A while back, my friend Becky told me that my book was on the “Upcoming Titles” list on the AQS web page and I saw it there. Then it was gone and I wondered what happened but today while I was looking for another book, I saw it on their regular book list. It isn’t out yet but I believe it will be released in late summer/early fall.
I love that part of the title is in Lime Green (and I didn’t ask for that!).
It’s been a long process . . it’s been fun and at times a bit frustrating. The fun part was coming up with the designs, getting the call that my proposal had been accepted, making and quilting the quilts. The only real frustrating part for me was that I’m so bad with graphics. I can barely muddle my way through getting a picture posted on the internet and then I had to figure out how to get triangles instead of squares into my document; how to draw a rotary cutter on top of a ruler on top of fabric. Then, IF I figured out how to do it and had to go back and make changes, I didn’t have a clue how I had done it the first time.
I suppose if you’ve done the Quilt for an Hour projects, you know my writing style and the book is written similarly. Here’s what AQS says on the web site:
The editors assured me my instructions and drawings were fantastic. Amazing!
I’ll bet Vince wishes he had a dime for every time I said “I can’t do whatever you’re asking me to do because I’m working on the book!”
I’m sure authors write books for many reasons but my main reason is that I want some quilter 100 years from now to see my book and wonder about my life, my quilts, my family . . just how things were in the early 21st century for quilters. I rarely look at an old book that I don’t wonder about the life of the writer, whether it’s a cookbook, a quilt book, or . . well, those are about the only books I read and think much about!
Besides being a mom, this book has been one of my biggest undertakings and I’m so thrilled to see it almost ready to hit store shelves and bookshelves of my quilting buddies!
Judy
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Wow, Judy that is so awesome. I can’t wait for it to be released. I will be buying a copy for sure. I’ve really enjoyed your hour quilt projects. As soon as I finish up with them I will send you some pictures. Thanks for all your sharing….I love reading your blog.
I can hardly wait until your book hits the shelves! One of my favorite patterns is the nine patch. I really enjoyed how clearly your instructions were in the hour a day quilts so I know this is a book that I will use!
What an exciting time for you! Can’t wait for the book to come out! I want mine autographed!!
Lots of hugs
Vicky
Judy this is so exciting…I love Nine Patches…can’t wait to have it in the shop for my customers to enjoy.
Oh Judy! How EXCITING! I can’t wait! I will have to have my LQS order it…make a quilt post haste..then teach a class so we can sell a TON of books! I can’t wait!
Congratulations Judy, what an amazing accomplishment. You must be entirely thrilled!
*hugs*
Tazzie
Congrats on the book!!!!! Way to go! I can’t wait for it to get on the shelves either.
dawn
I really am impressed! Judy, your gonna be famous! Ha! I will buy it for sure. I am so glad I found your blog, I just love the Hour” projects. You a genious for thinking it up and it’s great therapy for people like me, always stressed out. These Hour quilt projects are soothing and fun. And, your new book will definatly be on my end table! Amie
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Judy, I’ve been waiting for this! Maybe they’ll announce it in the next mailing. As soon as it’s available I’m ordering a copy but I want to get your signature on it too next time I see you after I have it. I love that lime green on the cover, it says “JUDY” to me. I wish I had been able to see the actual quilts with you in Paducah a few weeks ago. It would be wonderful to find it on the shelves in Paducah at the quilt show but is that wishful thinking? WAY TO GO, JUDY!
You’ve been hinting about “my book” for so long I’ve been wondering if it was ever going to become a reality. Now it is – how very exciting for you! I can hardly wait to get a copy so I can see what neat new things you’ve done with this marvelous block!
Wow, congratulations! That is so exciting! Nine-patch is one of my very favorite quilt elements and I can’t wait to see your whole book about it!!!! Will be watching for the book.
Congratulations! Did you know it’s also advertised on page 53 of the May QNM?
Judy–my heart just spills out for you with joy! I can’t imagine what you are feeling. Congratulations on perservering in persuing your dream. Are you going to get a few copies for you–and some to sell? I want one from you–signed! So awesome.
Congratulations on your book! Your instructions are always so nice and clear online that I’m sure those who purchase your book will love it!
Wow! This must be so exciting for you!!! I’m looking forward to seeing the book! Are you going to be able to share some sneak peeks of the quilts in the book with us ahead of time???
Judy – I can’t wait to get my hands on this book! Are we going to be able to get them autographed? Great job!
I’ve added this book to my wish list Judy
I like your instructions and I like 9-patches.
Oh WOW Judy!! How exciting for you! I’m so glad I asked about your book when we spoke, so that you could give us an update.
What an attrictive quilt on the book’s cover! I can’t wait to buy your book when it comes out this summer and see what else is inside! ~Bonnie in SE Texas
Oh Happy Day ! And I can claim to ‘know’ you through Blogger! Great job and it will be on my “to Buy” list. Congratulations!!!