I'm exhausted. I shouldn't be writing this because I should go to sleep, but I felt compelled to tell you that I'm exhausted. I've finally got my patterns about ready to go to print (thank heavens), I've been sewing like a mad woman and everyone in my house is ticked off at me for ignoring them. And that includes the dogs.
People in this house are not used to me throwing frozen lasagna at them and saying "see ya". And heavens to Betsy, they've had leftovers too. People are not happy with me. They're socks don't match, their clothes are not clean and more than once a teenager has called from school to say, "Hey, my lunch account is not full." That's life in this household right now. That's life in this household the month before quilt market.
Ah well, whatever and whatever. I have my patterns almost ready, I've ordered postcards (above), the booth is being built (thanks to one INCREDIBLE Super Husband who has more fabulous ideas than you can imagine), and samples are being made. Oh, and I ordered "I'm Inspired to Sew" pins for 100 lucky people. I'll pass them out at my book signing (Saturday the 14th at quilt market, C&T booth) and then the rest will get given away at my booth. And "oh" again! I have a surprise, non-fabric related product that will most likely debut in my booth. It's pretty stinking cool, if I say so myself.
Maybe someday I'll send my kids to college with $ from this business and they'll thank me for not matching their socks.
Here's to unmatched socks! The postcard looks great!!!
Posted by: Little Bluebell (Adrianne) | Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Love it Bari - and tell the kids it's in vogue to be all mix/matchy :) go have some sleep lovely x
Posted by: Account Deleted | Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 11:18 PM
The postcard looks awesome! And your new patterns are fabulous! Congrats to one hard working mama and all of us non quilt market attendees look forward to seeing all the pictures!!
Posted by: Marie | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 03:26 AM
Not to mention, they can match their own socks!
Posted by: Kate | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 04:04 AM
So is the life of the kids in a family of business owners. It builds character and shows them what it takes to make it in this world. They are getting a valuable lesson in life. Everything looks fabulous and I know you will do well at Market. Thank you for what you do for us. See you there!
Posted by: Suzanne | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Boy, wish I was closer to Salt Lake City! Where can I buy one of those pins?
Posted by: Bethjbeal | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Beautiful card and fabrics. Don't worry, the fam will survive and appreciate you more!
Posted by: Pat V. | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM
I really like the cards Bari! Your have a keen eye for design. The patterns look great, especially the millie fleur! I look forward to seeing you at QM. I hope your preparations go smoothly.
Posted by: Jamie | Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Have fun at market! I won't be there this time, but I wish I was. I remember how pretty your booth was last time. The kids will live. Mine always do!
Posted by: Melissa Stramel | Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 03:02 PM