13 February, 2013

The Secret is Out

"Mama, are you a famous quilt writer person?" So asked The Monster at dinner tonight.

"To some people," she then added.

Sigh.

Well, maybe...


My next book is coming out this summer! It doesn't come out until August, but the monolith that is Amazon has it available for pre-order. A Month of Sundays focuses on my obsession with low-volume fabrics. It includes quilts and more, so much more. It demonstrates the trust my publisher, Stash Books, had in me to include more writing than your standard quilt book. It includes the phenomenal photography of Kate Inglis.  It celebrates the joy of the lazy Sunday, from sleeping in under a glorious quilt to shopping for flowers to dessert at Sunday dinner.

I am beyond excited to share this book with you. It's been an intense experience, coming on the heels of Sunday Morning Quilts, and written in conjunction with the pregnancy and birth of my baby boy.

I can't wait for you to see it all.

In other book news, Sunday Morning Quilts has been nominated for a 2013 Golden Quilter Award. How cool is that? I'm not a fan of shilling for votes, but if you've got a minute we'd love yours. Check out the other awards too, it is a veritable who's who of quilting. Thank-you to our anonymous nominee. And thank-you, faithful readers and supporters.

26 comments:

cauchy09 said...

aww, kids have good perspective on some things. congrats on your new book! i'm always looking to read something different and i'm sure you're doing something meaningful. your last book was a breath of fresh air.

elle said...

very cool, Cheryl! I luv low volume!

Lee D said...

congratulations this is very exciting. I look forward to reading it. I am sure it will be delightful and a good read.

Holli said...

Congratulations! I'm really looking forward to your new book. I have a ton of sewing and quilting books and Sunday Morning Quilts is an absolute favorite!

Rossie said...

Congrats! Adding it to my wishlist now!

janequiltsslowly said...

This looks like a wonderful follow up to Sunday Morning Quilts. Congratulations!

Esch House Quilts said...

Congratulations! I can't wait to see it. I must get my act together and make a low volume quilt - they are so soothing.

I love the line above the title, "Slow down and sew". Definitely!

Beth said...

Yes...you are a famous quilter writer. ;)
Can't wait for the new book. I think I will go preorder.
Congrats.

Andrea said...

Yes, I admit to name dropping yours once in awhile...I think that makes you a famous quilter writer. Lol. Congrats, and I can't wait to get my copy. I know it will be amazing!

mjb said...

Congratulations! I figured there would be food from your tweets when Kate was visiting, but knowing there are quilts too is even better! I love reading books about food in a narrative context and look forward to more good quilt writing as well.

Annie Crow said...

How exciting! I've been really enjoying "Sunday Morning Quilts", which is rare for me, I don't usually like technique books. So I will look forward to your new one!

Cathy Tomm said...

Congratulations, so good to hear a Canadian Quilter is doing so well and balancing motherhood and running a house at the same time.

Nancy said...

Congratulations!!
I just pre-ordered your new book...can't wait to receive it.
I know it will be wonderful...

Wishing you the best....
Nancy Walker

Maja said...

Congratulation, Cheryl!
Now I have another book on my wishlist!
Best Wishes!

Katie @SwimBikeQuilt said...

Congratulations Cheryl!!

Jennifer Cockrall-King said...

This looks totally beautiful! I can't wait to read the book. I know, the Amazon machine is a scary beast. I remember seeing my book up there -- cover and all -- before the final drafts were in. But it's all about staking your turf, which is a good thing too. Congrats again. Jenn

MariQuilts said...

What a beautiful book cover....congrats.

Anne / Springleaf Studios said...

You're already famous to your kids. Congrats on the new book. I loved the first one and this one sounds great with low volume as the focus.

Carolyn said...

woohooo!!! the cover is AMAZING! I am totally enticed. The cover for Sunday Morning Quilts has been one of my faves, and this one gives it a run for it's money. Can't wait to drool through the rest! Much much congrats!

Lysa said...

Looking forward to the new book and congratulations on the nomination. It's all very exciting!

Victoria said...

Yay! Yay! Yay for you!!! How wonderfully fabulous! Sounds like this is going to be a beautiful book, and I adore the cover... perfect, truly. Congratulations!

Leanne said...

Congratulations on another book! I am looking forward to reading it.

Kat said...

Congratulations!!!

Claire Jain said...

I just read Sunday Morning Quilts cover to cover this weekend. I know, I know, where have I been. I was riveted, though. I can't wait for August!

Carla said...

SO excited for another low volume book ; ) thanks so much for all your hard work so soon after the first book.
Looking forward to summer!
The owner of our local quilt shoppe has already been put on high alert! We need that book!

sulu-design said...

Wow! Congratulations, you insanely busy lady!