I still remember my very first meeting at Notebook with the lovely Caroline Roessler, the editor. I was so nervous (oh so nervous). I was wondering was Caroline going to be like Meryl Streep in the Devil Wears Prada – thankfully she is so lovely, so sweet and nothing like that at all!
Hubby was waiting for me in the cafe below minding the twins. And I came out and told him they want some help with their new project The Craft Room and would I like to write some patterns for an issue of the magazine. Would I ever!!!!!!! Me, little old me, the stay at home mummy who loves to craft and be the best mummy in the world.
So that was last year and yesterday I trotted out to the letterbox in my pregnancy leggings and ugg boot slippers (very attractive, I know!). I thought I’d get some bills but it was the Notebook issue I’d been waiting all year for. The one with my patterns in there. Too much excitement for one day. I hope you like them. We’ve been over them with a fine toothcomb and those Notebook sub-editors are amazing at finding things you thought were perfect……..and weren’t!!!!!!
So rush out and get a copy (well I think it will hit the newstands next week)! If you live overseas and would like me to buy you a copy and post it out just let me know. I know quite a few of you have been asking me for my dress patterns so here they are! And now I need to get my little butt into gear to design a new dress for my markets this summer. Happy reading………………..
So exciting, can’t wait to get a copy, I’ll have to send it up to you to autograph!!
Congratulations Corrie! I’ll be stalking the mailman on Monday waiting for my copy to arrive!
Hi Corrie
I’ve been reading your blog for a while but have never commented.
Congratulations on having some of your gorgeous work in print. I always look forward to sitting down with a cup of tea and my brand new Notebook mag. This time I’m looking forward to it even more – can’t wait to see your patterns!
Jasmine
Congratulations Corrie! I’m really excited for you, this is a wonderful achievement. Now I’ll need to go and find myself a copy of Notebook today!
Congratulations! So exciting for you! Nic
How exciting! Great work Corrie – I’ll have to go out and grab myself a copy!
CONGRATULATIONS!! It is such a wonderful magazine and this issue will be even better:) The little peak you have given looks gorgeous – can’t wait to see the whole spread.
Well done Cor – look forward to finding you in shops!
Ab
Thanks, I’ll keep an eye out for the next issue then. It must’ve felt so good to see your work in print for so many people to enjoy. Congratulations.
Well done Corrie – will have to get myself a copy!
well done Corrie, can’t wait to get a copy
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Congratulations, it’s my favourite magazine.
wow that is great! congratulations. I sometimes buy this mag and def will this issue!
Congratulations Corrie!!! My name is Marian and I have been following your blog for a few years but have never posted before. I love reading the Notebook Mag and was very excited when I read you were going to be part of this magazine. You are one busy lady….well done!!!
Congratulations Corrie. I might have to go check it out.
Wow, Corrie, doesn’t it all look fantastic!
I’m so excited to be part of it.
COngratulations Corrie!!!
Well done Corrie – it looks awesome and I can’t wait to grab a copy and give the patterns a go. Congratulations, you deserve it, your work is just beautiful xxx
wow!! amazing corrie. CONGRATS xx
So exciting Corrie!
It’s not a magazine that I ever by, but I *will* have to get thos copy!
Congrats!! I will be rushing to buy a copy
Congratulations Corrie — that’s really exciting! The picture of the dresses looks beautiful!
Congratulations Corrie, I will definately be buying one of those at the shops when I go…and Annonymous should practice what she preaches more as that is not the way to behave at all…
Big Hugs Dawn x x
Woohoo! You go girl! I will be purchasing a copy next week and will definitely try on eof your gorgeous patterns.
H x
Congratulations – it looks so great from the pictures – Great work and thanks for sharing your passion with us. Caroline
Hey, Congrats!
Oh well done, I can’t wait to buy a copy, you must be thrilled to see your work in print, and in such a great mag too.
How exciting. congratulations!
Congratulations Corrie – very exciting! I will definitely go out and buy this issue.
Hi Corrie
Congratulations there is nothing wrong with being a stay at home mum – I loved it (they are now almost 30, 28, 25 and 23) Good luck with number 4 when she arrives. I will look for with interest the next issue when it arrives.
As one follower to another keep up the good fight you
Oh well done isn’t it great to get such lovely positive feedback although it worries me that your the second peron in the blogosphere to make comment on others being nasty…whats going on? Blog land is a happy land please lets mind our P’s and Q’s and play nice!
Congratulations Corrie! You are a wonderful crafter… and if I knew you in person, I know for sure I would ABSOLUTELY think that you are an equally wonderful Mummy… negative comments for you can only come from one being jealous of your accomplishments… Pay no attention and revel in your success… You should be so very proud of yourself, keep up the fantastic work!
So proud of you Corrie! How thrilling it must be for you and your family/friends to see retromummy in a magazine! I think you are Australia’s answer to Martha Stewart! :)))
Anon should not let other people’s success drag her down. Everyone should have a chance to shine! Keep up the great work, it’s all appreciated xxx
This looks like an amazing article. I’m looking forward to buying copy. Well done!
Well done Corrie. I will be sure to pick up a copy of it. I love that pattern and have some fabric to go with it. So exciting for you
Definitely buying it, I’m going to make those dresses for my frills for sure! Congratulations Corrie!
Poor Anon, feel sorry for them. Obviously very toxic and bitter. Hope you can let it go and make your own path
What a great achievement. Congratulations. It is a shame some people just want to spoil the party. Especially those who are too afraid to even leave a proper name. We should have a delete button for those nasty comments. I can’t wait to get out to the shops for a copy of mine!
Hi Corrie,
So pleased for you. I’m one of the ladies wanting one of your dress patterns. I now have a great excuse to buy the new Notebook!!
such wonderful news Corrie can’t wait to get a copy xx
Congratulations!!!!!!! Such a fab magazine too
Congratulations Corrie, so exciting, well done!
Not a Magazine I normally buy…think I might have to get this issue though! Congratulations Corrie!
Congratulations Corrie! After all your hard work it is well deserved.
thats so exciting corrie congratulations! cant wait to get my hands on a copy, it looks fabulous! : )
Wow, Congratulations Corrie! I want to be just like you, and don’t let that “anon” commenter get you down. xx
Congratulations ! That is huge I will try and get it tomorrow .
Anonomous paid me a little nasty visit last week too , I stupidly deleted it/them .
Congratulations Corrie
looking forward to picking up my issue with next weeks grocery shop!!!
Congratulations! And never underestimate a stay at home mummy!!
Will definitely look out for the mag!!
The article looks great Corrie, well done. Funny how someone who wants to be negative doesnt have the guts to put their name with it! Dont let it get you down.
Wow, congratulations Corrie! I read the Notebook Magazine periodically too so I am definitely going to watch out for the next copy now.
I am so buying Notebook, can’t wait to buy it now. Who is this nutter who says mean things. What a loser they are. Jealousy is such a dreadful thing. I doubt they have a blog that so many people read.
Corrie, Congratulations on being in print – you put so much effort into being an amazing Mum, inspiring crafter, fantastic cook and great blogger! Thanks for sharing it all with us – must get a copy of the mag this week. The people you continue to inspire each day far outweigh the ones who are jealous of your success! Cath R
Wow, being in a magazine must be great, I can see why you are proud. You should be! I am sorry my girl is too big to wear dresses…
Congrats on all of your success Corrie! I do buy Notebook, now & then, but will be picking up this month’s copy for sure! I bet all copies will be sold out Nationwide thanks to your amazing work & fantastic blog!
Congrats Corrie. That is wonderful. How very exciting.
And as for Anon- Poo to you.
Hi Corrie, Wow that is so exciting. I think I might buy Notebook this month! Congratulations. As for Anon… these issues will come up in business and you’ve got to put them behind you. As you are doing! Keep creating and following opportunities.
Congrats Corrie!!! I will have to buy this magazine now
so lovely and doesn’t your picture look gorgeous too?
WELL DONE!!!
OMG! Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Too bad I don’t think they carry this magazine at my bookstore in the US. I would love to make that dress for Melody. But I am going to check the bookstores anyways, just in case.
Oh Corrie a super huge congrats to you!! You deserve every spark of success and happiness….bravo!!! And to anonymous….insert raspberry noise here!! Be gone party pooper…this Retromummy is a LEGEND!!!
how exciting. Love Notebook although haven’t been buying it due to the magazine budget being slashed this year due to budgetary constraints.
I want to write a column for them and this is just the inspiration!
ooh well done you, what an acheivement (although arriving for 9am mass alive is pretty close, I’m so with you there!!!) I would love a copy of the magazine, is there any way you would send one to england? I’d appreciate it so much and would gladly send you money to cover cost and your time etc.
I love your little blog and am sorry I never seem to have time to comment,,,,,,,baby number 6 is the reason! xx
ooo WOW congrats, will rush out and buy it this week!
Awesome stuff…………I would’ve brought TEN copies if I was in it – LOL
Jxx
I have been hanging out for the next edition cause I love Notebook. Congrates on this wonderful achievement.
Congratulations lovely lady!! You look gorgeous in that headshot! xo m.
Great work Corrie! Wonderful to see your ideas in print Keep focused on all your success, not that other muck!
Congratulations Corrie – I’ll be picking up a copy!
Congratulations Corrie,
I’ve been following your blog for a while now and this must be so exciting for you. I look forward to reading the article.
I should note, I dont really sew but I love your fabrics…although I did make some mini bean bags for my sons 5th birthday recently. One day you might just inspire me to be brave and try making something (other than bean bags).
Paula
congrats…
So exciting to see a fellow blogger in Notebook…
My head was just spinning when I first saw my article…
I am sure you will be feeling the same…
Can’t wait to get my copy and take a look…
Notebook have excelled themselves in there craft section…
Woo Hoo I nabbed my copy today. Great reading
Hi Corrie, just want to tell you that I picked up a copy of the magazine on my way to work this morning and your article and the instructions look great!
Thanks for the great patterns and congratulations on getting them in print. Such sweet designs and so simple to make. I tried out the dress yesterday for my little girl and it looks fantastic: http://alisismummy.blogspot.com/2010/08/summer-dress-for-alisi.html