I was worried (because that's what I do - I worry) that some of my quilts weren't going to show up well, but the photography is great. So happy with it. And look, the book is in the Martingale catalog:
Do you recognize the quilts on the bottom left and center? I didn't make them, QuiltDiva Julie did. So fantastic!
I'm in Houston right now. This was my first time attending Quilt Market - I only came for two days of it and I'm already exhausted. I got to meet several of the lovely folks from Martingale that I've exchanged emails with and talked to on the phone - so great to finally have faces to attach to names.
Plus I've gotten to meet some delightful folks who read the blog - wonderful to talk to you! If you do happen to stumble across me, say hello, please.
For those of you attending Quilt Festival, I'll be at The Quilt Show booth doing a meet and greet on Thursday at 11am. I think. Definitely Thursday. Please come by and chat with me.
I wanted to write more in this blog post, but I am beat and I have another long day tomorrow, but that will be holiday time visiting with my cousin.
Before I go though, here are pics of Lily in my suitcase:
Congrats Tonya!!! I can't wait to get it! I bet Miss Lilly wants to come stay with me!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The quilts look great from what I can see and can not wait to get my hands on the book.. soon!
ReplyDeleteI love your picture holding the book!
You look awesome holding your book.....I can't wait to get mine. Congratulations....I'm so happy for you. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteI am so, so, so happy for you! The book looks great and I can't wait to get my hands on a copy! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a great feeling it must be to work so hard and long on something and see it come to fruition!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ton, the book looks great and I can wait to get a copy. If you are taking an order I will place one now, but otherwise I will get it fom Amazon. Enjoy the Market and Festival - Hugs from fried in Australia - Nat
ReplyDeleteCongrats, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteI saw the flying monkeys quilt right away and it made me grin *almost* as wide as you're grinning holding that book. Congratulations, and I'll see you on Wednesday in Houston!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to order a copy!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you and am counting down the days until I have a copy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow- congratulations! Can't wait to get my own copy.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! I've been wondering how the book is going. Thanks for the update. Are you going to be selling any autographed copies yourself?..I'd love to get one, if you are. Great picture, by the way. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo!!! The peek at the book looks fantastic! Can't wait to get a copy and make a quilt from it. Then I'll have to catch up with you somewhere and have you sign it. Did you meet Shelly Santa from Martingale? I used to play bunco with her. Awesome fingernails.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at Quilt Market!
Congratulations! I can't wait to get a copy of the book. Love the pictures of your kitty children too!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations! Have a wonderful time at Quilt Festival. Your book does look great!
ReplyDeleteand thanks for the pictures of Lily. she's adorable :-)
Wowzer....look at you!!! Where's the paparazzi....'cause now you're
ReplyDeletea celebrity!!!! And we can all say we knew you when!!
If I can't wait, I KNOW you really
can't!!! Congrats!
And HEY...I'm in Texas too...LOL..
only I'm at the total opposite end from where you are...uh...about 10
hours opposite!!!
I'm so excited for you!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow this is SOOO VERY exciting !!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am sure the book will be an amzing sucess, you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to see it myself!
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Congratulations on your book! How awesome to attend Market with a published book in hand!! Lily was saying don't goooooooo.
ReplyDeleteWOO HOO! You look great! Julie's gonna flip! I can't wait to see the book! I'm gonna order like six copies! I want mine autographed!
ReplyDeleteIf you see my quilt, say hi!
congratulations Tonya! how cool! great photo of you and your book! have fun in Houston!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteLois
How cool to see you smiling SO big and holding your book . . . what a GREAT feeling that must be!!!
ReplyDeleteHug the monkeys for me!
Enjoy the journey - you've earned it!!!
Very very exciting.
ReplyDeleteLoooking forward to owning my own copy! I have the date marked on my calendar!
ReplyDeleteSaw your book in the catalog at my local quilt shop and alerted the owner to order some. Hope that you enjoy the rest of your time in Houston.
ReplyDeleteThe book DOES look great, Tonya, at least what we can see of it here. Congratulations and I look forward to seeing it in person.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the book!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait get one for myself.
have a great time - pace yourself, if possible!
If you have time, you can visit my pineapple quilt in the trash to treasure exhibit.
Looking forward to publication date.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at the show and don't over do it.
Simply MUST have this book. I love your style.
ReplyDeleteThat is a Great photo of you and the book. Congrats and I hope you enjoy Quilt Market.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, the book looks fantastic and so do you. I will be in Houston too. Hopefully I will be able to see you. Am going to meet up with V at some point. Great job!!
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Congratulations on the book! And what absolutely gorgeous kitties, especially the one with the startlingly blue eyes. My cats do the same thing when I pack, which I'm doing today. I'm meeting V in Austin tomorrow and we'll be in Houston on Friday -- will you still be there? Would love to meet you . . .
ReplyDeleteTonya, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed meeting you! And I'm so pleased to be able to say that I had a tiny part in helping you get published (even though you didn't know me at the time, I certainly knew you!).
ReplyDeleteHave a GREAT time at Festival and I hope that we'll meet again sometime soon.
The book and you look great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo of you - you're just beaming from ear to ear. And you should be! Congratulations!!!! What a great feeling that must be. I can't wait to get my mitts on a copy!
ReplyDeleteHave fun in Houston, but do try to pace yourself.
Pokey in the suitcase reminds me of a LOL cat doing the same thing, saying "I know you'll miss me, so I packed you some hairs". You know no outfit is complete without some! *grin*
Very very exciting and thrilling! I hope it sells like hotcakes :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Tonya, the book looks great and I'm sure you're doing the happy dance that it's finally done!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Houston and QM!
Gail :)
Congratulations! It's a great feeling, holding your forst book, and the next one will be so much easier! (Can't wait to get my copy!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I'm so excited for you!. Have a great time at Market!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tonya!! Your picture says a thousand words - HAPPINESS, RELIEF, ELATION, PRIDE, etc. I'm so happy for you! Have fun in Texas.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Talk about having a Happy November!!!!
ReplyDeletecongrats! I can't wait to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I will be looking for it.
ReplyDeleteOh Tonya, you are positively beaming! You and the book look great. Can't wait to read it (oh wait, I already have).
ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog for a while now, and love your technique and your quilts! Can't wait for the book, it's definitely going to be an addition to my library and my quilt collection as well. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and your work!!!
Congratulations! That's so exciting!
ReplyDeleteI hope Lily had a good time in Houston, too! :)
Three cheers for Tonya!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The book looks great - what an achievement - and you look so happy!
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!!! Can we get autographed copies through you???!!!!!??!! It is so exciting to have known a book author before she published her book(s)! So looking forward to this one!!! Maybe see more of Tonya's quilts and techniques and colors in print?
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATION Tonya!!!! The cover and your lucky smile are just beautiful. I'ld love to order 2 autographed books from you, is that possible? greetings from Germany Brigitte
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh, this is so exciting!! I'm so happy for you. Now that the pressure is off, you can get back to really important things like petting wee kitties and sharing wonderful colorful quilts with us.
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks great! Congratulations. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for including a photo of YOU. It's so good to see you after so many years!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm really excited to get your book; it's on my wish list at amazon!
This is fantastic, I've been reading your blog for so many years and always thought you'd end up here.With your talent it only seems natural for a book to be the culmination.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It's the first thing on my Christmas list....If I can wait that long. Congratulation Tonya!
ReplyDeleteI ordered my book today! YEAH!!! I am so excited to see it. Congratulations and thank you for such an interesting book!
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