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stitch love // release day!

Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small

I hereby declare today to be Stitch Love day!

This is the official publication date for my book, even though it has already started showing up in mailboxes. One of the benefits of pre-ordering! And because of all those orders, Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small even made it to the #1 spot in the embroidery category on Amazon. HUGE thanks to everyone who has been supporting the book.

I've managed to get myself swamped with things to work on, including book-related plans. So everything is taking longer. Including taking pictures of some of the pages. Silly me. But in the middle of it, I'm stitching love.

The title for this book was suggested by my editor, Amanda. When I heard it, I knew it was right. I like that it describes a love of stitching, but it's also kind of a directive. Stitch love. Don't just stitch animals or objects, or anything else. But when you stitch, stitch love.

In the rush to get things done, I might forget this, but I hope not. I hope that I remember to stitch love. And I hope I can help spread that idea. Will you try it with me? No matter the pattern or the process, or the recipient, would you make sure that you stitch some love into it?

I'm going to check in and see how that goes for us all, okay?

Darling Dachshund embroidery

My most recent stitching was this Darling Dachshund. It's sort of a pattern from the book, in that, it was supposed to be in the book, and I left it out in error. If you're on Instagram, follow my feed to learn more about this little guy!

I best get busy now, because I've got celebrations to plan! (I might even bake myself a cake...)

20 comments:

  1. I do think cake is in order! congrats to you. can't wait to get my hands on a copy

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  2. Happy celebrating! Hope your cake is yummy!

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  3. Anonymous7:50 AM

    I'm so excited! Mine arrives tomorrow. Can't wait to pick out my first designs to embroider :)

    One question for you: I have a pretty small-scale Etsy shop. I remember reading a previous post where you said that you were now allowing the option of selling pieces with your designs. I am more than willing to give you credit for your designs.

    Will we be allowed to use patterns from your book in this way? If not, that is completely fine. I just thought I would check and make sure because I would never want to use your designs in a way that is not approved by you. Thanks!

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    1. Let me get an official word on the process for that from Lark Crafts, and I'll get back to you here as soon as I know. Thanks for wanting to make these for your shop!

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    2. The official answer is yes! As long as you're the one who bought the book are are making the items yourself (cottage industry), you may sell them in your Etsy shop, craft fairs, etc.

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  4. many congrats on the book!!

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  5. Have your sweet book on order, look forward to it's arrival :)

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  6. I got mine yesterday!! I want to make ALL the projects!!!

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  7. Congratulations! Party On Mollie!

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  8. Just checked my pre-order status and I wont get mine til the 1st April :( Is it released later in the UK?

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    1. I'm pretty sure it's March 7 in the UK, so hopefully you'll have it well before April! Thanks for ordering!

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  9. Big congratulations! So exciting. :) Leanne x

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  10. Congratulations on the release of your book! How exciting!

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  11. Congratulations on the release of your book! How exciting!

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  12. Oh, Mollie, congratulations!!!! And stitching love is a good idea—something I do aim for as I work away. Congrats congrats!

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  13. Congratulations!!!!! I love alllll of your stuff, can't wait to get mine in the mail!

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  14. Congratulations, that is so awesome!! I hope that I am able to get a copy of this book because it looks so good.

    I hope you have the best of luck with the book and that you will always find the love in stitching! :')

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  15. OMG I just love this book, cuteness overload!!! I don't know where to start first. Thank you so much for making this book.

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  16. I finally got a copy of Stitch Love today. I am so excited! Now I just want to make everything in the book. Great job, Mollie!!!

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  17. I finally got a copy of Stitch Love today. I am so excited! Now I just want to make everything in the book. Great job, Mollie!!!

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