Here’s what Mel, Gordon, Tom and I have been doing for the past couple of days. . .
. . .when I tell you that this pretty pile is about 10 boxes shy of the total amount of orders we have processed just this weekend, you will have some sense of the scale of operations here at Colours of Shetland dispatch central. When the postie comes to collect them tomorrow, these books will be winging their way to Hawaii and Tokyo, Hamburg and Goteborg, Baton Rouge and Vancouver.
But worry not, everyone — I’m getting lots of sleep, and next week I’m definitely returning to some knitting.
KDD & Co 
I so hope that I see an envelope just like that under our Christmas tree!
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I’m imagining that the two copies that arrived so quickly after I ordered them were among those in this picture. I’m loving the book and looking forward to knitting some of the patterns, just as soon as Christmas is out of the way. And, it makes a great present for knitty friends as well.
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Congratulations!!
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How completely satisfying to see all your beautiful books packaged up, ready for their new homes. Congratulations on your well-deserved success!
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EVVIVA!!!! My copy has arrived this morning and I’m really happy…I want to thank you everybody for this hard word and wish you a Merry Christmas ❤
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Sorry, I want to thank you for your hard “work”….
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Hi Kate, my copy has arrived in Canberra, Australia. It’s just lovely, beautiful pics, fabulous designs and interesting history, a great little package ❤❤
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my book is on its way…thank you. I am charmed and excited. mary in Cincinnati
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I am so excited that my copy has arrived–in London, Ontario–already. More beautiful than I’d hoped and lots of extra reading. Congratulations!
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Got my copy yesterday and read it from cover to cover. I love the history behind the areas you have chosen and the explanations of how they translate into the knitted pieces. My only sad bit … I am too large for the garments … good excuse to lose weight.
Plus I picked up a copy of Simply Knitting today and on page 65 … Must Buy of the month – Kate Davies Colours of Shetland.
Way to go Kate
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Hello Kate, my book arrived today in Hamburg and I know now christmas holidays will bring loads of work!!! So beautiful colours and I can´t wait to start the first item!
Thank you so much, this made me really happy!!
A wonderful book….
Julia
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Hello Kate! My book has arrived here today and a first preliminary view tells me that its wonderful. I hope I will soon have the time for a more thorough study. Can’t wait to get reading (and knitting).
Great work, Kate – thank you so much.
Micha
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Kate,
I just received your book. Thank you so much for the quality of this book.
I have been following your journey in life with your inspirations, your images and your patterns and I was familiar with your designs, but to see all of them bonded together in a book is another thing..
I really like everything about about this book, even the packaging is of such good quality. The paper is lovely, the printing, the colours and all the drawings are so properly done. It feels like a precious treasure.
Thank you so much.
Maria
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Well done and thank you so much for providing such lovely reminders of Shetland. Just picked up my book from the PO this morning and I love love love love it. Ordered it from holiday in Singapore where it was a hot humid 32 degrees and now enjoying it at home where there is snow and ice on the ground. Can’t wait to get started on some knitting from it but what to choose first……?
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Got mine yesterday. There was a lovely thump at the front door and I knew just what that was! It’s so beautiful and I can’t wait to get my holiday knitting out of the way and start on the puffin sweater. Congratulations – this is THE knitting book of 2012!!!
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I got my book yesterday. It is apiece of art. Thank you. Merja
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I just received mine! Perfect timing as I just blocked snawheid.
Cheers!
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Looks like a wonderful success! Much deserved as will be the knitting time when it arrives.
I need to wait to order until after Christmas but all the great comments are wearing away at my resolve!
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KATE! KATE! A sighting in America…the postman brought mine to me in Virginia today…it’s even more special in person!!! What a gorgeous book…now if the yarn I ordered would come so I can cast on (ok,ok…going to go now and finish Christmas presents that need to be done first…).
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Oh…I was having a bit of a weekend…contemplating what went wrong (my right hand index finger joint is in the most unbearable pain plus the tendon in my right palm/under my ring finger…radiated pain up to under my armpit…) NO KNITTING for me…my acupuncturist said…sigh…
But as I was feeling sorry for myself on Saturday night laying on the couch…my hubby brought a package that brought me back to the real world…”something from the UK? Nice packaging!”
Well, I jumped up from the couch…. :) Your work is inspiring :) Thank you…I’m mad I cannot knit…but must surrender…there must be a good reason for this…
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That does look crazy overwhelming!
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I am thrilled that your book is proving so popular, even if it has meant a deluge of work for you and your tribe. Speaking for myself, I am delighted that investing in your book means investment in real named people rather than some anonymous teams of a giant corporate! Do take care of yourself, and enjoy some knitting and headspace time. Meg – P.S. I love the wildlife photography that has been included in the book. As a gardener and permaculture fan these pictures make my heart sing as much as your gorgeous designs do!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. Mine arrived sometime between Saturday and this morning. It’s a triumph. Well done all of you.
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Bravo! Yes, you’ll return to some knitting and so will everyone how receives a copy of your book I’m sure.
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Your hand must be dropping off at the wrist with all that signing. Congratulations to you and all the CoS team on a great effort.
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I always thougt you lived in a lovely little flat with lots of nooks are corners to put yarn you were trying out, lots and lots of books and not huge. I don’t know where you found room for all those boxes to sort through and get mailed! A huge success to get in one weekend! Does this mean you are now in your second printing?
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Obviously a marvelous success! Hooray for you!
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YIPES, what do ye mean……….a book in NZ and mine not here yet, Idaho, USA……..
OK, i can wait :) Now I couldn’t stand it and counted what i saw and what you said and got up to 660 books which is awesome!!!!!!! This is one time that word is appropriate.
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Wow, my book has arrived in New Zealand already. Many thanks for the speedy service..and I am so glad for you your sales are a success. Jan
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I’d half expected your site to crash within a few hours of opening and was so pleased for you, it didn’t. Your postie must have had eyes the size of dinner plates with your first load of books. They must shake their heads and grin with each additional mailing. I absolutely knew you’d have a deluge of orders but to see just a slice of the mailings in pictures, I am in AWE!
We, your groupies are so very pleased for your success! Imagine if every book was a light…the ENTIRE EARTH would be shining as bright as the sun; all at the same time!!!!
Wishing you many more rays of sunshine to come…
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Whew!!!
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Yes, Australia – Tasmania to be precise! Thank you SO much Kate, the whole world will be wearing your designs…. Know that you are loved and appreciated globally, and now go and get some rest….! Thanks to Mel and Tom too (and Bruce – I know he’ll have played his part). I am so looking forward to my copy xxxxxx
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Will order mine in the new year when it slows down a bit! Summer and holidays here now and knitting is limited.
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OMG! That is one big load of books – and that must be a later batch as I have received mine already and it’s ONE BEAUTIFUL BOOK. Thank you Kate. Enjoy you knitting break!
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and AUSTRLIA?!
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can’t wait for my book and oh Katie-are you rich? at least semi-famous! Yahoo! good for you
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… And another Aussie here, will start stalking the postie soon. So pleased and happy for you Kate, Bruce (and Tom) must be busting with pride :)
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Looking forward to receiving mine here in Australia too ! Thanks for all your hard work, now go put your feet up. Merry Christmas !
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Absolutely love the book, it is just perfect. I was curious about the scale of this operation too, so thanks for the insight!
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Thank you for sharing that. I feel like I’m part of the process while I watch you and yours boost the economy.
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Congrats Kate, this is absolutely fantastic and you definitely deserve all this positive resonance. I am so excited to get my copy, and I absolutely adore your work. An, of course, I adore Bruce, what a guy! Take care!.
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Whoa! That is a huge bundle of packaging that you and your team are doing. I am very impressed, and I am very happy for you. After all the paper handling, your fingers will be so happy to dance with wool next week!
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I guess mine is sitting in the boxes waiting to be delivered to UK mainland … so can’t wait. An early Christmas present to myself for not decapitating my children and other half so far this year :)
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Well done, Kate! (for the book, which looks fantastic (can’t wait to see my copy at Christmas) and also for processing so many orders – you have been a busy, busy bee!)
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What excitement!! I’m waiting for one winging it’s way to Chicago. Did the postman have to bring a special truck to pick them all up?
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I would offer to help but:
*I am in the western US
*more so, I would most likely open one up, sit and read – nothing else!
My heartfelt congratulations on such a successful endeavor – it will last forever in our knitting hearts!
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Yes, I can see a couple of us “volunteers” sitting under the shipping table reading the book as chaos swirls around us.
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A pot of tea will get you through with that wonderful cozy you made!
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Yow! That array is even bigger than my mind’s eye had pictured it. I do wish I could lend a hand in the packing and shipping!
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That’s wonderful!!!
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CA-AAARAMBA!
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I just realized I ought to not only congratulate you, but your many hundreds of supporters. Hey everybody… great work !!!!
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Holy moly, Kate. That is a lot of books. I can’t wait to get mine in the mail…all the way to London, Ontario, Canada. The world over is SO excited for you. Well deserved. xo
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Just wonderful! I, for one, don’t need to know the total you’ve mailed – this is a success, no matter the number.
And then, back to your regularly scheduled knitting next week …
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Excellent. Your team of fullfillment pros looks to be a winner! Next up: the virtual book tour?
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Amazing! I see the assembly line now: you signing, Mel & Gordon packing & Bruce licking the labels. Great job, all!
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Sorry, missed Tom among the shipping department & cheering section. We are all so proud of you all for this massive effort.
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Fantastic, what an enormous exercise to undertake, you must be very proud. Got my book last week, it is so beautiful, feels lovely, looks lovely, and the patterns are amazing – way beyond my knitting skills, but I can dream!
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I suppose this must be similar to Santa’s Grotto with all his little helpers. Well done to everyone.
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Thanks Kate for doing this , it is amazing . I’m excited to think you package them all your selfs. Can’t wait to get my copy it’s my Christmas present to to my self.
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Wow! That’s both awesome and kind of scary. I have to pack up only a few gifts to mail for holidays and I’m feeling intimidated. As an excited recipient waiting for one of those packages, I’m very grateful.
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Simply amazing, congratulations!
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I am so happy for you, Kate! And when I looked at all those books, packaged and ready to be mailed, my first thought was, “Oh my, no wonder she had to stop signing them!”
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I am so happy for you. That’s a whole lot of books. One is headed my way, too, here on Vancouver Island. By the way, the more I see the close-up of the Puffin colourwork at the top of your blog, the more I love it. Lovely blending.
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So glad to hear you’re getting plenty of sleep. I’m still waiting a bit to place my order until life calms down!
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Vancouver represent!!! very excited :D
will you tell us the total sometime? I am very curious to know :)
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Very happy for you and the response you are receiving, take care!
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One of my students in class also ordered the book. We are so excited for you and for us! Glad to hear you are taking time to relax– you deaerveit!
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Ipad fingers…you deserve it! O{];^)
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Pompon-hat emoticon! Perfect!
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Wow! I’m so excited—my book is in one of those parcels—I feel like part of the process. I can’t wait! Glad you’re taking care of yourself best you can. Very excited and happy about you’re success.
All the best.
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So, that looks like about 500 books there, plus another 300 in the boxes we can’t see … Yowza! You must be so thrilled at the reception you are getting for all your hard work. Congratulations!
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Oh wow, that is so amazing. I’m glad you are going to get some rest next week though. Remember to pace yourself properly!
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This. Is. Awesome!
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Good grief! That is an awful lot of bookage type stuff going on there! Well done, very impressive.
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A little mouse whispered that I´m getting this for xmas …maybe one of those umpteen parcels are for me? …note: I have, of course, forgot who I forwarded this wish to! #lookingforwardtoxmas
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Blimey! Good for you!
So nice to know that one of those envelopes will be on its way to me :).
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Congratulations, it’s amazing! I got mine in the post yesterday and I’m really impressed, it’s stunning!!! :) well done you and all the team behind you, especially Bruce :)
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oh yes. canine assistance is always essential.
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How exciting for you! I need to get my order in!
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Impressive and well deserved. Congratulations!
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OH, and at some point you must tell us the total tally :) nosy Parkers that we are and proud of you!!
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OMG, did you hear me shriek with laughter?? That is bloody wonderful……..i’d have had a sore arm signing as well…….next time (and there will be a next time) buy a stamp!!!
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Wow! A well deserved and unsurprising success! Congratulations
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I just love it when good things happen to good people. So glad you are able to get a bit of rest now.
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You must be extremely proud of yourself… you so deserve this massive success!
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Wow, congratulations, what a wonderful feat for us, you and the Shetland Isles. Thank you
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