The book blanket grows. These 25 squares are my first draft squares. Somehow, someway, I found enough words and ordered them into enough sentences and paragraphs to finish the first draft of my book.
If I were a novelist I would have written a big fat capital lettered THE END after I typed the last word, but because I am not a novelist, and because the last chapter I wrote was the middle one and not the end one, I didn't.
And even though I am only half way through this book making process. Even though I have lots of edits, some research, lots and lots of making and HEAPS of photo taking ahead of me, I have finished the first draft of my book.
And at the risk of sounding a bit show-offey (I'm sorry) I'm a little bit thrilled. Partly thrilled that this bit is over, partly thrilled that I was actually capable of it and partly because it means the days spent alone tapping away on my computer are numbered.
The first draft bit of my blanket is now big enough to be folded up, used as a lap blanket and hung from a tree. The words of the first draft of my book have been sent in a word document to my editor.
I am both excited and terrified for what the next 25 squares of book making will hold.
Big love and thanks so much for your kindness.
xx
Well done!! Loving your blanket and looking forward to your book. Sarah
ReplyDeletewhat the heck?!!!
ReplyDeletedidn't you ONLY just start writing it?
you are amazing Foxy!
Such pride is well-placed, you have done so well with both endeavors.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing to have made such progress in such a short time ( you are allowed to shout from the rooftops) I just finished ie completed my first crochet cushion that has taken close to a disgraceful two years and I intend to live high on the glory for at least a week. mel x
ReplyDeleteHooray!
ReplyDeleteHappy for you !! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic news, Kate! Yay!
ReplyDeleteSar x
This is very exciting Kate x
ReplyDeletefantastic and congratulations!!!
ReplyDeletexxxx Ale
Congratulations! I imagine the first draft is the most difficult part of the whole process.
ReplyDeleteit looks beautiful. May I ask what cotton you are using?
ReplyDeleteYay! Well done Kate! Xx
ReplyDeleteWell done! Your blanket is beautiful, and I'm sure the book is too!
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oh the book and the blanket sound and look so exiting!!! enjoy the process of both xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic Kate. Congrats on this first milestone.
ReplyDeleteGosh so excited for you Kate!
ReplyDeleteJust keep doing what you're doing
and you'll get there!xx
A book! Your own book! And so quickly! Lady you are allowed to write a song and serenade us with it for that, and we will dance to the tune with enthusiasm. What a great achievement x
ReplyDeleteYah for you, Kate! Half way there. So you should be proud of yourself. What a fantastic effort. I bet you can't wait to take the photos. Enjoy! xx
ReplyDeleteyou know i am so excited about your book. i just know it is going to be one that i will want to buy. how can i tell that when i don't even know what its about? have a lovely weekend x
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you! Can't wait to get an autographed copy to add to my bookshelf.
ReplyDeleteyou should be thrilled! and proud and excited! well done you! x
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing that you have found all those words so quickly!
ReplyDeleteIf your book is anything like your blankie, it'll be fantastic. A big pat on the back is surely deserved.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kate!!! Bet you're doing a bit of a happy dance right now : -)
ReplyDeleteYaaaaaay! You are on a roll. Well done!!! Time for you to lean back for just a moment (phew) breath in and feel good about yourself before the adventure continues. And that blanket will be a real heirloom with an amazing story and history behind when it is finished. That is where the beauty is in anything hand stitched.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful happy blanket!
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is beautiful! Those colours are to die for! xoxo, Jess
ReplyDeleteYou did it, you did it! HUZZAH!
ReplyDeleteMy next piece of advice is to edit the shit out of it. Slash and burn, baby! It's so worth it xx
That is a gorgeous blanket, I love the colours and patterns. And well done on your first draft, that's the hardest bit out of the way.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! How exciting and super inspiring! And that blanket is making me smile from ear to ear.
ReplyDeleteSophie x
woooooooo! very proud! xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteYeeeaaaahhh!!!!! Big congrats. May the editing process not be a hard slog and you not get sick of re-reading your words over and over and over again. I am looking forward to seeing the end product.
ReplyDeleteKate this is so wonderful, you should be thrilled!! What an achievement..x
ReplyDeletethinking of you with current immediate bushfire threat to Daylesford and environs. Take care
ReplyDeleteWe knew you could do it! Congratulations, and I hope the rest of the process is thrilling!
ReplyDeleteWell done Kate. Hope your book will be available outside of Australia! Lovely crochet goodness and, as always, lovely Miss Pepper, give all your girlies a kiss from me (and Bren, that's if you don't mind too much [or him, come to that], lol)!
ReplyDeleteJak x
You never know. It might come back with a "perfect" stamp on it and all the yucky editing part of the process might be by-passed ;)
ReplyDeleteSeriously though- how exciting! You do know that I will be wanting an autographed copy, don't you?
Yay, CONGRATULATIONS. You deserve to feel proud. Puff out your chest my dear. You have done well.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket also looks great.
Hi Kate have been thinking of you with the fires all around, hope one and all are ok. looking forward to a published book to read.
ReplyDeletexx Sandi
Well done on the first draft! :)
ReplyDeleteLight and love. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
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