Gosh. Do you know what? In the last week these things have happened::
- I handed in BOOK THREE!!!!
- I had a life threatening stoopid asthma attack (I am fine now!)
- I found out my book ‘Sew La Tea Do’ will be published in France (by Hachette) and the US (by Shambhala)
- My book ‘Meet Me at Mike’s’ is about to come out in the States
- We sealed plans for a ‘Meet Me at Mike’s’ journal!
- I nearly finished my bits and pieces for an upcoming crochet book by Chronicle Books
- My project just came out in Frankie and I love it so much
- I have nearly posted my first column over at Poppytalk
- I found a great cute vintage location for our new book shoot
- My Michigirl column got a LOAD of hits and love : it was about CatRabbit
- Ari got asked to join a BMX gang
- Rin finished her first two units of her course
- Max organised recommendations so he can go to a new school he is totally keen on
- Joe launched his EP!
THAT is a lot of things. In one week. Especially when I have been in bed most of the time trying to BREATHE! Gosh. I feel like a lot of these things have happened with YOUR support. Obviously not the kid things… but the other things. Because it is hard to keep working hard sometimes, esp when you don’t make a lot of money from what you do. BUT it is really easy to keep working hard when you have an awesome cheer squad of ACE people like YOU! Yes!
So thank you. I really mean it. All your get well wishes and clicks over and comments and nice words and visits and things… they mean a lot and they keep things ticking here. They do. Even those of you who don’t say anything ever…. but are there… thank you! Even those of you who I have not seen in an age…. thank you! And those who have helped in more obvious and visible ways… thank YOU too!
Let’s give something away :: If you would like to WIN a signed copy of SEW LA TEA DO and $100 worth of Mike’s handmade things (including a brooch, pendant, earrings and necklace) : just comment below before Friday midnight. I will even throw in some extra crocheted treats if you butter me up! We will draw a random winner on Saturday. AND super thanks to you for giving us a leg up and being so RAD. If you already have the book it is still fine to enter because you might want to give it to someone else who would like it! Please note that we have comment moderation turned on, but your comment will appear in order, time-stamped at the time you left it, once moderated!
xx Pip
so sorry to hear about your attack but glad you're feeling better. you have accomplished an amazing lot in a crazy week. well done! take care!
How does one butter you up? Tee hee. Pick me, pick me!
Oh! To win… Would love to:) Greetings from freezing cold Finland. Thanks for the best blog there is.
With Nuttelex! Or olive oil! Or even nut oil!!! X
Congratulations Pip, so well deserved.
Thank you for being so so nice, Baba!!! Xx
Shall we have a biscuit to celebrate?! Do let's!!! Thank YOU!!!! Xxx
Oh, how lovely that things are going so well! And double lovely that you are giving away your excellent book to celebrate!
This book was on my (rather long) Christmas list, but I didn't get it – so I'd LOVE a copy of my own. 🙂
Pick me! I never win anything.
Thank you for reading and entering! Maybe this will be your lucky time!! Xxx
I do have your book, but would love to give one to my neighbour because she is awesome. The two of us are going to start a craft circle in our Street.
That is a lot of stuff, good stuff, for just one week. IT is my 8 year old daughter's dream to join a BMX gang. I'm glad to read your chirpy words and am taking it as a sign you are feeling better. Yay!
Wow! What a long list of awesome achievements – & all in the one week! Congratulations to you all! xx
Oh wow, what a week you had! I'm glad you're okay now after your asthma attack, and yay for book THREE! Super excited! I'll be honest, my best friend gave me Sew La Tea Do (LOVING it!) for my birthday a couple months ago, so I'd love to win it so I can give one back to her 🙂 Thanks for the chance! Xx
That sounds so great Ines!!! What a nice neighbourhood! You MUST start a craft group, you MUST!!! Xxx
Does this mean I am the first person to comment?? I don't recall ever being the first in anything!! So, yay! Looking at the list above at your weeks events I am stunned – you are a pretty amazing person to have achieved so much in the face of such a horrid health scare. It's lovely that you give props to all the people who love and support you, and it is true – having love (and having a cheer squad!) makes everything in life so much easier, but really, I think all the amazing things you achieve are mainly down to you. You could have chosen to curl up in a cozy, crocheted ball in bed and get all overwhelmed with what you had to do whilst so sick, and thrown your yarn up in the air in hopelessness, but you chose to still curl up in the crochet (because your lungs needed that!) but to do it in a way that meant you remained interested, connected and bright about what lay ahead (and kept plugging away at work things!). THIS is why I think you have so many fans, not just because you are crazily talented, but because you are so connected and motivated and bright and so good. Go Pip!
I am feeling a LOT better and very LUCKY today!!! Thank younger reading!!! It is raining here and I think it is going to helpmme breathe easier!! It is a sign, I tell you!! Thank you for reading!!!! Xxxx
I'd love to take this book with me on my first trip to sewjourn with my craftin' lovelies. The girls have been on my back to start picking up the hook, this may be what finaly makes me do it. Thank you Pip your blog has given me such joy over the last two years xxx
Maybe u just had to slow down and 'breathe' for all these exciting things to happen this week! Congrats on all the great things happening for you right now 🙂 x
Oh thank you! And thanks for reading and being so positive and cute!!!! Xxxx
Yowsers you generous lady! I am one of the ones who never comments, but I am very appreciative of your daily creativity. I'm currently attempting to make a granny square (my first!) using your tutorial video. Yipes!
xo
Oh how fantastic! Pick me Pick me! I actually have your book out on loan at the moment from the library but that is nowhere near enough time for me to get all creative with it! And I must return it by the due date as their are bunches of reservations on it from other people who want your crafty goodness! With your wonderful granny square tutorial I have become ADDICTED to crochet and have been able to make so many wonderful things for friends and family! Who doesn't love handmade!!??? So glad you are feeling better too after your asthma attack. You must be desperate to get out of bed by now!
Oh that is so cute! What a nice reason to want to win! I hope you are having a lovely night… I am sipping tea and watching 'persuasion' and thinking about crocheting a bit more of Max's blanket! Xxx
I'm not posting to win (promise) but just want to say congrats. Ordered Sew La Tea Do last week and am eagerly awaiting her arrival. Well done for following your dreams and for inspiring us!
Sob! Need more tissues… Sob! That is such a lovely thing to say…. I am not sure I even deserve it, but I really appreciate it. I do. Xxx
And YOU have given me joy, just by popping in and caring about what I am up to. THANK YOU! I am so lucky to have you. X
Maybe that is EXACTLY right! I never thought about it like that! You are a genius!!! Thank you so much for that!!! 🙂
I would love to win your book. I´ve started to learn how to sew in january and can´t stop. Your blog is so inspiring and your links are very helpful.
And I´m really glad that you are better after your Astma attack. Get well soon.
Brodie! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!! You can! Do not give up!!!! Xxxxx
What an amazing week and an amazing prize. Lots of great pick-me-ups to slay all the sick bugs.
Congratulations! What a huge week. I hope you managed to get plenty of rest to feel better, though – that asthma attack sounded really scary. Does this mean your doctor is still helping you with a management plan to avoid steroid medicines?
So much book news! How exciting that your book will be published by Shambhala in the States – your in good company with all their fabulous craft authors. I'm glad you're with HG here, they do good things.
Lovely to hear that good things are happening for everyone in your family. I hope they've been taking good care and bringing you many cups of tea.
OMG! I can not wait to be feeling healthy and full of beans again!!!! I am so pleased that you are reading and THANK YOU for your constant lovely comments, petal! Xxx
Congratulations! What a huge week. I hope you managed to get plenty of rest to feel better, though – that asthma attack sounded really scary. Does this mean your doctor is still helping you with a management plan to avoid steroid medicines?
So much book news! How exciting that your book will be published by Shambhala in the States – your in good company with all their fabulous craft authors. I'm glad you're with HG here, they do good things.
Lovely to hear that good things are happening for everyone in your family. I hope they've been taking good care and bringing you many cups of tea.
Oh Evelyn, thank you! I am so glad you are loving sewing, too!! Yay! Xx
Wow, what a huge week! All really good apart from the asthma attack. At least you are ok now. I have had asthma all my life and do you now I still struggle to spell it!
Congatulations on all your book news. I think you are better off doing what you love and eaning less that what you would if you wee working a job you hate 🙂
Isn't it funny how things turn out?! I have had a strange and fantastic week! Xxxx
Oh Amy, thank you for saying hello!!! Xxxx
Dear Pip,
Love love love your work! Everything you do is delightful and lovely. You are a true inspiration to me! So much so I have now started my own blog, changed careers and are looking forward to a far more creative life.
Love Sukie D xoxox