Saturday, October 15, 2011

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.

Unknown said...

It's so beautiful...I can't wait until you see it in person!
:)

Monica Mc Neill said...

Oh Melanie that is so exciting!! Congratulations!! I'm so proud of you but not surprised at all :)

Tiara said...

yay! congrats to you, you are so very talented!

Denise :) said...

Congratulations!! That's pretty awesome news! :)

Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane said...

Melanie, that is awesome! A big congrats to you. I can't wait to see that book.

Karamat said...

That is exciting!! Congrats & I can't wait to check out your contribution.

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!

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!

Juanita said...

How fun and exciting!!! I book I'm sure to enjoy :) Congratulations!

John'aLee said...

Congrats on the book. It sounds like a great book...and there is definitely a market out there for it!

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!

marycatharine said...

Exciting! I've added it to my amazon wishlist.

Darci said...

I can't wait to get my copy either and to see it all in person!

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!

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:

amy said...

Congrats!!! I preordered it and got it last week, it's fabulous!!! So excited for you. :)

Annelies said...

Congrats....cute blog. Fat Quarter shop...count me in (G)!!!!

Carrie P. said...

How much fun to be part of the book. Congrats!