I had a GREAT mail weekend this last weekend. An advance copy of my book, Fabulously Fast Quilts arrived and I got to hold it in my hands for the very first time. It still feels so surreal.
Also arriving in the mail were 8 of the 12 quilts I sent off last May. (The other 4 are still with the publisher for marketing purposes.) This was my first time seeing them againo. The book writing/publishing business is such an interesting thing. You create quilts, some as long as a year and a half before you ever get to show them to other people. I started making the quilts for this book in September of 2012!
As the book gets closer to coming out (it will start shipping to retailers the second week of April) I’ll share more sneak peeks of some of the quilts that are in the book.
If you’ve been visiting these parts for a while now, you may remember this quilt I made at Christmas time over two years ago. Since that time I’ve had multiple people ask me if I had a pattern for this quilt.
Well, I’m excited to share that the pattern for the Countdown to Christmas quilt will be in this book! It’s called Square Deal. Here’s a sneak peak of version in the book. I tried to take it outside yesterday to get a picture, but the wind was CRAZY. So this will have to do for now. (The quilting on this quilt as well as the one with the red and white blocks was done by Melissa of Sew Shabby Quilting.)
Fabulously Fast quilts is a book about quick tips to speed up quilting projects and contains 12 quilting patterns. As I mentioned, it won’t start shipping until the second week of April but you can pre-order it from Martingale or Amazon. If you would like a signed copy by yours truly, you can pre-order one from my shop and I will personalize it for you. (POST EDIT: International shipping rates have been added.) As I mentioned before, I have been so touched by the amazing response and generous support since I first announced I have a book coming out.
Thank you again, for all of the generous and kind words, vibes, and thoughts you have shared. I’m excited to share more of the projects and quilts from Fabulously Fast Quilts.
Oh wow! It is such an achievement to have written a book and have it published! You deserve it though–your quilts are gorgeous and you are very creative! Congratulations! Hope it is an all-time best seller!
You go, girl! ๐ I had no idea that a quilting book would have such a long "gestation" before being birthed. Um, published. That's incredible, that you're working 2 years ahead of publication but the book comes out and feels so fresh, current, and of-the-moment.
Over the last week I've gone over your entire archives and I love the blog! I'm currently working on my first quilt, with the help of your tutorial and am excited to see how it turns out. Congrats on the book! I think I'll add it to my birthday wishlist ๐
This is amazing!! Congratulations! I cannot wait to read your book…you blog has taught me so much. Thank you for sharing yourself and your knowledge with all of us!
Congratulations from Spain!! I follow you in all your posts and I'm very happy for your new book; sure it's going to be a great success. LOL, Estefania.
really want to buy your new book. when I added it my cart, I couldn't get the site to go to checkout. What am I doing wrong? Help, please. I want this!
Thanks so much Kay! Click on the word CART (on the left) and it will take you to the check out. (You are not alone- I'm trying to figure out how to clarify that through Big Cartel.)<br /><br />THanks again!!
Looks awesome!! Will definitely purchase! I was one of the many asking for instructions for the quilt made in the "Countdown to Christmas" fabric. I love it!! I finally cut into my TWO fq bundles last Christmas. Congrats on your new book!!!
40 Comments
Susie
March 18, 2014 at 3:27 amLooks great. Will have to get this one I think. Well done.
Sewing Mom
March 18, 2014 at 4:19 amWow, congrats….how fun to get your quilts back. =)
Dorian
March 18, 2014 at 4:36 amCongrats on another book, it looks great!
::Hello Crafty::
March 18, 2014 at 5:17 amHow exciting! I love a good book and am looking forward to this one ๐ Congratulations to you Amy!
Nessa
March 18, 2014 at 7:21 amCongratulations! Such an exciting achievement. Glad your quilts have finally come home to roost too.
M.W.
March 18, 2014 at 7:35 amCongrats looks like a great book. Can't wait to see more.<br />Shawn
Bev
March 18, 2014 at 7:37 amOh wow! It is such an achievement to have written a book and have it published! You deserve it though–your quilts are gorgeous and you are very creative! Congratulations! Hope it is an all-time best seller!
Katie
March 18, 2014 at 7:50 amthis looks like it is going to be a fabulous book — can't wait to check it out
Lana
March 18, 2014 at 8:12 amEXCITED!!!! Just purchased!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Lauren Deel
March 18, 2014 at 8:34 amThanks for the sneak peeks! Can't wait to get my copy in hand!
RaeLyn
March 18, 2014 at 8:34 amThe Scrappy quilt with the red squares looks awesome. I can't wait to get my copy!
Jan
March 18, 2014 at 9:15 amCongrats at being published. What an adventure!
Rebecca Grace
March 18, 2014 at 10:22 amYou go, girl! ๐ I had no idea that a quilting book would have such a long "gestation" before being birthed. Um, published. That's incredible, that you're working 2 years ahead of publication but the book comes out and feels so fresh, current, and of-the-moment.
Tiffany
March 18, 2014 at 10:51 amIt's going to be so awesome. I can't wait to see more!
Mallory
March 18, 2014 at 12:27 pmOver the last week I've gone over your entire archives and I love the blog! I'm currently working on my first quilt, with the help of your tutorial and am excited to see how it turns out. Congrats on the book! I think I'll add it to my birthday wishlist ๐
Tracie
March 18, 2014 at 1:59 pmI've pre-ordered! Congrats, Amy! I'm excited to see the whole thing.
trish
March 18, 2014 at 2:16 pmOh Amy! I am so incredibly happy for you!!!
Katy Cameron
March 18, 2014 at 3:54 pmOh so exciting, loving the sneak peek :o)
Susan at TheBoredZombie.com
March 18, 2014 at 4:21 pmCongratulations!! That's so very exciting!
Carolyn
March 18, 2014 at 6:05 pmhow exciting! i can't wait to leaf thru the pages of your soon-to-be sold book!
Elaine
March 18, 2014 at 6:15 pmBig CONGRATULATIONS to you !! How fun to do and exciting and fabulous! Thanks for sharing the photos are beautiful!<br />
Katelyn Vawter
March 18, 2014 at 6:32 pmThis is amazing!! Congratulations! I cannot wait to read your book…you blog has taught me so much. Thank you for sharing yourself and your knowledge with all of us!
Karen
March 18, 2014 at 9:21 pmI am so happy for you! I would be over the moon to have my own book published, and I can't wait to get my hands on yours.
Dedra C
March 19, 2014 at 1:03 amI ordered my copy this morning. So exciting!
Estefania Cheza
March 19, 2014 at 2:00 amCongratulations from Spain!! I follow you in all your posts and I'm very happy for your new book; sure it's going to be a great success. LOL, Estefania.
Kay Losh
March 19, 2014 at 8:54 amreally want to buy your new book. when I added it my cart, I couldn't get the site to go to checkout. What am I doing wrong? Help, please. I want this!
amy smart
March 19, 2014 at 9:31 amThanks so much Kay! Click on the word CART (on the left) and it will take you to the check out. (You are not alone- I'm trying to figure out how to clarify that through Big Cartel.)<br /><br />THanks again!!
Kay Losh
March 24, 2014 at 9:10 amI did that previously and it didn't work–that's why I was puzzled. I'll try it again. Thanks!
Sharon Brennan
March 19, 2014 at 10:29 amLooks awesome!! Will definitely purchase! I was one of the many asking for instructions for the quilt made in the "Countdown to Christmas" fabric. I love it!! I finally cut into my TWO fq bundles last Christmas. Congrats on your new book!!!
Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
March 19, 2014 at 11:57 amCongratulations!! ๐
Val JH
March 19, 2014 at 12:38 pmFab. Ordered ๐
Kathy
March 19, 2014 at 5:46 pmI've had this book on pre-order with Amazon FOREVER! So anxious for it's release! Glad it's getting closer ๐
bethanndodd
March 19, 2014 at 6:09 pmThis is so exciting and I couldn't be happier for you, Amy. I will definitely want a signed copy ;)<br />Smiles~Beth
Anne
March 19, 2014 at 9:14 pmCongrats on the new book. I'll be watching for it.
MaterialGirlQuilts
March 20, 2014 at 7:36 amLove your sneak peeks Amy! Can't wait to see more in April!!<br />Amanda
Dianne Mitzel
March 21, 2014 at 1:54 pmLove the books and fabrics, can't wait to hold one..and be inspired!<br />diannemitzel1@hotmail.com
Michele
March 26, 2014 at 5:48 amIt does look really fabulous and I can't wait to see it in person.
diane
March 30, 2014 at 9:47 amCongratulations on the new book. Anything to help me bust through my stash faster will be a help.
Elaine
March 31, 2014 at 9:25 amCan't wait for this book to come out. I love short cuts and the colors in your quilts are perfect for summer. Great job!
cc
May 18, 2014 at 7:59 pmOrdered early – got it!!!