Whew.
I finally got the new book and pattern sent off the to the printer and approved for printing. What a big relief. That would explain my recent silence. At least the silence of the last few weeks. The time before that, I really have no excuse except to say that sometimes I get so immersed in the process of designing and laying out a book that I think I could be considered a hermit.
So, I've come out of hiding and am ready to show you some of the things I've been working on.
First off, here's a sampling of the new fabric line, called Tangled Threads. It will be shown at Quilt Market this week with the expected ship date to the shops sometime in August or September.
If I had more time, I would show one project a day, but because I still have to get my booth planned for Quilt Market and we leave in 2 days (yikes!), I think I'll have to double (or triple) them up.
Oh, and make sure you read all the way to the bottom. There's something important you might want to know.....
So, are you ready??
This is the cover of the book........
Drum roll please.........
I had a lot of fun with this little girl. I've named her Ella, just because she looks like one to me. I cut her out of a larger quilt that is in the book. I called this one Tangled Threads, simply because most of the fabric I used was from my new fabric line called Tangled Threads (have I ever said how hard it is to come up with names for all these things?!)
Because the fabric and book were both kind of a sewing theme, I had to include a few projects that went along with it. So, this is my Sewing Basket and my Thread Basket.
I originally shared this hat in a February posting, but had so many people ask about the pattern, I decided to include it in this book. (And on a side note, just so you know, this is not the picture in the book. For the book, I cut the hats out so that I didn't have to put my face in there.....)
I love these hats. Actually, I think I've made a total of 6 or 7 different ones to take with me. One is made out of felted wool and the rest are made out of batiks. But I think what makes them so fun is the big fabric flower that's on the band. Did you see that I put a flower on one of the sewing baskets too? Yep, the instructions are in the book for those too.
And the final one for today is one that I called Among the Stars. You've seen the block several times in my previous postings because I love the block. And I love the quilt just as much.
The LeMoyne star has always been one of my favorites, and this is just an expanded version of it. I believe that the block is called Blazing Star. I made the diamond points for the large stars and the border by strip piecing...... no templates....... so don't let it scare you away. It's not as hard as it looks. And think about it. You only have to make 4 of the large star block, not 20!
And that's all I will show you today. Check back tomorrow and I'll unveil the rest of the projects.
Oh yea, the important thing I wanted you to know.....
It's a Giveaway!
Because I'm so happy to finally have the book finished, I've decided that I need to give a few of them away. From those that leave comments for me today and tomorrow (when I'll show the rest of the projects) I'll pick a couple winners who will get a free book. How about that? I won't be able to send it out until we get back from Quilt Market, but you'll get a free one nonetheless!
If you're going to be a Quilt Market, be sure to come by my booth. I'd love to meet you. Oh, and if I'm not there and you see a handsome man amidst all those lovely quilts, that would be my husband. He'll know where to find me. He always does.
Well what could be better than a new book from you?! I can't wait to order these for the shoppe! And my customers are going to LOVE hat new line. I am soo excited...I can't wait!!! B=)
Posted by: Brenda | May 17, 2010 at 09:53 AM
Love the new fabric line! Can hardly wait to see your new book. I'm a big Whimsicals fan. Have fun at Quilt Market!
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie, Pfaff 18.8, Inspira Imperial, Qbot 2.07 | May 17, 2010 at 09:53 AM
I'd love to win one of your books!!! I've just started quilting, so I'm still in the learning process. I have your Pumpkins and Spice book, love it!!
Posted by: Beverly Eckert | May 17, 2010 at 09:54 AM
You are so creative! What a wonderful gift to have.
Posted by: Carol | May 17, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Congrats on the new book and the fabric line! I love the look of the projects in the book, and I have to make one of those hats!! So glad Brenda from Pumpkin Patch Primitives sent me over here :)
Posted by: Joanna | May 17, 2010 at 10:10 AM
I'd love to win a copy of your book, it looks great!
Posted by: Jeanette | May 17, 2010 at 10:22 AM
I had already mentioned it in the past but that lemoyne star quilt screams to be made and I just love that thread basket!! It is so darn cute! Can't wait to pick up the book. When is it being released?
Posted by: Sandy | May 17, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I have a sneaking suspicion that this line will be flying off the shelves along with the wonderful book! Going to market is only a dream for me...others live it. :-)
Posted by: Mary Flynn | May 17, 2010 at 10:47 AM
I love the new fabric and the book looks great too! Lemoyne star quilts are my favorite but I've always been afraid to try one, maybe this is the one! :-)
Posted by: Jess | May 17, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Berta Kalar | May 17, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Awesome Awesome Awesome....please enter me. Can't wait.
Posted by: Michelle Harter | May 17, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Of course I love everything...love the stitchery quilt...and then the cute baskets...but the last one shown today is probably my favorite...I really want to make that quilt...looking forward to tomorrow's post as well!
Posted by: sherri | May 17, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations on getting the book sent off! I love all the projects you've shown from it! And the new fabric is wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway! :00
Posted by: Terry | May 17, 2010 at 11:05 AM
It sounds like your work is "cut-out" for you. I loved the idea "Tangled Threads" when you first announced it and look forward to the new line. I'm already loving the color scheme for the line of fabrics.
I'm so glad you included your fun hat pattern in your new book. And, yes - I saw you that you added the flowers to those baskets....just fun!!
Ella is hanging on by a thread and seams to be enjoying it.
Happy Quilt Market.
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | May 17, 2010 at 11:49 AM
What a beautiful fabric line-so soft, so warm! The best is that wonderful star quilt - I can't wait - gorgeous!
Posted by: Kim Gurry | May 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Me encantan tus diseños.
I love your fabrics.
Carmen
Posted by: CARMEN TF | May 17, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Ohhh.. the HAT...THE HAT is in the BOOK.. woohooo..:o))) And all the lovely sewing related things ... I know I am going to love this book!! Cross my fingers.. ... :o))))))
Good luck with the book..
Posted by: Stina | May 17, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Hello!!
I'd love to win a copy of your book, I like your projects very much. The star quilt is gorgeous!
Thank you for this giveaway!
Posted by: Anna | May 17, 2010 at 12:26 PM
What a wonderful new book! Congratulations!
I'd love to have this one :)
Good luck at the Market!
Best wishes,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | May 17, 2010 at 12:40 PM
What a wonderful book! I'd love to win a book from you. Have a great time in Minnesota at Quilt Market!
Posted by: Randee | May 17, 2010 at 12:45 PM
I would love to win this book! You have a lot of inspiration just in the few pics you've shown us today. Enjoy quilt market!
Posted by: Carol | May 17, 2010 at 12:50 PM
....a book give-away!!! How generous...thank you for the chance to win!!! Have a great time at market...keep us who-would-love-to-there--updated!!, and have fun!!!
..Charlene
Posted by: Charlene | May 17, 2010 at 12:56 PM
I love your books, there are quite a few in my collection of books, would love to add your new one.
Marie in Oregon
Posted by: marie beers | May 17, 2010 at 01:05 PM
bonjour
Je Suis Très Heureuse de savoir Que tu viens de Sortir Un livre nouveau.Je suis impatiente de le Découvrir Félicitation
Posted by: Martin Brigitte | May 17, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Congratulations for this new book! I can't wait to see it! The baskets are so cute...the hat too! Your quilt Among the Stars is wonderful...The Lemoyne star is one of my favorite block too...
Enjoy Quilt market and thanks a lot for this giveaway!
Hugs from France
Posted by: Plume de Chat | May 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
I absolutely LOVE your work, you are so inspiring. Ive made things from some of your books and fabric and just cant help myself I cant seem to get enough. Your latest designs as usual are just wonderful. I admire you very much because I know how much time and effort goes into everything you do. Thank you so much for sharing your love with us. Tricia in Oklahoma
Posted by: Tricia McCain | May 17, 2010 at 01:17 PM
Hola! Mi más sinceras FELICITACIONES!!! Su libro se ve maravilloso! Y las telas que ha utilizado para los modelos son soñadas! He guardado la foto de su edredón con el nombre de "El Quilt Perfecto"!!!! Es preciosa! Mucha suerte con el lanzamiento y gracias por su generosidad al darnos la chance de obtenerlo! Un gran abrazo!!!
Google Traductor: "Hello! My most sincere congratulations! His book looks wonderful! And the fabrics used for the models are dreamy! I saved the photo of your quilt with the name of "The Perfect Quilt "!!!! It's beautiful! Good luck with the launch and thanks for your generosity in giving us the chance to get it! A big hug!"
Posted by: Gladys Vega | May 17, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Your book looks wonderful! i'll buy it surely, but I hope to win this give away!
Hugs from Switzerland!
Milena
Posted by: Milena | May 17, 2010 at 02:24 PM
i'm a huge fan!! i'd love to have a copy of the book to go along with some fabric of yours that i won not too long ago!!
Posted by: Deanna Gipson | May 17, 2010 at 02:30 PM
As usual you have outdone yourself. I will of course have to have some of the fabric and the book. I just love your imagination.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Dawn | May 17, 2010 at 02:45 PM
I have been checking and checking your blog to see when the new book is coming out. It looks like it will have been worth the wait!
Posted by: [email protected] | May 17, 2010 at 02:50 PM
I have several of your books and I LOVE all of the them! I can't wait for the fabric line and the book to come out. Hopefully, I will be a winner ;)
Everything looks so sweet in it!!
Blessings
Posted by: Sue Cryderman | May 17, 2010 at 02:52 PM
That is great so lookibng forward to the book!
Posted by: Laura sw | May 17, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Your book looks like a winner as well as the fabric, love the baskets and hat. Good luck to you and me : )
Posted by: Ellen Ann Robinson | May 17, 2010 at 03:42 PM
congrats on finishing the book -- would LOVE to to win one!
Posted by: Peggy | May 17, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Can't wait to get my hands on your new book & fbric! The Tangled Threads quilt is on my list of quilts to make. It's just way too cute. Have fun at Market!
Posted by: Nancy E | May 17, 2010 at 04:36 PM
I love the projects and can hardly wait for the fabrics! Pick me please, please, please!
Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 17, 2010 at 04:39 PM
I would love to win your book ;O) looking forward to get my hands on some of those fabrics
Posted by: Elinborg Dagmar Lárusdóttir | May 17, 2010 at 04:42 PM
Boy, I wish I was going to quilt market!
But a treat of your new book would be a treat as well :-) Thanks for the chance to win one.
Posted by: Loris Mills | May 17, 2010 at 04:56 PM
The new fabric and projects are so yummy! I collect your books and fabric and would be so honored to win a book from you!
melissa
Posted by: Melissa | May 17, 2010 at 05:10 PM
I love the cover of your book. Congratulations on getting it finished!
The LeMoyne Star was the first block I learned to hand piece way back in 5th grade (around 1979) and it has a special place in my heart.
Posted by: robin (rsislandcrafts) | May 17, 2010 at 05:44 PM
have fun at market and I love the new book!!!
Posted by: Gail | May 17, 2010 at 06:02 PM
I love the LeMoyne star quilt. That just took my breath away when I saw it. WOW!
Posted by: Robyn Brown | May 17, 2010 at 06:14 PM
I love your projects, especially the little sewing baskets ... adorable! I so hope to win a book! Otherwise, I'll just have to buy one, I guess :)
Posted by: Marcia Ahlbrand | May 17, 2010 at 06:40 PM
I am a big fan of your designs. My friend and I have already started begging our favorite quilt shop to get your Tangled Threads fabric line. Can't wait to see it! I would love to win a book : )
Posted by: Melissa Hodnett | May 17, 2010 at 06:53 PM
It all looks wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity:)
Posted by: Vicki | May 17, 2010 at 07:14 PM
What fun! Thanks for offering your new book as a giveaway.
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | May 17, 2010 at 07:21 PM
I am a HUGE, HUGE, BIG fan of your's and of Whimsicals...I would LOVE to win this book! Thanks for the chance!!
Paulette
Posted by: paulette doyle | May 17, 2010 at 07:35 PM
I love your new fabric line! The colors are perfect for the whimsical nature of the designs. I'd love to make a sewing room ensemble from them-you know: sewing machine cover, pincushions, some of those cute baskets, etc.
Posted by: Barbara Colvin | May 17, 2010 at 07:47 PM
I love your designs but have especially been waiting for the blazing star. I would love to win your new book. I really love your colors and all the quotes. Linda
Posted by: Linda M | May 17, 2010 at 07:53 PM