Texas Freckles: I'm so excited!

I noticed that Nova spilled the beans on her blog and Chrissie has a link on her blog, so I guess it's safe to share some news that has me very excited!

See this adorable book...

I got to be a part of it! Last year, the lovely Chrissie Grace herself asked if I would be interested in contributing to a book she was writing about quilt swaps. Have you seen Chrissie's other books? Yes, I was interested! I was in some very good company too. It still doesn't feel real to have participated in something like this with Chrissie and some of the coolest bloggers out there.

I haven't seen a copy of the book in person yet, but from the preview at Amazon, it looks amazing! The illustrations are beautiful, the photographs are inspiring, and the text is clearly written. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. The publication date is November 8th, which is not very far away. (I'm grinning right now.)

I'm sure I'll be mentioning this lovely book again soon, but I just wanted to share since I am so excited.

Oh and and that orange hexie flower on the cover... I made it! Eeeek! (Yes, I'm grinning again.)

19 comments:

Mommarock said...: Congratulations! That would be very exciting to be published and all... whooooohoooo! It will be oh so wonderful to hear more about it.; October 15, 2011 at 5:54 PM
Unknown said...: It's so beautiful...I can't wait until you see it in person!
:); October 15, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Monica Mc Neill said...: Oh Melanie that is so exciting!! Congratulations!! I'm so proud of you but not surprised at all :); October 15, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Tiara said...: yay! congrats to you, you are so very talented!; October 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Denise :) said...: Congratulations!! That's pretty awesome news! :); October 15, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane said...: Melanie, that is awesome! A big congrats to you. I can't wait to see that book.; October 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM
Karamat said...: That is exciting!! Congrats & I can't wait to check out your contribution.; October 15, 2011 at 10:48 PM
angie said...: Congratulations super talented friend! Can't wait to obtain that book...maybe you'll sign it for me?!
Love that orange hexie flower!; October 15, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Elisa Black said...: It looks like a great book-- can't wait to see more after the official publication date. How exciting that your orange hexie is on the cover-- it's beautiful! Congrats on being part of such an exciting project!; October 16, 2011 at 5:18 AM
Juanita said...: How fun and exciting!!! I book I'm sure to enjoy :) Congratulations!; October 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM
John'aLee said...: Congrats on the book. It sounds like a great book...and there is definitely a market out there for it!; October 17, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Rachel at Stitched in Color said...: Not sure if my last one went through so... Awesome and MORE awesome that your creation is on the cover!; October 17, 2011 at 10:42 AM
marycatharine said...: Exciting! I've added it to my amazon wishlist.; October 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Darci said...: I can't wait to get my copy either and to see it all in person!; October 17, 2011 at 10:24 PM
LuAnn said...: Congratulations! I can't wait to get a look at the book-probably one I'll need to have on my shelf. I love the quilt in your previous post. Wow!; October 20, 2011 at 7:06 PM
Simone de Klerk said...: I'm going to order it! It has such lovely and happy projects in it (o:
Congratualtions on being featured (o:; October 22, 2011 at 2:01 AM
amy said...: Congrats!!! I preordered it and got it last week, it's fabulous!!! So excited for you. :); October 22, 2011 at 5:58 AM
Annelies said...: Congrats....cute blog. Fat Quarter shop...count me in (G)!!!!; October 22, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Carrie P. said...: How much fun to be part of the book. Congrats!; October 22, 2011 at 6:41 PM

Saturday, October 15, 2011

I'm so excited!

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