Hey, didya miss me? I’m finally home, safe and sound, from my journey up the eastern corridor to the City of New York. I took the train and boy was that a treat. Way better than flying, in my opinion. (Someday I’ll tell you the train stories of my youth…they are classic! Epic tales of four American college girls in 13 countries during one long hot summer of night trains and youth hostels. I should write a book…)

But for now let me tell you about one American craft book author who took the Amtrak train from DC to NYC for a mini-book tour. 🙂 I arrived last Thursday and stayed with my brother in Jersey City. It was really nice to hang out and catch up with him and my sister-in-law and niece.

Friday morning I trekked on over to Brooklyn General for a Trunk Show, demo and book signing. Here are most of the samples from Sewing Green set up for people to touch and feel and ask questions. We had a cozy group and I felt right at home.

If you’re ever in the area, you’ve got to check out this shop! It’s full of yarn and fabric and books. The owners are very friendly and there’s plenty materials and eye candy to inspire you.

Saturday I was at the cutest little fabric store in Soho, Purl Patchwork. I taught a handful of folks to make some felty brooches, including the nests shown in my last post (directions on those soon, promise!) Afterward I hung out a bit and signed books. The city was hopping! It was a beautiful sunny spring day and shoppers and sight see-ers were out in full force.

This is my publicist, Leslie, and myself at Purl…donning our newly made brooches and mugging by the big color wheel quilt! Thanks to everyone that came out to say *hey* and make pretties with me.

Sunday I hooked up with my pal Angie (former college roomie and one of my euro-train-traveling buddies) and headed to the Cooper-Hewitt to see the Fashioning Felt exhibit. I’ll save that for another post, it was very cool.

Monday I had coffee with new friend Michelle from Cicada Studio and Cloud9 (first time meeting!) and lunch with my editor Liana. Monday night was Craft Night at the Esty Labs out in Brooklyn. I did my first webcast/demo of the Tyvek Tote from the book and taught those that came by in person how to make them as well. It was so much fun, I forgot to take photos! Julie, from Etsy, thankfully posted some she took on my new Sewing Green Flickr Group! So check those out and I invite you to add your own photos of anything you’d like to share that you’ve made from Sewing Green.

Yesterday I took the train back to DC and got home in time to meet the boys at the school bus stop. I missed my little peeps! Best-Husband-Ever had the house clean, laundry done and groceries bought. Oh, and my Birthday Shoes from Zappos were here waiting for me, too. Smiles.

One last thing….my physical book tour has slightly delayed my blog tour. I’m a tad behind on those posts so I will give a holler when they are up and ready…thanks for your patience. I hope you are all visiting the various blogs around *town* for book-give-away opportunities!