Okay, I think today is the day to share some big news. I am writing a book. Oh my gosh! I still have a hard time believing it is really true. But I have a December deadline for the manuscript looming so I know in reality it is totally happening.
The book will be about soft sculpture birds… what did you expect? There will be patterns and projects and I will be showing all of my techniques. And there will be some other goodies yet to be revealed.
Not only am I totally excited to write and sew and create this book, I’m even more excited that it is going to be published by Interweave! I know, how great is that! Amazing.
I can see from all the planning that has gone on just until now that writing a craft book like this is a huge, but tremendously exciting project. I would really like to share some of the process here not only because my life is already consumed by it, but also because maybe you’ll find it interesting to hear about.
So far one of the best parts has been fabric shopping. Thinking overall about the color scheme and then buying everything I need, gathering all the best fabrics and seeing them together I can just imagine the birds all finished and ready for you to see.
Another amazing part has been preparing to fly out to Colorado for a photoshoot on August 5th. While I’m there we will photograph all of the basic techniques needed to sew a bird from start to finish. I have a lot to prepare before my trip!
All I can say is hooray and I’m so glad to finally share my news with you.
that is so exciting Abby, congrats to you! I am thrilled to hear about your process and techniques.
Congratulations! I’ve always wondered how you do it all. It’s going to be a great read. My own book will be out next month! 😉
Congratulations! It’s been amazing watching your transition through the years from softies to these wonderful soft sculpture birds. Looking forward to hearing more about your book adventures.
That’s AMAZING Abby!!! Congratulations! Your birdies are so wonderful 🙂
awesome!!!!
wow congrats! Looking forward to seeing it done. How did you get that opportunity? Did you contact them or vice versa?
I can’t wait to know all your secrets!
Abby, mazel tov! That’s wonderful news!
this will be the most amazing book ever
can we pre order before you have even written it:)
My favorite parts will be how you make your legs because it is the part I have the most trouble with.
ok ok I am dutch so I get my presents on the 5th of december. So hurry !!!!!!!!! (just kidding but I want that book!)
I am so excited for you, Abby! Sign me up for an advance copy, because I will definitely be getting one.
Oh, hooray, Abby–for you AND for the rest of us! I can’t wait to buy my copy, and I am so glad you’ll be writing about the process here.
Congratulations! I love your birdies and I can hardly wait! I’ll look forward to hearing all about the process and the end result and can’t wait to get my own copy. 🙂
Wishing you lots of creative fun and success!
Congratulations! That’s such wonderful news. Like your previous commentors, I look forward to seeing the beautiful things contained within it’s pages and making a few of your awesome birds.
Go you!
congratulations!
Congratulations . How truly wonderful for you but also for all of us who will get to buy it and learn so much….
Yay !!!
What great news! Congratulations, Abby!
Congratulations. I look forward to hearing all about the process, as well as enjoying the final results!
Congratulations!! That’s wonderful news!
Mazal Tov! That’s so excting. Enjoy all the preparations for the end result. I am sure it will be a huge hit.
That is such wonderful news. Congratulations!
Congratulations – well deserved! Please keep us updated, I will be among the first to order it!
Congratulations! Enjoy the making, and we shall look forward to the book.
Congratulations !
yes- congratulations Abby! That’s so wonderful! I am so proud and happy for you! I can’t wait to buy it! Happy writing! Happy creating! Happy Being Published!
Abby—Congratulations from Rachel & I! Very exciting news!
wow. wow!! congratulations!!
Congratulations Abby. I look forward to getting a copy and flicking thru the pages for inspiration! I love coming and visiting your blog your birds are stunning.
Big Congrats and can’t wait for it!!
Abby, this is amazing!!! And so well-deserved. Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
You are so destined to be in print! Sorry that we won’t be the publisher, but not for the lack of trying 😉
I’ll be on that list of advanced copies too please!
Abby….oh this is fantastic!! Congratulations :). It’s going to be amazing.!
i’m sorry to be so late to this news, but this is absolutely amazing! i can’t wait to see it. it’s already been tantalizing to read about the photo shoot. you’ve been having such an amazing year! you deserve it, lady.