Today I thought I'd share some pics snapped during the process of putting together the book, in case you're interested in what goes on behind the scenes on a big project like this. I've already written about my experience of getting a publishing deal, and of course that's only the beginning. Then came the writing. Intensive writing. During a heat wave - gah! Luckily I'd made a conscious decision to enjoy the process, and just the process of making a decision seemed to work so I actually did enjoy it. Intense, yes, but fulfilling. And when I say "writing", of course for a craft book the writing is only a minor part of it. There's also lots of fun stuff, like...
Creating a mood board...
Sketching garment designs...
Drafting patterns...
Sourcing fabric...
Planning design variations...
Sewing... (lots of sewing)
Hanging out with genius designer / crazy lady Arielle... (seen here sporting a Brigitte scarf)
Getting to work with Team Betty...
Meeting lovely Terri...
Who covered me in this...
Like so...
Getting adjusted...
Posing...
... for this lot...
... and a kitty...
Practising the art of cat whispering...
Then back at my desk to edit layouts...
And then waiting...
... and waiting...
... waiting a bit longer...
... until finally...
Hope you'll help me celebrate tomorrow at the #LoveAtFirstStitch online launch party. See you there!
