I'm working on my new sketchbook for the 2013 Sketchbook World Tour. I'm taking a much different approach to this book than I have the other two in past years. This one is starting off with an embroidered cover. Although quite time consuming, I'm liking how it's coming out and it's somehow very comforting and calming to make. I started it during the Colorado fires while talking with family that had to evacuate. It was then I had the idea to make this book about new growth. Here's how it looks so far: 
What do you think? Do you have any thoughts about new growth? any inspirational quotes?