Wednesday 23 March 2011

A Very Big Secret

I've got something exciting to tell you: a secret I've been bursting to share for months...

I've written a book!

A whole book, with 35 fun felt projects designed and stitched and written by me! (Eek!)

It's called Super Cute Felting, and it'll be published this autumn (8th September 2011) by the lovely people at Cico Books. This is the draft version of the cover:


I've been working on it since the end of last year - regular readers may remember a few secret things popping up on the blog in recent months! It's been pretty hectic juggling book stuff with all my other crafty business stuff,and I've had a few slightly panicky "omigod! what if no-one likes it!" moments, but it's been lots of fun too.

I will of course be blogging about this again over the next few months as the autumn draws nearer... I can't wait! :)

49 comments:

Flavie said...

OMG, you have made my day! I can't wait for it to come out...I am ridiculously exited. Well done for such an amazing achievement.

Rie said...

Ahh! Congratulations! I can't wait to see the book in my local bookstore - very exciting!!

M said...

Wow! How did you manage to keep that a secret?! Congratulations, I hope it sells zillions :)

The undomesticated scientist said...

Wow! how exciting and clever you! i don't have time to breath most days let alone write a book! i look forward to seeing it.

somewhere on the avenue said...

I have already put this on my Wish List at Amazon xxxxxxx

davybidosa said...

That's great! and, congratulations!!! i believe that having a book written is super-exciting:) now, don't stop and write more:) we'll be waiting for it here in Ukraine!

Despina said...

That's exciting! I can't wait to order it! Congratulations! I wish you all the best!

C said...

Congratulations!

Clare said...

Oh wow! How exciting - you can't have slept for weeks with the excitement! Congratulations!!!

Cat McLaughlin said...

That's ace! Congrats Laura - look forward to seeing the finished book :)

Natalie said...

Congratulations! How exciting. I'm sure it'll be a big hit.

Ruby Reloved said...

Oh my word! That is amazing. Well done you! Will definitely be purchasing. x

Happybee said...

wow!!!! this is amazing!!!!
congrats!!!!

chloe said...

wow, this is wonderful! i can't wait to see it :) xx

WinnibriggsHouse said...

That is fantastic news, I will have to note the date in my diary...thats one sale already. I love your stuff, it is so appealing and so neat. I have just opened an Etsy shop and you were my first shop to 'favourite'. I wear my red corsage with the butterfly all the time.
Well done!
Jenny x

Sarah said...

Wow - how utterly exciting for you! I'll be ordering a copy as soon as it's available! Congratulations!

Laura Frunza said...

Wow, I can't wait to buy the book, it seems pretty wonderful :-) I already have the other one which featured you, too (fa la la felt) but one written entirely by yourself would be even better. Congratulations!

Sugarplum Kawaii said...

You must feel chuffed! Congratulations....I hope it's a best seller!

Groovy Pumpkin said...

Wooooooooooo, count me in - I'll be getting one of these!!!

I LOVE your stuff, very well done to you m'lady!!

Take care, Jane xx

jennyflowerblue said...

Many congratulations, you clever clever lady! x

Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll) said...

Congratulations!! I love the cover of the book!!! I'm sure it will be very successful! :)

Meaghan said...

Congrats! I can't wait to get a copy of my very own. I showed my mom your felty goodness in the Fa la la la Felt book and she thought your work was adorable. A whole book of it...BRILLIANT!

Fiona said...

Well done. It looks great.

Rebekah said...

That's tremendous! I can't wait to buy my own copy.

kate schmate said...

Congrats!!! I would definitely buy your book for me and all my friends. :)

Jo @ a life in lists said...

Yay, huge congratulations! You must be so thrilled. And well done on keeping it secret - I can't imagine I'd be much good at that part :)

Tumus said...

This is going to be really ace for you ^_^

Pair of Writers said...

Very exciting! Congrats! I can't wait to check it out!

xxMarit said...

that's so cool, you're one book. Congratz and enjoy it. i will buy it, when it's in the store's in the Netherlands.
xxMarit

Mary said...

Wow. Congratulations. I can't wait to see more blog posts about your book and the book itself.

Vesle Serena said...

Congratulations! It looks so cute!

nic @ nipitinthebud said...

that's terrific Laura, congratulations.
I don't suppose you've had much time for knitting then. I hope to come to the Cathedral one of these wednesdays. I even have new stripey yarn to encourage me so there's no excuse really! (well except that the allotment is now taking off in it's usual crazy fashion)

Unknown said...

Amazing, I am so excited about this! Huge congratulations, I'm sure it will do great xx

Pato said...

That´s great news!!! Congratulations I´m sure it will be amazing!

MySpecialAgent said...

How exciting!

Katie said...

EEEE CONGRATS!! I am performing a happy dance for you, complete with much heel clicking and twirling.

Angela@the crazyness that is me said...

How exciting! Love the cover so if thats anything to go by the book will be awesome!

Jo said...

Congratulations Laura! That's fantastic!

Sarah said...

Ooh congrats on the book!

♥ Nia said...

Awesome!!! Congratulations :D
I love the cover :)
Best wishes to you!!!

Sleep Goblin said...

Adorable! I can't wait to have it!! :D

Kelliejo said...

Omg! I can't wait to see it!

flowerpress said...

Congratulations Laura, so well deserved. Can't wait to see it :-)

Cate said...

Yay!!!! Can't wait - I loved your project in falala felt...so I just know I love this too :-)
xxxCate

Coffee And Cream said...

It's about time! Congratulations!

Cover Owl is gorgeous :)

yencamade said...

Wow! Great! Congratulations! Can't wait to hold it in my hands! It will be a success for sure.

Em said...

Well done! I'm so happy for you! (I never leave comments but felt compelled when I heard this news!) I will be buying a copy for sure. Really pleased for you, great news x x

Watkins35 said...

wow, congratulations, yay you (& congrats, saw your birdies in Country Living) :) x

Sarah Louise Designs said...

fantastic!!! well done! Llongyfarchiadau!