Friday, October 17, 2014

Exciting News! - As Featured in Cross Stitch Collection

I have exciting news today for everyone. I mentioned it briefly in early Summer but it's officially been published and completed!

This blog, Epic Stitching, and myself (Mel) have been featured in the latest edition of Cross Stitch Collection (CSC) that hits news stands today! Some of you may have received it this week via subscription services with CSC.
CSC approached me back in June and asked me if I'd like to be featured and I could not have been more excited or flattered!!!

If you're visiting me for the first time because of Cross Stitch Collection I just want to say thank you for your interest!!! Have a peek at the previous posts for past stitching, current WIPs and my recent finish. 

I encourage everyone to pick up a copy and enjoy the wonderful patterns and articles in CSC; including their feature about me, my stitching and this blog.
Let me also say that; without all of my followers, stitchers, cheerleaders and visitors this blog would be nothing. This is really a display of your support to myself and this blog. Thank you to all of you!!! 

I was lucky enough to be sent a preview copy of the article so you get a sense for how big this exposure is and the weight they gave to me (it's a double page spread!). Check it out!

Error: There is an embarrassing error you might have caught in the article. It is 100% my fault and not the fault of CSC. I mention "In Memory of" piece that I'm sure many of my long time followers may remember. It was made in Memory of Rene, not Meari as the article indicates. Those familiar with the blogging community likely know that Meari is alive and well and an amazing blogger herself! My apologies for this extreme oversight on my part... I by no means meant to insult Rene's memory or Meari's current contribution to the community.

Upcoming: I've almost got a Dragon head!!! The second last page of Dragons is slowly progressing. I will share it ASAP when the second Dragons head is filled in as that is the "important" part of the page. I'm halfway through it so won't be long now (I hope!).

23 comments:

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Congratulations! I would like to add, it is a rather good issue of the magazine and well worth buying for the designs this month as well as the article about Mel!

I am glad you explained about Meari too!

Heather said...

Great article! It was nice to read a little more about you as a person instead of just stitching (although of course I love the stitching). Keep up the good work!

Linda said...

Congratulations Mel. What a great article. Looking forward to seeing the dragons finished.

Linda

Susan said...

Very nice article and now I can say I know someone "famous".

Tricia T said...

How exciting, Mel!!!

Vicky L said...

What a great honor! Congratulations!

Neilteil said...

Congratulations! I bet that was a lot of fun :)

Carla - Alaska Wolf Pack said...

WOO HOO!! Congratulations!

Leonore Winterer said...

Yay, congrats! I have to see if I can get that magazine somewhere ^_^

cucki said...

Congrats my dear xx

Heather said...

How exciting! Congratulations!

Tiki said...

Well Done!

Gillie said...

Congratulations, Miss M, must have a look for the magazine!

Sally said...

Fantastic article Mel! Congratulations!

Stitchinowl said...

Congratulations Mel! Great article. I will look for it in the bookstore. Is it the November or October issue? The UK magazines come out in the US shops 1 month later than in the UK.
Carolyn

Pam in IL said...

Congrats on the magazine article!

Mii Stitch said...

Ooooh, congratulations!! So exciting :)

Thoeria said...

Oh I love when a blogger I follow get's featured! Congrats!!!

Lulu said...

Congrats on your featured article!! That is amazing and you should feel very proud of yourself and your beautiful stitching :)

Rachel said...

Congratulations Mel. I'll go and get the magazine and read all about you! :)

xstitchatoz said...

Congratulations on being featured in the mag, great job! xx

Denise SA said...

Congratulations

Maureen said...

It was great to see your article - always nice to see the real person!