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Monday, September 3, 2012

A Very Big Day for Lola Nova!

I am so very giddy and a little overwhelmed to announce that my book Simple Sewing with Lola Nova by Alexandra Smith, is making it's big debut today in the UK! My book is now upon the shelves of booksellers in London and across the UK!

I would like to be one of those folks who casually mentions the release of my book as if it were a nice little bit of information and smile sweetly as if it were no big thing. The truth is it's all a bit surreal and really overwhelming to see one's work all laid out in glorious color. It is a gorgeous hardback book with those thick quality matte pages that draw you in, beautifully designed by Anita Mangan, and all around more than I could hope for!


I will tell you that I am proud of my work and I put my heart and soul into this book. It was a long and crazy journey that has taught me so much. It would not have been possible with out you my wonderful friends and readers, so thank you so very much.

Simple Sewing with Lola Nova published by Mitchell Beazley is available at various booksellers in the UK today!

Or you can order it online at:
Amazon UK
The Book Depository

The US release is in Spring 2013 and will be available in US bookstores then. You can also pre-order from Amazon.com

And just as soon as I receive them, I will have signed copies available through my Etsy shop, I will keep you posted!

Oh, and if you didn't know, my book is part of the Creative Makers series. Also being released today is Simple Crochet by Sara Sinaguglia, I can't wait to have a look at that too!

Again thank you my friends for being part of my big day!

Have a wonderful week!

xo
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35 comments:

  1. JunqueMagnetSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Yeah for you! How exciting. I'm sure much creative joy awaits inside. Congratulations.

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  2. DebbySeptember 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Congratulations Lola. Can't wait to see your book.

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  3. Flaming NoraSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    WAP! WUP! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Rachelle BlondelSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I am so proud of you my dear Alex and know exactly what it takes to write a book & I had a buddy to do it with...you are fab can't wait to see a copy dxx

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  5. GillSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  6. ButterflySeptember 3, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Oh my gaaaaaaaawwwwd that's so wonderful. I'd love to create a fabulous book like that. You clever devil, you must be awfully proud of yourself!! Wow xxx I feel a purchase coming on xx

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  7. FlossSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Alex, this is so exciting! I'm off to look at Amazon...

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  8. FlossSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Wow - such good value! I bought it straight away and they're even doing free UK delivery (which means my Ps in L will find another little parcel on their doorstep for Ben to collect this weekend - hurray for family connections!) I'm so excited, Alex...

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  9. PomonaSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Fantastic! Such an achievement - very well done. You must be so pleased! And I am putting it on my Christmas list right away ...

    Pomona x

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  10. Vintage Sheet AddictSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Congratulations! I will look out for it! Well done! Ada :)

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  11. greenrabbitdesignsSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Congratulations, how exciting!!! :)
    Vivienne x

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  12. dianeSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Did you ever know that you're my heeeeeeeeeero??
    Xoxoxoxoxoxxo!!

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  13. KateSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Wohooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
    I would be disappointed if you were to mention it casually. This is HUGE!!!! And so terribly excititng.
    Congratulations. xxxxx

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  14. chriswreckageSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    So great. So so cool.

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  15. JennieSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    This is SOOOO exciting Alex!!!
    Congratulations on a gorgeous book!!XXXJ

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  16. CurlyPopsSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Sooooooooo darn exciting!!! Shout it from the rooftops!

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  17. SabrinaSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    I'm so excited for you!!! I pre-ordered from Amazon just the other day, but I'm not sure I can wait! I hope you have a little Lola party to celebrate. For some reason I see chickens in party hats clucking around your feet! All good things you deserve my friend!

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  18. teddybearswednesdaySeptember 3, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    SO so so exciting and HUGE congratulations to you!!
    and i agree with Kate, it's a very BIG amazing thing and not to be mentioned casually xo

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  19. vintage greySeptember 3, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Congratulations!! So excited for you, and can't wait to get a copy when they come out in the US!! Yay!! It looks so beautiful! xo Heather

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  20. Itchin' Stitchin'September 3, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Congrats!!! That is really exciting news. I can't wait till it comes to the US so I can get a copy :)

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  21. grandma peden's porchSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I was the same way the first time I was published I didn't even tell my stitching friends one of them saw it in the magazine before I could tell them but my dad says "if you want people to notice you, you have to shake the bushes no one gunna do it for you!" so tell everyone it's a great accomplishment and you deserve it after all your hard work. I can't wait to see it and congrats!!!

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  22. UnknownSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    S'marvellous! Can't wait to see it, I know it'll be one I use over and over. Congratulations! So so exciting.

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  23. ChristineSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    It looks wonderful, I've ordered it already

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  24. Ribbons UndoneSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    Congratulations! I look forward to the US release in the spring. The word "simple" is drawing me in!

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  25. Heather September 4, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    well done, very exciting to write a book! Heather

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  26. Cath @ chunkychookySeptember 4, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    YahOooooooOOOoooooooooooooo!!!!! So excited for you!! such fabulous news!

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  27. :o) mgSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I am so very excited for you! :)
    Congratulations!!

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  28. Sandra (Cherry Heart)September 5, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Congratulations on your book! It looks really great too. I'm adding it to my Christmas wish list now!

    S x

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  29. Trisha Brink DesignSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Amazing! How did I miss this post before? I am so happy for you! :-) I also can't wait to get my hands on a copy when it reaches the states. I will be looking forward to it. I cant so worth a toot, so hopefully you can help me out! :-)

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  30. Ashley crampSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Oh Lola! what can I say?
    I received my book in the post this morning, have already blogged about it!
    Simply divine.
    Now the housework will remain unfinished until the weekend... I'm inspired to sew right NOW.
    With Very Best wishes and many congrats
    from Daisy

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  31. Annie CholewaSeptember 6, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Woohoo. So chuffed for you :D

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  32. june at noonSeptember 7, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, but it is SUCH a big deal. It looks wonderful. Congratulations!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 9, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Very cool! And how exciting. I'll be picking up this book ASAP. :)

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  34. ddlipSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    The cover is beautiful! So happy for you. Its been a long time a comin'.

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  35. ddlipSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    The cover is beautiful! So happy for you. Its been a long time a comin'.

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