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March5th

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Double post alert from Craft Hope!! Second verse, same as the first…

I don’t have the words for this post. I’m still in a bit of shock. This community really is amazing. Because of you we have Craft Hope. Because of you we have a Craft Hope book. Without you, it would still be a dream in my head. Without your generosity, your love, YOUR hope, none of this would be here. I am forever grateful to the love I witness day in and out through Craft Hope.

So here is THE BOOK, published by Lark Crafts! You can preorder the book now, it will be available in stores in August. Aaack! I can hardly believe my eyes. The book is chock full of patterns by incredibly talented designers/bloggers that you all know and LOVE. Plus, each pattern has charities linked with it. So you can continue to CRAFT HOPE on your own terms. And don’t you think for one minute I’m going anywhere. The Craft Hope site will continue to reach the far corners of the world and your very own backyard.

I got a call that it was online and just about freaked out. Okay, in all honesty I freaked out. Craft Hope was started just over a year ago, with 27 dresses. And today, we reach around the world. We heal broken hearts, we step up when called upon, we give of our time, ourselves. We sacrifice, for others. Goodness, what an amazing community. You guys rock my world, you really do.

The crafters that contribute their skills, the shoppers that stepped up to support Haiti, the bloggers that spread the word, the designers that donated patterns to this book, the charities that welcome us with open arms. Alone we are just one person, but together we are an amazing force!

Twenty-ten is going to be a GREAT year.

Believe that, be that, live that.

Spread hope!

11 Comments

  • Comment by Lia — March 5, 2010 @ 11:20 am

    Wow! Congratulations, Jade! This community is wonderful, but none of that would have happened without your vision and your hard work. Thank you for making it happen for all of us.

  • Comment by Darby — March 5, 2010 @ 4:25 pm

    Jade, I can’t wait to get my hands on it! It’s beautiful!!!!!! Congrats to you my friend!!

  • Comment by Lissy — March 5, 2010 @ 4:41 pm

    Fabulous – looking forward to getting it down here in Australia – Lissy

  • Comment by Sandi — March 6, 2010 @ 2:29 am

    Congratulations to everyone who contributed. What an accomplishment.

  • Comment by jessica — March 6, 2010 @ 6:24 am

    I am so looking forward to reading and creating my way through this book!

  • Comment by misty — March 6, 2010 @ 9:28 am

    i love this story so very much. I love that Genny and I helped with one of those first dresses. I love this opportunity and how amazing it’s been! i totally plan on giving one away, come august!

  • Comment by angela — March 6, 2010 @ 10:08 am

    Congratulations! This is so exciting! The book is beautiful…can’t wait to have it in my hands!

  • Comment by Rebekah — March 6, 2010 @ 12:58 pm

    Woot! Woot!!!

    Today, Amazon.com. Tomorrow, the WORLD! But, wait–Craft Hope’s already conquered that, too.

    Congrats, Jade!

  • Comment by Fiona — March 7, 2010 @ 12:04 am

    Well done indeed! August seems so far away now!

  • Comment by Amy — March 7, 2010 @ 7:46 am

    So very glad to know you Jade.

  • Comment by marjorie — March 8, 2010 @ 11:22 am

    Oh, my. Unbelievable. I’m so happy for you :) God is awesome!!! It’s been a journey to get here and I’m proud to call you my friend.
    xoxo!

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