Look at all this fabric stored downstairs just waiting to go to Waterwheel House. And there's more coming! Just in, Amy Butler's new Daisy Chain and quilting solids that coordinate with all her prints. Also, from Australia, Aboriginal designs, beautiful earthy colors and designs made with tiny dots of rich color. I am waiting for more from Kaffe and Mark Lipinski as well as some fun, yet sophisticated novelties from Henry Glass and Alexander Henry. From StudioE(essentials) gorgeous neutrals, taupes, ivory, cream,black and white in elegant patterns and tone on tones. Some retro kitchen prints from Blank Textiles and one of Anna Griffin's new baby lines from Windham. And books, the latest in print from Martingale Press and C&T Publishers. Oh and notions, pins from Bohin, Klasse Machine needles (did you know that Schmetz needles are now made in Japan and Klasse has taken over their factory?) Also Gingher brand scissors, Creative Grid rulers-plus some new fun rulers that take the work out of cutting, decorative rotary cutter blades and ergonomic rotary cutters, English hand sewing needles, Peltex fusibles, Misty Fuse, fabric dye,paints and markers, Angelina Fibers and sew much more! I you would like me to order anything special for you just ask!! OH OH the UPS guy just drove up with more than 10 cartons. Later...

I think we have decided on the sign. I like the lighter purple border. What color should the post be?

White? There will be a stone wall base built. The sign will be carved and painted and will be almost 12 square feet total.

Well, what do you think. Here is the latest from Frank, the sign guy. He used my illustration. I think I like this oneWater4! Yesterday, 10 cases of fabric from Westminster Fibers, Kaffe, Amy Butler, Tanya Whelan,Denyse Schmidt (Home dec), Heather Bailey and more, ohboy!!!

Met with my first fabric rep yesterday as well. Gretchen, from Westminster, Free Spirit, Henry Glass and M&S(Australian Co.) 6 and 1/2 hours of looking at fabric samples and purchasing ALOT!!! Doubt I will ever have to order in that quantity again.

Parking lot is in and the plumber is working up the estimate for the new heating and airconditioning.

Best doggie in the whole world, Gracie. She will reign as "Shop Dog". More demolition today, really opening up the space between what was the living room and two back bedrooms, a bath and a closet. Wow, looks so great I think I could live there! More pics tomorrow.