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a year ago this week, i was frantically preparing for the photo shoot for my book, printing by hand. and now it’s finally available for pre-ordering on amazon.

the photo shoot was here, at my house. it was a lot of fun, but so incredibly exhausting. in addition to creating every project in the book for a finished piece photograph, i had to do each project, start to finish, while being photographed for the “how-to” photos. phew. so much work!

one thing i’m excited about sharing during the time leading up to the book coming out, and then after– is outtakes from the photo shoot. since the “how-to” photos were taken digitally, thayer was able to snap lots of extras. i love those extra photos (many are of quiet moments right before we started), and all of the images that didn’t make it into the book. here are just a couple… more to come!



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  1. so happy for you. it looks BEAUTIFUL. love these extra shots. oh gus!!! going off to order a copy now. xx

  2. gus is too adorable!

    congrats on the book, it looks gorgeous. thanks for sharing these photographs. just lovely!

  3. congrats! i’m excited about this. i love your aesthetic and all things printmaking. looking forward to future sneak peeks!

  4. oh this is wonderful! It looks like just the kind of book I want now 🙂

  5. Wow, this looks really beautiful, I cant wait to get my hands on one. Congrats!

  8. Congrats! I hope you’re planning the next one! Your work is just beautiful.

  9. wow, I’m excited for your book! it’s looks fantastic.

    congratulations!

  11. Finally, Lena! Not to sound impatient…I’m just happy that it’s almost here 🙂 As a printmaker myself, I’ve really wanted to move more from paper to fabric and I have no doubt this will provide serious instruction and inspiration! Congratulations!

    Gus…does anyone really appreciate cuteness in a dog? I mean really? Of course they do…you’re adorable!

  12. Gus is such a cutie. Congratulations on your book…it looks amazing. I can’t wait. Placing my pre-order:)

  13. I can;t wait to get my hands on thsi one Lena…looks great!

  14. I can;t wait to get my hands on thsi one Lena…looks great!

  15. I can;t wait to get my hands on thsi one Lena…looks great!

  16. I can;t wait to get my hands on thsi one Lena…looks great!

  17. I can;t wait to get my hands on thsi one Lena…looks great!

  19. fantastic! congratulations, lena. pre-ordered and waiting anxiously! i hope gus makes a few guest appearances?

    cheers!

  20. It looks gorgeous, Lena! I can’t wait to peek inside those pages. Congratulations on the pre-order step – so exciting!

  21. yay sweetie! we’ve got copies pre-ordered. maybe when you are in town next, we can set up a book signing/printing demo or something??

  26. wow! this looks stunning! i can’t wait to get a copy. congrats lena!

  27. Fantastic! I just pre-ordered my copy. So excited for you, Lena, the book looks beautiful.

  30. oh wow these look really wonderful. congratulations! would love to get this book!

  31. congratulations, I’m off to pre-order a copy! love the prints on the cover!

  32. Congratulations. Will spread the word on my blog. Off to pre order a copy! Oh and I love the doggie…so cute!

  34. Congratulations Lena, your book has gone straight in at the top of my wishlist! How exciting! The photos look fab too!
    dx

  35. oh! this is just what I need. It looks beautiful – I’m definitely buying it. Well done!

  36. How exciting for you! I will definitely get this as it’s just what I’m meaning to do these days. Good luck with the sale of your book.
    (found you thru Love Surface Design blog)

  37. oh, i’m going to order this! i didn’t realize you had this book in the works. looks wonderful! congrats!

  39. can i get that in Taiwan?(Where i live , close to china)
    l konw it is impossible…..
    i really want to have Lean’s beautiful book~~~~ oh~~~
    i am so envious~~

  43. i second what rena says- a book signing in san francisco in august! xox, patty

  44. so wonderful lena, it looks really pretty and well, i just ordered it today.

  46. Congratulations, can’t wait to be able to read it and see all the beautiful images! irene xx

  47. Oh Lena the shots look incredible… can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! You should be very proud 🙂 I love the cover shot… gush gush.. congratulations xx

  48. congrats lena! it must feel so good to have it almost here! can’t wait to see it.
    -joy

  49. i really can’t wait for this book! and it looks like it’ll be truly lovely 🙂 so excited for you!

  50. LENA! Congrats lady, it is over! How exciting for you – I am going right now to pre-order my copy!!! 🙂

  52. I’m so excited… I am pre-ordering your book & can’t wait for it to arrive!

  53. I pre-ordered your book about 2 weeks ago (saw a link to it on fine little day’s blog!). I’m glad to end up on a blog and find out who has done it! It looks fantastic! Can’t wait to have it!

  54. I’ve just signed up for Jesses Handprinted Fabric Swatch Swap. I need your book! Congrats! It seems lovely!

  55. I just wanted to let you know (although I may have already left this same comment before- I can’t recall) that I can’t wait to get your book! I preordered it and it looks amazing. I am just getting into fabric printing. I recently scored a silk screen (great condition and paints too) at a yard sale and can’t wait to try it out. I’ll definately be blogging all about it when I get your book too!

  56. i’ve been reading your blog for a while now, though i don’t comment. i love your eye and your work, and i’m excited to order a copy of your book. many congratulations for a great accomplishment!

  57. Lena, I just got your book in the mail. Congratulations on a beautiful and inspiring book!