wednesday
Working from home. Carrying my wip basket around with me to steal some time handsewing in the sun.
Walking past the fridge, smiling every time at Audrey's artwork (that's me with the baby in my belly!)
Thinking about the weekend (including dinner with friends and the Royal Adelaide Show - we have one very excited little girl on our hands). On Saturday at 4pm, Carly will be hosting a wee party at Nest Studio (18 Elizabeth Street, Croydon, SA) to help launch Softies, the book recently released by Penguin Australia. Among many of the beautiful toy patterns by amazing designers like Kristina, Sarah, Myra, Carly, Abby and Sooz is one for my monkey, Albert. Copies of the book will be available from Nest on the day, but can also be purchased from all good local bookshops or online here. Come and say hello if you are in the area!
oh I see you have got an etsy shop. I shall be keeping my eyes peeled!!
Sounds like the pregnancy is going well too. Yay!
Posted by: charlotte | September 05, 2007 at 12:13 PM
well done on the book - picked mine up on monday from sydney airport of all places. like those drawings too.
Posted by: samantha | September 05, 2007 at 04:46 PM
Oooh, I just picked up my Softies book today!! And I think I might just have the perfect material for your monkey!
Posted by: Emma | September 05, 2007 at 05:51 PM
Your little girl's picture is lovely! Congratulations on having your monkey included in the book.
Posted by: Florence | September 05, 2007 at 07:26 PM
I so very much want to buy this, but for some silly reason all of the online sellers only offer FedEx Express to ship it to the States, and that costs another $26!! Perhaps you or other Aussies could resell a few copies (w/ a small mark-up for your time/effort and reasonable shipping) through your Etsy shop...
Posted by: Kim | September 06, 2007 at 11:59 AM
Oh congratulations on the book! I must get this one, it features so many of my favourite bloggers.
Love Audrey's pic. Priceless and just perfect.
Posted by: suse | September 06, 2007 at 04:34 PM
what a precious drawing!! you should do an embroidery of it!!
Posted by: monica | September 06, 2007 at 09:26 PM
Oh, I wish I could get my hands on this book as well! I noticed the same thing that Kim did regarding shipping to the US. I do love what Kim had suggested. Could you please let me know if you would be... or if you know anyone who would... resell some copies? Thanks so much & congrats!
Posted by: Maricel | September 07, 2007 at 08:25 AM
saw the book at Borders books today, not sure if they post os or not. Just the best book.
Posted by: Karen | September 07, 2007 at 09:05 PM
its all good. the book, the drawing, the blue basket and the baby in the tummy.
Posted by: tiel | September 08, 2007 at 09:42 PM
Congrats on the book, looks really good. Shame you can't get stuff like this easily in the UK
Posted by: Claire | September 09, 2007 at 08:05 AM
I am interested in having the book here in the US as well and would be willing to buy through paypal or whatever...
Posted by: susaninfrance | September 09, 2007 at 12:44 PM
Strangely enough for an avid blog reader like myself, this is the first time I have read your blog! I just made a bag using your patter in the Crafter's Companion, and I would like to thank you for such a wonderful easy-to-use pattern. I love how it turned out and now I can't wait to get to the library!
Congratulations on your book AND your pregnancy!
Cheers
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | September 10, 2007 at 12:14 PM
Awwwww... I love the drawing your daughter made. It would make a great keepsake and piece of art for you new baby's room...
Posted by: Katherine | September 11, 2007 at 05:07 AM
Im officially becoming a stalker of this site, desperately trying to snag myself one of your exquisite dolls. Beautiful..
Posted by: davina | September 14, 2007 at 09:44 AM
Your blog is so inspirational. I'm thrilled to find it.
Posted by: Marisa | September 15, 2007 at 01:45 PM
Hello, it,s the first time I'm on your blog, it looks great.
love your dolls!!
I'm a new blogger and it's so much fun to spot all these new blogs.
Posted by: heleen | September 15, 2007 at 09:19 PM
The fridge drawing. Priceless.
Posted by: Mae | September 17, 2007 at 10:27 AM
Good luck with the launch party! How fun! I love the baby in the belly picture - one to treasure for ever!
Posted by: Di | September 19, 2007 at 03:36 PM
I love the drawing by Audrey. it's very sweet, and I would smile every time I saw it, too.
Posted by: amandajean | September 28, 2007 at 09:43 AM
Hi,
I love the pic your little one drew of you and the new baby! I've framed the very 1st recognizable drawing made by each of my 4 children when they were small. It's our own little gallery of prims! (And now 2 of my "babies" are in college.) Time really does fly. Enjoy these days~Cathy
P.S. Love the little monkeys too.
Posted by: cathy nash | October 03, 2007 at 01:14 AM
Hi stitchers,
I just ordered the book from www.booktopia.com.au
the total cost including shipping to Canada was just under $47 (Aussie Dollars.)
It's the best deal I could find!
Hope it helps!
Posted by: Isabelle | October 14, 2007 at 12:44 PM