10.26.2009

I was last month's center fold...

A few months ago the UK based magazine SEW Magazine contacted me to see if they could do a blog feature about MADE. Um? OF COURSE. Please!
The first week we arrived in Texas it came in the mail and I was super excited to check it out. I flipped through the first half of the mag and when I came to the center-fold, there it was!
A short little interview:
with a few pictures:
My favorite part about it being a UK magazine is the slight changes in vocabulary. They didn't change any of the article content. But some "z"s were changed to an "s". While became whilst. And store-bought in the UK is pronounced shop-bought. How cute does that sound?! (with a lovely british accent of course)

Did you see who was spotlighted in the column next to me? Craft Hope! I'm honored:
I had Casey take some pics of me and the kids since I don't have any real pictures of "me" (other than stuff I've taken myself...you know, the dumb close-ups with part of my arm in the shot). It was kind of an impromptu photo shoot from the Sunshine Shortie pics. Unfortunately, most of the photos of me are too silly or out out of focus:
So I settled on this one of me and Owen:
How I love these little people:Thank you SEW magazine. You totally made my week, month, who knows how long? I'm still excited about it!

82 comments:

dietcokegrrl said...

YAY! I was wondering when this magazine with you was coming out.

Congrats!! And look, there's Hannah too! haha!

Craftify It! said...

How fun! I love your "cheesy" shots! They all look great!

Arlene said...

That is awesome!!! Love your blog!

Joe and Marci said...

Whoa, I'm just happy to know you!! That is so awesome! You deserve every accolade, your talent is amazing!

Disney said...

Oh my stars! You're famous!! How exciting!!

Chris said...

Way to go, Dana. You are a great source of inspiration. I'm so glad you are getting some limelight. You deserve it. Enjoy!

Traci Omega Moo said...

I love how the article has totally UK'd the language to 'realise' and 'whilst' and stuff like that. Those crazy brits and their English language.

Christy (Columbia Lily) said...

congratulations!!! I like the cheesy shots too!

the bates motel said...

awesome! how fun to be in a mag! congrats. i'm sure there will be more to come :)!

Big brother, Little sister. said...

Wow congrats on your ever growing celeb status!!! Very proud from downunder ! Bron and fam xo

Stephanie and Carlos said...

That is super awesome and I haven't heard of Craft Hope so i am going to head over a check it!! It is always wonderful to see yourself, business, children anything that you are involved in... IN PRINT!!!

xo Steph

Elle's Mom said...

This is so fabulous!!! Congratulations!

Stacey said...

That is super cool! I love it! Congrats :)

Debbie said...

Oh my gosh! This is incredible. You're awesome. You should frame it. Ha!

Antoinette said...

Congratulations! I love those photos!

The WoodLand School said...

Congratulations! The photos are so cute (*all* of them). Great work :-)

koala brains said...

Super cool - congrats! You deserve it! Hope you are getting settled in Austin.

Linsey said...

Brilliant! I'm so thrilled to be related to an international sensation!!

Hannah Stevenson said...

Awesome Dana! Soon people in China or Budapest will know how to say "Dana Made It" Congrats!

Erin J. said...

That is too cool and so exciting! Congrats!

BellaBree said...

Yay you- thats very inspiring...!

Leslie said...

how fun.. you so totally deserve it! What a great article....

and ummm both your kids are definete cutie pies...

FOR SURE

Alexis said...

That's AMAZING!! You deserve it. Well done!!

Hansen's Fantastic Four! said...

What a great compliment to you...you totally deserve it! You are an inspiration to a lot of us out there Dont ever forget it and keep up the fun blog!

Marie' said...

Congrats! That is GREAT!

:::b r a n d i::: said...

How exciting! Congratulations!

simplymodernmom.com said...

That's awesome, congrats.

vanessa said...

congrats! you look beautiful!

Darci said...

Congrats! That is so exciting! Wow! You rock.

Jean said...

I am so happy for you! You really deserve the recognition. Now your kids are official MODELS! How neat for them to look back at when they are older. Smiling here in Tucson for you.

Sara Suman said...

So freaking awesome!!! You are famous! I am related to someone famous! Seriously, what a cool honor. I would be smiling for weeks about this!

Amber said...

So cool. You deserve that spotlight and more! You truly are inspiring. I love everything you do. I just wish I had more time to do it all now.

lanakae said...

WOW! This is totally awesome Dana! Congrats!!!!!!! You totally deserve this feature. Your stuff are amazing and so inspiring! The mag sure knew what they were doing when they picked you!

Saunja said...

That is SO awesome, Dana. Good job!!

onegirliegirl said...

OMG!! That is sooo cool!! I've really enjoyed yor blog!! You are so talented and should be recognized more!!

xoxo ~Lisa

Those little people are pretty cute, too :)

Corey~living and loving said...

Congrats to you. well deserved. :)

have a happy week.

Miranda said...

Oh my gosh Dana, how stinkin' adorable are you! Congrats on the big story!

Amy said...

This is so exciting! Congrats!

Jean said...

AAAAAHHHH!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is beyond awesome. YOU ARE A SUPA-STAR!!!

Kym said...

Ha! I bought this magazine last month for the first time, and was beyond trilled to find your interview. I loved your answer to the question..''What do you aim to achieve with Dana Made it?''..... Your goal has definately scored with me!
Well done.
Next stop Oprah! x Kym

Elizabeth Sara May Presnell said...

I recieved the Sew mag last month (i am from England) i adore it,that how i saw you in centre fold plus your blog as well... few week ago, i just started to make Market Skirt for next summer for my friend's little one..

Congrats!!!

The Ninja Knitter said...

Congratulations! You do such wonderful work, it's a much deserved honor. And btw, thank you very much for tipping off your readers to Craft Hope - I'm now on my second round of crafting for the cause.

Coralene said...

AH! Congratulations, that is so wonderful! You deserve it for sure :)

Bianca said...

Congratulations! You totally deserve it. I love your blog and has anyone ever told you what an amazing smile you have?! It's infectious!

mommabear said...

Oh Dana! I am so excited for you! The article is just perfect!! You did a great job with the interview...I just love how your personality always comes shining through.Lovely.
Maggie

Mossville said...

KUDOS! I knew those were magazine- worthy photos. How cool that you saw the orange wall first- what an eye! Your stuff is great, I'd like to see more in print. I still have to make that shirt dress for my girls....

Susan said...

What a great article. I love your blog!

Kathleen said...

I am so happy for you! MADE is the blog that inspired me to begin sewing and I am so thankful for it!

kristena marie said...

You are so awesome!!! What a great write-up. You are quickly becoming a crafty superstar! :D

Stephanie N. said...

Oh my gosh, how exciting! Good for you! "Shop-bought," love that.

TUTU Monkey said...

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Les said...

You deserve the attention!! I have truly been inspired by your blog, and never imagined I'd be sewing without patterns!
Blessings,
Lesli

Erin said...

that is SO awesome. congratulations!

Emily said...

Wow! Congrats, that's really cool! Although I completely understand why they wanted your blog. :)

Lynette said...

That is awesome Dana...congratulations!!!!

Micaiah said...

How exciting! Don't think I've ever commented before, but I stalk your blog and you have definitely been an inspiration to me to pull out my sewing machine. You are amazingly talented!

Lizzie said...

I found your blog a couple of months back and check in all the time. Thanks for all the great ideas and tutorials. I have a 2 year old and four year old and feel like I can relate to so many of your projects. Congratulations on your success!!!

Heather said...

TOTALLY THE COOLEST! I'm so glad to know you, and so glad to hear all your good news. Your blogs today have made my day. thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou, Dana, you are always wonderful.

(I miss you. Please move back.)

RootsAndWingsCo said...

Congratulations, what an honor!

Rebecca of the R&W gals

IsamarDesigns said...

Congratulations! I love your blog! Its so inspirational!

Lindsay Spencer said...

Congratulations!!!! That is wonderful!

Kate said...

oh my gosh dana dane that is the coolest thing EVER!!!!!!! I can hardly stand it! You are an inspiration to A LOT of people...whenever your name comes up I have to remind them that I actually know you...I'm more than just a fan. You're the best and totally deserving, it is because of your blog that I started making stuff.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Robyn said...

Dana~You are the WOMAN! Congrats. My claim to fame will be that I knew you before you were famous...please remember the little people:)))

Jessie said...

So cool! I love the pix of you & the kids...I love that there's another mom out there who wears her hair like that, as my husband calls them "knobby things."

Stephanie said...

Congrats, Dana! You deserve the spotlight.

stephanie@metropolitanmama.net

The Good Report said...

that is so cool!!!

Deborah said...

Oh, I had no idea!! We'll have to get a dozen copies for the shop and invite you out for a signing... How exciting, and very, very cool--congrats!

Deborah said...

I did, of course, mean DOZENS of copies. Because one dozen wouldn't be nearly enough, clearly. You're a celebrity, for crying out loud!

Nancy said...

Congrats on your center fold!

luvinthemommyhood said...

YIppeee!!!!! That's such great news! So happy for you hun! You deserve it!!! Congrats!!!!

Laura said...

Seriously, a famous friend! So cute that all the girls got their pic in a magazine. Did I tell you we may have our sights on Texas too? We'll see...miss seeing you in music class!

V and Co. said...

CONGRATS!!!! and i'm still chuckling over the fact that you made a dog house...i painted my nails...yeah and i have a bazillion things too due by saturday.
AHHHHHH!!!!

Brittany said...

Yay! Congratulations on the magazine. So how does it feel to be in print? You definitely deserved it!

I wish I could take pictures like you! All my craft photos are so "blah." It doesn't help that there's always a sloppy house in the background!

Nicole said...

That is so AWESOME!!! Congrats, and how exciting. You are very inspirational to so many, me included!

ysebresos said...

Congratulations! You absolutely deserve to be highlighted in SEW. You're awesome, Dana, and you've totally inspired me to experiment with sewing. I've got some cute costumes now to show for it that I will post on my blog soon. I'm glad you're doing well.

beki said...

Congrats!!

SweetPeaknits said...

Well done. I love that mag!!

Becky said...

cute, cute pics of you guys! You need to make your hubby take pics of you guys more often.

Congrats on the magazine placement!

Visible Voice said...

Congratulations! That's super exciting!!!

julie said...

Congratulations! I'll check it out "in person" the next time I'm at the bookstore.

Love the pics with you and your kids. So sweet!

syndi said...

Your smile is too funny. Control yourself!! :-)
Congratulations on the article and (belated) welcome to Austin. I hope you are loving it. We've had unusually mild weather. Isn't it wonderful!

Ashley said...

OMG!!! I just saw this!!!! Incredible! Congratulations!!