Well this is a happy blog post for me and a bit of a celebratory moment… because I have a design published in this months ‘Simply Crochet Magazine’! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I love this magazine, having bought the 4th issue back in 2013 and then every issue since… so to have one of my own designs featured is a little dream come true! 🙂
For those of you lovely people who have followed my blog since day one you’ll know I was on a journey with my crochet and this feels like a pretty monumental milestone on that journey! 🙂
I feel that I can really call myself a crochet designer now!
So here’s my ‘Rough Diamonds’ tote bag which is in the bag supplement…
Designing for magazines is very different to designing for myself…
For starters there’s the timing. My design proposal for this bag was submitted back in April and then I had until June to submit the finished sample and pattern. And now we’re halfway through September so that bag left my hooks a long time ago…
There’s also the secrecy which is totally understandable. I was not allowed to share any progress photos on my blog or Instagram and when it’s finished there’s many months before I can finally share it…
To see my name in print in my favourite magazine alongside my own design is very special indeed!
Thanks so much for all your support…I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again- this blog is a huge motivator for me and my crochet! 🙂
Happy Crocheting Everyone…
Congratulations!
Thank you so much Colleen! 🙂
Neat! 👌🎈💎
Thank you so much! 🙂
Congratulations, Eleonora, on achieving such a notable milestone. I am thrilled for you. The Rough Diamond bag is a brilliant pattern – have read it all the way through and intend to make it. Great photos too – it looks so professional. Your blog and fabulously successful projects are my motivators at present so keep up the good work. Love Jenny xx 🌸🌸
Hi Jenny, as always your words are so kind! Thank you…it’s comments like yours that are the reason for my blogging and sharing of my crochet online! So we seem to be motivating each other… YAY! 🙂 🙂 xxxx
Totally awesome! I’m so happy more people get to see all the creative talent you have, and bonus for us that you’re willing to share your talent.
Rock on 🤙
Awww, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words… 🙂 🙂
It’s the truth!
Oh WOW. Well done you, bet you are walikng on cloud nine today.
Awww, thanks Cathy…yes it’s pretty special! 🙂 🙂
Congratulations! That is so exciting! The Rough Diamond Tote is Beautiful!! X
Awww. thank you so much Ruthie…I really appreciate that! 🙂 xx
That looks lovely. Well done!
Thanks so much Steph… 🙂 🙂 xx
So awesome!!!! Congrats 🙂
Thank you so much Katerina! 🙂 🙂
Such a wonderful accomplishment! Very deserved!
Thank you so much Yolanda…you are always so kind! 😊❤
Congratulations,beautiful bag 😊🦋🐶
Thank you so much as always Tricia…😊❤❤
What a wonderful milestone to reach! Well done and well-deserved, the design is beautiful
That’s so kind of you Kay…thank you so much! 😊❤❤
Well done! I love it when designers make contemporary crochet look so up to date and desirable whilst still respecting the craftsmanship of the skill. This ticks all the boxes. You should be very proud of the outcome. I have enjoyed reading your blog from the start of your journey and I look forward to continuing. You have made some lovely things…beautifully!
Awww Caz, these are such kind words and I truly appreciate them!😊❤ Thank you so much! I’m so glad that you have enjoyed my blog and the crochet I make… Thank you 😊
Well done! That’s a wonderful achievement and I’m so pleased for you 🙂
…and it’s a really lovely bag xx
…and I’m so glad you like the bag! Thank you for your kind words. 😊❤
Thank you so much! 😊❤
Good for you and congratulations! The bag is beautiful.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! 😊❤❤
You must be prouder of this than achieving your first IDC certificate! Getting published isn’t easy – I tried getting an article printed based on the history project I did for part 1 of IDC. I approached four magazines, and only one showed interest. But then it never happened, due to the cost of sourcing images! Disappointed! Hope you get more patterns published soon – you deserve it for all your hard work and enthusiasm!
Thank you so much! Yes, it feels like a big achievement…but as you say so was getting the IDC part 1 certificate!! You have been there since the start of my journey and I really appreciate your encouragement- Thank you! 🙂 🙂
OMG 😲 Ele that’s gorgeous bag and amazing recognition for you! I’m so happy for you!!!! I hope there will be much more amazing things to follow and even bigger success to come!!!!
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Awww, Kasia that’s so kind of you!! Thank you so much!! 😊😊❤❤xxxx
This is so exciting! Congratulations, Eleonora, it you are officially a designer (even though you’ve been one for years 😉)!
Awww, Brenna! You’ve made me really smile as I read this! That’s so kind of you and I really appreciate it…Thank you! 😊❤❤
Congratulations! My copy just arrived yesterday, and I was trying to decide which beautiful bag to make! I love the texture of your design 🙂
Thank you so much Hannah! 🙂 🙂
Congratulations! It’s a great feeling, I know 😀
Just been to see your ta-da moment on your blog too—-well done us! 🙂 🙂
Congratulations!! It feels fabulous doesn’t it?! And there’s a sense of validation too. Although that isn’t what it’s about. It is still reassuring to know that others enjoy your work as much as you do. Hope that makes sense! xx
Makes perfect sense Rosina…I think it’s the validation that’s most important to me right now. A sense of wow, yes, I really can do this!! 🙂 🙂
Exactly!! x
AMAZING! All of the bags in that supplement are gorgeous! Congratumalations!
Thank you so much Bethany-Jade… they are a nice collection aren’t they! 😊💚💚💚
Congratulations Eleonora!!! How awesome! I’m not surprised at all though you are so so talented! 😀 😀 😀
Awwww, thanks Tami! I really appreciate that….so kind! 😊❤❤😄
Wow! Congrats! 👍😁
Thanks so much Henry! 😊❤
I loved that backpack pattern… & congooo 😁😁
Thank you so much! 🙂 🙂
Congratulations this looks stunning!!
Thank you so much! 🙂 🙂
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I’m late to the party but your bag is gorgeous and congratulations! It is indeed a milestone to see yourself in print.
Thank you so much! That’s really kind of you to say…😊❤️
That’s wonderful. I know you’re so proud of yourself. You should be!!!
Awww, thank you so much… I appreciate your kind words! 😊❤️