You asked for it, so here it is...the preview of the first issue of Knotions!  I hope you all enjoy it.

The new site launches next Monday, August 4th!

Yesterday's email had a great surprise in it -- Mrs. Petersson's finished unwrapped!

She did a great job, right?  She used Garnstudio Lin (100% linen) which I bet gives it great drape and a crisp lightness.  I'm so happy to see how well the armhole depth fits her, too -- even though several people test fit the design it's wonderful to see it in action. 

The timing couldn't be any better too.  For the past several weeks it's been all Fall site all the time, and the pics were a happy distraction.

Speaking of the Fall site, if I have some time would you all be interested in a little preview?

Widened Pattern Pay Scale

As I work on the Fall issue (which is really coming together beautifully and I can't wait to show you all!) I've been giving the Winter issue ...

If you're thinking about purchasing an ad, you may want to consider purchasing an announcement site ad in the next week. With that, you get a 20% discount on all ads in any of the Fall 2008 - Summer 2009 issues.

Announcement site ads are only $50, so if you plan on placing even just one or two ads over the next year, it's worth getting in on the discount now.

There are only a couple spots left so ASAP if you're interested. Thanks!

I've been working on the layout of the magazine this week (I can't wait to unveil it in August!), and I think I've gotten back to everyone who submitted a pattern for Fall '08.  It's been hard keeping up with all the emails and it's possible that I've missed a few replies.

If you submitted a project or proposal and you haven't heard back from me yet, please . I'm afraid I might have missed a few replies and I don't want to keep anyone waiting.

8 weeks until launch!

The Winter 2008 submission cycle is officially open.

This issue hits before the holiday season.  Some ideas...

Wow, 3 months have passed since I announced Knotions!  It's been a lot of fun.  Here are some of the highlights and plans for the next few months...

If all went as planned, you all will be seeing this announcement in your RSS readers...