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A Most Exciting Week…..

September 15, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 40 Comments

We had a very busy and exciting weekend. Sarah’s Tournament of Minds Team competed in the state final on Sunday and won their division, so will now be going to Brisbane to compete at the Australasian Pacific Final in October. You can probably hear us screaming from here:)

To top it all off, I arrived home yesterday to find my sample copy of Lark Books Sweet Nothings, waiting on the doorstep. It is a beautiful book with wonderful styling of each of the projects. It is being released in October 2009.

I designed some sleep shorts with a matching appliqued tank.

There are lots of lovely designs for panties, camisoles, PJ’s and robes. I am glad I have some holidays coming up to try some of the projects. Here are some of my favourite designs:

Sarah and I would like to thank Elizabeth from La Toriana for featuring us on her site.  Her blog is about Babies, Kids and Whole Lot more!

Posted by Lisa

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  1. Kelly O. says

    September 15, 2009 at 6:43 am

    yay for you!

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  2. Christy says

    September 15, 2009 at 7:09 am

    The projects look adorable and so sassy!

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  3. Dogwood says

    September 15, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Nice, nice and so comfy looking. Sweet. Have a nice day.

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  4. Thimbleanna says

    September 15, 2009 at 9:28 am

    How exciting to be in a book — Congratulations! I love that cute little yellow top — that would be adorable for my DIL!

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  5. goldenbird says

    September 15, 2009 at 9:54 am

    Congrats on your designs for Sweet Nothings! The sleep shorts and tank are cute. How exciting!

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  6. Stephanie says

    September 15, 2009 at 11:06 am

    Lots of excitement for sure. Congratulations to you both on your accomplishments.

    Reply
  7. Tine says

    September 15, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Yipee! Very pretty, and very cozy looking!

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    September 15, 2009 at 11:39 am

    Yes, we heard your screams of joy here in Paris! So happy for you.

    Reply
  9. em's scrapbag says

    September 15, 2009 at 11:45 am

    Doing the happy dance for you! That’s wonderful!

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  10. Renee says

    September 15, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    Woot woot, way to go Sarah.

    Lisa you and your husband must be so proud of your wonderful children.

    Sarah, can you hear me cheering from Canada?

    xoxox

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  11. Melissa Antolovic says

    September 15, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    congrats to sarah
    I love those designs too, will have to look out for the book next month

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  12. Knit Sew City Girl says

    September 15, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    Congratulations to Sarah and her team. So cool.

    The patterns in the book looks so pretty. I’m looking forward to seeing what you make.

    Reply
  13. Sandrine says

    September 15, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    WOW Congratulations and double time!!This book seems delightful hmmm me think I can never find pretty nightys, pJs that I like or fit…may have to get that book;)

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  14. Sandi says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Congratulations!, Sarah. Your featured projects in Sweet Nothings, look lovely. Nice, cool and summery.

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  15. Terriaw says

    September 15, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Looks like a cool sewing book! I love the set you designed. Congrats on getting it published! I’m so impressed!

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  16. Miriam says

    September 15, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    Congratulations Sarah! Good luck for the Final next month!!
    Congratulations on the book. Great designs there!

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  17. Cascade Lily says

    September 15, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    How exciting Lisa!

    How exciting Sarah!

    Reply
  18. texmorg says

    September 16, 2009 at 4:25 am

    Congratulations to the both of you. Well done.
    Linda

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  19. Rumi says

    September 16, 2009 at 4:49 am

    Great news from both of you! Congrats!

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  20. crafty things says

    September 16, 2009 at 5:04 am

    Whoo hoo, well done to Sarah’s team!! Good luck in Brisbane.

    Congratulations to you as well with the book.

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  21. Jessica says

    September 16, 2009 at 5:21 am

    I want to make one of every project!

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  22. suzitee says

    September 16, 2009 at 5:58 am

    A huge and heartfelt congratulations Sarah…you must be so excited! The new book looks just lovely Lisa, and a big congratulations to you too 🙂
    You have, indeed, had a VERY exciting week!

    Reply
  23. Rachael Rabbit says

    September 16, 2009 at 7:53 am

    Ugg – everything is just so adorable on your blog!! 😉

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  24. sewkalico says

    September 16, 2009 at 8:26 am

    Well done both of you!

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  25. Miss Muffin says

    September 16, 2009 at 11:50 am

    Oh, this book looks really cute …

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  26. Jenny says

    September 16, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    You are a clever lot over there!!Congratulations on your wonderful exciting week:)

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  27. Just like Martha says

    September 16, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Congrats Sarah, my daughter Lilly competed with her school recently, unfortunately they didn’t past the regionals but we were very rpoud…its a great competition and pretty tough – well done to you and the team – good luck in Bne!

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  28. Shannon says

    September 16, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Congratulations to both of you! And good luck at finals, Sarah!

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  29. Handmade in Israel says

    September 16, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    Congratulations Sarah, and congratulations on the book!

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  30. two hippos says

    September 17, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    what a fab looking book, no wonder your delighted!

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  31. Tracy says

    September 17, 2009 at 4:23 am

    Fantastic news all around! And terrific news on the book feature…your sleepwear designs are sweet with a little sexy–love ’em! So happy for you! :o) ((HUGS))

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  32. Alison Boon says

    September 17, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    Big cheers for you and for all your successes. The projects look fab, I need that book, but then I would need to resign and find a rich hubby so I could craft all day long, then i might MIGHT get bored and wouldn’t enjoy it anymore. I guess we enjoy it because it’s precious time.

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  33. Simone de Klerk says

    September 18, 2009 at 1:12 am

    Congratulations! How wonderful this is for you. But heh, you are very talented, so it brightens up the book even more! Maybe you should publish a book yourself one day. You have more than enough wonderful ideas and it always looks so lovely, bright and happy!!!
    Have a great weekend.

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  34. bluebird-lyn says

    September 18, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    Hi Lisa and Sarah, congratulations on being featured in Sweet Nothings….lovely designs…Regards Lyn

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  35. LizzieJane says

    September 18, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Congratulations on having some of your designs in such a wonderful book. Thay are just so lovely.
    x

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  36. raining sheep says

    September 19, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    Wow, that is fabulous. I am very happy for you. The shorts and tanks are sooooo cute.

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  37. Janis says

    September 20, 2009 at 5:00 am

    A big CONGRATS to you!!! Looks like a scrumptious book, I’ll have to be on the lookout.

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  38. Kellie says

    September 27, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Congratulations to you both!!!! How clever you are Sarah!!! And Lisa the book looks fantastic!!!

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  39. thea says

    October 12, 2009 at 6:58 am

    eeek! what a lovely pressie on the doorstep…

    thea.
    xx

    (www.forthevisionaries.tumblr.com)

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  40. Ms Muffin says

    September 29, 2010 at 1:46 am

    After I read about this book here I told my husband … and he bought it for me as a gift! There are so many wonderful projects in there!
    I have yet to make one – I am a bit scared of working with lace and stretchy fabric and such … But will try!

    Reply

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