I'll give up the biggest news first. After months of dropping tempting and taunting tidbits I can finally spill the beans... I have a book deal! Modern June and Oilcloth Addict have been given the opportunity to write a book on sewing with Oilcloth. Together with my excellent publisher, Wiley, we will create a book filled with loads of fresh projects using Oilcloth, Chalk Cloth and laminated cotton. I can't tell you how excited I am to fulfill this dream project.
In conjunction with my book, I get to attend the International Quilt Market--after all, a girls gotta do her research! I'll be on the look out for new laminated cottons to use in the book and for the shops. But, that's only half the fun. I also get to meet my publishers for lunch and attend a book release party for three new books that Wiley has released this month. I hope to walk away with a signed copy of Sandi Hendersons new book, Sewing Bits and Pieces: 35 Projects using Fabric Scraps; Anna Marie Horner's latest book, Handmade Beginning: 25 Sewing Projects to Welcome Baby; and Melissa Averino's upcoming book Small Stash Sewing: 24 Projects Using Designer Fat Quarters. I can't believe my good fortune!
But wait, there's more!!! I recently found out that I will be participating in the Country Living Fair in Columbus Ohio, September 24-26, 2010. How cool is that? I will have my first opportunity to combine my two shops under one 10x10 tent where I will sell Modern June goodies and pre-cut oilcloth yardage.
This is all so amazing--2010 is turning out to be a banner year.
Congratulations!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just wonderful news! A very big congratulations to you!
ReplyDeleteI will also be at Quilt Market - I may stalk you a little :)
Karen
I'm so happy for you Kelly!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kelly! You made it happen, and I'm so happy for you! Wishing you all kinds of mojo for the work ahead, and I can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to hear about all the incredible news! Good luck and may many more dreams come true!
ReplyDeleteWow-how amazing. I wish you the best!!
ReplyDeleteJana
Holy crap - huge girly! HUGE!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you - don't forget the little people.
Kelly, that's so AWEsome! A published author! That's thrilling! "Ah, yes, I knew her when..." And I know quite a few people now that would love to read it! Woohoo! Any news on possible publication dates? I'm willing to bet these things take a while... Oh, you're gonna be even busier! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys, you all really made my day!
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