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Friday, April 13, 2012

The Really Big News!

I wrote a book!
I sewed a book!

It is truly a most exciting moment for me to be able to finally share with you, my lovely readers, what I have been working on for over 6 months!

Simple Sewing with Lola Nova,to be published by Mitchell Beazley is a labor of love. I can honestly say that my heart and soul has gone into this book and I am positively giddy with the news!

It was awfully hard to keep it under wraps for so long, but now I can shout from the roof tops that little old me wrote a book!

Simple Sewing with Lola Nova by Alexandra Smith is scheduled to come out in the UK this coming September! The US edition will be published Spring 2013!

The book contains 25 step by step sewing projects for family, life and home. A handcrafted compendium sure to provide a little something for everyone, for all skill levels. This book truly celebrates a handmade life!

I will be certain to keep everyone updated on release and all the nitty gritty as we go along.

Oh, but wait! Looky here, it is available for pre-order on Amazon UK! Oh my goodness!

I want to thank you, yes you! my wonderful friends. My readers really are the best and without you, this book never would have been possible, so thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I wish you all a gorgeous weekend!
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55 comments:

  1. CatherineApril 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    This is a wonderful news! Congratulations! Now I can't wait to get a copy...

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  2. GillApril 13, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Congratulations!!!
    I'm off to Amazon now to have a look!

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  3. charlotteApril 13, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    oh wow this is amazing, well done. You must be super proud. Any chance of a few sneak previews then?

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  4. vintage greyApril 13, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Yay Lola!! This is great news!! Congratulations and what an accomplishment!! I can't wait to get one!! It looks like such an inspirational and creative book!! Have a lovely weekend, too! ;) xo Heather

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  5. JennieApril 13, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Congratulations! I can't believe I have a cushion made by a published author.

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  6. MJLApril 13, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I will buy when available, love your work - all the best and congratulations =)

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  7. silly old suitcaseApril 13, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Oh wow! congratulations!
    I'm looking forward to see what's in!!...it will be very pretty i
    think :-)

    Maartje

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  8. Peony and ThistleApril 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Well done! It looks fab!

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  9. Sherri B.April 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Yippeeeee !!!! Congratulations my friend, I knew you would be famous! I can only imagine how hard is was to keep this big news to yourself...I am clapping my hands for you right now!

    I went to The Book Depository and pre-ordered, they are doing a count down for us... 143 days!

    My heart is very full for you! xo

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  10. greenrabbitdesignsApril 13, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Yay!!!!!
    Congratulations, no doubt it will be a huge success. :)
    Happy weekend,
    Vivienne x

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  11. JunqueMagnetApril 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Congratulations! What simply wonderful news. Enjoy the process!

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  12. Mom LApril 13, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    This is absolutely the most fantastic news! Congratulations!

    Nancy in Iowa

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  13. WendyApril 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Congrats! I had an inkling it just might be a book! Love the cover!

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  14. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Oh em gee! That is just TERRIBLY EXCITING NEWS! Congratulations, you clever thing. Going to preorder it right now!

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  15. chriswreckageApril 13, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!

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  16. dianeApril 13, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Will you sign my bear and elephant??? So exciting!!!!

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  17. RosaApril 13, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Awesome news.congratulations!!

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  18. Sandra (Cherry Heart)April 13, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    That's amazing! Well done on all the hard work and congratulations :)

    Sandra x

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  19. MareApril 13, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Oh My Goodness! This is incredible news! You are AMAZING my friend! Congratulations!

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  20. ColetteApril 13, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    WooooHoooo! That is so exciting - congratulations, enjoy all the glory that is sure to be coming your way! x

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  21. mel @ loved handmadeApril 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    WOW!! Hooray for you, that's brilliant!! Very excited for you & busting to get a look! x

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  22. TaniaApril 13, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Oh WOW! See you have been busy birthing something after all! Heartiest congratulatories on your labour of love! x

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  23. CatherineApril 13, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    congratulations! this is really big, exciting news! hope you have a wonderful weekend x

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  24. Itchin' Stitchin'April 13, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Such wonderful great news!!! I needed to see something just like this today :) Can't wait to get my hands on a copy ♥ Congrats!!!

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  25. willow and mooApril 13, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Congrats Alex! :-)

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  26. Cath @ chunkychookyApril 13, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    OH MY GOD!!! that is so exciting and awesome and well deserved! look at our name in print!!! hugest congratulations to you for the book and managing to keep it a secret!! Yay you!!
    xxxxx

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  27. CurlyPopsApril 13, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    OMG that is the coolest surprise ever! Congratulations!

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  28. teddybearswednesdayApril 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Oh OH OH my goodness!! Clever clever you! how exciting!! xo

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  29. KatiebeeApril 13, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    i'm so excited for you!!!!!

    xo

    katie

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  30. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Yea! What a wonderful accomplishment. We are so proud of you.

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  31. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    How wonderful - I can imagine how happy and excited you must feel :)x

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  32. JennieApril 14, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    AArgh - been out all day and only just seen this!! Congratulations Alex! I can't wait to get a copy when it comes out here! You must be over the moon! Loads of huge hugs from us, XXXXOOOOJ

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  33. lizApril 14, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Wonderful news. Can't wait to read it. Liz xx

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  34. VicApril 14, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    I broke my self-imposed everything bloggy ban just to come over here My Love; again, I am SO FRIKKIN PROUD OF YOU, happy for you, excited & just generally just snobbishly chuffed that MY friend is going to be not only a published author but a published author of the very best, crafty kind!

    This is not the beginning, but it's not even close to the middle of the awesome Lola Nova. *mwah* x a bajillion. xxxxxxxx

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  35. AnonymousApril 14, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations!!

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  36. KylieApril 14, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Congratulations - what a wonderful achievement for you.

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  37. andrea createsApril 14, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    oh wow~that's super great!!
    congratulations, can't wait to see it :)

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  38. SabrinaApril 14, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Yeah!!! Happy dance going on over here!! I'm so happy for you. I know you put your heart and soul into it (like you do everything), and I'm sure it's just the beginning of your crafty empire. Yeah, yeah, yeah!!!!!

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  39. Lola NovaApril 14, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Oh my goodness, see I knew I had the best readers! Thank you all for your encouraging comments, I could not have done this without you!

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  40. yardage girlApril 14, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Congratulations ~ that is truly brilliant news!!

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  41. june at noonApril 14, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Wow, look at you! Congrats!

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  42. UnknownApril 15, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    That's brilliant news, congratulations!

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  43. ChristineApril 15, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Congratulations! Off to Amazon to check it out

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  44. Deb Robertson WritesApril 16, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Yay! that's fantastic. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. I love your style.

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  45. silverpebbleApril 16, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    What completely stupendous and extremely exciting news! Hugest congratulations to you, you must be THRILLED!

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  46. LululovesApril 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    How lovely - congratulations what an achievement. You have a lovely blog can't wait to have a read - I will hop over to amazon now.x

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  47. FledglingApril 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    The world is in for a HUGE treat!!

    From what I know, this book is a gem!

    Congratulations, Alex, ENJOY the ride! You deserve all the best in world!

    *traipsing off to Amazon UK...Do I "order" a book? Or "ordre" a book? "Ordour"?*

    XO -N.

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  48. UnknownApril 16, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Very cool! Congratulations!

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  49. Farmgirl PaintsApril 16, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Found you of all places on Instagram. Congrats on the book. How exciting!

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  50. TasApril 18, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    You go, girl!

    How chuffed and excited you must be right now.
    Congratulations.

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  51. UnknownApril 19, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Wow, wow, wow!!!
    That is such amazing news Miss Alexandra, congratulations! I can't wait to see more... :)
    Huge hugs,
    Emma, x

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  52. KateApril 19, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Ohmygoodness!!!!!!!!!!
    That is just the biggest and bestest news.
    I am so very thrilled for you Miss Alex.
    And so very excited to get my hands on a copy.
    Well done. xx

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  53. Annie @ knitsofactoApril 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    How did I miss this ... utterly, utterly chuffed and thrilled for you :D

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  54. CathieApril 20, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    yay!!! awesome, awesome news Miss Lola Nova, such a cool looking book.
    well done, so much love has to be in that book, as with everything you do.
    Can not wait to get a copy!
    yay, YAY, YAY!!!!
    BIG squishy hugs ♥

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  55. Susan PotterApril 23, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    what a wonderful journey to go on in writing a book - well done and I say that there is always room for another craft book :)

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