30.7.12

An Announcement

Dearest all -- 

I have an announcement to make.  My fingers tremble and my heart beats madly 
from excitement, anticipation, joy and a little bit of fear as I type this...


This has been brewing for a year now..


 
It's been exciting and difficult to keep a secret, but I can finally announce that...


In the January 2013 Hawthorn Press will be releasing a book on creating peg dolls... written by... me!

The book will have instructions & patterns for creating a good number of the dolls you've seen on my blog plus many new dolls I've created.  Please stay tuned... I'll be keeping you posted with more details about in-person signing-events, how to arrange for me to sign your books if you cannot make it to a signing-event, plus a blog-tour and give-aways to celebrate the release.

It's going to be a beautiful book (192 pages of peg-doll-love), and worth the wait, I hope!  Are you as excited as I am?

xo
MB

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30 comments:

  1. eidolonsJuly 30, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I am definitely as excited as you are! Congrats on a job well done! (:

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    1. m. bloomJuly 30, 2012 at 1:40 PM

      Thank you, my dear (and for all your help and support, too!)

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  2. merryfJuly 30, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Mazel Tov! and Hooray!

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  3. DreamzAngelJuly 30, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    OMG! I can't wait. I love your peg dolls, and have even bought some peg, but never made any. Can't wait to get a copy!

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  4. ziezoJuly 30, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Congratulations and thank you! I am looking forward to it!

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  5. DrewJuly 30, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I am SO excited about this! you have no idea--i can't wait to hold my own (signed) copy!! where do i pre-order?!

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  6. Lacey (schoolhousefarm)July 30, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    i may have posted as my husband a second ago--but it was me!

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  7. CarrieJuly 30, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Oh, congratulations!! I cannot wait to see it!!

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  8. MummyzillaJuly 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Well done, your dolls are always so inspirational.

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  9. Rachel~At the Butterfly BallJuly 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Eeeeek!!! How marvelously exciting, Peggy! Well deserved! You peg dolls are favorites around these parts! My young ones love playing with them, and one of your tiniest angels resides on my kitchen window. Congratulations, I can't wait to read it.
    ~Rachel

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  10. softearthartJuly 30, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Oh I am really really excited, I am smiling widely, this is so cool, well done Peggy, I will be buying a copy, cheers Marie

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  11. StaceyJuly 30, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    That's fantastic! For you and for me!! Can't wait to see more, everything looks beautiful. Well done and congratulations on all your work. Very excited for you : ) Best, Stacey.

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  12. RainJuly 30, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Congratulations! So very exciting and sure to be my first new book purchase of 2013! Yay! Well done!

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  13. arwen_tiwJuly 31, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Yay! Congratulations. :)

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  14. Tanya MJuly 31, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Mazel Tov, Margaret!
    I'm so excited!!!! Can't wait! Got my credit card ready. :)

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    1. m. bloomJuly 31, 2012 at 12:59 PM

      Thanks Tanya -- you are so sweet! Keep checking back. I hope to have more accurate details about the release date soon...

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  15. JudyJuly 31, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I am VERY excited! Your blog is a dream and I will be sure to want this book!

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  16. LisaJuly 31, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    How exciting!!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on it!!!!

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  17. ClareJuly 31, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Hurrah Hurrah Hurrah. Bang the drums, trumpets bells and whistles galore. Oh yes and lots of rainbow coloured balloons to be released especially for wee Bloom who has been such a good boy letting Mama think/write. And Big Bloom what a wonderful helpful boy road testing the creations as they leap off the bench. Mr Bloom you are so kind to tolerate absent mindedness of Ms Bloom while she steers her creative energy to fruition. I'll join the queue now as it should be a long one before long. Big big big hug and a smoother of kisses from all of us here, well maybe not the fish! Well done mon cherie. How are you going to celebrate? love Clare Ross Huon Thea xxxx

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    1. m. bloomJuly 31, 2012 at 10:02 PM

      Oh, Clare, you are utterly delightful in your enthusiasm (and I'll even take those kisses from the guppies!) Yes, indeed... this is all thanks to my wee Bloom and his long afternoon sleeps, the kind company of my little Mr. as I painted away the afternoons, and the patience of my Mr. through the general craziness during the months (and months and months) we worked so hard!
      xo

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  18. ClareJuly 31, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Not very observant am I. Just noticed the pin cushion. Thankyou for the honour. By the way the Blue birds are soo tweet.

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    1. m. bloomJuly 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      Yes, my dear, you do have a most photogenic pincushion...

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  19. MamaWestWindJuly 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Congrats so exciting! Can't wait to see it!

    BECCA

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  20. fjkellyAugust 1, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Can't wait to see it!! I love your peg dolls so much.

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    1. m. bloomAugust 1, 2012 at 1:24 PM

      Thank you my friend! I've seen layouts and proofs but also can't wait to see the real thing. Perhaps when I hold a copy of the book in my hands I will be able to stop pinching myself for reassurance that this isn't just a a happy little dream...

      :-)

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  21. GaeAugust 4, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Dear Margaret,
    Congratulations.
    I will certainly be looking for it. I love making peg dolls.
    BTW where do you buy your dolls in Australia. I find them difficult to get and I have yet to find those sweet little ones like on the cover of your book
    Blessings
    Gae

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  22. Jen from SewnNaturalAugust 6, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    way to go!! how delightful, to look forward to all of your work and ideas and photos coming out in one beautiful package to share with others.

    i'm thrilled for you, and can't wait to read your book!

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  23. NinaAugust 7, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    congratulations! I cannot wait and I am sure it will be well worth the wait, your dolls are so wonderful!

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  24. Amanda PedroAugust 14, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    hearty congrats from here. how darling to have such loveliness in one place. Not only a how to, but some great eye candy!
    All the best.

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  25. Faith PrayAugust 25, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    WAHOOOOO! Hooray, Bloom! Sign me up for the Blog tour and publicity and whatever else will spread the love. I can't wait to see it in print! Yay! Yay! Yay! We're clicking our dancing heels over here for your happy news!

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