Well, I submitted a pattern to Knitty on March 30th for the "Early Fall" "Deep Fall" dates, and I still haven't heard a thing. I've checked the forums, and lots of folks have received their rejections. A couple have received acceptances. I haven't gotten even a maybe. Is it worse to receive your rejection late? Yes, it is. If I'm going to be disappointed, I'd like to do it before spending weeks ripping my hair out. Just saying. Bald isn't my best look.
A big chunk of the book went off to the publisher 10 days ago, and I'm waiting to hear what they think. More stress! This pattern writing gig is a strange job. Lots of work. Lots of meetings and negotiations, lots of math, lots of swatches. And after all the work, I sit around waiting for news and approval from the publishers.
I like my work. Creating patterns and sharing them with my students and readers is very fulfilling. This sitting by the phone/email is not so fulfilling. Until the day the phone rings, and they say they've accepted a submission. Then it's like winning the lottery! If I win, I'll let you know. And it's addictive. One acceptance leads to the desire to have two. Habit forming. I need a twelve step program. Soon.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Buffalo TKGA Auction
The Buffalo Knitting Guild of America chapter held its monthly meeting in the form of their annual yarn auction this week. It was my first visit, and I had a wonderful time. Nice people!
It was held in the community room at a local temple, and there were easily 150 members in attendance. 125 yarn lots were sold, for literally pennies on the dollar. What a bargain! The auctioneer, Sharon Gerstman, did an entertaining and efficient job of keeping things moving along, which was appreciated by all.
What did I buy? Well, I didn't buy yarn. I have a stash that dwarfs my couch at this point, and it seems excessive to add to it when I have so many projects backed up.
That didn't keep me from shopping, though. I bought pattern booklets, books, and magazines. 13 to be exact. For $9.25. I know. All I want to do is dive in head first reading all the articles, and deciphering construction techniques! (I know, my nerd is showing! I can't help it.) There are so many articles and patterns to learn from - it's why I love this craft so much. The learning curve is infinite.
(This pic is the auction haul plus a few magazines I picked up at the Hub Mills store at Classic Elite on Tuesday.)
It was held in the community room at a local temple, and there were easily 150 members in attendance. 125 yarn lots were sold, for literally pennies on the dollar. What a bargain! The auctioneer, Sharon Gerstman, did an entertaining and efficient job of keeping things moving along, which was appreciated by all.
What did I buy? Well, I didn't buy yarn. I have a stash that dwarfs my couch at this point, and it seems excessive to add to it when I have so many projects backed up.
That didn't keep me from shopping, though. I bought pattern booklets, books, and magazines. 13 to be exact. For $9.25. I know. All I want to do is dive in head first reading all the articles, and deciphering construction techniques! (I know, my nerd is showing! I can't help it.) There are so many articles and patterns to learn from - it's why I love this craft so much. The learning curve is infinite.
(This pic is the auction haul plus a few magazines I picked up at the Hub Mills store at Classic Elite on Tuesday.)
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