Friday, April 13, 2018

A Prairie Journey

We're getting close to the release of my next book, A Prairie Journey, and I wanted to let you know that I am now taking pre-orders if you wish to purchase a signed copy. The book will be released in July. I know some of you like personally signed copies of books so I begin taking pre-orders early so that I know how many copies to purchase from my publisher before the book is actually released. Go to my website to purchase and reserve your copy.


Here's what Amazon says about the book:

"Inspired by yesterday's traditional blocks and today's reproduction fabrics, the author of the best-selling Small and Scrappy returns to share more petite quilts with ties to the past. Thirteen designs whisk readers back to an era when the time-honored quilt blocks today's quilters love were just making their debut.

"Stitch projects with names such as Wagon Wheels, Crossing the Plains and Aunt Sarah's Scrap Baskets, or make a Tree of Life friendship quilt featuring blocks autographed by family members [or friends]. 

"Vintage photos and the words of pioneer women from the mid-nineteenth century, a time when quilting offered a welcome respite from the hardships of moving westward, are sprinkled throughout."


The release date is early July. You can go to my website to pre-order a copy. If you would like a personal inscription, then please write that in the appropriate box when you place your order. 

You can also pre-order books from Amazon or your local quilt shop. If you let your shop know ahead of time that you'd like a copy I'm sure they'll order it for you. Plus, you save on shipping.

Here's a peek at some of the quilts -


Sewing Box Scraps


  Crossing the  Prairie
                                                                     

Friendship Is a Sheltering Tree


Child's Play


Barn Raising


Prairie Garden Blooms


There are many more and I'll show you some of those next week. We'll also start using the quilts in this book for our summer and fall small quilt challenges. Have a great weekend!



18 comments:

sue bennett said...

Kathy the new book looks amazing. I want to start with the Sewing Box Scraps. But love them all. Congratulations on the new book.

Huckleberry stitches said...

I preordered it awhile ago as it popped up on my amazon account as up and coming. CANT WAIT!!!!!

Liz B. said...

It looks beautiful, I can hardly wait for my copy to arrive.
Liz B. in England.

Sue McQ said...

Kathy, so happy for you! Looking so forward to the copy I preordered. Beauty-filled!
You are a treasure. Blessings.

Rosa said...

So beautiful projects and congratulaltions for being publised!!

quilting Jeannet said...

Can,t wait for it.......

quiltgrannie said...

Kathy ~ This book is so beautiful! I can't wait to start making the quilts. I can't pick which one is my favorite. And I'm hoping to get to see these in person too!

kiquilter said...

Absolutely love the photos you shared from the new book! It’s wonderful! Thank you for the generous preview. I’m hooked❤️

Pauline Simpson said...

Absolutely beautiful! Cannot wait for the release. Congratulations on a beautiful job! :)

Renée Welton said...

The new book looks wonderful! Congrats to you! Can’t wait to hold it in my hands and look at every page!!

Jennifer M said...

Love what I see, can't wait to hold it and droll over the little beauties and read all it's contents.

Anonymous said...

Kathy, thanks for this sneak peek, they look wonderful. My book's on order and I'm so looking forward to it. Think I'll make a start on one of the lovely appliques first. As always, thanks for all the inspiration in your beautiful books and your posts.
Regards, Glenda in Melbourne

Ann in PA said...

Kathy, I had a peek at your wonderful new book, placed my order for a signed copy, and now I can't wait to start working on those gorgeous quilts. You have a good mix of pieced and applique...all so pretty. Martingale did a fabulous job photographing each one in a lovely setting...Congratulations on another wonderful book!

Karen said...

Your book and little quilts are so sweet, Kathleen. Looking forward to it coming in July!

Marian said...

Such a wonderful book Kathy, you must be over the moon!!! I love all the sweet little quilts and i look forward to seeing the photographs and reading the stories of the Prairie women.

Candee said...

So excited!!!!!! Your book is gorgeous Kathy!

Dawn said...

Loved having a peek at all the wonderful quilts in your new book, what fabric range did you use, and where can I order it from ?I'm in England.

Anonymous said...

I love that small quilts are so doable as compared to large quilts. Also they are great for decorating. Virginia Gilmore, vagquilts@aol.com