I'll have a higher res version of the cover at some point, (higher res picture is up), just pulled this one from Amazon but still, there it is, the cover of my book. I'm so happy because I didn't know what it was going to be for a long time. This is the one I really wanted but other pictures were being considered so I'm thrilled Random House went with this one. I'll be talking lots more about my book in the coming months before it's released December 27th but just was so happy about the cover and wanted to share it.
In other news,
I'm learning to play guitar and am in absolute love, slightly obsessive love at that.
I'll be at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK August 12th and 13th, along with Kaffe Fasset, Lisa Lam wonderful author and founder of U-handbag, Nel Whatmore of Free Spirit and other wonderful Westminster Fibers designers. Please, please stop by and say hi if you're planning to attend. I'll be in the Westminster Fibers/Rowan booth.
xoxo,
t
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Hurray! Something wonderful to look forward to at the end of the year. I'm excited to hear more about it. And about your time at the Festival of Quilts.
Posted by: Melissa P | August 02, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Congratulations! I can't wait to get this.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 02, 2011 at 07:09 PM
I love the cover and I love the title of the book. Congratulations :->
Posted by: georgiapeachez | August 02, 2011 at 07:11 PM
Tanya...how exciting!! I can't wait to see it!! The cover is wonderful! So happy for you, Congratulations!!
Hugs,
Victoria
Posted by: Victoria@Whimsy by Victoria | August 02, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Yeah - how exciting - I love your patterns so a whole book of them? Yes!!
Posted by: Amber | August 03, 2011 at 12:29 AM
beatiful!
Posted by: gygmiscelaneo | August 03, 2011 at 04:18 AM
awesome! congratulations!
Posted by: Carrie P. | August 03, 2011 at 05:37 AM
Tanya,
Congratulations! We can't wait to get our hands on a copy! This is super!!
Posted by: the Long ladies | August 03, 2011 at 07:37 AM
Wow, I love the cover! I want that bag pattern really bad. What is the fabric? I look forward to your book coming out.
Posted by: Pam Pike | August 03, 2011 at 08:36 AM
Congrats! So excited for you & I love that cover. Sisters,friends & ME of course...are ready to get a copy when it's available.
I'm so excited in so many ways! YAY! Tanya & Linda! Bravo!
Posted by: susie | August 03, 2011 at 03:36 PM
I am looking forward to buying this book. Congratulations, Tanya!
Posted by: jessica | August 08, 2011 at 05:11 AM
fantabulous, fresh, vibrant all the things you are and more ..I can only say I wish you all the success in the world because you mean the world to me!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 17, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Oh my goodness- I can't wait!
Posted by: Poppy Black | August 20, 2011 at 02:19 PM
I love the cover! I look forward to your book coming out!
Posted by: Affordable Medical Insurance | August 30, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Wonderful!! Congratulations Tanya! There is a shop in Dallas called City Craft on Lovers Ln. Bet they will want to buy your book by the looks of the cover! Bravo!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | September 13, 2011 at 02:33 PM
Congratulations!!! How exciting! I am really looking forward to your book coming out!!
Posted by: Hannah | September 29, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Cungratulation Tanya for your book, I am looking forward too to have it.. (just learn to sew;)
Ayu
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