. . . And what better time for a blog remodel to usher in the new season! What do you think of my new digs? If you are viewing from afar via subs--please, come on outta there and see what's shaking in the real world. Come sit a spell on my front porch. I've got it all gussied-up for Fall. Make yourselves at home. Have some hot cider and homemade pumpkin bread. Listen to the wind in the trees, watch the leaves drift along. Breathe in the crisp cool air. Just holler if you need anything. I'll be deep in the bunkers here at PatternBee Headquarters, that little room at the back of my house where all the FUN happens. (smile) The dust is settling and I'm slowly hooking back up. Very soon the website and printers will be happily buzzing along again too. Everything should be in order and organized for a seamless re-entry before the shop doors open again October 1st. I'm almost ready, keeping my fingers crossed. Other shop news:: My two crafty girls Grace and Ginger, have been busily making things throughout the summer and are now, as we speak, "stocking the shelves" of their Etsy shop. I'll share the link when they are ready. It's their call. I may even add a few things now and then. I tell ya, it's all very exciting!
As I write, a pair of deer just sauntered in and are grazing outside my window. Their darker coats are just another sign that fall is here and winter's not far off. Time to get cracking!
Before I even read your post I was thinking your porch looks so inviting and nice. Then your words spoke such a nice welcome. . . Lovely post for today. Thanks.
Posted by: Patricia | September 28, 2011 at 02:34 PM
OOOOO MMMMM Gooooooooodness! When I opened your blog my eyes did a dance of happiness at the new look! Your porch looks like what I wish mine did. We never use our front porch so it's kind of empty and sad. We enter through the back door so that's where the "action" is. Wish I was your neighbor!!
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | September 28, 2011 at 06:58 PM
It looks beautifully autumnal and very present. Your gorgeous summer header looked so dreamy. This one is in the here and now just as you sound. All the best with all the work!
Posted by: Vee | September 29, 2011 at 04:44 AM
I'm so glad you liked it, I am basking in the "autumn splendor" right now!
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 29, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Thanks Teresa! I often dream of an entire neighborhood with my blog pals all living side by side--now wouldn't that be grand? Imagine the tea parties and quilting bees we could have!
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 29, 2011 at 11:30 AM
I'm going to miss that summer header, it was one of my favorites. This one does look right in step with the season--I'm liking it more and more too.
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 29, 2011 at 11:32 AM
I wish I could be there on your porch, enjoying the Fall. I imagine we would be talking about our gardens, canning, recipes and of corse sewing. Love your new digs.
Posted by: Velma | September 29, 2011 at 05:08 PM
Oh me too! That would be lovely!
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 30, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Love the new blog banner! I also wanted to let you know that I used an embroidery pattern from your book to embellish the leg of a pair of overalls for one of my dolls and it came out looking great! :)
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 01, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Thanks Elizabeth, glad you like it. It feels very autumnal around here now! The doll and the outfit are SO lovely. I love seeing all the ways my book and designs are inspiring creativity.
Gosh, I wish I could leave a comment on your blog but for some reason I can't sign in--my comment disappears when I try and publish! (Is this happening to anyone else?)
Posted by: vicki haninger | October 05, 2011 at 10:31 AM