But some of them, like the Quilt Show and the Craft and Hobby Show coming up in February, make you want to sing and dance and make things! So many creative people, and all of them are passionate about what they do. It's really inspiring.

I recently introduced my new line of fabric with Moda (that’s Moda’s Holly Hickman in the photo below, who helped us design our line). I hope everyone has as much fun creating things with it as I had designing it. And speaking of Moda, before the Quilt Show opened I went to Dallas to see Moda's offices and meet with their sales reps. Talk about inspiring. The offices are big and boxy, kind of nondescript buildings in an office-y looking complex, but then you walk through the doors and...magic! Wonderful products, displayed so beautifully, gorgeous bolts of fabric and designs for new fabrics everywhere. I actually came home and embroidered a denim jacket for my granddaughter, something I haven't done for years. The creative energy at Moda is palpable and contagious, and it’s immediately apparent that everyone there loves their job and appreciates all the fantastic benefits, tangible and intangible, that owner Mark Dunn provides. I’m really thrilled, in case you couldn't tell, to be associated with Moda and especially all the other artists there.

On another note, I'm starting my tour to support my new line of baby clothes at Dillards. To see if I'll be anywhere near you, please check out my schedule on my website. Come on out and visit!

But first, I’m going to take a day or two to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family and count my blessings. And you better believe that among the things I’m most grateful for is that readers like you appreciate the work I love doing.

Links:
www.maryengelbreit.com
www.moda