My article is called Custom Covered Shoes, and it's about covering shoes to match your clothing, or whatever you want to match.
It all began in January when I got an email from a Threads assistant editor asking me to contact them. I was very excited to learn that they had seen some of my shoes in photos I had posted, and they were interested in having me do an article about how to do them. So, it's been a long time coming, but there was a lot to do, what with writing, rewriting, editing, photos, sending them my shoes and some matching garments, like the blouse in the photo, etc. It was always exciting when I got a letter or email from them. Everyone I worked with was so very professional, and so nice. It was a joy from beginning to end, and now to see it in print and get to share it with all of you is almost the best part of all.
The very end of the article shows my favorite shoe of all. It's a silk matka with fiber embellishments that were great fun to do, and I have a Marfy jacket that matches it, and here's the cover of this issue.
Congrats! My issue arrived today,can't wait to read your article!
ReplyDeleteWow..................Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAnne
How exciting- congrats, Liana, you deserve it.
ReplyDeleteI am soooooo proud of you! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWell done - I can't wait for my issue to come so I can read your article.
ReplyDeleteAgain, that is so amazing! You must be bursting with pride. I can't wait to read the article. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat is so wonderful and exciting!!! I hope I can find that issue here! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat is SOOOO exciting!! You have the most BEAUTIFUL shoes in the world--and now EVERYONE knows, eh!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
Warm greetings,
Rhonda in Montreal (PR)
Congratulations, I subscribe so I guess I will read all about your shoes when the mag pops into my letterbox.
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I'm eagerly awaiting arrival of my copy. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteKay
Congrats, Liana! That is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I just read your article, great job.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The shoes look fabulous, can't wait to read the article!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! And I love that magazine! I'll have to find the article.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I'll be stalking the bookstores.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteLiana, congratulations!!! How exciting it is to look forward to reading your article! Love the shoes (OH! and those lovely, sexy panties in the last post!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You are truly talented. I can't wait to read your article.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Congrats! My copy usually comes right on the first of the month, so I'll hold my breath a few more days.. K
ReplyDeleteGot mine yesterday, flipped open to look at the 'authors' page and exclaimed 'It's Liana!!' when I saw your photo! You go!!! I'm very impressed with the whole shoe-covering idea...I remember when you first posted about those shoes and I was amazed then. Still am. What an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
It's a great article, too, Liana. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I have to wait another week before that issue will show up on the shelves up here. I look forward to reading your article.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Liana! I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you!!! How exciting! Matching shoes is a great topic and reminds me of the things you'd see in the "old Threads".
ReplyDeleteAllow me to add my congratulations! I was looking at the pictures on the "Contributors" page and said, "Hey! That looks like Liana!" - just like I knew you personally! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHey, good for you! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I am looking forward to read your contribution. My copy has not arrived yet but I remember your talk about covering shoes at Sewing World.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It must be fun to see your project in print!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being in print. I let my subscription lapse but I'll have to pick up this issue for sure. The two shoes shown are gorgeous! Sally
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Wonderful article. I too was thrilled to see your name and picture in Threads.
ReplyDeleteGot mine yesterday. It was very exciting to see you wrote an article. It was well written, easy to follow, and they had great photographs. I think could even cover some shoes now. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteYou (will be) are a famous shoe designer and we can say "We know her". Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I found your article inspiring. What a good idea, and your shoes are so beautifully executed.
ReplyDeleteBeccaA
Congratulations!!! I will definitely get that copy of Threads. I LOVE shoes and want to see what you have done with them.
ReplyDeleteI just saw you in the contributor page of the magazine, and said to myself "I know her!" Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteOh Liana !!!! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYour design work is SO very worthy of being shown on the national and international stage !!!!!
Brava, my friend!
Congratulations! The issue has just arrived and wanted it to take it for some bed time reading in an hour or so. I'm going to flip it open right NOW!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you.
Liana, you are my type of girl - all matchy matchy :) I can't wait to get my copy of Threads. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Liana! I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! A great article, very clear and good pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt's official--You're international, Liana!! You're welcome to pop over to Rhoto's Rag to see your Congratulations blog!!
ReplyDeleteWarm greetings & a soft hug,
Rhonda in Montreal (PR)
Congratulations! What a great article! I told my husband - I know her! I read her blog every day
ReplyDeleteIt is very well written and I think I might try it myself
Thanks again!
Liana, congratulations on your article! It was such fun to read.
ReplyDeleteThreads has been doing such a nice job of presenting interesting & insiring articles.
Liana, congrats from me too! Loved the article! Reminds me of a more feminine delicate fashion era!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ! What a well deserved tribute to your immense talent.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I'm so excited to check out your article - oooh, and make a pair of fabric covered shoes!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting your article published.
ReplyDeleteHi! Congrats! I just picked up a copy at Wal-mart yesterday. Didn't see an email address here-but I'd love to write about you and Threads on my Omaha Sewing Examiner site.
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Thank!
Callie@sewcraftful.com
Your shoe article was the reason I bought the magazine! What an awesome way to fix up shoes. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Liana,
ReplyDeleteI have just been directed to your page about covering shoes. I wonder if you are able to send me the article from threads magazine,June 2009, as I cannot seem to find it anywhere. If not, would you be able to give me some information on how to do this?
I would very much appreciate your help
Many thanks
Ruth Connor
Hi Ruth,
ReplyDeleteI got your comment on my blog and wanted to give you this link. I checked Threads, and they have Issue #144 available. I think that would give you a good start anyway. They used their own photos of my process, and it's not exactly the way I do it, but it's pretty close, and I'm sure you can figure out your own tricks.
http://www.tauntonstore.com/threads-magazine-issues.html I hope this helps, and please let me know how it goes! Thanks for reading my blog.