Saturday, August 27

things i like...

about my book
(yes, 'tis feels quite odd to say "my book")


* i like the rounded corners.

* i like the feel of the front cover.

* i like the hand stitched postcard and little loved barcode.

* i like that my grandmother's pesky pom pom squirrel is tucked into my apron pocket on the front cover.

* i like that it sits perfectly perfect in my hands.

* i like the chunky spine a whole lot.

* i like that it is part of the Suitcase Series.

* i like the fact 'little lucky bunny' has a whole story all about him illustrated by my brilliant brother

* i like that such an inspiring book, can come from the collaboration of just two folks, one crafty blogger and one independent creative design publisher, yes i think that is quite a thing to like.

* i like very muchly, that Janine and i were fortunate to have so many willing helpers with the handmade details the book required. including Janine's own Mom and her trusty sewing machine

* i like that when i flick through the pages it is everything i hoped it would be and so much more.

* i like that when i think about having dottie angel published in a book, really truly think about this moment, it causes me to well up inside. i never thought anything else in my life would match the moments of my children being born, but this moment sits alongside there nicely.

* i like very muchly to think this book would not be what it is without you, my dearest readers for which i am thanking you kindly today.

and most of all

*i hope you will like it too









she will be back on monday with a little giveaway, till then, be safe my brilliantly brilliant 'i spy' dearies ~ Tif

78 comments:

Bonita Rose said...

your book is on my wish list. I hope to get my own copy one day. I really do. I love your style. I love you. xo Congrats to you. I too want to publish a book one day. You did it! xo

silly old suitcase said...

oh, it's so beautiful made!!
It's just like every page is 'real' and i feel like touching with my fingers to feel the fabric, the lace, the embroidery...

x

allie'peachy'jane said...

there once was a woman in blighty who said coor blighmy!!!! For it was a sight to see, such wonderous pictures of glee, but alas felt those pages were out of her grasp, as she lived in the fair land of blighty. Tiff ohh dear Tiff my heart rings out for thee!!!! I would glady be be a proof reader for the UK!!!!! Love and hugs Allie 'peachy' jane

Tiene said...

Wonderfull!! I really want to buy this!!

Unknown said...

oohh..can't wait to get my copy in my mailbox ! CONGRATS !!!

Evelyn said...

you're so right. it's beautiful!!! i like it too...! :)

Anonymous said...

I am so happy for you!

Free Art Printables said...

can't wait to see it in person! I love everything you do!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

This looks lovely! Congratulations to you! and best wishes :)
Is it available yet? Will you have it in your Etsy?
~ margie :)

Lola Nova said...

Beautiful!

Unknown said...

Congratulation!!
The book looks wonderful and I hope it will be possible to buy in Norway soon.

Thea said...

Congratulations Tiff! Looks divine. Can't wait to get my paws on one. Also checked out your brother's page. Wow! I love his work and style. x

Polly said...

whoa...looks amazing. so many lovely details. I can't wait for my copy to make it here. BIG BIG congratulations and a twitch/worry free weekend x

Irma said...

Congrats on your book! It looks so great, I would love to hold it and look through it.

Susan Potter said...

i like that you shared a little sneak preview of your g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s and divine little book and that it made me smile. Thank you!

Claire Mackaness said...

where can we buy the book Tiff?

Selfsewn said...

Looks great..funny I played i spy on my blog today!

sumo said...

What a special day! Congratulations! The book looks beautiful. No wonder you are proud.

wood & wool stool said...

dearest Tif!
you say it
as you feel
i'm very happy for you
Yáy Fór Yóur Bóók (#5)
Cheers! X Ingrid

Momichka said...

The book looks lovely Tif! Congratulations!

Donna -Little Tiny Stitches said...

The time has come at last :o)

We've all been waiting for it!

Congratulations Tif!

Take care now. xx

Anonymous said...

Your book is so beautiful. It looks so personal and handmade.

Unni Strand said...

It looks fantastic! Congrats!

naughty shorts! said...

I am dying with excitement!! Congratulations x

Jenna Templeton said...

Saving up my pennies to buy your amazing book! I can't wait!

koralee said...

Oh my goodness...this is pure JOY...off to try to order one xoxoxo

Shabby Vintage Junk said...

***SQUEAL***....Tif you must be OVER THE MOON pleased & so very....VERY....V-E-R-Y proud....!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS Lovey....I'm SO looking forward to receiving mine....I just KNOW I'll have my nose pressed up against the window EVERY day waiting for the Postie....I'll let you know the MOMENT she arrives....!!!

Hope you've had a FAB weekend....!

Cheers from Oz,
Tamarah :o)

M.M.E. said...

It's beautiful! I absolutely love the spine and the rounded corners. It will make holding it such a treat.

Kirsty @ Bowerbird Blue said...

You should be glowing with pride, that looks gorgeous.

Sara said...

I am so excited for you. This must be a great feeling to publish a book like this and be so proud and happy about it.
I have preordered a copy and can't wait for its arrival in my letterbox. Hurry postie lady!

catnap said...

Love reading about the book. It is a pleasant distraction while I wait out this pesky hurricane. Unlike DH, I cannot sleep through such a big storm. Am happy to hear your sweet child is ok. And happy to drift off, even for a few minutes, to a kinder, gentler world. Thanks.

Emilie said...

Oh, your new book looks absolutely amazing and so beautiful! I love inspiring pictures and your book seems to be full of them!

small change said...

What a lovely, inspiring little-bitty book! How beautiful it looks, how lovely and nostalgic the pages appear to feel, how so incredibly artsy and crafty! I'm loving all of the patterns and flora and fauna designs. This is making me dream of dreams! Congratulations!

Spire said...

Just ordered the fine book of yours, and hope it will make a safe trip to Norway. I'm sooo looking forward to find it in my mailbox! :)

Naturally Carol said...

Hi Tif..well done..congratulations it looks a perfectly wonderful little book!

liz said...

It looks so so peachy Tif, can't wait to feel the loveliness too. :) Liz

Gozi and Pop said...

oh I am going to likey this book very much and cannot wait for my copy to arrive. Thank you Tif for the sneak peek :)

H is for Home said...

Just beautiful Tif - well done - talented lady! xx

Unknown said...

Wow! I just saw photos of your book on flickr, and wanted to know more! It's so pretty! It's gone straight to the top of my birthday wishlist! :)

Anonymous said...

It looks awesome!!! Is this book out already? I would love to have it <3

xo,
wink

cupcake studio said...

I cannot wait to hold it! Your book looks so splendid!!! Congratulations!

designhund said...

just love it already...
lovely inspiration,
i will order one to my mailbox very soon!

Lizeylou said...

like it ... I am in love - now to get my hands on a copy - now!!!

Greedy Nan said...

To say I was becoming impatient waiting for my little book to arrive would be a slight understatement! Perhaps I should have ordered two ...

Pom Pom said...

I can see why you have a great case of the likes! It's very sweet looking and inspiration is always quite magic!

Mel said...

Those are all beautiful 'likes' and i would have to say i would even be 'smitten' with each feature - you are the pioneer of such a dainty, delicate, vintage look that so many get inspired by and follow after! I am super excited for your sweetness to be captured into a yummy book for all us fabric-holics. CONGRATS! :o)
Mel
www.needleandnestdesign.blogspot.com

Persilja said...

Where can I buy this lovely book???
I live in Sweden. Can i buy it directly from you? I think it looks absolutely adorable! But I´m not suprised since everything around you is that way! :))

Handmade Rose said...

Pure Loveliness....Some books you just have, others you treasure and I do believe you have a 'treasure' of a book. Well done Tiff X

stephanie said...

How Exciting! I am waiting with anticipation for the mailperson to visit my mailbox, so I too can hold your fabulous book in my hands. Congratulations!

Soile said...

Dear Tiff,

your book looks lovely! Stunnig I might say. Sad point is that I've been trying to buy it, but there is something wrong with the system of Uppercase. I hope I will get my order done.

Ben Hughes Art said...

Things I like ... my sister being a published author!!!! Can't wait to read it!

Jamie said...

Can't wait to see and feel this little gem! I'm so excited for you! I pre-ordered so I'm stalking the mail carrier daily in anticipation! Hurry! Hurry! Jamie V in MT
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
amzanioli@yahoo.com

rubelin said...

SQUEE!! can't wait to get it!

many blessings on your new "baby" =)

julie said...

what an amazing, beautiful book....i love, love, love it already - just from the sneak peek, i know it will be a huge success...it soo captures your beautiful little world - congratulations xxx

Tea at Weasel's said...

My goodness... I am smiling a big smile!...
...your blog is beautiful and your book looks equally as yummy!!... I am in the UK, will I be able to grab myself a copy over here???

Louise xx

Anonymous said...

How wonderfully exciting xxBrenda

Diana Trout {Nan.DT@verizon.net} said...

Tif, only recently found your blog via Molly Makes and am so glad. I almost didn't want to look at the pics of YOUR book because it will make the happiness much huger to be looking at my copy which I am looking for! Many congrats to you. It is a wonderful time to enjoy.

ms.mildred said...

Things I love about your book:

1. it's coming soon to a mailbox near me!

2. it's canadian made, just like me!

3. it looks gorg gorg gorgeous and full of inspiration

4. it shows what 2 creative minds can come up with.

Can't wait...so happy for your bookish success :)

~ Laura said...

Oh, what a fantastic thing!!! Your book looks as lovely as anything I've seen!!! Congratulations to you!! You are an inspiration on the web and now in print!! It couldn't have happened to a sweeter blogger!!! :)

Bea said...

Congratulations!!!
What a happy moment! And what a lovely book!!! It looks like a dream-come-true to make, and a dream-come-true to read.
Your words made me smile, I could feel your joy...
:) Beate

Bonnie said...

Your book looks positively awesome! I hope that I can get it here in South Africa, if not, does uppercase do international postage? I sure hope so! Congrats on this wonderful achievement!!

Marieke Abels said...

That looks great :) Congratulations!

rockmelon said...

Congratulations, looks like a sensational read. Love your handstitching, something i've just started to do. Well done, very exciting.

carrad said...

How beautiful! I love tarted-up books. I hope number 2 was okay in the hurricane. xx

dottie angel said...

i am completely and utterly overwhelmed by your response to my book post... as i sit here today reading each and every comment i tell myself just how fortunate i truly am to have such kindness from others come my way.
thank you from the very bottom of my crafty heart!

as for getting hold of a copy.
you can find it here on UPPERCASE site http://shop.uppercasegallery.ca/collections/books
and also a list of UPPERCASE stockists can be found here
http://uppercase.squarespace.com/distribution/
and in a few weeks or sooner i hope to have some available in my etsy shop.
i appreciate it is somewhat tricky as the book is not available in mainstream book stores. however as you can see, going with an independent publisher was an important part of making this book what it is. for Janine was able to bring the handcrafted elements for this book come alive.
both Janine and myself cannot thank you enough for the support you have given us with the pre-orders, orders and your words of congratulations and support.
for that very reason we are both thanking you kindly :)

Rachel at Stitched in Color said...

this does seem to be the book of all books. I as much want to hold it as read it. In complete awe that something like this can be made.

Unknown said...

I cannot wait to get your book .. it is the perfect book to have while you are sitting in a big comfy chair with a cup of coffee . It truly looks beautiful and I will be a happy girl once I have a copy in my hands ! Congrats on this exciting adventure !

sarah said...

It looks oh!So! Splendid, perhaps my hubby and kids can give it to me for Christmas!!! xxx

Chris Young said...

Hi Tif,
Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed being a part of your book project, everyone at our shop took great care in the work they did, from production planning, prepress, our press crews and all of the people in our bindery that worked so diligently applying the card, label and packaging together with the incredible envelope of goodies. It was a fun project and we wish you continued success with Dottie Angel!
Kindest regards,
Chris Young

Jane said...

Wonderful news Tif - at long last! Sending many congratulations to you, my friend.
Can't wait to get a copy.
Hugs
Jane
Xxxx

Anonymous said...

Uh, I love everything about it!!! So pretty! Congratulations!


Camila Faria

dottie angel said...

thank you so very kindly my dears :)

and Chris! oh my goodness indeed you and your crew did the most incredible job, i am so delighted to hear you enjoyed working on my book... for sure it would not be what it is without your hard work, thank you kindly and please please pass on my thanks to a 'crew of the utmost kind' :)

Frances said...

My copy is slowly making its way to Australia. Hurry up Mr Postman! Can't wait to see it. Uppercase are a fine and talented bunch.

Alli said...

Congratulations on the birth of you book! x

Anonymous said...

My copy arrived this morning, it's the most beautiful book I ever had in my whole life - thank you Tif xx

Mon said...

Hello Tif. Having pre-ordered your book so long ago thru Uppercase, it was such a nice surprise to find it in the mail yesterday! My eyes have been glued to it every spare moment I get. And I just wanted to tell you how much I love the book. You are such an inspiration and I am kicking myself for not reading your blog sooner.

elena said...

My copy arrived from Uppercase! Just in time, as I was confined to my bed with a very rare cold...I curled up there under a quilt crocheted by my Grandmother Mary, and read it from front to back and back again. I love the book, and got so many great ideas...I'm know to you bolg, so it's delightful to find that there is MORE. I hope you have a wonderful time in Minneapolis..!

Anonymous said...

where can i buy this book? i must have it <3