Interweave overnighted
an advance copy of the book to me on Thursday. It's hard to find the words to tell you how it feels to hold your book for the first time. I will tell you I was shaking when I opened the package! Pretty awesome, a bit humbling, and kinda jaw dropping. It's even better because it's everything I wanted it to be. It's heavy too. 176 pages of quilty goodness. 21 projects...2 sets of pillows, placemats, a table runner and quilts...17 of them.
I wanted it to be beautiful. It is. Interweave put in all those little touches that make a difference. I won't share much of the inside of the book today. You'll see plenty of that later.
As with any project like this, there was a great team behind
Katie and I. I can't thank them enough!
The best part, my friend Kate was here when the book arrived so she shared the joy of opening that package. My new friend Tricia came over and let me gush over the book to her, and I got to share the book and my enthusiasm with my new Chicago Modern Quilt Guild friends yesterday afternoon. Life is definitely good.
It's due to arrive in the warehouse at Interweave, April 2nd.
You can pre-order it on Amazon and see a peek inside too, in case you want to see a bit more. I hope you all will love it as much as I do.
69 comments:
Congrats to you!!!
How exciting! Congratulations. I can't wait to get a copy.
So anxious to get my own copy! Congrats to you & Katie!!
I'm so thrilled for you both! Hugs from KC!
This...book...looks...awesome! What an accomplishment! I definitely want to b a copy.
A big CONGRATULATIONS Jacquie! It looks fabulous - can't wait to see it in person.
Squeal with glee!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Jacquie!! It looks great!
Congratulations! Looks like a good one!
Congratulations, can't wait to see it :)
Congrats! What a fantastic achievement. I really look forward to holding a copy in my hands too :)
Oh gosh, it must be so exciting! Congratulations.
Congratulations - it's beautiful! Just peaked on Amazon, and added it to my wish list. I'm going to tell my daughter to peek at it, she's newish to quilting, and modern, so it's right up her alley.
oh...congrats! Yay! Can't wait to see more!
Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! This must feel AMAZING. I'm going to add it to my Amazon wishlist right now.
It looks wonderful Jacquie and I LUV Improv...so you know I'm gonna get this one.
Big Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Your quilts/crafts are so fantastic! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world!
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Hugs, Ulla (from Finland)
Getting me one for damn sure!
Congratulations Jacquie. You've certainly come a long way in your quilting journey. I'm very happy for you and look forward to getting your book.
Wonderful, Jacquie! All your hard work, it must feel so good! You are the woman!
I am so happy for you. Congratulations on your book!
yea!!! i pre-ordered mine weeks ago, can't wait to receive it, it'll be such a surprise when it gets here.
How exciting! I've already ordered it and can't wait for it to arrive!
Congratulations!
Can't wait! Congratulations ... what a buzz that must be!
That is awesome! I'm so happy for you! May it be a best seller!
Wonderful! Congragulations.
Awesome, can't wait to see one in the flesh
yay jacquie! congrats! you deserve it!!! i can't wait to buy it.
What an exciting year you're having! Congratulations! I can't wait to see the book in person.
Congratulations! Looks super!
hurrah! so exciting!!!
Congratulations Jacquie!!!
Yay!! I've already checked it out numerous times on amazon and can't wait to get it! Congratulations-what an exciting time this is for you!
Awesome and it looks beautiful. It must be such a feeling of achievement! Congrats to you two. I'll mention it to my little quilt shop here in Phoenix!
Congratulations to you and Katie!!! So exciting! I've already pre-ordered mine and have been waiting (not so) patiently ever since ;-)
Very excited for you and Katie, Jacquie! Congratulations!
Congratulations!!! Thrilled about your book!!
So thrilled for your Jacquie! It's just too cool!
Huge huge congrats Jacquie...cant wait to see it!!!
No one deserves it more! I'm SOOOO happy for you!
Congratulations! Can't wait to see it.
congratulations! It's on my Amazon list already and I can't wait to see it!
Pre-Ordered....can't wait to drool through the pages!!
This is very exciting indeed. Your book is one of my most anticipated new titles!
Congratulations! I can't wait to see the book.
Congratulations! Love the cover.
Congratulation to you and Katie!!! I've already pre-ordered at the LQS and will be first in line to have Katie sign it! Wish you would be in Seattle on the day!!!
Wow, that's pretty amazing! Huge congratulations!
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How awesome! Congratulations!
Congrats, but best of all you deserve to be in print! How proud you must be of yourself!
Wonderful news - congratulations to you! I look forward to getting hold of a copy, although here in the UK the relese date is not until the end of May.
Wonderful news - congratulations to you! I look forward to getting hold of a copy, although here in the UK the relese date is not until the end of May.
Congratulations! I can't wait to get my very own copy!
So happy for you! Congratulations!
Congratulations Jacquie! So happy for you! I would be shaking too if it were me!
So very exciting, Jacquie. Congratulations! Can't wait to see it in person.
WOOOHOO! :) Again, this book is just too fabulous to handle! :) Congrats!
Yay! Congrats on your book can't wait 'til it hits shelves so I can get it.
So happy for you!
I am so excited for you! I have already put on my wish list.
How lovely for you. I have already pre-ordered a copy of your book from Amazon & will be so happy when it finally arrives.
well FINALLY!!!!!!
woo hoo!! looks awesome!
hmmmm, shall I preorder a copy...or wait to buy one when I can get you to SIGN IT IN DALLAS???!!!!!
yippeeeee
and I should tell you that YOU inspired my Easter curtain/wall hanging.......... it's not traditional at all. (can you believe that?)
How exciting! I pre-ordered my copy back in November...I am looking forward to seeing my copy arrive here in Australia.
Ooh, I just took a sneak peek on Amazon. You and Kate have done an amazing job! Wow! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
You are so talented I can't wait to read the book when it comes out. The knowledge you share is worth the purchase. I plan to preorder myself a copy. I really admire your mastery of the art of quilting.
Congratulations.This is the best and designer project to create by you.It look so fabulous and colorful.
Congratulations!!!! Looks fabulous! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy! If you or your publisher are looking for places to stop on a blog tour I'd love to have you!
congrats! can't wait to get my hands on a copy!
Congratulations, Jacquie! I can't wait to get my hands on it. I've loved getting sneak previews but nothing will compare to getting to flip through it with my own hands and eyes.
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