I’m totally staying in…
I hope you're all either accomplishing some serious shopping or tucked up cozy at home (that's the route I go, but I have it on good authority some folks really truly like the shopping dance, and I'm trying hard to believe it's true). I don't officially do any sort of black Friday stuff, but I did just realize I completely neglected to talk about the Indie Design Gift Along festivities this year (blame the book launch, it makes for a busy week). It's a fun little shindig over on ravelry where I and more than 300 other designers put a [...]
Just a Little
While most of this week had been spent putting books in envelopes and setting them out for the mailman (which is lovely, thank you), every now and then I have to do something that doesn't involve an adhesive label. This fits the bill nicely. They're the mate for the lovely hat (a proper picture of which I still totally owe you), and I'm smitten. The cable is wide enough that it's best to have just the one, so the back is all ribbing (which allows for some very tidy thumb increases, which always make me happy). With any luck at [...]
Getting an Early Start
So...in the interest of not being murdered by my mailman, I'm going to go ahead and start shipping these a bit early. These are the ones going out today. There will be another round going out Tuesday and another on Wednesday too. Thursday is Thanksgiving in America, so the mail won't be picked up that day, but any remaining books should be on their way Friday. And of course, the eversion goes live tomorrow at noon, so you can cast on right away if you've got itchy fingers!
So That Was Fun!
Oh you guys are awesome! Launching a new book is always ridiculously scary (it seriously hits every one of my 'what if I throw a party and no one comes?' buttons). But you totally didn't let me down. I'll be keeping the mailman very busy next week, thank you! But somehow, in the shiny new book dance, I didn't properly show off the awesome socks that everyone who preorders Fine Things is getting. I should totally fix that! Allow me to introduce Changeful. Except that picture doesn't quite do them justice (nifty as it is), because Changeful is really three [...]
Preorders are Open
It's live! Head on over to the book's page to get your copy. Just as a reminder, both the paper and the electronic copy are on sale during the preorder. You'll also get a copy of the Changeful pattern right away (and folks who order the paper book on the 19th will find an awesome paper copy of it tucked in their packages as well). The electronic version will go live on the 24th, and the paper ones will start shipping that day as well. I can't wait to see everyone's projects!
Preorder Schedule
Fine Things goes up for preorder on later this week. I want to lay out the schedule ahead of time, just so everyone knows what to expect! Thursday, November 19, noon eastern time: Preorders open During the preorder, the physical book is $3.00 off the regular price ($26.95 instead of $29.95). The electronic book is $2.00 off the regular price ($19.95 instead of $21.95). As always, if you order the physical book directly from me, you'll get the electronic book for free. Everyone who orders the physical or electronic book during the preorder will also get a free electronic copy [...]
Q&A
So, I know folks have a few questions. Some are about the preorder, and I'll explain all of that in great gory detail on Tuesday (short version, show up at noon eastern on Thursday the 19th). But there were a few questions about the book itself too, so I thought I'd see if I could answer all of those before the preorder dance starts later in the week. Let me know if there's anything else you're just itching to know! What's in the book? Fifteen patterns, a mix of socks and accessories (hats, fingerless gloves, scarves, shawls, and slippers). You [...]
Fine Things for Plain Occasions
Big deep breath. I think I know why you're here. Please allow me to introduce the new book, Fine Things for Plain Occasions: Patterns Inspired by Vintage Etiquette Guides. I know, you guys are here for the book, not to hear me talk. So if you want to see the book's own website (where I explain a bit what it's about), you can head over here. And if you want the ravelry page (with lots of pictures of each of the projects), you can find that here. The preorder will open on Thursday, November 19th, and the book will start [...]
Calm
So, things are just a tiny bit busy around here these days. Good, but busy. Tomorrow should bring two Exciting New Developments. First, I'll put up the book's webpage and ravelry pages. You won't be able to buy it just yet (that happens next week). But you should be able to see what it's about and what the projects look like and hopefully become completely smitten with it. Hint, this is always the scariest part of my year, so don't make any sudden moves or loud noises if you can help it. Second, something on the order of two tons [...]
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