I'm in Minneapolis, MN for The Creative Connection this week. What an amazing crowd of bloggers and business women! All brought together by Nancy Soriano, Jo Packham, and their fantastic friends and staff.
It
is an honor to be invited as a speaker and panelist. They have put
together a perfect schedule of business-fodder, food, and fun, along
with an impressive Handmade Market.
The event kicks off tomorrow morning with a variety of classes for the attendees. At lunchtime, The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, will join in for some Q & A. Then MaryJane Butters and Amy Butler will speak at the kick-off dinner. I have an autograph party tomorrow night and two panels on Friday, centered on business development, with some meals and meetings in there as well. Saturday morning I'm listening in on another panel, then heading back home. It's a full schedule.
I can't wait.
(It looks like the bio and pig-tailed photo of me on the Creative Connection site are both several years out-of-date. Oops. (No, I'm not introducing my first line of fabric this year.) Here's a more up-to-date portrait courtesy of Charlotte.)
Love those lips!!!! :)
Posted by: Susan | September 16, 2010 at 12:33 AM
There is something about the eyes that seems right. Heehee. Very nice partarait and love how she has written into the dress. Cherrie
Posted by: cherrie | September 16, 2010 at 12:36 AM
Oh my gosh, I wish I were there - I SO wanted to go to this event. If it goes well this year, I hope you'll go again because I would love, love, love to meet you and talk sewing business :-). I've got some questions and topics I would love to discuss.
Have a great time - can't wait to hear all about it!!
Lindsay
Posted by: The Cottage Mama | September 16, 2010 at 04:46 AM
lol Love the portrait! Have a wonderful time and Can't wait for an update :-)
Posted by: Marietta | September 16, 2010 at 04:53 AM
Gosh, are you juggling ghosts in Charlotte's portrait?! Hehe! Have a great time at tcce - Minneapolis twice in less than 4 months, must be nice! If you get a chance be sure to go to Ike's and have one of their super-yummy burgers; I went with John (QuiltDad) during QM and it was awesome!
Posted by: Kaye Prince | September 16, 2010 at 05:25 AM
Hope i could attend.. Have super fun!!
Posted by: Orit | September 16, 2010 at 08:26 AM
Charlotte's portrait is adorable. Have a fabulous time at the event... can't wait for an update.
Posted by: For the Love... | September 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM
i hope you have fun in MN! i am volunteering again tomorrow at the door of the HM market. tonight i got a sneak peak after the dinner was started. it's gonna be dangerous.....
Posted by: beccajo | September 16, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Love the Tee shirt!
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Posted by: Traci | September 17, 2010 at 07:50 PM
Awesome event! Great to run into you in the hallway. Really useful panel info too. Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | September 20, 2010 at 10:48 AM
I went to TCC and I went to the panel you were on. I so wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are but I never managed to run into you. So here it is a few days late: you are an inspiration!
Posted by: jennie w. | September 20, 2010 at 03:45 PM
...such a highlight to have met you in person!
Posted by: Gussy | September 20, 2010 at 10:59 PM
My daughter attended and she said she had a great time. Thank you!
Posted by: mma clothing | September 21, 2010 at 07:29 AM
It is interesting, I will go back to read them again.
Love is a smile drinking arsenic - know it toxic, but still fun.
Posted by: Wholesale Chanel handbags | September 26, 2010 at 08:51 PM
Miss Charlotte can see the angels that surround you. :) How lucky you are!!!
Posted by: Kathleen | May 03, 2011 at 12:27 PM