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Welcome!!

Published on 17 Apr 2006 at 9:09 pm. 38 Comments.
Filed under MOKS.

Welcome to my brand new swingin’ pad! It’s much roomier, and there’s lots to see! But first, what’s all this about a book?!

It’s true, the Museum of Kitschy Stitches has been captured on paper in a book subtitled “A Gallery of Notorious Knits”. And there’s no lack of crochet in there, either. It’s being published by Quirk Books and should be out mid-late summer of this year. You’re going to love it! The people I worked with were amazing and understood my goofy vision immediately. I’ll spill more details in the coming days.

I’m really excited and it’s been killing me not to say anything. But that’s a large part of the reason I’ve been not such a good blogger. It’s really time-consuming to make a book. It’s also why you haven’t seen an edition of the MOKS in a while. From now on, I’ll be posting every day during the week (I’m giving myself weekends off). I’m hoping to strike a balance between the way it used to be, with a continuing theme for exhibits, and also tossing in random items from out in left field. We’ll see how it goes.

I’ve also created a new feature called Tin Can Alley. My brother was kind enough to do some modeling for me, as you’ll soon see. I created the gallery because almost every time I check my stats, someone has found me by searching for “beer can hat” or “aluminum can crochet”. I’m not exactly sure why, but I figured I’d give the people what they wanted. More patterns are on the way!

The page of links is still being put together, so it’s definitely a work-in-progress. I also added a gallery of finished objects for your perusal. There’s a space where you can sign up to receive updates on the book and website. It’s not going to be an announcement of every post, it will just allow me to get the occasional word out about book details, fun additions to the website and upcoming contests for people who want to be in the know. There’s also a link on each post so you can easily email them to your friends who are bored at work! Neat!

We’ll be tweaking the site when we notice little things here and there, but I’m over the moon with the way it came out. The site was done by a great designer named Cynthia Malaran. She totally rocked the house! I tried to do it myself a while ago and it was a total nightmare. I bow to her.

Enjoy! MOKS posts will start tomorrow!

 

38 Comments to ‘Welcome!!’:

  1. jamie on 17 Apr 2006 at 9:38 pm: 1

    Ummm… WOW!! So exciting!!

    And gee, it really DOES smell nice over here! ;)

  2. twig on 17 Apr 2006 at 9:41 pm: 2

    How exciting for you! I love the cushy couches you have over here, too.

  3. Kat on 17 Apr 2006 at 9:50 pm: 3

    Neato!

  4. Carole on 17 Apr 2006 at 9:59 pm: 4

    That’s fantastic! Congratulations!

  5. stephanie on 17 Apr 2006 at 10:00 pm: 5

    Aghh! My eyes, my eyes! LOL!

    A book, that’s fantastic! I can just imagine cozy nights on the couch with hubby laughing ourselves sick over the bad old days of knitting.

  6. Kathy on 17 Apr 2006 at 10:03 pm: 6

    Very cool! Congratulations.

  7. martha in mobile on 17 Apr 2006 at 10:10 pm: 7

    Our Little Stitchy, all growed up and done writ a book! I couldn’t be more proud than if I still had my own teeth!

  8. Norma on 17 Apr 2006 at 10:57 pm: 8

    Oh, congratulations, Honey! XOXO

  9. April on 17 Apr 2006 at 11:16 pm: 9

    oh YAAAAAY! I was hoping you’d write a book someday =) cool!

  10. Agnes on 17 Apr 2006 at 11:17 pm: 10

    Awesome!

  11. grumperina on 18 Apr 2006 at 1:51 am: 11

    Congratulations on putting all the kitschy treasures into a book! The blog looks great, too, I’m digging the numbered comments – cute!

  12. melanie on 18 Apr 2006 at 3:20 am: 12

    Dude, it’s a reality!!! I’m so incredibly happy for you, you really deserve all of the fabulousness that is about to come your way. You are an amazing talent, and I adore you!!!

  13. Anne Likesred on 18 Apr 2006 at 7:03 am: 13

    YES YES YES!!!!
    Omigosh I haven’t checked in on your blog in a while. I’m completely RAPT that a book is in the pipeline! Woohoooo! Go YOU!
    Before I stumbled upon MOKS I didn’t even know I could laugh so much.
    Can’t WAIT for the book…..bring it on baby!
    Congratulations :o )))

  14. maryse on 18 Apr 2006 at 7:06 am: 14

    yay! i’m commenting here too. i feel that because i know you, your fabulousness is sure to rub off on me.

    another rockstar in my midst. who knew i’d end up being friends with all of the cool kids!

  15. Amy on 18 Apr 2006 at 8:30 am: 15

    Yay! Great job Stitchy.

  16. veronica on 18 Apr 2006 at 8:44 am: 16

    I’m sooooooooooo excited for you!!! And me!!!! Yay!!!

  17. Kate on 18 Apr 2006 at 8:56 am: 17

    Congrats!! This is so exciting for you!

  18. katie on 18 Apr 2006 at 9:25 am: 18

    Congrats! How fun! And I’ll admit that I somehow came across your blog a year or probably more ago by way of one of your kitschy posts. I stuck around for the knitting and more kitsch!

  19. Jackie on 18 Apr 2006 at 9:31 am: 19

    damn girl! this site is awesome! and the beer can hat is even awesom-ER. I want to make one as the official Asshole Hat for Cunningham family parties.

  20. Bookish Wendy on 18 Apr 2006 at 10:38 am: 20

    And this whole time I thought this was some elaborate plot to get us to work on our beer drinking. Alas, it is true and it is AMAZING.

  21. Teresa C on 18 Apr 2006 at 10:39 am: 21

    Awesome! Plain old awesome.

  22. claudia on 18 Apr 2006 at 12:10 pm: 22

    Now the whole wide world can view the coolness that is Stitchy. What better?

  23. Marnie on 18 Apr 2006 at 1:57 pm: 23

    WOOO HOO.
    Can I tell you, I have gotten quite a few emails from folks who were looking for tin-can hats and saw that I commented about them on your blog. Wha’s up with that? I’m so glad you posted a tutorial, and your model is a hoot ;)
    Can’t wait to see the finished book.

  24. Rachel H on 18 Apr 2006 at 4:34 pm: 24

    Cool new site. GREAT news about the book! I’ll be watching for it.

  25. Celia on 19 Apr 2006 at 1:26 am: 25

    Oh, you are so goddam awesome.

  26. Laurie on 19 Apr 2006 at 7:26 am: 26

    Fabulous! A published author…yowzer. It makes perfect sense, the way you write, and the way you think and your wicked twists.

  27. Lucia on 19 Apr 2006 at 7:54 am: 27

    Gimme an S! Gimme a T!

    On second thought, never mind. Four big rousing cheers for your book, and a big hug for you!

  28. Monica on 19 Apr 2006 at 3:16 pm: 28

    Wow, congrats on your book! The new design looks fab.

  29. Anna on 19 Apr 2006 at 5:34 pm: 29

    Yay for the book deal!! Everyone I’ve sent to MOKS has loved it, so the book should be a hit! I can’t wait to see more — it always gives me a good belly laugh and makes me feel happy…

  30. Heather on 22 Apr 2006 at 11:43 am: 30

    Congrats!! Your book will be right up there with The Gallery of Regrettable Food !

  31. nanimal on 24 Apr 2006 at 3:40 pm: 31

    DUDE!!! the tutorial on the hats is hilarious! Oh how I love thee MOKS, let me count the ways…

    gratz!

  32. Aldona on 24 Apr 2006 at 6:40 pm: 32

    Congratulations! I’ve turned my family & friends onto MOKS–can’t wait to see the book. Looks like my Christmas shopping list is almost taken care of…

  33. Kathen on 25 Apr 2006 at 6:18 pm: 33

    Oh man, what a great, great site! It looks just fab. I cannot wait for the book!

  34. Stalker Angie on 28 Apr 2006 at 1:08 pm: 34

    In honor of the new site, I’ll de-lurk and say “Congrats on the new book!” I can’t wait for it.

    The site also looks fabulous and I can’t wait for future MOKS!

  35. D R E W on 9 May 2006 at 12:16 am: 35

    wow cool! congrats!

  36. Julie Jackson on 29 May 2006 at 3:36 pm: 36

    Big congratulations!! I’ve been holding my breath waiting for news. Can’t wait to see it!

  37. Krista on 2 Jul 2006 at 7:48 pm: 37

    I can’t wait to get this book! I’ve just loved visiting MOKS!

  38. tiennie on 14 Aug 2006 at 6:23 pm: 38

    So glad you’re back! Congrats on the lil pumpkin!

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