How did they know it was spring?

It was the morning of the first day of spring, and I awoke to the most splendid thing. The ice was gone! And, not only was the ice gone off the lake in front of my house, there were tons of geese honking everywhere. I had to ask myself, "How did the ice know to go away this morning? And how did the geese know it was spring too?" Now, keep in mind there's still ice farther out on the broad lake, but in front of my house, spring has sprung! woooo whoooo! (FYI: I'm still not ready to hang up my new skis for the season. I expect to get in at least another few weeks of skiing in!)



And with spring, we all have the feeling of a new beginning. For me, I'm working on my new book. It's going to be a how-to window treatment book unlike no other! I'm looking for designs for my "inspiration pages", so if you've purchased my templates, and you like to enter the design competition, and see your name in print, please email me for the application.

This is the sunrise from my home. The mountain straight ahead with the point is where we ski!

Home Town Cable Oldie Goldie

Hi friends,
I received this email the other day, letting me know that I was on the web. This interview was taped the summer of 2001. http://www.plattsburgh.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=78&id=496
check it out if you have the time.
Pam

The sign read 1,212

Hi friends,
On the sewing cruise, we were curious at to just how many years of sewing experience was in the room. So, we asked everyone to give us the number of years they have been sewing. After adding up the numbers, we placed a sign on the door that read:

"Inside this room is 1,212 years of sewing experience."

I'll be in Dallas and Hot Springs this week! if you're in the area, be sure to drop by!

February 2009

Hi Friends,

We've just returned from a fun week at sea, with the first ever Sew Sensational Cruise. We boarded the Carnival Valor with 33 in our group, and 22 students. My Co-Teacher, Emma Seabrooke & I taught three all day workshops while "at sea".

The Ports we visited were Nassau Bahamas, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. All ports were great fun in different ways, but I'd have to say my favorite was St. Thomas, in part due to our guide, Vincent, but also in part to my 8 great friends who accompanied me that day. Here we are hopping out of our "Vince Funmobile" !

The www.Sewsensationalcruise.com website will be updated shortly, with testimonials and photos, but until then, I'm posting some high points here for you all to see.

Here is part of group on formal night.

I want to thank our sponsors for all their help, but especially, Janome Sewing Machines for providing us beautiful machines to sew on all week.

I'm already planning the next trip for anyone who missed this one, and of course be sure to check out www.sewsensationaltour.com for info on our New York Fabric Tour in May 2008.

January 2009

January 2009 started like no other for me. For the first time in my life, I had a real surprise birthday party, given by my wonderful daughter & husband. While Joe got me out on an afternoon movie date, Leah, with help from our Australian friends, was able to get the house & food ready, complete with 50 guests! I am so blessed!!

I can't believe that January is almost over. I just returned from a wonderful ski vacation in Lake Tahoe, where we stayed with our dear frineds, the Klines. I did most of the legwork needed for my upcoming drapery school in April. For info on my Drapery School, or other educational programs go to my web site www.pamdamour.com.

This photo is a view from Diamond Peak. When you get off the lift, it looks as though you're skiing into Lake Tahoe. It reminds me of Le Massif, in Quebec, less the beluga whales! I won't get much more skiing in this season, as it's time to hit the road running and get back to work. I'm getting ready to teach on the Sew Sensational Cruise, and then teaching trips back to back, most of the spring!

On my website, I'm beginning to work on some youtube clips, so keep posted!

Starting my Blog!

At the encouragement of my good friend Beckah Krahula, I'm starting my blog.

It's funny how years and years pass by, and then people who were so instrumental in our lives some 30 some years ago just pop back into our lives. This year, I've been contacted by two dear old friends who were in my art program, back in high school.

My friend Beckah, who I grew up knowing as "Becky" is an amazing mixed-media artist, and has done well for a "North Country Girl". She now lives in San Antonio, where she works from her studio when she's not off teaching at this show or that museum. She and her husband confess to own the world's most spoiled dogs! (I beg to differ: note my new company logo!)

My other friend is Jon Harcharek who's a vice president at a PR company in the Princeton NJ area. I'd say that Jon has also done well for a "North Country Boy" but the truth is Jon was never "North Country". His exceptional talents have given him a happy life, including a house full of children and a professional chef as his life partner.

And as for me, I'm married to my best friend, who has the patience of a saint. I think after 22 years of marriage, he's finally starting to "get me".

My Goals for 2009:

• to travel to cities I've yet visited, doing keynotes, seminars and workshops
• to continue my quest to have worked in every US state
• to get at least ONE of my books I'm working on published!
• to become better at technology