Storyland Cross Stitch - It's finally here!!!

I am thrilled to announce that my book is finally here! I have a limited number of advance copies available in my shop together with exclusive supply kits for a few of my favourite projects. I will be getting more after the release date (4th July), but I have exclusive permission to send this batch out now.

The image above is one of the largest (and I think most striking) projects from the book - oh, I really can't wait for you all to see the whole thing! It has been such a long time coming and such a lot of work that it feels almost unreal that I can finally send it out into the world. I am excited and nervous and just pray that you like it...

Anyway, the projects I have available as kit bundles in the shop are these:

My beloved Fantabulous Mr Fox Pincushion - the whole time I was working on the book last year I had him pinned up on my wall, and he just looked so cheeky up there residing over everything that I couldn't help smiling every time I looked at him.

The Storyland Sampler - this one is quite understated but was an absolute pleasure to stitch. I did it sitting under a willow tree in Mum's garden last summer and the lovely purples and taupes looked so pretty in the dappled shade. I would very much like a woodland cottage to hang it in.

And then there's my favourite...

The Wise Owl Pillow - I heart this one so hard it is a little ridiculous. The colours, the texture of the linen, everything. I wish I had a closer picture to show you, but I suppose if you stitch it yourself you will see exactly what I mean.

The book also comes with some fabric and thread in the back for you to stitch one of these little critters:

So many new things to stitch!

I had actually planned to have everything ready this morning, but as usual there were a few spanners thrown into the works - one being that my new packaging didn't arrive in time so I spent a good proportion of this afternoon wrapping up the new supply kits like little presents. Incredibly time consuming, but once the books were here I wanted to be able to send them straight out with the kits rather than waiting another few days for more packaging to arrive. My table currently looks like this:

Now I must dash to the shop because I have been so excited and preoccupied today that I just realised I haven't eaten since breakfast and my tummy is making an absolute racket. I must go in search of food to shut it up.

Happy Monday,

Delilah x

PS, the beautiful images above are all from my book, Storyland Cross Stitch published by Anova Books (Collins & Brown) and were taken by the wonderful Rachel Whiting. Well, all except for the last one of my table obviously!

Comments

[nicole followthewhitebunny]

All the projects look so fabulous! I think the magical forest collection is my favourite but they are all gorgeous. Congratulations!

[Victoria]

I just went to buy a copy and it has sold out :'(

I started to checkout yesterday but didn't have my debit card to hand.

Gutted!! But happy for you that it has sold out :)

[What Delilah Did]

Thanks Nicole - your copy will be on its way today - I have a busy day of packing ahead!

[What Delilah Did]

Oh no Victoria, I'm sorry! They went so much faster than I expected. I have more on the way but don't know the exact date yet...will keep you posted.

[JaL]

I'm so proud of you big sis! Haha can't wait to get a copy!!! Xxxx

[Flora Poste]

Hi Sophie, your book is so gorgeous! And since I have a fondness for jackalopes I am so pleased to find this pattern! More of this please;0)

[What Delilah Did]

Thanks Flora - I am so glad you like it! I will do my very best to come up with lots more new things for you :)

[Jennie Horner]

I saw your book in a cross stitching magazine and I HAD to get it. I've only recently started cross stitching and I love this book! The designs are so modern rather than the Grandma floral patterns most places. The little stories for each project are so sweet, too. Can't wait to get started (good job there's the little free fabric and thread). Gorgeous book!!

[What Delilah Did]

Thanks for your lovely message Jennie - I'm thrilled you like the book. Good luck with your stitching!