Gifts from the heart

I'm a Southern California Gal.  I've lived in other places and traveled to many beautiful cities, but my heart is here.  I love the ocean and while I know my love of quilting could mean that I could be happy living any place, this will always be home for me. 

When I decided to start writing this blog, I saw various quilting businesses closing their doors and designers and teachers having a difficult time, as our WW economy went downhill.  I wanted to try to help and I also wanted to expand my insights on quilting, sewing and embroidery beyond my local quilting world.  Thus, I created "SewCalGal" where I could research, learn and share my insights.  But it is easy to go to work researching, when you work at home, and forget to get dressed up in proper attire.  I always wanted to have a cute blog, but truly lacked the talent to dress up "SewCalGal".

Yesterday morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee and reading blogs, Madame Samm contacted me.  I was delighted thinking this was my chance to have coffee with her.  She is a wonderful woman, with many talents, who truly gives from the heart and always inspires me.  To my surprise and delight, Samm told me she wanted to "do me".  She knew me, when I didn't know me, but now I know me and love me.  I love "SewCalGal".  This blog makeover is definitely me.  And I feel inspired to be dressed up and ready to research and share insights. 

I'm really so excited that it is difficult to find the worlds to share how delighted I am, and how appreciative I am.  Thank you  Samm.  Thank you very much, with all my heart.

You can find Madame Samm at Sew I Quilt and Stash Manicure.  As she has a post today that I think is another great example of what an inspirational woman she is, I do hope you'll check out this post and also consider following her, if you are not yet a follower of Madame Samm. 

Ok. I have to ask.  Don't you think I look spectacular dressed up in my new "SewCalGal" outfit?