Thank you for all your enthusiasm, kind words, and encouragement about the new book. Thank you thank you. I really needed to hear that this week. I love that so many people are excited about embroidery. Because embroidery is awesome. Which we knew.
I'll get some tutorials and little starter patterns together here on the blog and my web site over the next year to get you ready to work on the book projects. And in answer to some of the questions that came in, while this one's not specifically a beginner's book (though there will be lots of "getting started" information, as well as illustrated stitch glossaries to walk you through every stitch used in the book), embroidery is one of those things that is really quite simple to learn, and you can easily learn it from a book — but you get better and more confident with practice. There's absolutely no substitute for just doing it. And before you know it, with practice and patience, you will be wonderful. The most important part of it (or of making anything) is just falling in love with something and wanting to make it. If you can do that, you can make it.
Today I'm switching gears and working on a new kit and pattern for spring, available for pre-order next week. It has nothing to do with embroidery, but it does have to do with birds. . . .
Specifically, cute ones.
Yay!!! I love your cute little birds!
Posted by: Virginia | January 30, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Alicia,
I have wanted one of these birds since I first found your blog. I COVET one of those birds, sinful though coveting may be..I will sleep on the sidewalk in the cold to be first in line when you have them for sale!
Posted by: Evelyn in Maine | January 30, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Adorable.
Posted by: Linda | January 30, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Alicia, i was without my laptop for the past weekend and couldn't wait to get back on to see what the news was about your upcoming book. Mainly, i was also missing the wonderful pictures and poignant life-observations. thank you.. sue
Posted by: Sue Stewart | January 30, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Oooh! I cannot wait....I love sweet little birdies! :)
Posted by: JaimeM | January 30, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Oh boy, looks like something sweet is winging it's way in... can't wait. LindaSonia
Posted by: LindaSonia | January 30, 2009 at 02:06 PM
I love that you're thinking about spring! It's 80 and beautiful here today, and I'm just enjoying sitting by my open window and looking at the fruit tree blossoms. Lovely little birdie!
Posted by: Linn | January 30, 2009 at 02:26 PM
darling,
i can't wait to thaw out!!
oxoox,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 30, 2009 at 02:51 PM
gasp of delight at the bird!
Posted by: Lauren | January 30, 2009 at 03:29 PM
I can't wait to see this kit. I love the birds in the photo gallery of sold items. I recently bought Stitched in Time. What a wonderful, uplifting and beautiful book. I am so delighted I found Posie Gets Cozy - I am addicted to the blog. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creativity and imagination. It brings a smile to my face to see what you're up to.
Posted by: tacomapat | January 30, 2009 at 03:29 PM
those colors are getting me all itchy for spring! i just started on a project from your book today and am loving it. have a great weekend!
Posted by: melissa s. | January 30, 2009 at 03:30 PM
I'm excited that you will be getting together some embroidery projects so that we will be ready for your book. I'm in and can't wait to get started !
Posted by: Beth | January 30, 2009 at 03:32 PM
The birds return!! Hooray!!! I'm so pleased to see them again.
Posted by: Trixie | January 30, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Can't wait for this bird kit, Alicia :) *Yippee!*
Posted by: Christine | January 30, 2009 at 04:22 PM
oh
oh
we must be
birds of a feather
as
i
am all ga~ga
over this green one
you are featuring here...
:-)
{{ a kit!
oh my,
does this means---> Self Contained
and Complete?
i SO love the colors
shown here,
i do... }}
Posted by: somepinkflowers | January 30, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Ohhhh I love when you have kits...feels like Christmas! Can't wait to see the bird!
Posted by: Alissa | January 30, 2009 at 05:29 PM
I can't wait to see what you have in store for us!
Posted by: Mary Ann/Ca | January 30, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Yeah! I could use some Spring inspiration after our ice storm. ~kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | January 30, 2009 at 05:44 PM
What a cute bird and nice pastel colors!!
Posted by: Yaroslavna | January 30, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Wow our minds must be alike! Ive been wanting to pick up the needle again after my friend made me some embroidered tea towels. Between you and her inspiring me I think Ill try my hand at it again. I cant wait to see your book you do such awesome work! Keep up inspiring...
Posted by: sherri mclaughlin | January 30, 2009 at 07:19 PM
Alisha - you are absolutely amazing! I just found your blog last week by accident and I've savored every delicious minute of your fabulous words, photos and world.
I never thought I'd be drawn to embroidery. But suddenly it's exactly what I need, along will beautiful things in my interior space! I can't wait to learn from your tuition :)
P.S. I'm nurturing my first veggie garden this summer too. We're already breaking in the ground - so lucky here on Vancouver Island (but I miss white winters)!
Posted by: Andrea | January 30, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Can't wait to see some cute little birdies!!!!
Posted by: Karen Dodson | January 30, 2009 at 07:33 PM
You are just like home. Can not wait for the new book, kits and to try the custard...
It's warm here in So. California the roses are still blooming. More fun to bake in the cold.
Thank you for brightening so many of my days.
Posted by: Eugenia | January 30, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Oh my! I'm very excited to see your cute birds!
And seeing those lovely spring colours makes me happy. I'm so ready for spring to roll around and banish the bleak grey winter "blahs". :D
Posted by: Eerika | January 31, 2009 at 12:41 AM
That is one cute little bird - i especially love that its sitting next to a tiny cherry tree in bloom :D
x
Posted by: Rhiannon | January 31, 2009 at 02:46 AM