5.09.2013

Botanical Knits Has Arrived!




Just yesterday, a big truck pulled up outside of our office and dropped off 10 huge pallets of Botanical Knits books. 


As I looked at the shipment in its entirety I was super excited of course, but honestly also a bit afraid.
"Uh oh.. what have I gotten myself into?"

I have never before ordered this quantity of books before, and the sheer amount of them was quite daunting.

Fortunately within a few hours, with the help of friends and family, we were able to fill up all of the spare corners of our office space and get the entire shipment inside.


Now is the fun part. I have been enjoying packaging up each little book and getting it ready to put in the mail to all of you who have pre-ordered. For each package I put together, I think about the knitter who will be receiving it. I hope that you all really enjoy it. :)


It's going to take us awhile to package up all of these orders, so I am going to extend the pre-order promotion a little while longer. Everyone who places their order through May 15th will receive the digital version of Botanical Knits along with the special pre-order extras.

Click HERE to place your order.

Thanks again everyone! :)




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36 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 9, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  2. SueMay 9, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Yay so exciting! I cant wait for mine to arrive.

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  3. 9peasMomMay 10, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    I have been watching for this post, so very excited! I pre-ordered mine and have been loving the digital copies but can't wait to get my hands on the book. Really happy to see this post!

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  4. momsue84May 10, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Very exciting! Can't wait for my copy to arrive!!

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  5. AnonymousMay 10, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    There's so many books!

    I've been waiting excitedly for my copy, and now I can see that I'm not the only one!

    I've already read the digital copy a bunch of times and can't wait to have the actual book in my hands. :D

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  6. kamadresMay 10, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    That's great! Me, too. I can't wait for it to arrive :-)

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  7. EvelynMay 10, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Whoopie!!

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  8. SuzanneMay 10, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    I must have looked like a crazy lady sitting in my kitchen reading your post and waving my hands in the air with extreme excitement. I'm so jazzed! I will try very hard not to stalk the mail carrier.

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  9. LenaMay 10, 2013 at 5:31 AM

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  10. lenaMay 10, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Congrats! I am one of the lucky ones who pre-ordered, and will look for my book probably everyday:) can't wait, I am soooo excited:)!

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  11. EllenMay 10, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    So exciting! I can't wait to receive my book!

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  12. BtbroderwayMay 10, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    I saw this is in my blog feed, and let out a little yelp in my office!! So excited. I have decided to knit Oak Trails the moment I received it in the mail.

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  13. AnonymousMay 10, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    So exciting for you... and for me!! Can't wait to hold one in my hands. So happy for you.

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  14. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I have been happily awaIting my copy. .I love your beautiful photography and patterns. Thank you so much.

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  15. JulieMay 10, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    AMAZING!! Wow, looking at those pallets is a little daunting, but this is truly an amazing collection, I know you are going to sell every single copy.

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  16. AudryMay 10, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    I'd be hyperventilating if I saw that many pallets.

    I'm looking forward to flipping through my copy of the book!

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  17. WendyMay 10, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Yippee, so excited! That's a lot of books. I agree with Julie, it's such a beautiful book you won't have any trouble selling them all! Looking forward to holding the masterpiece in my hands.

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  18. Glana RicciMay 10, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Congratulations!
    Here a Brazilian woman awaiting the birthday present, anxious anxious! LOL

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  19. Musing RunnerMay 11, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    I have cast on Twigs and Willows and am loving the knitting. I am super excited to get my print copy. I may have to knit my way through the whole book!

    Stacy

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  20. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    I just ordered my hard copy of your book and was so surprised by the additional gift of the e-book. Happy Mother's Day to me. Thank you for a wonderful gift. Now I can start on your wonderful shawl that I saw at a wool fair in New Hampshire yesterday at the Ball and Skein booth. yippee.

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  21. HelenMay 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    That just warms my heart to read that you are thinking of the knitters that receive your books. I am so excited to get my copy, I have started Buds and Blooms and am enjoying the pattern. It is funny how Ravelry and blogs make designers much more real to the average knitting like myse and challenges us to knit beyond our present experience because we know there is a real person who would answer any questions if we got stuck! Hope that mountain of books moves out your door real quick.....I will be checking my mail box!

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  22. Suburban StitcherMay 14, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    SO fun! I guess there's no way to reverse it if we bought the e-version first and now want the paperback copy?

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  23. TrishKnitsMay 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    OMG, knowing that every copy of the book (including mine!) has been created and shipped with such devotion is very exciting indeed! Be sure to save one copy for the Smithsonian. :)

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  24. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I am so excited, for hard copy. I love the book, the colors the attention to details, very estetically pleasing. Also easy to follow patterns. I'm on my second piece from the book. Go Alana Go!! you rock!

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  25. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    HOw very exciting! congrats!

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  26. TerrieMay 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Just got mine yesterday. It is beautiful! I can't wait to start, just have to figure which one. Love your patterns.

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  27. TerrieMay 19, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    And thanks for the extra pattern & stickers!

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  28. Renee WMay 21, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Just received my copy of Botanical Knits. It is beautiful! I cannot wait to start knitting.

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  29. Lauren BMay 21, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    I received my copy today! What a lovely surprised. The book is beautiful. Thank you, and congratulations!

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  30. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    I can't wait to get my copy! I do so hope you'll sign it Alana...:-)

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  31. mnashMay 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Received my book yesterday, it is so beautiful I can't stop looking at it. The colors the attention in every little detail just perfect. The patterns are beautiful in themselves the whole presentation is something to treasure. You did an absolutely beautiful book from cover to cover!

    Michelle

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  32. mnashMay 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Received my book yesterday, it is so beautiful I can't stop looking at it. The colors the attention in every little detail just perfect. The patterns are beautiful in themselves the whole presentation is something to treasure. You did an absolutely beautiful book from cover to cover!

    Michelle

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  33. AnnieMay 21, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    I just received my copy and oh my goodness it is beautiful! Unfortunately my postman crammed it into my mailbox instead of leaving it by the door so it's kind of bent out of shape. I have it resting between two law books to try to straighten it out. Thank you so much for your thoughtful extras! Those stickers are adorable and I am really excited about the beautiful ivy trellis hat.

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  34. Against my lazinessMay 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I just came back home and found that nice surprise on my desk :) I am looking forward to cast on, I already know it will be "autumns's end"... but it will just be beginning, great patterns

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  35. Lazy Mountain GirlMay 24, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    I have gotten real annoying about checking the mail lately ;-) I may or may not be stalking my poor mail carrier.

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  36. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I got mine today!

    It actually came a few days ago, but my mom forgot to give it to me. But now I have it! I've had the ebook for a while, but having the physical book is great.

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