 06, 2007 at 09:53 PM
Wow, my head is spinning for you! I wish I could take your class, but Florida is soooo far away....you need to come to Cali!!! Good luck! I just got a darling Freshcut apron dress whipped up today! Wowzers, talk about beyond excellent and speedy service, I ordered from epb (your fabrics) and they were here in two days! (including the 4th of july inbetween there) Now thats service! And a free doll pattern! Gotta luv your mother in law!
Posted by: Laurie | July 06, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Geez Heather, it makes me tired just thinking of all your busy-ness! Hope all goes well with everything!! :)
Posted by: chelsea | July 06, 2007 at 10:47 PM
Heather, I envy the lucky people taking your class! I'm looking forward to all your new things coming out. Have a blast!
Joan
Posted by: Joan Gibb | July 07, 2007 at 04:54 AM
That fabric is sooooo gorgeous. I can't wait to get my hands on some for some great projects I have in mind. Beautiful stuff!
Posted by: Lisa | July 07, 2007 at 05:00 AM
wow, heather! hope you find time to rest a bit in the midst of all of this. maybe on the airplane?
Posted by: erin | July 07, 2007 at 05:40 AM
Sounds like the speed of life has really accelerated for you!
Posted by: Mary | July 07, 2007 at 06:06 AM
It all sounds so fun and exciting! Good luck!
Posted by: Megan/CreativeOutletDesigns | July 07, 2007 at 08:22 AM
Busy woman... it sure is fun to see you manage your blessings! If you ever do anything in So Cal, I hope I can participate. It would be terrific to learn more from you.
Posted by: Natalie | July 07, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Good luck with the whirlwind! It's always fun to follow your adventures and to think - would I like to do that? eh, YES!
Posted by: janet clare | July 07, 2007 at 09:51 AM
Eagerly awaiting that Trash Tie debut. I have long hair and it's summer! Enjoy life!
Posted by: Bernadette | July 07, 2007 at 10:09 AM
Hi Heather! Those rolls of fabric look delicious. I have seen your Freshcut fabric in a couple of places, but it seems as though they can't keep it stocked! Good luck in Florida and in Las Vegas! You are really racking up the frequent flyer miles!
~Tina
Posted by: Tina | July 07, 2007 at 11:12 AM
that fabric looks so glorious on those big plump rolls.
you are very busy!
best of luck...oh how i wish i was taking the class!
Posted by: melissa deakin | July 07, 2007 at 11:21 AM
HAHAAAAAA! I'm spun just from reading about it! Ganbatte!
Posted by: Bex | July 07, 2007 at 04:38 PM
Enjoy yourself Heather....there'll be time to breathe when you get back! Hope all goes well and have a great time in Vegas!
Posted by: Di | July 07, 2007 at 07:59 PM
Have fun...and thank you for your over the top creativity that you so generously share.
Posted by: Laney | July 08, 2007 at 03:57 AM
Heather- Where is your class in Florida? I went to the Bernina site and couldn't find any mention of it! I am in Sarasota. I hope you have fun! I wish I could go! Congratulations on all the fabulous stuff happening! That's what happens when you work hard and are so darn cool! We are all cheering you on!! I love the Freshcuts and can't wait to see the next line. Happy Sewing! Happy Summer!
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | July 08, 2007 at 06:34 AM
WOW! Sounds sooo exciting. I just have one little question...How do you do it! You must be a secret super hero. Have a great time!
Posted by: Tricia Crawford | July 08, 2007 at 07:55 AM
Where in Florida will be the class?
Thansk
Elda
Posted by: Elda Leon | July 08, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Hello, I'm a french woman and I would like to say to you thank you very much for bitty booties ! for the tutorial !
sincerely
I'll put on my blog, tomorrow in the morning a link
THANK YOU AGAIN
My english is so bad excuse me
Posted by: stéphanie | July 08, 2007 at 01:32 PM
FLORIDA!? I'm in Florida. PLEASE share the location! C'mon, Heather, let us in on it.
Posted by: Patricia | July 08, 2007 at 01:44 PM
good luck! :-)
Posted by: jamie @ insidesign | July 08, 2007 at 04:59 PM
Wow, Heather, good luck with everything! I so wish I were in FL getting ready to take one of your classes. :) Thanks for sharing it all with us.
Posted by: MissChris | July 09, 2007 at 05:36 AM
Just love seeing the fabric on those big 'ol fat bolts. Somehow its so much nicer than the little flat ones we usually get, isn't it?
Posted by: joanna | July 09, 2007 at 06:09 PM
I really like your picture in the banner and on the Trash Ties Web site. On one you have the flower above the right ear and on the other you have it above the left ear. What does it mean? A little web reaearch produced the following.
Conflicting answers are found to the question of the symbolism of wearing a flower behind the right ear. According to Volume 8 of Peoples of the Earth, Polynesia and Micronesia, a flower behind the right ear means that the wearer is looking for a sweetheart. However, Alice Coats, in Flowers and Their Histories, mentions that "in the South Sea Islands a red hibiscus flower worn behind the left ear signifies 'I desire a lover'; behind the right ear 'I have a lover' and behind both ears 'I have one lover, but desire another'". Also, an article in National Geographic from October 1962, p.581, states "She wears blooms over the left ear to signify that she is unmarried." A "Dear Abby" column from the September 14, 1989 San Francisco Chronicle, also states: "If a girl wears a flower over her left ear, it means she's uninvolved, approachable. A flower worn over her right ear means she is spoken for, romantically involved, so hands off." Estoy turniendo so Pierna.
Hope you got some sleep on the plane.
Posted by: Alan | July 10, 2007 at 09:33 AM
oooh! I just LOVE your logo for Trash Ties, love, love, love it! Please let me know if you ever have classes in California, I will high-tail it over!
Posted by: amber | July 10, 2007 at 01:10 PM
holy cow heather! how many arms do you have!?
enjoy, sounds exciting, if crazy!
Posted by: Blair | July 10, 2007 at 01:56 PM
boy.. i would love a big roll of your fabrics.
i can't wait for your 'trash ties' to sell. my hair is +24" long and they are begging for a new style!! i wish you all the best!
Posted by: teresa | July 10, 2007 at 04:00 PM
What a fabulous whirlwind of activity and productivity and all that. You are a more resiliant woman than I, that's all I can say. Hang in there! ~A :-)
Posted by: Angela (Cottage Magpie) | July 10, 2007 at 11:07 PM
Hello Heather,
Thanks for free patterns "Bitty Booties"
I make for my grandson Robert.
Sonnja
www.sonnja.web-log.nl
Posted by: Sonnja | July 10, 2007 at 11:28 PM
I am so jealous my mom got to go to your class And I had to stay home. Maybe next time. Thanks for signing some fabric for me!
We own a Hair Salon I can't wait to hear more about Trash Ties. Thanks again.
Posted by: Tracy | July 11, 2007 at 11:11 AM
Good luck with all of your current projects! I'm so excited for you!
Posted by: Erika | July 11, 2007 at 12:24 PM
Wow-lots going on in your world! I saw that the convention is being held at the Grand Cyprus Hyatt- it is absolutely the best hotel in all of FL, bring your bathing suit and have fun!
Posted by: Wendy Updegraff | July 11, 2007 at 01:38 PM
Whoa you're going full force!
Nothing like a little painting to unwind, I hope you share pictures of whatever room you decide to transform!
Amelia
Posted by: Amelia | July 11, 2007 at 10:06 PM
I must, must, must have those Trash Ties! I have long hair and have absolutely no idea what to do with it except throw it up into a pony tail. They look absolutely brilliant!
Also, your husband takes just gorgeous photographs!
Posted by: lulubird6 | July 12, 2007 at 08:36 AM
GO HEATHER GO HEATHER GO GO GO HEATHER!!! You inspire every artistic woman with drive and ambition. Have fun in Florida-the Grand Cypress is fabulous and the show in Vegas is sure to be a huge success. Watch out industry, here come trash ties! Praying for your continued success, Eva (freshandvintage)
Posted by: Eva | July 13, 2007 at 12:29 PM
Lovely fabric!
Posted by: Zelia | July 14, 2007 at 05:35 AM
Good Morning Heather!
I'm not normally one to post comments on here, but I check in almost daily hoping for something new :)
You must be a busy girl these days, and I hope all goes well.
Can't wait to see these trash ties!!
April
Posted by: April | July 16, 2007 at 07:30 AM
Heather...
I have been a reader for a while, but this is my first posted comment. I enjoy your site so very much, your work is absolutely beautiful... Good luck
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | July 16, 2007 at 09:15 AM
Speaking of Florida, there I was in Jacksonville at a great quilt shop near my sister's house, and I spotted your fabric. I opened my mouth and out came, "Oh, there's some Heather Bailey, I know her!" All the chattering near me immediately ceased, and all eyes turned my way. Yikes. I meekly revised the statement. "Um, I know OF her. I read her blog. You know. I recognize her. Her fabric." Way to make friends. Lie about knowing you!
Posted by: Theresa | July 16, 2007 at 10:38 AM