... and links can now be found on the Weekend Sewing Blog Tour Page. Thanks to everyone for the great emails and comments, its been so great to spend time on everyone else's blogs and connect with so many new people. I have to admit I wasn't sure what to expect, but its been such fun! Kim over at True Up even made space for one of my tangential essays yesterday, which was very generous of her, and Brooke just posted some shots of our first photo shoot at Blueberry Hill Inn. I am really looking forward to the second half of our tour next week. Even though I am starting to feel a little, oh, I don't know, as Jan Brady would say: "Marcia Marcia MARCIA". I hope you all aren't getting tired of me popping up EVERYWHERE.

Also, I have added a few posts to the "Weekend Sewing Errata & FAQ" Page, including some tips on enlarging and customizing a few of the patterns in Weekend Sewing. Enjoy!

Its a brave new world, to be sure. My book tour for Weekend Sewing officially kicks of this week, but am I at the airport, stylishly coiffed, blackberry in hand? glamorously flitting about the eastern seaboard, trusty featherweight under one arm?

No. I am not. I am in my pajamas, sleeping dog at my feet, waiting for the coffee to kick in, and yet still making my first promotional blog appearance at a very lovely place called Make Grow Gather, where the brilliant Kelly Wilkinson and her readers will be hosting a Q&A.

Later this week I will be at Disdressed with Liesl (also of Oliver & S fame) and then will skip over to Freshly Blended. Do try to join us! No dress code. Dogs welcome.

Oh, and I will be hitting the road, too. For details and updates, check here.

BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE (forgive the third person, I didn't write this! -h)

2/26/09 The Purl Bee (Technically not part of the tour, but still, a beautiful article! Do check it out!)

3/9/09 Make, Grow, Gather: Interview with tales and pics of young Heather growing up in Vermont.

3/11/09 Heart Handmade A Day in the Life of Heather Ross.

3/12/09 Disdressed Q & A? Exposé? Find out!

3/13/09 Freshly Blended A fresh review of Heather and Weekend Sewing.

3/16/09 Whip-up: Illustrated sewing demo – learn fun tricks!

3/17/09 House on Hill Rd. Erin shows off her lovely finished projects, and asks Heather about her inspiration for each.

3/18/09 Belle Epoque Fit and style. Know what you sew, win a book! – Part 1

3/19/09 True Up! Fabric design - Process and inspiration - Part 1

3/20/09 Charm City Craft Mafia blog: Heather burns rubber heading to signings in DC and Baltimore, with the Charm City Craft Mafia in hot pursuit!

3/23/09 Philly Etsy Team blog On the road again…this time to a sewing weekend at Spool in Philly. The Street Team investigates, and throws the book at a lucky winner!

3/25/09 Knotions Fit and style. Know what you sew, and win a book! – Part 2

3/26/09 Cathy of California Heather discusses her old school inspirations and aesthetic!

3/30/09 Wardrobe Re-fashion Spring into DIY fashion, win a book!

3/31/09 Thisisloveforever: Fabric design - Process and inspiration with fabric giveaway - Part 2

4/1/09 Craftypod Book review and giveaway…no April Fool’s joke!

4/7/09 Etsy’s The Storque How-Tuesday! Virtual project demo from the Etsy Headquarters.