I am resisting the urge to type a lot of ‘e’s in a row, ending in a ‘p’ at this point. It is tricky. I am excited.
The book accompanies Kirstie Allsopp’s new series ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Britain’ in which she is taught to make a variety of lovely craft projects and submits them anonymously into Agricultural and Country shows to be judged by the likes of the WI and NAFAS. Apparently she won at least one first prize with a cake decorated with beautiful frosted flowers. The first episode will be screened on Wednesday 19th October at 8pm on Channel 4. I expect I will be glued to it.*
The styling is beautiful and I love the sheer range of crafts in this book. I think it will help to raise the profile of our wonderful Agricultural and County shows too. They are creative, quirky and fabulous events that celebrate our countryside heritage and I always make a beeline for the craft and display marquees. What’s not to like about a pampered pig or a perfectly baked Victoria Sponge?
I have two copies. You’ve guessed it – I’ll be giving one away. Stay tuned….
*A small selection of the tutorials made it into the programme and my button project was not chosen but I am truly and thoroughly excited that it was included in the book. My grammar has flown out of the window. I’m not going to worry about split infinitives today.
millefeuilles says
Yay, Emma!
I like to repeat myself when things are good (see Twitter) but I am absolutely thrilled for you. The photos in the book are totally lush and delicate.
Clash of cymbals and trumpet blasts to be heard crossing the Channel for you.
I too am waiting for something to go to publication so I totally understand your excitement.
Tania says
FAME! GLORY! Feeling chuffed to the back teeth for 'knowing' you! Seriously, excellent lady, it looks a fabulous, buttony tute. I shall be keeping my eyeballs open for a copy in this neck of the woods…
PS. Did anyone tell you, you have fabulous hands?
Tara says
eeeeeeeeeeep! There, I did it for you. You should be excited. That is fantastic! It looks like a great book and sounds like a really interesting TV show.
The undomesticated scientist says
it looks fun! will keep my eyes peeled for the giveaway!
Thrifty Household says
Well done Emma! It looks lovely, just as I knew it would…
Magic Bean says
Yaaaaaaaaaaahhooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
Ax
Peeriemoot says
That's brilliant! I'm going 'squeeeee' on your behalf here!
Sue says
Huzzah for you Emma! How exciting!
Thimbleanna says
Oh How Exciting!!! CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Pebble — what fun! I'd LOVE a copy of the book — I hope they'll publish here in the US!
pebbledash says
Oh how exciting….Emma, I do declare you're getting quite famous!
Can't wait to see the book…I shall restrain myself from diving to Amazon, and wait patiently, with fingers and toes crossed, for your giveaway!
Jo Norman says
Woohooo congratulations. You must, quite rightly, be bursting with pride and excitement. Your project looks wonderful. Can't wait for giveaway …
driftwood says
woooo hooooo. looks Fantastic. I see Mrs M cracked open a bottle on your behalf, I hope you did too. xxx
Colette says
How exciting, no wonder you are so thrilled. The book looks like a terrific present for Christmas, I know a few people who would love that.
Fiona says
Brilliant – well done. Will try the buttons.
crafts@home says
How wonderful for you, you must be so happy today π I love buttons…. I shall definitely be keeping an eye open for that new series, I bought my OH some silver clay a few years back, it remains unopened, I think I may pince it back……shhhhh
Sue Xxx
Belinda @ Wild Acre says
check you OUT!! How fantabulous, so pleased for you! Bxx
Su says
Wow – congratulations. Can't wait to see the book.
dragonfly says
Wahey! Looking good and on my wish list : )
noknittedknickers says
Gosh, what wonderful news! Immediately showed it to Mr. P with a look and tone that said "THIS. Buy me this.". If he doesnt, then to he'll with the book diet I've just started… Well done you. C.x
greenrabbitdesigns says
Oh wow, many, many congratulations Emma, that is exciting!!!
Your little silver buttons are so pretty. π
I'm really looking forward to the programme, the book looks lovely!
Vivienne x
harmony and rosie says
Eeeeeeeeeeeek, congratulations to you, congratulations to you, congratulations dear Emma (you know the rest). Fantastic news for you and the silver buttons look amazing.
Kate x
Tabiboo says
That's fantastic Emma – I know how long you've been waiting on this.
I can't wait to nab my own copy.
Nina x
Toffeeapple says
I want to echo everything that Tania said. Oh and shame that you didn't get into the programme.
Pomona says
Fantastic! How exciting and certainly occasion worthy of a whole string of e's and a bushel of split infinitives. I love the little buttony necklaces too!
Pomona x
kristina says
Oooh! I'm so happy you've snagged an early copy. I was dying to point out to everyone in the book store that I knew you! And did you see your bio in the section at the back?
The button charms are so fabulous. Can't wait to make my very own at the end of the month π
G sends his congratulations too!
K x
Planet Penny says
So lovely! I've been resisting the urge to buy the book because I am actually trying to prune my library at the moment but don't know if I can hold out. Love those little buttons!
Congratulations xxx
not so granny says
Wowee! You must be almost bursting with pride. Beautiful project. Well done you!
I think I would keep about 5 copies in various places in case anything happens to them because you know you'll be blowing the dust off it when you are Grandma Pebbles to show it to the grandkids.
Menopausalmusing says
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!
:O))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Pinecone Camp says
Well done! I'm sure you were beyond thrilled to have a copy in your mitts. π Looks like a fantastic book!
Lina says
Many many congratulations to you Emma. How wonderful! And the idea is simply genius and beautiful…I am a button freak and have a huge vintage collection that I've amassed. I've looked at your Etsy shop but I would be really be interested in buying one if you had any for sale!
Lina x0x0x
Jenny says
Wow!!!!!! How very exciting, that's amazing! Can't wait for the programme, but will be putting the book on my xmas list, so will look out for your lovely project, it's beautiful xx
Poppy says
Squeeeeeeeeee. And Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeep! With just a dash of Woohoooooooo!
Sew Create It - Jane says
Congratulations!! What a thrill to have your name and project in print!
Julie says
So pleased for you, well done. The book will be added to my never ending amazon wishlist! No wonder you are excited – and so you should be too! JUliex
Pipany says
Oh that's amazing Emma! Well done and how flipping exciting! Can't wait to see it xx
Twiglet says
Well done you!! I love the silver buttons and so would my button fanatic of a daughter.
http://tillyteadance.blogspot.com/
I treated her to 2 new jars full on Saturday!! x Jo
Madelief says
Hi Emma,
Congratulations! Such an honour to have contributed to this book and to have your name mentioned. I hope it will bring you lots of positive reactions and new customers!
Lieve groet, Madelief x
Mangle Prints says
Well done Emma, that's fantastic news! The necklaces look wonderful x
nimble fingers and steady eyebrows says
WOWEEE, I would be dancing around the book shop offering to sign every copy. Many many congratulations to you. -Annie
Julie says
Woo Hoo!!!! Congratualtions on being included Emma π xx
Mary says
So so happy for you Emma – what a great thrill. x
by Teresa says
*C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S*!* Emma for being "published"!! Good for you and I love your button project! I am definitely going to enter your giveaway!!
((hugs)), Teresa π
planetcoops says
Wow! How fantastic, well done! I didn't know that book existed until today when a friend raved about it. It'll be under many a tree come December!
The List Writer says
Oh Emma that is SO exciting! Many, many congratulations – how wonderful! N xx
Claire says
That's so wonderful for you. Looks like a lovely project to try also, I'll reserve a copy in the library and take a look.
peppermintpatcher says
How fabulous! I LOVE the little buttons.
Ali says
Hooray! Hooray! I am so very happy for you Emma – now lots more people get to discover that you are as fab as we already know you are. Congratulations!!!
Ali says
I think I may have just canceled my own comment – it was the excitement on your behalf. Hooray! Wahoo! Congratulations – now everone will know that you are as fab as we already know you are.
The Coffee Lady says
I'm going to spend the day trying to smile as happily as Kirstie on that book cover. For you.
Crystal says
Amazing! Congratulations! I love your blog and your nature series is brilliant. Love, love, love them all! π x
Cottage Garden says
Wow congratulations Emma! The tutorials look great. Well done you! Can't wait to see the book.
Jeanne
x
Handmade in Israel says
You are famous! How exciting for you!
Andrea says
Congratulations Emma,your tutorial looks brilliant. Ever since I found your blog I have wanted to have a play with silver clay, but I haven't. I really must try to get around to doing so.
Scented Sweetpeas says
Well done Emma, that is fantastic, you should copy that page and frame it to make you smile every time you see it π x
Rachel says
Congratulations, indeed!
mynestofyarnandbuttons says
Emma, that is so exciting, I am so happy for you. Now I have a blog friend who has been published. Hurray for you and me!!!
xoRobinβ€
Iz says
How very, very exciting! Time to get my camping stove down from the loft, methinks…
Jannette says
That's incredibly exciting.. How wonderful – congratulations!! Must be the best feeling ever.
Sue says
How exciting! A definite on my Christmas list – not sure I can wait that long though! The silver buttons look beautiful, so much detail on them.
JuliaB says
Oooh you famous person you!! Well done and congratulations .. did you really teach Kirsty how to do it? π
Gina says
Wow!!! Fantastic… congratultions. We all knew you wre talented!
wonderwoman says
Wow emma thats fantastic _-well done you. I saw this book the other day but did not have time to look through it! Xxxx
Kat @slugs says
I welled up when I saw my crochet pattern go live on revelry, I would have sobbed like a baby seeing my name in a book! Well done!!!!!!
Indigo Blue says
Hi Emma.
Congratualtions! I have been visiting your blog for some time and I love your designs and the close up pictures shows just how good your final pieces are. So well deserved and i think I have found the first item for my birthday/Christmas List.
xx
small catalogue says
Clever clever thing you, well done!
Rachael Rabbit says
love love pampered pigs … but seriously I don't know how you restrained yourself enough to type – you must be SO excited π I'm so pleased for you … you more than deserve it.
Maryam in Marrakesh says
You need to come to Marrakesh for cool findings for your jewelry! The book looks lovely – love the vintage glam cover feel.
Monica says
oh my god how exciting is that!!!
Well done, it's totally deserved.
(and you have such beautiful hands!)
Tallulah Maggs says
Ah this is so exciting, congrats, itching to get my mits on this book si eagerly anticipating your generous giveaway π
do you mind if i knit says
Fantastic, Emma! Well done and congratulations. It looks like a wonderful tutorial, I love the silver buttons, just love them. I've been bedridden this last week, straight after returning from a week at my sisters, so I'm very sorry for not being able to thank you for the hankies that arrived with the lovely necklace I bought from you for my sister's Christmas present. Thank you so much Emma, they have gone into my small, but slowly increasing curtain pile. They're really lovely hankies aren't they, thank you very much. Congratulations on your ever increasing success, well earned and well deserved. Love Vanessa xxx
Calico Kate says
That's fantastic! This book is on my Christmas list & I will take great pleasure is telling people that I 'know' you!
CKx
Curlew Country says
Oh how utterly brtilliant! You deserve to be mightily chuffed. It truly looks a lovely book and I'm, enjoying the series a lot.
Good on you!
Stephx
Two Wednesdays says
Wow! Actually I took one look and thought – blow the rest of the book, I'm buying it so i can make a button necklace and I have (bought the book I mean – making the necklace will have to wait until next year when life is less manic).