10 Aug My Good News!
Dear Wonderful Readers,
Like I said last week, I’ve probably missed you more than you’ve missed me……. but just in case you have noticed my absence, let me explain my whereabouts and share my most exciting news!
This Spring I’ve been hard at work drafting a book proposal with my dear sewing friend, Julie Starr.
On Friday we signed a book contract with C&T Publishing under the Stash Books imprint!
Excitement abounds for us first time authors and we’ve lots of hard work ahead. Presently, we must keep quiet about the subject and title, but as you might expect it is a sewing book, and it is for you!
Julie and I are so proud to belong to a group of home sewers that exceeds 35 million creative women and men in the United States alone! Would you believe we met through the Pattern Review website? Julie and I quickly discovered we shared mutual sewing backgrounds, similar tastes in apparel, and an enormous desire to learn more.
Best of all, we both live in South Carolina!
As a great admirer of Julie’s sewing I asked her to partner with me on a book idea.
As Ecclesiastes 4:9 states “Two is better than one because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” How true this verse has proved in this experience! Our skills and ideas have worked in harmony and we are certain our publication will be a worthwhile contribution to the sewing industry 🙂
Thank you, dear Readers for your unbelievable support these past four years! Next month I’ll enter my fifth year of sewing and blogging with you, and well…… I just can’t imagine anything more enjoyable than being creative together!
I will be scarce for a few more weeks, and really look forward to being back with regular posts.
Until soon I hope! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Wendy Grossman
Posted at 12:48h, 10 AugustCongratulations! That’s fabulous news. I can’t wait to read it.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:18h, 11 AugustThank you so much, Wendy!
Tina Spear
Posted at 12:50h, 10 AugustYay! Good for you & Julie. I have seen some of her reviews on Pattern Review & like what she makes also. I can’t wait to see the new book! Maybe since I live in South Carolina too, I can pop over to have the authors sign my copy!
I love that verse from Ecclesiastes and want to cross stitch it for my husband one day for our anniversary. A friend of mine did that and what a nice anniversary gift.
Keep us posted!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:19h, 11 AugustThank you so much, Tina! We will definitely connect in South Carolina 🙂 🙂
Fran
Posted at 12:51h, 10 AugustCongratulations!!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:26h, 11 AugustThank you, Fran!
Sandy Murray
Posted at 12:52h, 10 AugustI’m a loyal lurker and this IS exciting news!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:28h, 11 AugustIt is a true thrill, Sandy! Many thanks 🙂
Susan Maddw
Posted at 12:52h, 10 AugustWarmest congratulations, Sarah! Your book will be on my “must have” list!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:28h, 11 AugustAh……… thank you, Susan 😉
Cheryl Lemmons
Posted at 12:57h, 10 AugustI am so very excited about this! Congratulations! Can’t wait!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:30h, 11 AugustHi Cheryl! Thank you so much. I’ve been with Julie this past week and we are thinking about all of the lucky women in Houston this week with SK!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:33h, 11 August………. and I LOVE the black dress you made in her class !
Bernadette O'Brien
Posted at 12:57h, 10 AugustWonderful news. I look forward to the finished product!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:31h, 11 AugustWe do too, Bernadette. Thanks so much!
Ros Burgess
Posted at 13:03h, 10 AugustGo girls ……..I might be across the world in Tasmania but love reading the blog & it’s so great you two are doing something inspirational.All the best
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:32h, 11 AugustTasmania is only a click away these days, Ros! Many thanks for your nice comment 🙂
Nikki Davis
Posted at 13:07h, 10 AugustThis is incredible news!! Congratulations to you both!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:34h, 11 AugustThank you, Nikki!
Yoshie Wong
Posted at 13:12h, 10 AugustThat’s Awesome!! Looking forward to reading it. Although I don’t sew much, your blog is an inspiration to me. I’ve stopped buying RTW and now shop out of my stash. I’m 5’0″ 120#, so EVERTHING needs to be altered anyway.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:39h, 11 AugustMany thanks, Yoshie for your comment! Sewing is definitely a game changer when it comes to dressing and shopping.
Paula DeGrand
Posted at 13:14h, 10 AugustOh, this is wonderful news! Congratulations! I know you must keep things under wraps for now, of course, but hope that someday you’ll let us know a little about how you created your proposal and went through the process of producing a book. It would be fascinating to read about. Best of luck!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:39h, 11 AugustThank you, Paula! I’d love to share that information at some point 🙂
Ebi P.
Posted at 13:27h, 10 AugustCONGRATULATIONS!!!! Good luck with your book!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:40h, 11 AugustThank you so much, Ebi!!
Marysia Palung
Posted at 13:32h, 10 AugustHuge congratulations to you both. Cannot wait to learn the subjects covered in the book.
Enjoy the experience.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:41h, 11 AugustThank you, Marysia! We think the book will be informative AND fun !!
Maria Merante
Posted at 13:33h, 10 AugustCongratulations! I’m looking forward to adding your book to my ever-increasing stash.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:42h, 11 AugustLOL! We hope it won’t become a dust collector on the shelf 😉 Many thanks, Maria!
Art Attack
Posted at 13:37h, 10 AugustSarah and Julie,
And Matthew 12:6 tells us that “we all have different gifts, according to the grace given us”. How exciting that the two of you are combining your gifts. I can’t wait to follow this incredible journey!
Love,
Dorcas
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:43h, 11 AugustThank you, Dorcas 🙂 🙂 🙂 Patience + Impulsive seem to work well. I’m sure you know who is who – lol.
Manju
Posted at 13:38h, 10 AugustCongrats both! Very exciting times ahead for you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:44h, 11 AugustThank you so much, Manju 🙂
Patti Hall
Posted at 13:43h, 10 AugustOh,how exciting!! Sure to be very inspiring for all who read it as you two have already inspired many of us.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:57h, 11 AugustThat’s very sweet, Patti! Thank you.
Ruth
Posted at 13:52h, 10 AugustHow incredibly exciting for you both! This is wonderful news. Congratulations!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:58h, 11 AugustIt’s a wonderful feeling for sure, Ruth! Many thanks 🙂
Kath Johnson
Posted at 13:56h, 10 AugustDelighted to read your exciting news. Good luck!
Kath
(AKA HRigg)
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:58h, 11 AugustThank you Kath!!
Janeice
Posted at 14:00h, 10 AugustBest of luck to you! Your sewing skills have been an inspiration to me.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:59h, 11 AugustMany thanks, Janeice! I’m developing my skills as I sew – but what fun it is to do. 🙂
Lauren
Posted at 14:07h, 10 Augustwow, that’s such exciting news! Congratulations!!!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:00h, 11 AugustThank you, Lauren!!
Cynthia
Posted at 14:13h, 10 AugustI am thrilled for both of you and for all of us! I can hardly wait to see the results. All the best on your new journey!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:04h, 11 AugustThank you so much, Cynthia!
CarolinasCallin
Posted at 14:18h, 10 AugustSarah, what wonderful news! I’ve actually been waiting to hear something like this from you 🙂 You have influenced SO many through your blog…so happy that this next step has worked out for you! Delighted for you!!!
All the best to you and Julie as you put the finishing touches on. Can’t wait to see the finished product!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:05h, 11 AugustMany thanks for the vote of confidence, Cheryl! It’s been and is a fun project to work on 🙂
MaryEllen
Posted at 14:20h, 10 AugustSo excited for both of you. I found your blog somehow 2 1/2 yrs ago & it brought me back to sewing & changed the way I’ve sewn & my sewing ideas & projects !! Thanks Sarah & congrats !!!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:07h, 11 AugustMary Ellen, I’m always moved to read that someone started sewing again after reading my blog. For me sewing is so much more fun this time around 🙂
Many thanks for your nice comment!
gail cunningham
Posted at 14:30h, 10 AugustCongratulations! It is always a pleasure as well as an inspiration to see what you’ve whipped up in the sewing room!
Best wishes ahead to you both.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:08h, 11 AugustMany thanks, Gail!!!
kathie Bennett
Posted at 14:33h, 10 AugustSo Exciting!!!!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:06h, 11 AugustAt last 🙂 !!
Cheryl Scott
Posted at 14:37h, 10 AugustHow wonderful! You both have great taste. I’ll be looking forward to the book!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:09h, 11 AugustThank you, Cheryl! We’re very excited about it 😉
Carol S
Posted at 14:38h, 10 AugustCongratulations! Fantastic news. Looking forward to seeing you in NYC on the book tour!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:09h, 11 AugustWell hopefully I’ll be there 😉 Thank you, Carol!
Lori
Posted at 14:40h, 10 AugustThat is such exciting news, it will be a fabulous book.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:10h, 11 AugustThank you, Lori!
Joy Lorenzana
Posted at 14:47h, 10 AugustCongratulation to you both! I am very happy for you and cannot wait to buy the book! xo Joy
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:10h, 11 AugustMany thanks, Joy! So nice to hear from you 🙂
Joy
Posted at 15:19h, 10 AugustIndeed, this is exciting news for all of us! Congratulations. And yes, we have missed you! I Can’t wait to hear more and get a copy of your book in my hands, hot off the press.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:11h, 11 AugustAh……. I’ve missed my regular blogging but it’s impossible to do everything. Many thanks for the comment, Joy!
Marla Cooprider
Posted at 15:26h, 10 AugustCongratulations on your new sewing venture! Will look forward to seeing the book! I’m sure it will be wonderful! I enjoy your posts so much! Best of luck to you both!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:11h, 11 AugustThank you, Marla!
Carolyn
Posted at 15:39h, 10 AugustCongratulations! That’s awesome news!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:12h, 11 AugustThank you so much, Carolyn!
Miriam Knox
Posted at 15:41h, 10 AugustI am so excited for the two of you! Please keep us posted on your progress and share what you can with us!
Linda L
Posted at 15:55h, 10 AugustThis is exciting news and congratulations to both of you for getting a book contract! Look forward to reading more about this and of course reading the book.
Mary McGibbon
Posted at 15:58h, 10 AugustI am more of a lurker then a, Commenter,, but I am so pleased for you.
toni morse
Posted at 16:02h, 10 AugustVery exciting! Congratulations!
Becky H
Posted at 16:03h, 10 AugustThat is so amazing and cool. Congratulations to you both!
sharon
Posted at 16:37h, 10 AugustCongrats to you and Julie! I’ve followed your blog, Sara and I’ve followed Julie on Pattern Review and have learned so much, not only in sewing, construction, but also styling too. I look forward to your publication and know it will truly be one of those “must haves” for my sewing collection.
TL Ruiter
Posted at 16:37h, 10 AugustWow!! Cool! How great that will be. I hope you two have a wonderful experience and look forward to the finished book.
Dede Burum
Posted at 16:55h, 10 AugustSo happy for you. I truly enjoy your blog so have no doubt your book will be a great success.
Jennifer Shaw
Posted at 16:58h, 10 AugustThat is wonderful and exciting news!! My wishes to you both on a fantastic collaboration with your book. Congratulations and wishing you great success!
Millie Payne
Posted at 17:04h, 10 AugustMaking room on my bookshelf for your book! Thank you for sharing your talent, good taste and enthusiasm for sewing well-fitting garments….an inspiration for all of us.
Dilliander
Posted at 17:12h, 10 AugustCongrats to you both and all the best!
Carolyn Castino
Posted at 17:57h, 10 AugustCongrats to you Sarah and Julie – Sarah, you really know how to load up your plate. Wedding, book, blog and all the rest of the stuff that life adds to us to make sure we don’t get board. I will love to see the results of such a great collaboration. Some how I know it will be a great addition to all of us that love fabric, fashion and sewing.
Lisa D
Posted at 18:13h, 10 AugustCongratulations and I look forward to finding out the details!
Laura Casey
Posted at 18:13h, 10 AugustWhat great news, congratulations to you both…..who would have thought all this blogging, sewing, reviewing would get you to this point!?…..will wait and watch you both at every turn…..My Best to you both….LAURA
Jane Mary Green
Posted at 18:44h, 10 AugustSo happy to hear this! I found you both on Pattern Review and admire your tasteful designs and helpful guidance and reviews! You both continue to inspire me with this wonderful hobby, which is both creative, rewarding and relaxing! (Best therapy in the world!) I anxiously await for the book to come out and look forward to receiving my copy. Best Wishes to the both of you with continued success with this amazing endeavor!
Margie Ward
Posted at 18:55h, 10 AugustCongratulations, I am looking forward to the release of your book.
Claire
Posted at 18:56h, 10 AugustCongratulations Sarah and Julie! What an exciting collaboration and a fun challenge. I’m sure your creative juices are flowing at full speed!
maddie
Posted at 18:56h, 10 AugustCongratulations! The book will be a great contribution to the sewing community, just like your blog 🙂
Joyce Love
Posted at 19:30h, 10 AugustCongratulations to you both! Let us know if you have a book signing party – I’m in Charlotte & would love to come!
Suzie Simpson
Posted at 19:37h, 10 AugustHow wonderful! Can’t wait to read it! Please keep us posted on publication information.
Karen
Posted at 20:30h, 10 AugustCongratulations! I look forward to the book’s release and know it will be classy.
Marguerite
Posted at 20:40h, 10 AugustWonderful news! Congratulations to you both! Cant wait to see what you’ve got in store for us!
P
Posted at 21:09h, 10 AugustHow exciting! Congrats!
Chris B
Posted at 21:35h, 10 AugustCongratulations on becoming an author. I simply adore your blog and you. You are inspiring me to try sewing again for myself, but I’m not ready for that big move yet. I wish you the best.
Chris B
Posted at 21:36h, 10 AugustCongratulations on becoming an author. What a wonderful accomplishment for you and your friend. I wish you the best.
You’re an inspiration to us sewers. Best of luck.
Sally Thompson
Posted at 21:45h, 10 AugustCongratulations! Your new book will be on my shelf-I need all the sewing help I can get!
Alethia
Posted at 21:55h, 10 AugustCongrats to you and Julie both! I look guard to learning more about your book to come!
Lucy Sailsman
Posted at 22:32h, 10 AugustCongratulations to you both!
Paula Hamrick
Posted at 22:58h, 10 AugustAwesome, exciting news!
Deborahp Penner
Posted at 23:11h, 10 AugustBlessings on your new book. I look forward to reading more of your wise advice and creative ideas.
Anita Gail Johnson
Posted at 23:23h, 10 AugustCongratulations! I’m so happy for you! I’m sure I’ll enjoy the book as much as I do the blog!!!
Myrtle Washington
Posted at 23:48h, 10 AugustCongratulations to the both of you! I love collecting sewing books so I will be waiting with anticipation!
Sharon
Posted at 00:54h, 11 AugustI can’t wait to see what you two wonderful ladies have come up with, congratulations!
Beth Huntington The Renegade Seamstress
Posted at 02:09h, 11 AugustHow exciting!!!! I loved working with C&T Publishing on my book. They are such a great company to work with, you will have such a good time them!!!! Congratulations!
Beth Huntington The Renegade Seamstress
Posted at 02:09h, 11 Augustwith them 🙂
Pauline Droy-Moore
Posted at 03:46h, 11 Augusthow exciting for you both congratulations
Danielle
Posted at 03:52h, 11 AugustI can’t think of two more lovely ladies to announce such news. I’ve been watching and reading from afar and thoroughly enjoy your contribution in every post. All the very very best ladies.
Margo
Posted at 04:46h, 11 AugustSo wonderful!!!
Andrea
Posted at 07:16h, 11 AugustCongratulations to you both! This is sure to be an exciting and fulfilling experience for you. All the best in the journey ahead!
Becky Bagwell
Posted at 07:32h, 11 AugustWow ! Congratulations !
Barbara Waterman
Posted at 07:49h, 11 AugustCongratulations. If your blog is an indicator of the inspiration, style and talent you both would bring to a sewing book I will definitely be buying a copy.
Tee
Posted at 08:22h, 11 AugustGreat news!!! Congratulations!!!!
Eileen
Posted at 08:45h, 11 AugustSarah, Congrats! I know this is something you have been wanting to do. I look forward to reading your book.
I am sure it will be a great resource of sewing tips and techniques. I find myself scouring the internet when
I want to learn to perfect a sewing technique……….I would much prefer a book!!! What fun for both you and Julie.
I am sure it will be a work of art.
Virginia
Posted at 10:53h, 11 AugustWhat a thrill when I went to your blog and saw my two favorite sewing ladies together. Before reading the message, I knew only exciting things could be ahead. You each inspire me constantly with your lovely creations. I look forward to the release of your book. Julie, when do you sleep?! You are one of the most productive ladies ever.
Jennifer Miller
Posted at 11:01h, 11 AugustCongratulations! Sarah, you have helped me tremendously over the last few months with your encouragement and inspiration. To be so well matched, Julie must be just as lovely. So, ladies, best of luck – I’ll be anxiously awaiting publication!
Sara @ Sewsweetness
Posted at 11:16h, 11 AugustBIG congratulations! This is awesome!!!
Cindy Aymes
Posted at 11:18h, 11 AugustExciting news!
Susan Martin
Posted at 12:36h, 11 AugustCongrats. Can’t wait to learn more
Joen Venitsky
Posted at 13:57h, 11 AugustCongrats! I love following along on your sewing adventures, as well as, reading Julie’s Reviews on Pattern Review. Wishing you both success on your new endeavor.
Samina
Posted at 16:01h, 11 AugustCongratulations! Can hardly wait to see your book!
Rhoda K
Posted at 20:53h, 11 AugustSo happy for you both, congratulations! Look forward to reading the new book.
Heather Myers
Posted at 23:04h, 11 AugustGreat news! As much as I enjoy your posts and websites, I expect I’ll enjoy a book.
Almeda
Posted at 07:07h, 12 AugustExciting news from a fabulous creative team!
Eve
Posted at 18:09h, 12 AugustWhat a fantastic opportunity! Congratulations and best of luck. Looking forward to seeing the book!
🙂
Myra
Posted at 19:14h, 12 AugustCongratulations to you both and I can’t wait to see what you two lovely ladies are writing about!
Vernelle
Posted at 11:51h, 13 AugustAbsolutely fabulous news. Waiting anxiously to read it.
Karen Helm
Posted at 14:29h, 13 AugustWhat a wonderful, exciting announcement, Sarah, and I love the way you illuminated it with the Bible quote… It is so exciting to see the global interest in fashion sewing, and your enthusiasm adds so much to it. You and Julie will surely write a book worth adding to one’s sewing library!
Linda A
Posted at 07:29h, 15 AugustThat is awesome! I can’t wait to see the collaboration of two very talented women.
Sylvia Long
Posted at 21:31h, 17 AugustI’ve followed Julie’s reviews on pattern review both for how informative and educational her sewing reviews are, and her fabulous sense of style. I’ve followed you here for the same reasons, so I’m delighted to hear you two are collaborating! I’ll be looking forward to hearing about the book and pre-ordering as soon as its available. Blessings to you two ladies!
Sylvia
Mary Glenn
Posted at 00:03h, 22 AugustThis is so exciting for you. Congrats to you both and enjoy the ride!
Sonja
Posted at 19:28h, 22 AugustAhhhhh congratulations!!! What great news!
Helene Goldberg
Posted at 19:05h, 29 AugustThat is such exciting news! I have been following your blog for a long time, and always am inspired by your makes, and by your posts. Julie Starr is fabulously inspiring too, so I can’t wait to see your book! I would love to carry it in my shop in Melbourne, Australia, when it comes out, so I’ll be keeping my ear to the ground, listening for progress reports. Congratulations!
Sandra
Posted at 07:35h, 04 SeptemberCongratulations! Great news – all the best.