connecting and reconnecting

I just got back from another trip to my visit my parents on Cape Cod. While there I got the chance to meet with two friends...one old, and one new.

First off, I met Melissa Averinos of Yummy Goods blog fame. I say fame because to me she's already a celebrity in the crafty little world I love, even though her first fabric line hasn't been released yet. I mean she did go to Quilt Market after all... and really I'm fairly certain that you've been reading her blog much longer than mine. As you would imagine, she is just as lovely in person as I knew she would be. So sweet and genuine and seriously easy to talk to. And she even brought me a birthday present!

Gorgeous fabric, no?

Thank you so much, Melissa.

We chatted for a while and then went fabric shopping at Tumbleweeds. While we were there I learned to use a fun new gadget

a yo-yo maker.

I've never made yo-yos before, nor had any real desire to do so, but after seeing how easy it was and how cute it came out, I can see they may be addicting. Can you see how teeny tiny the smallest one is?

I also got to see one of my best all time friends...we've been friends since kindergarten. And, as always, Jesslyn was charismatic and really "gets me". Since we forged our friendship (egads could it be) 28 years ago on the swings...it was cute to have our little ones doing the same.

I love you, Jess.

JT

Comments

[kristen - gock's frocks]

Hi-

welcome to the world of blogging! I got to your blog through Melissa's...I love the bag you made - wonderful color sense, great fabrics!

[Doris at threads of conversation]

I too got to you through Melissa's blog. Love your fish quilt (show us the nirsery!), love your bags, love your blog design (did you do it yourself?) but mostly I love your blog "business" cards! Those are TOO STINKIN' ADORABLE! Can I borrow that idea if I credit you when I post about it?!?

Also, be sure to post pics of that Tween hangout as it progresses--I love the fabric and the rug...

Sense a theme here (how many times did I use the word "love"?!?

[jessica]

Ok- Not to sound monotonous or anything but I too found your blog and love it! That fabric is beautiful!!!!! I'm going to have to stay here and read more...oh well to the reports I was supposed to write for work.

[Tara]

Ooh, I love the yo-yo maker! I used mine for the first time today and it was so super easy! Love it!

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

I made a yo-yo yesterday! I love the makers, but I may need to get the smaller ones those are adorable! :)

[mimi]

hey jess...sorry to be obtuse, but what are those yo yo's for?

[Jesslyn]

Hi Jess
I love you too! The pic of the kids is totally cute! I love your business cards, very crafty and unique. I'm going to sign up for your blog!! I love looking at all your pics, so beautifully rich in color...makes me wish I could sew. xoxoxo