Thursday, September 11, 2008

My book's done!

Here it is!

"Boutique Tatting"

25 numbered pages, over 60 color photos, hints on working with beads, 11 patterns. Not all of the patterns require beads - 3 don't. There are 4 earrings, 1 pendant, 1 cross bookmark, a snowflake, 1 bracelet, 1 hair ribbon (which could also be a bookmark), and 2 challenging necklaces. There are detailed written instructions, and color photos with stitch counts indicated, but not drawn diagrams. This is a book for people who already know the basics of shuttle tatting. It is a soft cover book, 8.5 by 11 inches, stapled in the center, printed on quality paper.

 Available in my Etsy shop.



34 comments:

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

I'm so excited!

Marilee Rockley said...

Congratulations on being the first to buy my book, Diane! I hope you enjoy it.

So obviously, the button works - yippee!

Tat-a-Renda said...

Congratulations on the launch of the book. It looks very interesting.

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your fabulous book! It's beautiful!!! Lucky Diane, got to order one already!

Marilee Rockley said...

Thank you, Jon! I hope people will find it interesting.

Thanks, Tattingchic, I'm glad you like the "look" I managed to come up with for the book.

TotusMel said...

Congrats on the book, I just spied it on etsy. It looks great!

Marilee Rockley said...

Thanks, Totusmel - and also congratulations to you on getting featured again in Belle Armoire Jewelry!

LadyShuttleMaker aka MadMadPotter said...

WHOO HOO! Congrats Marilee! You have much to be proud of...

Now I am off to buy....Please sign my copy if you would (:

Tattycat said...

Darn it Diane! You beat me again! The book is lovely Marilee and I can't wait for it to get here. Please don't forget to sign it! Congratulations on all of your hard work coming together.

zarina said...

Marilee - congrats on that great book. May purchase it together with your upcoming HDTs.

Ridgewoman said...

I can't wait to have it in my hands! Will you please autograph my copy? pretty please with chocolate? LOL I know it is a lot of work and your book will be appreciated and enjoyed by the tatting community.
hugs, BJ

Bonnie said...

Shoot it didn't give me an opportunity to leave you a msg via the paypal payment screen.

Marilee, Congratulations on your book! Will you please autograph my copy for me?

Unknown said...

Congratulations on the completion of your book Marilee. I know it is a labour of love for you.

Marilee Rockley said...

Thank you so much, everyone!

My mailbox is stuffed with orders! Oops - I forgot all about signing any of the books. None of the books I sent out yesterday were signed, but then, nobody had yet requested it. I'll sign the book if I'm asked to at the time.

This is so exciting!

Anonymous said...

I´m so happy for you. I´ts a big work with wonderful designs. I`ll buy it by etsy.

Ann said...

Congratulations!

Needledreams said...

Can't wait to get it! Congrats on your baby!

Marilee Rockley said...

LOL, for sure this book is my new "baby" - I did work on it for 9 months! Thanks much.

Anonymous said...

Marilee,

I am waiting to get your book that I ordered. I am sure it will inspire every bit of me.

Sunela

Marilee Rockley said...

Sunela, your book should arrive soon, and I hope it meets your expectations! I did my best to show the designs clearly.

Unknown said...

Hi, ordered your book via Royston Menezes my husband, Please sign it for me. Looking forward to seeing it and hope it does not get lost!....sally

Marilee Rockley said...

Sally, thank you for your note. I will sign the book, and I hope you really enjoy it.

Unknown said...

Marilee I wanted you to hold onto the order if you have not sent it yet, as my sister has bought your book for me, and I would like to order some of your yarn instead.
sally

Marilee Rockley said...

Sally, I always try to ship quickly, so your order was already on its way - I hope you received the email I sent you with the explanation of what could be done.

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Melinda Brennan said...

Does that "price includes shipping to anywhere" include shipping overseas (Australia)?

Marilee Rockley said...

Yes, shipping is included for Australia as well.

Melinda Brennan said...

Done! Thank you! :-)

Goretti said...

I love all your work, I found your blog because I was looking for patterns of jewelry for the wedding of my sister and I have to tell you all I loved, I would love to buy your book, but I do not have credit card, you have a bank account where depositing the cost? Please I would love to buy it!

Marilee Rockley said...

Ruth, I only accept payments through PayPal. PayPal does have an account option for those who don't have a credit card. Here is the link to more information about PayPal:
https://personal.paypal.com/cgi-bin/marketingweb?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=marketing_us/How_does_PayPal_work&nav=1.0.0

The Crown Jewels Goddess said...

one word... wow!

Ellen Norman said...

I am so impressed with your work. I am partial to knitting and have always wanted to learn to tat. Your site is just wonderful! I am hoping that I can try some of your designs. I just ordered some supplies. I had to use the "needle tat" since I am left handed. I ordered some new shuttles and then found your site. So I will give it a try. Just beautiful.

Anonymous said...

I have already ordered your book..forgot to ask for an autograph:-(...am in process of a thread order...can you tell me what size thread you suggest for the jewelry..so I can have the thread in time before a trip. thanks.

Marilee Rockley said...

Usually, I use size 20 thread for jewelry. Sometimes I'll use size 10. The Duchess necklace in the book was done in size 10 Hakelgarn, but when I tatted it later in size 10 Lizbeth, I noticed that the Lizbeth 10 is thicker. The pattern worked okay, but I needed less rings in the neckcord to get it to come out the same length.