new stuff, sorta OT sorta AD

Hi, The Tie Dye is amazing. There are patterns I've never imagined could be made. Received the Piggy Calendars in wonderful condition. They are delightful. Wouldn't they be terrific illustrations for a children's book? And re your Bead Bugle article on additiction (partly), now I know why I keep accumulating beads much faster than I can use them. I'm saving money. LOL Peace, Lilyflower

oh, I'm glad the piggies arrived and you like them!! Originally it WAS to be a childrens book, my very first book proposal, complete with story, but when Chris Murphy (she did borders) and I submitted it to several of the the publishers, we got lovely rejections....they all liked it, but had already taken the four or five kid books they do per year, as kiddylit made no money. However, that was back before the days of Harry Potter and the resurgance of being able to make a dime on that sector. Maybe its time to resubmit it! And I'm glad you like the tie dye too---it'll be a book by spring, with how to do the different ties and info about the dyes and how to do it as a Tie Dye Event at YOUR place!! This week I'm cutting up fat quarters from all the yardage I've dyed the last two events, and putting together icondoll kits with the fabric, polymer clay faces and BEADS!!!!

SJ