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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...
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Creating a mood board...
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Sketching garment designs...
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Drafting patterns...
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Sourcing fabric...
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Planning design variations...
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Sewing... (lots of sewing)
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Hanging out with genius designer / crazy lady Arielle... (seen here sporting a Brigitte scarf)
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Getting to work with Team Betty...
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Meeting lovely Terri...
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Who covered me in this...
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Like so...
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Getting adjusted...
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Posing...
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... for this lot...
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... and a kitty...
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Practising the art of cat whispering...
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Then back at my desk to edit layouts...
And then waiting...
... and waiting...
... waiting a bit longer...
... until finally...
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Hope you'll help me celebrate tomorrow at the #LoveAtFirstStitch online launch party. See you there!