It was a cold and slushy day in April when several intrepid friends braved their way through treacherous conditions to come together and celebrate the launch of The Big Acorn Race: A Story with Crochet Patterns and Projects.
We all gathered in the stone-and-moss-clad wine cellar of Beatrice & Woodsley. It was the perfect place to tuck away from the storm and get cozy with some good food and good company.
We enjoyed petite delicacies like finger sandwiches (the ones with pimento spread were my favorite), blintz, scones, cookies, tiny cups of crème brulee, and pots and pots of delicious tea.
Hodge and Podge were on hand to sign books.
Shelby, the Ideas Man, took these photos and also cracked us all up with his plans to breed and sell werewolf house cats.
I enjoyed having so many of my favorite people in one place. These moments are special.
I also really enjoyed having the opportunity to thank everyone who helped in the making of the book. I couldnβt have done it without you all! I count this book as one of the biggest gifts that Squirrel Picnic has ever given me, and I plan to treasure it for the rest of my life. I hope you all enjoy it too.
May 12, 2016 at 5:02 am
Reblogged this on The Big Acorn Race and commented:
What a fun time we had celebrating the launch of The Big Acorn Race!
May 12, 2016 at 10:45 am
Looks like you had a wonderful time. I love the smile you have and wish I could hear the laughter. Enjoy this time but not to long for there is another book in you I am sure.. Maureen
May 13, 2016 at 5:01 am
Thanks, Maureen! You are so sweet. I will probably write another someday. You are right. But I have a few other tricks up my sleeve first. π
May 12, 2016 at 12:33 pm
You all looked like you had an excellent time – i’m glad it went so well for you π
May 13, 2016 at 5:00 am
Thank you, Katy! It was fun!
May 12, 2016 at 10:30 pm
I immediately spotted a “tall n fast” flower hair decoration! I wonder if wearwolf house cats might be a bit “bitey?”
May 13, 2016 at 5:00 am
I’m so glad you spotted the tall n fast flower barrette that Kate was wearing. She was also one of my pattern testers. I wish you could’ve been there. You would’ve loved it. Wishing for teleportation. Apparently werewolf cats have doglike personalities? I don’t know. Sounds bitey to me too! π
May 13, 2016 at 6:32 pm
LOL! I am not keen on bitey! I would have loved to be there too. π
May 13, 2016 at 6:49 pm
The Ideas Man says they’re only bitey on the full moon. Haha! Yah, I’m not big on bitey either. I think I’ll stick to Hodge and Podge. π
May 13, 2016 at 11:50 pm
LOL! Me too. π