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Monday, January 3, 2011

Oh Happy Day!

Oh happy day is right! The quilts for the book are done and in a box ready to head to Colorado. I will say it's tough to let them go. Twenty-six projects and 7 months of work. Katie and I are so proud of them. It's been hard not showing you and now we all have to wait.
It's a new year and time for new things. I have to say I'm excited to get things back to normal around here. I have so many unfinished projects and so many ideas. It's hard to know where to start. First up for me will be a thorough studio cleaning and then a project organization. I'm not even sure what's in that closet of shame.

I'm sure those projects will be happy to see the light of day again.
Happy New Year everyone!

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36 comments:

  1. MichelleJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Congrats on getting all your quilts packaged up...I can't wait to see them. Sounds like a great plan to get a fresh start for the new year!

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  2. RhandaJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    How exciting! Can't wait to see the 'reveal'. The bindings are fabulous! ;-)

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  3. AnnaJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    yeah, I agree, how exciting! so cool to see them all rolled up. Can't wait to see the finished book, it'll be amazing.

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  4. VickiJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Congratulations on getting them finished and sent! Can't wait to see what you're up to next. :)

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  5. AmyJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    We are looking forward to seeing the book. Congrats on getting all of those quilts completed.

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  6. Kritta22January 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Congrats chica! Proud of you!!

    Are you gonna do a ufo challenge?

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  7. Cheryl ArkisonJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    So exciting. That must be a huge sigh of relief...

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  8. TrishaJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I can't wait to see what you have come up with for the book. Isn't the new year great? I feel so fresh and ready to accomplish a lot!

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  9. AudrieJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I absolutely cannot see what you have in store to show us!!! :) Oh and I gave my studio a cleaning the other day and my husband did a double-take when he walked by because he couldn't recognise it lol

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  10. MariQuiltsJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    They look so exciting, all rolled up like that. Ah, don't call it a closet of shame....more like an on going creative process, don't you think?

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  11. Abby and StephanieJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Congratulations! You deserve to be proud. I'm so happy for you. Wishing you a creative 2011!

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  12. jednoiglecJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I was waiting for the moment when you write that all is made. Now I'll wait for the book:) For sure it will be awesome!

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  13. PattyJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Congrats!
    That "closet of shame"....love it!

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  14. LynnJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oooh I'm cleaning my sewing room too. My closet of shame is so horrible I asked for shelves in it for a Christmas present.

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  15. SequanaJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Happy New Year! It's so good to see you back!

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  16. Live a Colorful LifeJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Anxious to see the book. and to see what you have in mind for 2011!

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  17. angieJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    So happy for you and can't wait for your book! Happy New Year!

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  18. Andie JohnsonJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    You and Katie have worked so hard for this book - I hope it's everything you guys deserve it to be! So looking forward to seeing the finished project - can't wait!

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  19. Quilt RatJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Congratulations!!!! It just has to be so exciting!

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  20. ellenJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Oh, Jacquie, what an accomplishment. You have inspired so many people here on this beautiful spot.
    Wishing you and yours the most wonderful of New Years.
    I think it's fabulous that you are filled to the brim with new ideas and energy for the months ahead. Sending love your way, Ellen.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    congrats my friend!! i can NOT wait to get my hand on your guy's book!! :)

    xo, H

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  22. em's scrapbagJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Happy day indeed! Congrats to you. Looking forward to seeing those ideas in your head come to fruition.

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  23. PaigeJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Oooh, yay! Can't wait to see them!

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  24. AritaJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Congrats on finishing the quilts. I'm looking forward to seeing your ideas for 2011.

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  25. SuzanneJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    As always, photos of your quilts leave me wanting to reach out and touch them and to delve deeper into the details. Happy new year.

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  26. ChrisJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Happy dancing for you. It must feel great to have that BIG project done (for now). Glad you're blogging again.

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  27. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Congratulations on all your hard work
    I don't know about the other readers here but I for one am literally salivating in anticipation of seeing these quilts, but I'll have to be patient.
    In the meantime we will all have to wait and see what ideas you can share with us this year.
    Fingers crossed for the forthcoming book and happy new year

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  28. Esch House QuiltsJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    How exciting! 26 projects in 7 months is amazing! That's a lot of quilting and creativity. Congratulations!

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  29. Judy in MichiganJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Can't wait to see the book - keep us informed - this is very exciting!!!!! Congrats.

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  30. Amanda JeanJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    sooooooooo happy for you, Jacquie! woo-hoo!!! i bet your studio does need a good turning upside down after all those months of undercover work. i'm dying of curiousity of what is in that box.

    happy new year to you!

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  31. SheaJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I'm doing a happy dance with you, friend! Now, can we just fast forward to when the book is released?! ;)

    I hope you celebrated that shipment with a great big glass of wine!

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  32. LisaJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Congrats! And welcome back. I'm glad you're back. :)

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  33. BarbJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    congrats on the quilts for the book!
    happy new year!

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  34. Faith Hope and CherryteaJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Happiest New Yr & HUGE congrats for such accomplishment! the photo whets my appetite for sure :)

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  35. MightyMomJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Happy New Year!

    that's a neat way to pack quilts!

    I'm spending the new year breaking out some old UFOs too!

    SOOOOOOOooooooooooo how about one of your FAMOUS challenges??? huh? huh? whacha say? huh??

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  36. audreypawdreyJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Congratulations! I am so excited about seeing them all, and I can't wait to pick up your book. This is my year to finish up quilts!

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