tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post1920498130997877825..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: A Few Bookish AnnouncementsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38788170395960871912012-09-06T09:58:37.426-04:002012-09-06T09:58:37.426-04:00I'll be there in spirit! How do I make a donat...I'll be there in spirit! How do I make a donation on your behalf if I cannot attend? I pre-ordered your book the second you announced it, and I have gobbled up every page. I cannot WAIT to make myself something!<br /><br />KarenKaren LePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745552732019909136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1127458960112331002012-08-25T01:05:12.474-04:002012-08-25T01:05:12.474-04:00After my appointments Saturday, I am rushing home ...After my appointments Saturday, I am rushing home and hopefully the postal person will leave your book at my door, as Amazon sent a text that it will be delivered tomorrow! I will have the weekend to look at it--perfect! I know it will be a hit, as will your release party next month. Bless the rescues and thanks for caring.Debbie E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26372815091880819732012-08-24T06:38:23.409-04:002012-08-24T06:38:23.409-04:00Congratulations! I can't think of a more deser...Congratulations! I can't think of a more deserving person :-) I love your blog, and loved you craftsy course, honestly, you have such a natural charm. Despite my book buying ban, I made an exception for yours! Sitting here beside my own rescue dog and cat, wishing you all the success and happiness in the world! AmandaSojahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582607262568399412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6074204550205561862012-08-23T17:47:36.179-04:002012-08-23T17:47:36.179-04:00Hi Gretchen! I sent you a message on Facebook ask...Hi Gretchen! I sent you a message on Facebook asking where I could pre-order your book and then DUH, it occured to me to come to your blog. I don't believe in Amazon and ordered directly from the publisher, so hopefully it will be here soon! I'm totally making new dresses for Houston! It was great meeting you, and maybe I'll see you around Cleveland again! Congrats on the book, everyone I know is excited for it. I'm babbling now. I'm quitting now. :)Lisa Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535205221573079908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48475855862696541452012-08-22T18:46:15.355-04:002012-08-22T18:46:15.355-04:00Amazon just informed me my book will be at my hous...Amazon just informed me my book will be at my house....tomorrow, August 23! I have a terrible Dr's appt early in the morning and I'm so glad I have something exciting to look forward to while I'm being tortured :) Thanks, Gertie!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203538922889140748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58577806893791964182012-08-22T09:44:34.509-04:002012-08-22T09:44:34.509-04:00Guess what was delivered to my house last night! ...Guess what was delivered to my house last night! It looks lovely . . . can't wait until I have time to savor it!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412393755590311829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91519903073172526862012-08-20T16:18:59.043-04:002012-08-20T16:18:59.043-04:00Hi there Gertie,
Congratulations to you both on t...Hi there Gertie,<br /><br />Congratulations to you both on the book and your amazing collaboration with the doggies..........we are with you all the way on both fronts......We have had many kitties over the years from sanctuaries.<br /><br />Can't wait for my book to fall through my letter box.<br /><br />Much love to you and yours<br />Marysia. AKA Smockerlady.xxMarysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63222992588502557442012-08-20T15:35:19.054-04:002012-08-20T15:35:19.054-04:00I just got notification from Amazon that my copy o...I just got notification from Amazon that my copy of your book should be coming this week. I'm so excited!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601018176609010890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42546146200054465082012-08-19T11:53:17.383-04:002012-08-19T11:53:17.383-04:00Wonderful news about the book! You must be very e...Wonderful news about the book! You must be very excited. Here's wishing you insanely huge sales!<br /><br />Andrea<br />www.unsungsewingpatterns.netandrea.at.the.blue.doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532947489421472003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22722431322851262482012-08-19T10:27:24.064-04:002012-08-19T10:27:24.064-04:00Me too! Me too! Alaskapsychnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25362066891654123702012-08-19T10:10:52.179-04:002012-08-19T10:10:52.179-04:00EEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!! I just got an email from ...EEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!! I just got an email from Amazon telling me that YOUR book will be shipping earlier than originally planned! I will get it within a week!!!!! I'm so excited!<br /><br />Oh, and YES! I'm excited to help my lovely four legged friends, too!. <br /><br />Thank you, Gretchen!!!!!Colleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84047630624357530052012-08-17T17:24:50.219-04:002012-08-17T17:24:50.219-04:00Me too... I'm another Aussie with the book on ...Me too... I'm another Aussie with the book on pre-order! Have a great launch xkaboosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869521987219750823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80355270424827846092012-08-16T19:41:13.171-04:002012-08-16T19:41:13.171-04:00What a neat and generous idea! Looking forward to ...What a neat and generous idea! Looking forward to the posts and tutorials.<br />All our pets are of the breed "rescue"!<br />themissymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08819103693231507447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37357712447934832362012-08-16T14:56:00.346-04:002012-08-16T14:56:00.346-04:00Well, Portland OR is kindof a long bike commute, s...Well, Portland OR is kindof a long bike commute, so I'll have to think of you and eagerly await my pre-ordered copy. :) <br /><br />My ASG group has sewed dog beds before for a local shelter - we'll have to do that again. So many shelters are in need. It's wonderful of you to think of them.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33737300666650120012012-08-16T11:13:03.801-04:002012-08-16T11:13:03.801-04:00I'm on the wrong coast in L.A., but best of lu...I'm on the wrong coast in L.A., but best of luck at the book signing. My copy is pre-ordered so enduring the wait! Love shelter pets!Debbie E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58304837440181035512012-08-16T08:02:48.702-04:002012-08-16T08:02:48.702-04:00Yet another reason to wish I could get to The Big ...Yet another reason to wish I could get to The Big Apple! I'll have to "make do" with ordering your book shortly & to sewing something up for my local SPCA in your honour. All my kitties come from there. Thanks for everything you share with us Gertie!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920922154575116718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64277491551979365992012-08-15T21:11:10.505-04:002012-08-15T21:11:10.505-04:00Gertie, I'd love for you to come to The Sewing...Gertie, I'd love for you to come to The Sewing Studio in Toronto! I took lessons there a couple of years ago and it was great!Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40687241893854965742012-08-15T16:32:56.585-04:002012-08-15T16:32:56.585-04:00I have a question about your book. :) I learned a...I have a question about your book. :) I learned a few things about sewing many, many years ago in Home Ec and have never had any other instruction. Since the birth of my daughter, I have sewed a few simple things, but I would like to make more clothes for myself. I think your book sounds very interesting, but frankly, I'm afraid of being out of my depth. Can a beginning seamstress navigate its pages and projects or would it be better to start with another oeuvre? (I bought Stitch Magic because of you, and while I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet, I know I'll be able to recreate the projects/looks therein.)<br /><br />I'd take classes, but I'm moving oversees in 2 months and so far my online searches for them in my new place of residence haven't turned up anything...<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72004247141700831352012-08-15T13:16:15.699-04:002012-08-15T13:16:15.699-04:00Hoping you get a good crowd at your booklaunch, I&...Hoping you get a good crowd at your booklaunch, I'm too far away to come (France).)<br />And a lovely idea to link with dog-rescue.<br />For anyone sewing items for dogs, in my experience, the circular padded beds(washable) are best.I think you made one for your cat.PatFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43230843811128733342012-08-15T12:00:41.533-04:002012-08-15T12:00:41.533-04:00Congratulations on getting your book nearly publis...Congratulations on getting your book nearly published! You deserve a fabulous victory dance when it is out.In The Heydayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829316779390884087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11827045728856910482012-08-15T06:49:29.205-04:002012-08-15T06:49:29.205-04:00Congratulations! Very happy and excited for you. ...Congratulations! Very happy and excited for you. I have every intention of attending your event. Really looking forward to meeting you and other lovely sewing blogoddesses, and I'd be happy to contribute to your cause. This is all so wonderful. All the very best to you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231255883143227977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49405509773020931792012-08-15T04:44:19.199-04:002012-08-15T04:44:19.199-04:00It looks like the Southern Hemisphere is well repr...It looks like the Southern Hemisphere is well represented! Another New Zealand fan here. You are such an inspiration! How wonderful supporting the animals. I had a project going with my students (I teach teenagers with intellectual disabilities) and teacher assistants making knitted and sewn blankets for our local animal welfare centre (SPCA). I love the "adopt me" idea! I must get everyone busy again as I guess it doesn't matter where, we can still make a difference. I'd love to come to the launch party, but I'll have to have a wee party of my own when your book arrives in my mail box. XXX Poppy Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288867028294659038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61417503554303286962012-08-15T02:23:13.900-04:002012-08-15T02:23:13.900-04:00Only sorry that I live in New Zealand other wise w...Only sorry that I live in New Zealand other wise would love to come, got my copy ordered and can't wait for it to arrive, best of luck for the launchLyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568395916058815361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14388579528042719632012-08-14T22:55:12.639-04:002012-08-14T22:55:12.639-04:00Another Australian here- we'll all be there in...Another Australian here- we'll all be there in spirit! This will sound pretty mushy, but I'm so pleased for you and glad your hard work is paying off.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412333111378100542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34104349579220443452012-08-14T22:20:40.229-04:002012-08-14T22:20:40.229-04:00I can't wait to get my hands on your book, Ger...I can't wait to get my hands on your book, Gertie. I pre-ordered it a few months ago. Good luck with everything!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500490363731355974noreply@blogger.com