Monday, July 30, 2012

Big news!

A year ago Heather and I would not have thought we would be sharing this news with you today!  About last September we were contacted by some lovelies at Moda Bake Shop asking if we would like to be contributors in an upcoming book....um YES!!!  We had a short deadline to get some samples and sketches together and submit them for approval.  And they chose three of our projects!! Eeeek!!  The book is called Sweet Celebrations with the Moda Bake Shop Chefs:


The book is filled with awesome projects by way-more-awesome-than-us chefs for celebrations we all have year round, birthdays, holidays, back to school,etc..  I cannot wait to see the book in person!

So one October weekend Heather and I did something sneaky.  VERY sneaky.  Only five people knew about this until now.  Our mom, me, my husband, Heather and her husband.  I flew to Utah for the weekend and Heather and I crafted our hearts out!  She picked me up from the airport late at night, we hit a Walmart for essentials nowhere near any friends or family and headed to my parents.  Our parents were in England so we had their big beautiful home to ourselves and we got it good and messy.  With the aid of some Lifetime Original Movies we completed all of our projects for the book in less than 72 hours!  Not only did I not have any spare time to visit, but the book was top secret so we couldn't let anyone know I was in town!!

Here are our projects:


 Isn't that banner pillow Heather made darling??


Super sweet birthday hats.


And a sweet valentine's mailbox!!

There you have it!  We are so so so so excited :)


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25 comments:

  1. Teje KarjalainenJuly 30, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Congratulations dear friends! I'm so happy for you and I just love all your projects! You have really wonderful and unique ideas and you make them so beautiful! x Teje

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  2. Janice @ Better off ThreadJuly 30, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    That is so exciting and I'm so happy for both of you! I don't think anyone could blame you for being sneaky. A 72 hour sewing and Lifetime marathon sounds divine. I can't wait to see the book!

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  3. EileenJuly 30, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Congratulations!

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  4. ShontelleJuly 30, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Congratulations! Your projects are lovely.

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  5. DorianJuly 30, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Congratulations, both of you. How fun and exciting! Cute projects, it looks like a great book.

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  6. Mary MenzerJuly 30, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Truly wonderful! Looking forward to seeing this book, Congratulations!

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  7. MommarockJuly 30, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Sounds like quite the event! Looks like wonderful projects, exciting book!

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  8. DebbieJuly 30, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Exciting for you both! Congrats!!

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  9. needle and nestJuly 30, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Congratulations! How very exciting to be published! I hope this is the start of something big for you both!

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  10. CathyKJuly 30, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Congratulations!!! Your projects are adorable. I look forward to the book!!!!!

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  11. RosaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Congratulations.Your project is beautiful!

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  12. Gigi's ThimbleJuly 30, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Congratulations girls! That's so exciting!!!

    Amber

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  13. Terry@ a quilting blogJuly 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Congratulations!! What fun projects!!!

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  14. Karen PiorJuly 30, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Congratulations. What an honour and how exciting. The projects are different and suit the theme of the book wonderfully. Cheers, Karen

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  15. CherieJuly 30, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Congratulations on the book! I saw a sneak on Rebecca's blog and fell in love with the apron on the front cover! =D

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  16. MicheleJuly 30, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Very cool. I can't wait until it hits the stores so that I can check it out.

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  17. ElaineJuly 30, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    See, it pays to DREAM BIG!! Hip,Hip Hooray!! You're an inspiration!!

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  18. Sarah CraigJuly 30, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Congratulations! Moda really did it right when they contacted you both!!!

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  19. NicoleJuly 30, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Congratulations! It looks like a fantastic book!

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  20. Barb NJuly 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    What fun you guys must have had! Your projects are so unique - lots of talent in your family for sure. Congratulations - I know how difficult it is to keep secrets but this was worth it!

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  21. HelenJuly 30, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    When I had seen photos previously of projects in this book, it was the letterbox that I caught my eye. I can not wait to get my hands on the book so I can make one for my little girl. Thank you so much for your gorgeous designs!

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  22. Jodi - usairdollJuly 31, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting and sounds like you both had an extra fun secret sewing getaway. hehe. Beautiful projects and tons of Success to you both!!

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  23. ZuzanJuly 31, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    What fun projects. Congratulations.

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  24. neldaJuly 31, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Congratulations!!! I looove your mailbox. And that apron on the book cover is delicious; the fabric reminds me of the first quilt my grandmother made for me in the 70's.

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  25. LynneAugust 16, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Congratulations, that is big news indeed!

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