I finally pushed that send button.
I told myself I’d do it last summer, but I didn’t. I was going to do it over Christmas vacation, but I didn’t. OK, do it on spring break, I said, but I didn’t. Finally, in April, on my birthday, I pushed the button.
Jan, Katie and Karin sent good thoughts out into the universe for me.
My book proposal hurdled straight through cyberspace, latched on to those good thoughts and carried them along with it as they all neatly landed together in Roxane Cerda’s inbox.
Apparently all those good thoughts worked.
It must’ve been perfect timing.
Because a few weeks later, Stash Books said they would love to be my publisher.
WOW!! Somebody pinch me!
I’ve been so excited and busy all summer, sewing, photographing tutorials, and writing. I really wanted to tell you, but I waited until I turned in my first draft.
So far, it’s been an amazing experience. So much to learn about this whole writing process. I just closed my eyes and jumped in with both feet to this new world I’ve been so fortunate to be able to join. All the editors, photographers and art directors I’ve been in contact with have been nothing but helpful, patient, kind and encouraging. I am truly humbled and grateful to have such an incredible team of people working with me on this book.
They are flying me to California in September for a photo shoot. OUCH! I just pinched myself again.
I can’t give away too much of the book, but I’m sure you have a pretty good idea on what it’s going to be about. Wink, wink…. I’ll keep you updated and let you know when the release date gets closer because rumor has it, I’ll have a few copies to give away here. 🙂
I. Can’t. Wait.
Now that my draft has been turned in, I’m looking forward to posting tutorials here for you again. So many fun events coming up… new refashions and of course, Season Two of Refashion Runway.
In the meantime, I have so many of these, I want to give some away to you…
Feel free to take one anytime you’d like.
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Congrats!!! You deserve it!
Thank you, Christa! I’m super excited!
What wonderful news…I can’t wait to read your book!
Thank you, Portia. I’ll be sure and let everyone know the release date when it gets closer. This whole process takes time, but well worth it in the end.
Congrats! I’m so happy for you. You have really earned this. 🙂
Thank you, Lisa. It’s people like you that made this happen! Thanks for being a part of The Renegade Seamstress.
Many congratulations – totally deserved. Best of luck with the rest of the process and enjoy! 🙂
Thank you, Lizi!
Congrats!
Thanks so much!!!
Woot! Congratulations!!! Very Happy For You!
Thanks, Laura!!
Congratulations!
Thank you so much, Caryl!
Congratulations!! I can’t wait to read your book.
Thank you, Sally!
Thats great ! So happy for you .. Can’t wait to see your book !
Many thanks!
That’s great ! So happy for you … Can’t wait to see your book !
Thank you!
Fantastic!!!!!!! Oh my goodness, congrats!!!!!
Thank you, Paula!
That is just wonderful. Congratulations!!
Thanks so much, Ingrid!!!
Beth!!!! That is so wonderful!!! Congratulations!!!!
Oh Lisa, you’re so sweet, thank you!
Wonderful! You deserve it, and I know the book will be successful. Don’t forget us “little people”… Ha Ha
Thanks, Susan! All of my interactions with nice people like you on this blog is why my book is even getting published in the first place. Forget you? NEVER!!!! 🙂
Oh my Happy Day….this is AWESOME news Beth! Congratulations on your success & all of your hard work. It definitely paid off! I am so proud of you!
Thank you so very much, Val! I’m so excited abut the whole thing!!!
Oh, I would be too! I would lose sleep over this awesome news! I am so happy for you!
🙂 I think I’ve been working so hard on this that I fall asleep the moment my head hits the pillow. It’s the Back to School dreams that wake me up in the middle of the night. 😉
Congrats! You have to let us know when the book hits the shelves!
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Thank you, Pat! I will definitely keep you in the loop. Thanks for all of your encouragement the last year and a half!
Congrats!!!
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Thanks, Chiffon!
Congratulations…what an accomplishment!!
Thank you!
Well done…and your joy is contagious!!!!
Oh, Lynnea, sometimes I get so excited about all of this, I think I might explode. Thanks!
Congratulations ! You are an AMAZING seamstress and writer, now the world can have you at their finger tips too! Yeah!
Awwwwwww, such a nice thing to say, Sarah! Thank you so much!!!
Wow! Congratulations! I’m so excited for you. If you ever think of writing about writing, I would love to hear about how you decided to write and submit something. Way to go!!!
Thank you so much! Great idea to write about writing. Another blogger that is getting published by Stash is actually doing blog posts about the process. I wish I would’ve thought to do that, too.
Wow, I am going to know a author in person!!!! Awesome Beth! Congrads!
Thank you so much!!!
That is so awesome!!! I am thrilled for you and can’t wait to see it!!
Thank you, Anny! Its been so hard to keep this to myself all this time. Its fun to finally get to share it with everyone!
That’s fantastic congratulations!!!
Thank you, Sheri!!
I can’t wait to get a copy! Congrats!
Thank you, Brook!
Congratulations! Sign me up for a copy. 🙂
Thank you, Paula! Got you all signed up!!! 🙂
That sounded bad. I mean, please sign me up to purchase a copy when it’s published. 🙂
No worries, didn’t sound bad to me at all!
What wonderful news!!! Love the way you announced the news 🙂 Congratulations!!
Thank you, Lu Ann! I’ve been so excited to share the news with everyone. It was hard to keep it to myself!
awesome for you!!! i’ll be in line to buy your book…will love to add it to my collection 🙂 have fun!
Thank you, Jan!!!
Congratulations! That is fantastic news and I just couldn’t be happier for you. Enjoy!
You are so sweet, Crystal! Thank you so much!
Congratulations! How exciting! Will be keeping an eye out for your book! Pam Elliott
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Thank you, Pam!!!
Beth!!! This is such awesome news. I could hear and feel your excitement and it brought tears (of joy). I am so excited for you. Hoping to buy a copy but I will want it autographed, so I may have to mail it to you!! 🙂 OMG! I am honored to know a real author!!!!!! Thanks for sharing this with us. You are such an inspiration. I have tweeted this post of yours.
~Louise
Awwwwwww, your comment brought tears of joy to me, too. It’s so much fun to share this news with the very people that made it happen. Of course your copy will be autographed!!!
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations. Such happy news.!
Thanks so much, Mary! I still have to pinch myself once in awhile!!
Congratulations!!! So excited for you!
Thank you, Cathy!! Its ten times better when I get to share the news with nice people like you!
Congratulations, I like the cover and your blog is great. Now you can say “I’m a PUBLISHED author…excellent.
Awwwwww, thanks for all of your kinds words, Jackie!!
Ooooh, I’ve been dying to see this post!!! I’m SO excited for you, my friend :):):) I can’t believe you have a first draft out already, you have been a BUSY lady! Of course, I’ll be in line to get my copy autographed as well….here’s a HUGE hug sent through cyberspace for you…CONGRATS!!!
Thanks, Valerie for being so encouraging to me from that first email to now. I love working with you!!
Congratulations – can’t wait for it to be available!!
Thank you, Lisa!!
CONGRATULATIONS! That is seriously amazing, I can’t wait to wait to purchase it!
Thank you, Miche!!! I’m pretty excited by it all and I still have to pinch myself every once in awhile!!!
I think it will surely be a BEST SELLER! 🙂 Congratulations!
Oh, I hope so!! Lets send that good thought out into the universe!!! 🙂 Thank you!!!
Aggggggh! This is wonderful news Beth and so deserving. I am thrilled about your new journey. And when it’s released I’ll be there with cyber-bells on! LOL!
You are always so encouraging, Tamika. Truly your gift! Thank you!!!
WTG Beth! That is well deserved, welcome news. I’m sure your book will become the go-to for refashions. Happy adventures to you!
Awwwwwwww, thanks so much for your supportive comments!! It’s fun to share the news with nice people like you!!!
This is such wonderful news! Congratulations, Beth! I’ll definitely be looking for the book and can’t wait to see how it turns out. Yay!!
Thank you, Laura!! It would’ve never happened without supportive people like you!
felicidades, esto del libro me ha encantado. lo estaremos esperando con ansias. Saludos.
Muchas gracias, Ross!
congrats! well deserved~!
Thank you, Kelly!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thanks, Heidi!!!
Congratulations. I remember when my first book was accepted, I thought my face was stuck in a perpetual smile. 🙂 And believe it or not, every time since has felt exactly the same. Another surreal moment will be when you get the copies in your hand.
Thanks, Jo! I cried tears of joy when I read the words of acceptance. I can’t wait to see what’s next in this whole adventure!!
Congratulations!!! 🙂
Thank you, Cindy!!
Aww wow congratulations!!! Can’t wait to read it! Really looking forward to the next refashion runway.
Thank you, Grace! Yes, I’m looking forward to it, too. I think I’ll have some more time to devote to that now that my first draft is turned in. Refashion Runway Season Two… here we come!!!
So happy for you. Good luck and here’s to more books, in the future.
Yes, let’s send those good thoughts out into the universe!! Thank you, Ann Marie!
Yay good for you!
Thank you, Samantha!!!
Congratulations!!! That is such good news! I am so happy for you!
Thank you so much, Sandy!!
Absolutely fantastic news!!! You will rock it, I know! I want my own signed copy, too.
Oh, yes, a signed copy for sure!! Thanks, Cynthia!
That is so incredibly cool!! Congratulations!!
Thank you, Laurie! It would’ve never happened without supportive people like you!
Oh wow! I am very excited for you!
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Thank you, Sandy!!!
Very happy for you. Love your work, look forward to the book.
Awwwwww! Thank you, Lucinda!!!
Love this!! Such exciting news, my heart is jumping for you! Congratulations Beth! Can’t wait to see it xoxo
Oh, such a sweet thing to say! Thank you, Katrina!!
Congratulations! Good for you. I can’t wait to read your book.
Thank you!!!
Congratulations!!! How exciting! Looking forward to your new book and Season Two of Refashion Runway. 🙂 Blessings!
Thank you, LadyD!! Yes, Refashion Runway Season Two is next on my list!! I’m really looking forward to it, too!
Another congrats coming your way…. Can’t wait to get the book. You have so inspired me over the past couple of years. I’m finally getting some refashioning done.
Awwww, that’s such a nice thing to say, Blondie!! Thanks!
omg im so happy for you and i cant wait to read that book 🙂
Thank you for being excited about this with me, Ana!!
Such great news! Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you. Can’t wait to get your book when it’s out! 🙂
Thank you, Corey! That means so much coming from an actual author!!!
You’re welcome. It’s a very exciting time. Enjoy every minute of it. 🙂
Great ! Congratulations! Have fun in California 🙂
Congratulations, I love your refashions
Thanks so much!!!
Thank you, Simona, I’m pretty excited about the trip!!!
Beth, you’re amazing. Where do you find the time to do it all? Any idea how long it will take before your book hits the shelves?
Awwww, Thanks! All I can say is Thank Goodness for summer vacation!!! The whole process takes quite awhile. After I’m finished with my part then the editors, designers, and photographers get their hands on it and then there’s the actual printing time. I’m so excited to see what happens after the pros at Stash Books do their magic.
Wonderful! Congratulations! On Aug 14, 2013 9:54 AM, “The Renegade Seamstress” wrote: > > The Renegade Seamstress posted: ” I finally pushed that send button. I told myself I’d do it last summer, but I didn’t. I was going to do it over Christmas vacation, but I didn’t. OK, do it on spring break, I said, but I didn’t. Finally, in April, on my birthday, I pushed the button. ” >
Thank you, Donna!
Fantastic News!!! Congratulations!!! I love your blog and now can’t wait to see your new book in print.
Thank you so much, Gail!! This has definitely been a fun new adventure!
I’m so proud to know you~ Leaving to see the kids tomorrow and back Sun. so guess huckleberries will have to wait- I’ll call you next week! Congratulations my friend!!!!! Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:55:01 +0000 To: cadiacetis@hotmail.com
Thanks, my friend!!! Have fun smoochin’ on those grandbabies!!!
body {word-wrap: break-word; background-color:#ffffff;}Way to go girlfriend!! I had no doubt that they would accept the proposal. I am so very proud of you. Can’t wait for the next phase of this, and remember if you need a personal assistant while in California… let me know. Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™
Oh, Carol!!! I love you!!! Of course I need a personal assistant, heck, I need about four assistants. Do you think they’ll go for it?
You’re very deserving! Congratulations!
Thank you, Sarah!!!
WAY TO GO – Congrats – How EXCITING!!!
Thanks so much for being excited for me!! It means so much to have so much support from great people like you!
Yay, Beth!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the book!
Thank you so much, Joyce!
WOW!!! I am so happy for you!!!!
Thank you, Rose!!!
We. Can’t. Wait. Either!
Congratulations, and may you enjoy the ride.
You. Are. So. Nice!!!! 🙂 Thank you! The ride has been a fun one so far….
Wow! Much deserved. I am addicted to your web site and have learned so much cant wait for the book!
Oh, Debbi, thank you so much. It’s people like you that make this all worth the effort!!
Congratulations! Terrific recognition for your hard work – and for putting yourself out there! I look forward to seeing the finished book.
Thank you so much!!! It’s fun to share this with such nice people like you!
Congratulations! I’ve really enjoyed your blog. It’s positive, inspiring and creative. You have a great attitude!
Ohhhh, Cynthia, you have no idea how much your words mean to me!! Thanks so much!!
I’m sure it’ll be a great success your ideas and positive attitude shine through to your good work. I am committing to a copy now let’s get all your fans to buy one!!
Congrats! Jank
Thank you so much, Jan!! It’s people like you that make this so much fun! Thanks for all of your encouragement and support, it really means a lot to me!!
Good for you!!! I can’t wait to buy it…I am sure you will let us know when…congrats! 🙂
Thanks so much!! Yes, I’ll keep you posted for sure!!!
Oh Beth!!!!! I can feel your excitement – it brings me back to our childhood when you would get excited about something we would do….a play, a camping trip, a game of kick the can. I can just feel you energy and friendship. This energy flows through me to this very day. The name of the street you grew up on is one of the secret questions when I log in to various website. I am so excited for you and so proud to know you. Awesome, awesome…. we are not sitting in our rocking chairs and soaking our feet (like we joked about) – we are out there doing….creating. Life is Good. We always knew it would be.
Sniff! Sniff! I love you so much, Judy!! What a gift you are! This really touched me deep inside. It’s amazing how we are all a part of each other like you say, even to this day. Even thousands of miles apart. Wasn’t it great to wake up everyday and wonder what wonderful, new and exciting thing was going to happen. I’m so lucky to have had a wonderful friend like you to spend those carefree days with. It really seems as though every childhood memory I have includes you. You’re right! LIFE IS GOOD!
That is so awesome!!! Super excited for you. 😃
Thanks for sharing the excitement with me!!!
How Wonderful!!! Congratulations and have fun with it :))))
Thanks, Maya! So far it’s been a blast!!!
Bether, I also failed to mention that the photo of you with the typewriter and that newsprint type that is so clever OMG!
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Thanks, Carol! Kris and I took over the Union library yesterday for our little photo shoot. I know the librarian thought we were nuts!!!
Congratulations!!! So happy for you! Enjoy every minute of this wonderful experience, Beth! 🙂
Thank you, Katherine! You are a pro at this publishing thing!!
You are so dang cute!!!!!!!!!!
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Hehehehe! The librarian thought Kris and I were nuts during our little photo shoot at the library yesterday. We were definitely crackin’ ourselves up!!! Something you just might know a little bit about!!!!! Love you!!!
WOW! Congrats Beth! You so deserve it! Can’t wait to see it 🙂
Thanks, Mary!!!!
Congratulations! I am thrilled to bits for you! Really, you are a natural for this. Love the picture. Love your blog. Enjoy, enjoy!!
Thanks, Jo!!! My friend Kris and I had fun taking that picture in our little small town library. You are always so encouraging to me, I really look forward to all of your nice comments.
Amazing news! Congratulations! I can’t wait to read your book. I’m sure it will be amazing!
Thank you, Terri! You are so sweet!
Congratulations!! What exciting news!!!
Thank you so much!!!
I get goose bumps every time I hear that I am going to be friends with an AUTHOR! Whoot Whoot! GO BETH… GO BETH!!!! You my friend are my hero!!!
You are too cute, Char! It’s me that feels honored to be friends with a great person like you!!!
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OH MY! that is fantastic news! I CAN’T WAIT to buy your book!!!
Thank you for your enthusiastic support!! You are so cute!
That certainly is wonderful news! Congratulations!
If anyone deserved this, it is you!
Hugs Julie
Awwwwwwww, thanks, Julie!!
Congratulations Beth!! Can’t wait to buy a copy of your book~~ Don’t worry about the photo shoot–you are so cute and your smiles are contagious!! Now, I just wish I was brave enough to try some of the things you show us. Best wishes for the book and heading back to school!
Oh, Deann, you’re makin’ me blush! Thanks for your encouraging words!! This is so much fun to share with nice people like you.
congrats!! how exciting!!
Thank you, Jennie!!
Congratulations, can’t wait for the book to come out! yours was the first refashion blog I came across and I avidly await each new refashion. I’m very much a beginner to the sewing world but am hooked on your blog and fully intend to have a go myself. Keep up the good work!
Hi Claire,
I’m excited for you to try some of these things. I think you’ll really have fun with it all! I’d love to see pictures of your projects.
Beth
What part of California? 🙂
North of San Francisco! I’m so excited!!
HOW EXCITING! I’ll be sure to read your book. 🙂
Thank you, Debbie!!!
Oh my heavens!! What the heck?!?! I’m so happy and proud of you – that takes courage and commitment and I cannot wait to read it from cover to cover and marvel at all the whatever-you-can’t-tell-us-right-now stuff!!
You’re so sweet Kelli!! Thank you! I hope you were surrounded by loving arms and family the last few days!! I’ve been thinking of you.
Hugs, Beth
Really pleased. You’ve done what many aspire to do. I’m proud of you too! You’re following your passion. Congratulations!
Thank you so much, Candace, that means so much coming from a real author like you!!!
How exciting!
Thank you, Erica!
Congratulations and well done for overcoming the fear of stepping into the new and unknown…x you are an inspiration and your integrity and the quality of what you do truly shines through. I love visiting and really enjoy your blog…..so I am definitely putting your book on my wish list.xxx
Oh MelBee,
Wow, such a huge compliment! Your words literally brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for starting my day off with so much encouragement. That must be your gift. 🙂
Beth
I miss you aunt beth
-luke
Hi Lukey!!!
I miss you, too. I wish I was right next to you on the couch scratching your back!
I love you,
Auntie Beth
I wish you were sratching my back too but im at grandmas and she doing it for you!
love, luke
Yay! You have the BEST Grandma!!!
What fantastic news! I’m looking forward to hearing more about it and, even more, seeing it!! 🙂 Lisa
Thank you so much! I will give more details as it gets closer to the release date.
Beth
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Thank so much!
Congratulations!! This is well deserved:) Please keep me posted!
Thank you so much, you are so sweet! I will let you know when the release date gets a little closer.
Beth
Oh, my goodness – congratulations! I can’t wait to see it!
Thank you so much, Staci! I’ve been so excited, some days I feel like I’m going to explode with joy!
Congratulations, I’m sure it’ll be a fantastic book. Do keep us updated!
Thank you, Mizz Winkens! I will definitely keep you updated.
Beth
Congratulations! You are such a creative person! I’m a very busy mother of 3, also working freelance, with precious little time for my own hobbies but I’ve sure been inspired by your posts and your wit. I’m so glad I found you!
Thank you, Laurie,
Sounds like you are super busy. I hope you get a chance to try some refashioning. Some of these ideas are fast and easy.
Happy sewing,
Beth
Awesome, awesome news, Beth!
Thank you so much, Jill. I still have to keep pinching myself!! 🙂
Congratulations! Very well deserved! I was beyond amazed when I followed a link on Pinterest to your site. So looking forward to reading this book!
Thank you so much, Sandy!!!
You give all of us hope that we can accomplish more than we have. Congratulationns!!!
Thank you so much!!!
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Hello!
I am French and I wanted to apologize if I made mistakes.
I must say that I love your blog!
It is a great source of inspiration for me.
And you are very beautiful.
I love your talent to refashion and I want mine to be as great!
Especially not change anything and good luck.
Kisses and good evening!
Merci beaucoup, Marie! Vous êtes très gentil et j’aime votre blog ainsi. Bonne blogs!
Beth
I just stumbled across your website via Pinterest, and I LOVE your creative refashioning ideas. Please keep us posted as to when your book is out!
I will definitely keep you n the loop Jenny! Thanks so much for your encouraging words!!!
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You are so creative and now you’ll also be in print too. That’s wonderful news.
Ooohhh I will definitely be buying this book! You are amazing!
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