Friday, October 14, 2011

The Design Goddesses Giveth ... and Taketh Away

I was thrilled at the beginning of this week when I learned that two more of my design submissions had been accepted for 2012 publication. Designers find those emails wonderful to receive and read.

At almost the same time, I also received notice via snail mail that one of my design submissions was politely turned down. Of course, that was not received as well as the acceptances.

However, I know that not everything I propose will meet with approval (because hey, all editors have their own aesthetic and other considerations in mind when making editorial decisions) and, designers always have other publishing options.

So with that in mind, I provide you with photos of my latest finished object, Le Chaud French Press Cozy:


Using only one skein of Wonder Why Alpaca Farms' fingering weight alpaca and soysilk blend, not only is it just an appealing design, it also harnesses the warmth properties of the respective fibers - and in the Pacific Northwest, keeping coffee warm and cozy is a full-time preoccupation.

I'm finalizing the written pattern, and will test it first prior to releasing it (in a limited manner) into the crafting wild. Once testing is complete, it will be available only through a purchase of Andrea's wonderful alpaca/silk blend through the end of the year. Then, in 2012, it will be for sale on its own.

Sooooo ... if anyone is interested in being part of the pattern testing, definitely shoot me an email. I expect the test will start next week and last through the beginning of November.

And yet another Fiber Arts Friday has arrived. Have you checked out Andrea's blog, to see how everyone else is keeping warm and cozy with their respective fiber pursuits? C'mon now, you know about inquiring minds and all.

14 comments:

  1. I LOVE that cozy. Now I want to go buy a French Press. It seriously is super sassy. Now...I had better get that blend of yarn stocked up on my Etsy Shop...I think I will be dyeing up so new colors besides leaving some in their natural state.

    Happy Yarn Day!

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  2. Congrats on getting more work accepted for publication!

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  3. What character that cozy has!
    What designs were accepted? Congrats!

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  4. The cozy is very nicely done. Congratulations on getting more of your work out into the wild, whether it's 'published' by others or distributed directly by you. It all counts!

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  5. Congratulations - and what a good idea. Of course, we drink the coffee too fast to let it cool ... maybe a cozy would encourage us to slow down!

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  6. Congratulations on your acceptances! As an editor, I'm here to tell you that any day you receive 2 positive responses is a good day on an epic scale. Enjoy it! The cozy is wonderful, too.

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  7. That is one super cozy! Very impressive.

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  8. That looks like a very cute pattern!

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  9. I really like that cozy.

    Congrats on your acceptances. Looking forward to hearing about when/where they will be published. :-)

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  10. I love your design, the stitch detail and buttons give the cozy a little something extra!

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  11. Congrats! that'a a lovely cozy too, wish I could try the pattern for you but it's way above my beginner's head!

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  12. That's an awesome cozy! Such a great idea too. Thank you for sharing it.

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  13. Congratulations on the acceptances!

    Love the cozy. I've seen several designs for them lately, but none as lovely as this. :)

    French press we can still do around here, and frequently do. But after DH created a volcanic eruption of espresso which reached to the extended height ceiling a while back, I've banned him from some of the other variety of contraptions in his caffeine collection. ;o) (This one is still okay... http://www.flickr.com/photos/kinnicchickspix/2318108877/)

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