I've had a little work done.
In the immortal words of Dolly Parton - If it sags, bags or drags, I'm going to have it nipped, tucked or sucked.
So it was time. Past time. And since my tech skills fall between Prehistoric and Seriously Outdated, I enlisted the services of Dr. Colleen of the Typepad Clinic. She's a sweetheart - she has to be! She patiently tweaked this back and forth while I micro-managed over her shoulder. Cyber-shoulder.
I had the idea for the banner but I lacked the skills to actually do it. (Not yet... maybe someday.) So I told Colleen that I had this idea and she made it happen. I sent a hand-drawn picture of what I had in mind, it had some of the same little arrows and notes often found in patterns. It was her idea to use my handwriting for the title, I just wrote it out a dozen times with different pens and small variations. She took that scanned page and turned it into the title. As for the stars, while I sent images I thought would be good for the stars - allover patterns, good contrast, etc. - she did everything else.
Thank you, Colleen!
So see... I wasn't completely slacking off while everyone else was at Market.
Wow! Nice job! You can barely tell you had any work doneat all... but you look gorgeous darling!
Posted by: Sinta Renee | October 31, 2013 at 04:25 PM
Oh my!!! Your doctor is truly a Wizard!!! I love your new face! :o)
Big Hugs....
Posted by: Nancy in Utah | October 31, 2013 at 04:31 PM
Very nice.
Posted by: Pam | October 31, 2013 at 04:33 PM
It's absolutely wonderful! Love it!
Posted by: Carol | October 31, 2013 at 04:38 PM
LOVE IT! My tech skills are from the land before time also. I looks fantastic!
Posted by: Toni Anne Potter | October 31, 2013 at 04:46 PM
YUP! Looks great, but I just like it when you blog---a lot.
Posted by: Pam | October 31, 2013 at 04:56 PM
It looks great!
Posted by: Jocelyn | October 31, 2013 at 05:03 PM
Looks fabulous! Love your handwriting.
Posted by: Karen | October 31, 2013 at 05:11 PM
I love it!!
Posted by: JoAnne | October 31, 2013 at 05:12 PM
You always have a creative flare - love the new header with your handwrtten title - a most successful nip and tuck!
Posted by: JudyBL | October 31, 2013 at 05:14 PM
Very nice! Totally looks like you! Your handwriting is so beautiful. My husband even commented on it when he saw your note on my bulletin board.
Posted by: Cindy | October 31, 2013 at 05:25 PM
Love your new banner!
Posted by: Lesley | October 31, 2013 at 05:49 PM
Love the blog's new look! I just finished making Clover - my seam ripper got a workout too! But I really love the finished product. Thanks for all the great patterns.
Posted by: Jackie | October 31, 2013 at 06:09 PM
Love the stars! Looks great :)
Posted by: Anita | October 31, 2013 at 06:41 PM
I love your new look! Clean and crisp. Nicely done!
Posted by: Jayne | October 31, 2013 at 07:22 PM
Very nice! As I have always said, it's only skin, you can spare some.
Posted by: Nicole | October 31, 2013 at 08:11 PM
Don't we all get a little 'work' now and then?
Love the new header Carrie!
Posted by: Jeanna | October 31, 2013 at 08:13 PM
It's perfect !
Posted by: Karen Miller | October 31, 2013 at 08:43 PM
I love how you incorporated your quilts in the stars. Well done
Posted by: Gerri | October 31, 2013 at 08:43 PM
Looks great! So fresh and young looking. Great surgeon! Great idea!
Posted by: Wendy Ouellette | October 31, 2013 at 09:06 PM
A nip and a tuck made a world of difference. You look ever so lovely.
Very nice.
Posted by: Darlene | October 31, 2013 at 09:24 PM
Looks Great!
Posted by: sherri | October 31, 2013 at 11:21 PM
Your lovely new youthful appearance has given you a spring in your step too - I find your header appears much more quickly now!It all looks great!
Posted by: Lynne @ boutschoisis | November 01, 2013 at 01:04 AM
Love it looks so great!
Posted by: Hildy | November 01, 2013 at 04:46 AM
I LOVE it!!! Sooooo pretty!!! Naturally, the banner reminds me of Bounce. :-) I love the stars with your quilts in them. Looks awesome!!! A little Change is good. :-)
Posted by: Linda | November 01, 2013 at 05:46 AM
Very pretty! I like it a lot!
Posted by: diana alexander | November 01, 2013 at 06:34 AM
I see you got the "STAR QUALITY" treatment. Love it and Rosie's name handwritten too - OMG is "handwriting" going to become like "handquilting" one of these days - a rare and special treat?
Posted by: Ramona Chester | November 01, 2013 at 09:14 AM
Great design.
Posted by: Laura | November 01, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Wow ... really, really like it ... LOTS! Nice job!!
Posted by: Linda H | November 01, 2013 at 11:18 AM
Gorgeous! I like your description of your computer tweaking skills, I can totally relate!
Hadn't heard that quote from Dolly in a while. :)
Posted by: AnnieO | November 01, 2013 at 05:14 PM
Wow - That looks really cool! Good job to all!
Posted by: Karen | November 01, 2013 at 05:29 PM
Looks great! And I always love hand written texts. This weekend, lots of sewing...yep, I am planning on it!,
Posted by: Mary Ann | November 01, 2013 at 09:07 PM
Love it; you did good!
Posted by: Janet | November 03, 2013 at 02:46 AM
I would never mistake you for a slacker!! No sireee, Bob!
You look maaahvalous, Dahling!!
Posted by: Linda P | November 03, 2013 at 01:15 PM
Wow -- it's gorgeous -- you are looking HOT!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 04, 2013 at 08:50 AM
LOVE your new look Carrie!! It's perfect!! I was a bit behind in reading your blog, so I enjoyed several days' worth of chuckles this morning! I hope another book will be in the works at some point. I SO enjoy your humor and the way you write!! Happy Monday! ~pris and kiah (black lab, 10 yrs old)
Posted by: Pris Phillips | November 04, 2013 at 09:15 AM
Love the new look. Nicole tells me you're going to be having a new schnibbles coming out using the Midwinter Reds line and you're going to sell it as a kit? Say it isn't so? If it's true, would love to be put on your pre-order list....
Posted by: Deb | November 04, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Great ideas and great execution ladies! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Andee in AZ | November 04, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Great new banner! I always enjoy your blog posts and miss you when you don't get a chance to post.
Posted by: Ann in NC | November 04, 2013 at 08:00 PM
Looks great!! And good to see new entries and to hear the Carrie voice.
See you next time.
Posted by: Candace | November 04, 2013 at 08:56 PM
love it
Posted by: Clair M Becker | November 05, 2013 at 11:45 AM