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Deepika   Intermediate MA USA Member since 11/28/01 Posts: 10955 Founder	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/9/09 7:19 PM Are you ready for some GREAT news? There is a going to be a PatternReview BOOK! Yes, that's right guys. We are going to be in PRINT! Our very own PatternReview book. Here's some background. Last year I was contacted by a publisher with an idea to write a book. After months of pondering and then hours of brainstorming, we came up with what we think is going to be a "ROCKING" book. How many of us read pattern directions in bed? Well after this book is published we'll be able to read PR in bed too! About the Book ----------------- The book, tentatively titled "Best of PatternReview.com: Favorite Shortcuts and Tips from Sewing Fans and Master Teachers" will be a collection of some of the best hands-on insider sewing tips from PatternReview.com. The book will be organized into chapters that reflect the different stages of the sewing experience — from planning and organizing to sewing on the final button and bead. Master Teachers ------------------- It will also include five special how-to features by PatternReview.com's master teachers and pattern designers, who regularly conduct online chats and workshops -- Kenneth King, Susan Khalje, Sarah Veblen, Shannon Gifford, and Anna Mazur. I am honored to have tips from our members and articles from these teachers be a part of this book. Not-For-Profit --------------- I must also mention that this will be a not-for-profit project for me and I intend to donate any royalties - a very small percentage of the wholesale price of books sold AFTER 7,500 copies are sold - to a charity (to be picked later). The entire signing bonus I receive from the publisher will be distributed to the members whose tips will be published in this book. This project is a significant undertaking and it will take months of effort to pull the book together however this will be worth it and TOTALLY AWESOME! Contributors ------------ The editor and I have gone through all the tips submitted to PatternReview.com and have selected the ones which fit with the vision of the book. In reading the tips I was just amazed by the talent here on PR and I cannot wait to see your names in PRINT. That is, only IF YOU WANT! We have selected quite a few tips and at this point all the selected contributors have been e-mailed. So please take a minute and check your e-mail and your private messages here on PR. Also check your spam/bulk mail folder just to make sure that it didn't get stuck there. The deadline for responding is May 18th so if you were notified and you want your tip(s) in the book, please do respond by May 18th. I must re-iterate that without your approval we will not publish your tips in the book. The more I think about it, the more it's clear. This is a GOOD thing and YOU can help make it HAPPEN! Lets celebrate this milestone together! A TOAST.... TO ALL PatternReview Members. To the generosity and kindness of sewing members all around the world and Lastly to the friendships and bonds we have all formed right here on PatternReview! Update April 10th, 2010 At this point all the contributors in the book have been informed that their tip has been chosen to be published in the book. Not-For-Profit -------------- This book is a not-for-profit project for me as an individual and I do not speak for the publisher or anyone else on this. Further clarification --------------------- I will distribute 100% of my author's fee - $5000 as an honorarium between all the contributors for the 1,000 tips which are being published in this book. So depending on how many of each contributor's tips are published in the book, they can expect to recieve $5/tip. As of April 10th, 2010 I have received $1,000 from the publisher and I hope to receive the rest in the next two months. In addition to the $5,000 mentioned above I will get a royalty for the book from them which kicks in after a certain number of copies are sold. Besides these funds I have not received any other kind of compensation from the publisher or anyone else for this project. When the royalty checks come in, they will go in their entirety to National Breast Cancer Foundation. -- Edited on 4/10/10 8:02 PM -- ------ - Deepika Founder, PatternReview.com Blog: http://www.deepikablogs.com
MelissaB in WA Intermediate WA USA Member since 3/18/04 Posts: 1688 PR Weekend Volunteer	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/9/09 8:51 PM Wow, that is really exciting and soooo cool Deepika!!!! ------ "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." ~Dolly Parton Fabric sewn in 2012 ~ 20.5 yds Fabric sewn in 2012 ~ 50 yds Fabric sewn in 2011 ~ 65 1/8 yds Fabric sewn in 2010 ~ 112 1/2 yds Fabric sewn in 2009 ~ 137 3/4 yds Fabric sewn in 2008 ~ 218 3/8 yds Fabric Sewn in 2007 ~ 209 1/4 yds
Ody   Intermediate MO USA Member since 12/6/03 Posts: 2549	Login to reply to this post In reply to Deepika Like this post Date: 5/9/09 9:02 PM This is absolutely awesome, fantastic, and I will want one!! Now when I am away from my computer---say at a track meet like I was with my kids today, and I can sit and read all of Debbie Cook's tips while sitting in the bleachers---Yea!!! What a great idea!!! The charity??? Someone has a blog that raises money for women in Africa to sew and become self sufficient. I think Sandra Betzina goes over to Africa to teach sewing every year as a charity effort. I can't remember who it was that was supporting this type of thing, but I think that would be a wonderful focused charity with purpose---just an idea Miss "D"! ------ "Sewing should be fun; make it that way!" Margaret Islander Flying through life by the seat of my pants and hoping I get my crotch curve right. "No humiliation is too great for a well fitting pair of pants!" Heidi Cooper J6500P, J1600P J3160DC J350E JCP1000 Pfaff C1100 Pro Babylock Eclipse serger My grandmother's Feather Weight
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 12/28/07 Posts: 10223	Login to reply to this post In reply to Deepika Like this post Date: 5/9/09 9:09 PM Thats wonderful news..can't wait to read it..bet you sell a million copies..
AnneM Intermediate MA USA Member since 7/30/02 Posts: 6556	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/9/09 9:15 PM Neat idea! If any tips by me are selected, I'd vote to have my itsy bitsy portion of the signing bonus also given to the to-be-selected charity. Anne ------ With a great wardrobe that's still in the flat-fabric stage.
sew2006 Advanced ON CANADA Member since 6/24/06 Posts: 1720	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/9/09 9:22 PM Congratulations on this venture. I think anything that makes people sew is a great thing ------ Janome10001, Babylock ESG3, Brother ULT 2001, White 634D serger, Pfaff 1472, Singer featherweight, Singer 14T957Dc, Bernina FunLock 009DCC coverlock, Brother PQ1500S, Janome CP900.
Vonnevo   Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 10/25/04 Posts: 5656	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/9/09 9:25 PM Deepika, the book is a fabulous project and one that will further promote sewing around the world. Best wishes Vonne ------ Vonne ºOº Brisbane Australia --------------------------------- Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age and dreams are forever. We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
SueV   Intermediate CA USA Member since 1/29/04 Posts: 595	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/9/09 9:31 PM What a great idea! ------ Sue V http://sewqwk.blogspot.com/ http://seweasyknits.com/
Brine   Intermediate IL USA Member since 11/21/04 Posts: 131	Login to reply to this post In reply to Deepika Like this post Date: 5/9/09 9:49 PM What a wonderful idea, Deepika! We'll be able to get our Sewing World "fix" sitting curled up with the book as well as sitting in front of the computer! ------ Brine
cindy-lou   Intermediate NC USA Member since 7/21/06 Posts: 3642 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/9/09 10:01 PM This is a wonderful idea, on a mission or a wonderful cause. You're fantastic, Deepika! P. S. Anne-- I wish I had thought of it first. Same for me, Dee! ------ Cindy Lou, no more than 2 "Sew, Esmerelda! Sew like the Wind!" -Martin Short, The Three Amigos "When inspiration calls, you don't send it to voicemail." --Will I Am.

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