It's the official countdown to my first pattern release ~ it should be up momentarily! I did decide to charge for the pattern after all, but I will be donating 100% of the proceeds through the end of October (which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month) to a charity near and dear to my friend Rachel's heart. I hope to have Rachel introduce herself to you all soon so she can say 'howdy' and share a little of her journey if she'd like. She's the reason this pattern came to be and I'm so thrilled to give back to a cause that has made a difference in her life, as well as the lives of others who have been affected by this horrible disease.
The money I raise will be donated to help fund next year's event but here is a glimpse of the good it will help do as shown on this year's pamphlet:
So, although I hope that anyone who spends their hard earned money on my shawl pattern loves knitting it, know that even if it's not the best thing you've ever knit at least your money went to a very good cause.
Thanks to everyone for all your super supportive comments and encouragement last week in getting this thing to actually happen. If it wasn't for all your nice words, this whole thing probably wouldn't have come together and the way that it's all played out, I really feel like this is what was meant to happen with this pattern after all.
Happy knitting everyone!! I hope you enjoy making Rachel's Shawl!
~ Melissa
(Rachel, Jeff, Will, Annette, Penny and Lori ~ hehe! ~ you all rock! Thanks for everything!)
So happy to be a part of the magic! It's a beautiful pattern, and the layout is fantastic!!! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteyou can thank Jeff and Will for the fancy pattern layout ~ I have over and over and over again :) !! (hey ~ thanks, guys!!!)
Deletethanks for the support, Kelly!
Co0ngratulations, Melissa!!!! Yea!! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeletethanks, Tanna & thanks for your input :)
DeleteSo happy to see the pattern released! And to see your story about it. Purchased my copy this morning.
ReplyDeletethanks for your support, Karen ~ I really hope you enjoy knitting it!
DeleteThank you for your thoughtfulness, already bought :)
ReplyDeletethank you, Karen, for giving it a shout-out on your blog this morning :)
DeleteWhat a gift of love. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletethanks, Paula!
Delete:LOVE: What a beautiful start to my morning...and a reminder that someone has a post to write!!!
ReplyDelete...and a heartfelt post it turned out to be! thanks for taking the time out of your crazy busy life to share your story, Rachel!
Deletewe're doing a good thing :)
Love this!! Can't wait to knit it!! Love that your proceeds go to such a worthy charity, and that we, in some way, can support that. :)
ReplyDeletethanks, Sue!
DeleteMelissa -- what a worthy cause. I just purchased your pattern and I am excited to knit this beautiful shawl. Thank you for making this available and donating the proceeds. I wish you much success!!
ReplyDeletethank you so, so much! I hope you love knitting the shawl :)
Deletethanks for the purchase and the donation!
As someone who has been to this retreat, I can tell you that the love, the healing, the fun, and yes, the tears and sorrow that are shared are like medicine for the soul. Your generosity is a wonderful gift to all who are affected, and I thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI will be so glad to write this check in a month, Carol ~ the support has been overwhelming and there's love wrapped up in every dollar coming your way :)
DeleteI hope you are well ~ Melissa