A First for me. So Proud

[Katchkan]

This is the first time I have ever had a pattern of mine in a real book. My Butterfly and Roses Filet shawl is in this new book. Jackets, Wraps, and more. What a thrilling moment to turn the pages and find my design.
You can see the book here (http://www.drgorders.com/bill_me.html?pid=bks&tab=0&prod_id=16817&rid=159)
I received my copy of the book yesterday. It's a really nice book to be in. Of course being so proud I was about ready to burst, I had to take some pictures.
Pictures are clickable.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/Published%20works/th_bookcoverjwam1.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/Published%20works/bookcoverjwam1.jpg)http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/Published%20works/th_JwamBookandShawl.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/Published%20works/JwamBookandShawl.jpg)
and a picture of the shawl I took earlier.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/Published%20works/th_BNRShawl1Olympic.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/Published%20works/BNRShawl1Olympic.jpg)
I just had to share this with everyone.......

[Elvee]

Congratulations, Kathy! Your shawl is just gorgeous!!

:hug,

Lorry

[hayhook]

:woo:woo:woo:woo


Congrataulations! That is beautiful!

[newthingcrochet]

That's great!:cheer

[Pumpkinmouse]

Congrats Kathy :yay :hug :yay :clap :cheer :hug

[Peggy85225]

Fantastic!

[Knit Happens]

WOW...stunningly gorgeous. Looks like a lot of hard work; you are very talented. Congrats. Donna

[Krakovianka]

Big, big, big congratulations!!! :cheer :cheer :cheer

I couldn't read the page well enough to tell if you are "named" as the designer, but in either case, you deserve to be very, very proud. Success breeds success...I bet you'll have more published. You work very hard and your designs are excellent in every way!

[MsSuzKelly]

Congratulations. That is awesome. You are such a talented woman:)

[Katchkan]

Big, big, big congratulations!!! :cheer :cheer :cheer

I couldn't read the page well enough to tell if you are "named" as the designer, but in either case, you deserve to be very, very proud. Success breeds success...I bet you'll have more published. You work very hard and your designs are excellent in every way!Yes, my name is listed as the designer. That was part of the thrill to see my name attached to that book.

[kittyloverdeb]

Congratulations! I received the book a couple days ago. While I was going thru it, I spotted your shawl. I knew immediately it was one of yours! I had to show my hubby who wasn't quite as excited as I was about it (for some reason!). What a major accomplishment for you Kathy!!! :hug

[threadlover]

Congratulations. Just keep on designing.
Marcia

[crazycrochet]

My goodness, that is beautiful! Congrats on being published. :clap

[maperki]

I got my book yesterday also. This one is so pretty. Did it take you long to make?

[Shell]

congratulations Kathy, well deserved and long overdue!!

[crochetdreams]

:cheer :clap :hug :yay wow that shawl is just awesome, and beautifil i order my copy cant wait to get it !! hope to see more of your designs in the future
:fame :bow
DEE

[SHERYL]

Wow Kathy, the shawl is so gorgeous.

What an awesome thing to do.

:cheer

[Katchkan]

Thank you everyone.:ty I must admit the encouragement here helped me to get brave and try to submit my work. So I really do owe you all a big Thank you. :hug

I got my book yesterday also. This one is so pretty. Did it take you long to make? This shawl I did for my Crochet Olympic project. Took me 9 day to complete it. Including all my frogging time........:yes

[clementine]

congratulations, that is just wonderful!

[Karen C.]

Congratulations, Kathy!

[julie5813]

Congratulations, Kathy! How exciting for you :)

[CDBear]

WOW Kathy!!!

I'm so excited for you!!!!

[misssmaggie]

So beautiful !!! Thanks for sharing!

[Tampa Doll]

:clap Congrats Kathy, I love that shaw, it is so beautiful.:clap

[nanacarr]

:cheer:yay :clap :yay :cheer
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[Roli]

Kathy, your designs are so beautiful that they should all be captured in a book! Why don't you publish one yourself? You are truely a master at your craft. :)

[Mermaiden]

Congrats!!! You deserve it. :)

[amdm]

Congratulations! I am sure this is the first of many.

[jimbo]

You've a right to be proud, Kathy. Your work is always amazing. Course that's cause you're from Spokane, right?

Way to go!!!
Jimbo

[Julexia]

:jumpyay:jumpyay:jumpyay:jumpyay:jumpyay Congratulations!

[nnt]

I just got my copy in the mail yesterday! I recognized your pattern right away! Congrats!!:clap :clap :clap

[Lavelle26]

Congratulations!!! What a beautiful shawl. I will have to look for that book now.

[KnicKnac]

Kathy, you deserve it, your designs are quite beautiful. I have loved every White Birches book I have ever gotten.

[thecrochetdude]

:woo Congratulations!! :woo

Now I can say "I knew you when..."!

:bounce

[RoseRed]

I am soooooooooooooooooo happy for you! What an incredible moment this is for you!

[Heather M.]

:yay :yay :yay

OMG!!! I just got that in the mail!!!! I haven't even had time to look through all the patterns!!! OMG!!! I can tell everyone that I know the author!!! I'm soooo very excited for you!!!!!

[Katchkan]

:yay :yay :yay

OMG!!! I just got that in the mail!!!! I haven't even had time to look through all the patterns!!! OMG!!! I can tell everyone that I know the author!!! I'm soooo very excited for you!!!!!I am only one of many in that book. But it is a nice book to have one of my designs in. But a big moment for me...... just to be included.

[tralee]

Wow, that's great news and the shawl is simply gorgeous!:cheer

[moepontiac]

I think you chose a really good color. It makes it look like it came from that period when people crocheted tableclothes out of 30-count on a regular basis. It is truly beatiful

[Lunsmann]

You should be proud. That is beautiful.

[Gaby]

Congratulations! That's fantastic!!! Beautiful Shawl!

[eurolyons]

Congratulations Katchkan! You continue to give me hope to eventually I'll be brave enough to submit my own stuff and be published to. Good for you with your current success!

[Princess]

Oh that is so pretty love it

[Eneida]

:flower Congratulations.. Beautiful shawl..

[Momcrochets]

Wow! Congratulations Kathy. You deserve every bit of it. I've long wondered why your masterpieces hadn't been snatched up by a publisher long ago! You are an artist with the thread!

[sunnywolfgar]

:clapCongratulations:clap all you crocheting is awesome, it all needs to be in a book.

I would love to see all your :hookdoilys in a book with the graphs:yes
sunnywolfgar

[vigilant20]

That is awesome! I really hope we see more from you, you do such amazing work.

[Carol]

You deserve it, Kathy. Congratulations!

[Gardener]

Congratulations!

[caseysmom57]

:cheerSuch an accomplishment!:clapYou must be so proud of yourself!:woo
Congratulations!:jumpyay

[Katchkan]

Thank you once again everyone for you kind and supportive remarks. Everyone here has always been so encourgaging to me and my work. That's why I am here everyday. I have learned to have a little faith in myself and to actually take chances because of all of you. Thank yous don't truly express it. :ghug