We’ve written in the past about the challenges that come from writing a book. This book alone went through numerous drafts and made its way around our studio to be proofed and edited many times before being sent back to our editors at Abrams. Despite the rounds of proofing and editing, incorrect versions of the following stitches somehow slipped through the cracks and made it into the book. Updated, correct photos of the Double Chain Stitch, Zigzag Chain Stitch back, and Coral Stitch back are shown below for reference. We’re sorry for the mix-up, and we hope that you love the book as much as we do. Happy sewing!
Page 49: Double Chain Stitch – Front
Page 49: Double Chain Stitch – Back
Page 57: Zigzag Chain Stitch – Back
Page 77: Coral Stitch – Back
P.S. – You can also download the errata sheet here to print and keep with your book.
Might it be possible to combine the above pictures in a .pdf file that we can download, print, and keep in our books?
Thank you for your suggestion, Grey! We have added a PDF at the end of the post that you can download, print out, and keep with your book.
Lessons in humility: I spent my career as a graphic designer, ending it as a yearbook adviser. My goodness, I have seen typos; it seems no matter how hard you may try, how diligent you may be, errors sneak through! Segue to one of my staff’s first meetings with the yearbook sales rep who brought in the only perfect book he’d ever seen. Inside, all of the pages were blank! Your book is incredible! It is detailed in every way from concept, to indexing, to diagrams & photos, to prose, & to stitching. Every quilting shop in the country should be selling copies. Congratulations on an amazing reference guide and beautiful job!
Thank you very much, Jen!
I agree with Grey Walker, please post a .pdf file that we can print and place in our books. BTW, LOVE the book.
So glad you are loving the book, Stacey! We have added a PDF at the end of the post that you can print and keep with the book.
My Dear,
I was so excited about the Book!! To be very honest ( hoping it doesn’t bother you) I will not be worried about checking the pases all the time to see if I am correct or not.
I was Waiting really long to finally found out the Book has many “erratas”.
I think the nice thing to do here is to check well the Book and send a “Good, 100% Reviewed Book”, to the People who bought it.
Is like when I bake a cake for my clients,
If someone ask me a Cake with Roses Design and I Design Poppies I have to fix that ( not by sending an email) Don’t you think?
I hope you can understand my Point of view.
Kind Regards,
Veronica
Thank you for your feedback, Veronica!
Even though these few errors made it past multiple edits and revisions, we are very proud of this book and have provided a PDF at the end of the post that you can print and keep with your book for easy reference.
Updates will be made in the next printing. If you have questions about any of the corrections, please give us a call at 256-360-1090 and we will be happy to clarify.
Grey’s idea is a good one. Please compose a single pdf doc of all the corrections and provide as a download.
We agree! A PDF with all the corrections has been added to the end of the post. You can print that and keep it with your book for reference.
I do love your book, but why oh why do people put an extra small spiral binders on their books. It t is impossible to open this book and lay it flat unless you hold it up and shake it first. Please consider this for the next printing. The pages are going to be torn out in no time if you use it regularly as I already do.
Thanks.
Thank you for your feedback, Ann! We are very excited about having a spiral binding, as this is the first of the five to be offered like this. Our intent was to make it easy to use as you work on your projects.
I am loving for this book! You make all the stitches do-able.
I did find a disconnection, On French Knot description on page 96 refer to page 129, Chapter 5. It is not there but I think it is page 134 Chapter 6.
Hi Peggy,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention! Yes, it appears that you can find the filling stitch on page 134 instead. We’ll make a note for the reprinting. We so glad to hear that you are enjoying the book! Happy Holidays!
I ordered this book immediately after binge watching your workshop on Craftsy. I’m not bothered at all by a few typos that really shouldn’t have any dire impact on anyone’s projects. The inspiration that you and your team provide more than make up for nonmaterial oversights. I do hope that you consider doing more Craftsy workshops. I’d subscribe for a swatch of the month type workshop (on Craftsy or Vimeo or whatever platform). I have some of your other books and my resolution this year is to step away from my machine (occasionally) and actually complete an AC garment. Thanks so much.
Hi Brenda,
Thank you so much for the lovely words. Natalie is planning more Craftsy classes in the coming months! You can check back here: http://craftsy.me/2musJ2d
Good luck with your resolution! If you are on Instagram, be sure to follow @theschoolofmaking and tag your project #theschoolofmaking that we can see what you’ve made!
Hello,
Thank you so much for the original version and your corrections. And, since I’m here– I’ll take this time to tell you that I love, enjoy, and will always treasure the many stitches as well as variations, and combinations of working with needle and thread that you’re teaching.
Who knew that this reawakening would have come about with such strength and the ‘power of one stitch at a time’, if it were not for the hard work and dedication of The School of Making. And, as Natalie mentions during her teaching, the imperfections bring about a customization of sort that can only be achieved by one personal stitch at a time.
Note: That is my loosely woven quote of what I believe Natalie said.
Thank you all at The School of Making.
I’m totally ‘enjoying the process’,
Brunella BR
Beautiful skillful. I embroider and hence appreciate this more than those who don’t.
Thank you, Heather!
I am wondering if there could possibly be errata on Closed Blanket Stitch, p. 59, R to L. It’s probably just me, but I thought I’d ask.
Hi Donna,
Thanks for the question! Our team checked this stitch in both right-to-left and left-to-right directions, and the book is correct. Please reach out to our team at shop@alabamachanin.com if you would like help with this stitch—we’re happy to provide more guidance. Happy sewing!