A time for change

I've been struggling with new design elements for a while here and finally thought - what the heck, just do it. So here they are, my new header, and a tutorial page and button linked in the new left sidebar.

Not sure why I haven't changed it sooner, probably because I never feel quite satisfied that what I'm working on is finished - which is why I have many in-completed paintings littering the house.

To work on this problem I've tried to clear my workspace, starting with my fabric cupboard - now arranged in sections that make sense to me.

This is s simple pine wardrobe that I fitted with shelves for my fabric and painted F&B Old White (the photo doesn't show the colour well.) It's not a lovely old pine, it's modern and was very, very inexpensive - picked up at a local barn that sells junk.

It's not large enough to hold all my fabrics but all the fabric I use most often and like to see in front of me.

It's a start. I have a new embroidery design coming your way next week as a little gift to those who would like it. A small token to  celebrate change.

We're off to Norfolk for the weekend, visiting friends and taking the children here.

Have a good one :)

P.S. I 'm giving up on the final changes now. I've begun strongly worded communication with Typepad. Hopefully things will be figured out soon.

Edit: I've had quick responses from Typepad and they were very, very helpful in helping me sort things out! Thanks Typepad people :)

Comments

[Amy B. (Early Bird Special)]

I think your new header and the tutorial side button are lovely! I hope you get the kinks worked out with Typepad. Those stinkers.

Have a great weekend!

xoxo
Amy

[Design for Mankind]

oh wow--- i'm loving the new site button! :) And your header!

And gracious you are so organized now! :)

[Ruth]

I love the changes, and what a lovely collection of fabric, it is so much neater than mine :)

[Christy]

I love the new look of your blog! Mmm, change is soo good. :)

[Chris]

Oh that's so pretty!

[Marina]

Absolutely beautiful banner Joanie!

[Claudia]

Honestly the cutest header ever! as soon as I can breath again (omg you have so much fabric...totally jealous) I will tell you that your fabric cupboard is beautiful :) And I also love local barns that sells junk ;)

[Cindy]

Joanie its great. So fresh, I love it!

[casserole]

I love your new header!! It totally fits the feel of your blog!

And your cabinet of folded up fabrics makes me happy, too! All those patterns and colors sitting right together, one on top of the other. Just screams inspiration...

[Juddie]

Hey I thought your header looked new .... it's fab! I also love the look of your fabric cupboard (dream dream dream, and thank you for hte tutorials :-)

[Craftygirlwithruffle]

Hi joanie
Yes, i know its been a while. I am in AWE of your fabric cupboard. It looks great. Something to aspire to..... Hope you are well. CGWR