Thursday, January 10, 2013

Bean Spilling

 
 
My hands are sweaty and my stomach is all twisty.  That's my quilt on the cover of a book set for release from Martingale in April.  In an effort of keeping it real, cause you know I like to do that, I had to backspace and retype that sentence three times.  My fingers are having a hard time locating the letters on my keyboard.
 
Mine is one of 14 quilts you'll find in Modern Baby.  Here is what the kind, kind people at Martingale say about the book on their website:
 
In this amazingly diverse collection, a bevy of talented quilting bloggers present appealing baby-quilt designs for sewists and quilters of all skill levels. Designers include Amy Smart, Audrie Bidwell, Carolyn Friedlander, Carrie Bloomston, Dana Bolyard, Jake Finch, Jen Eskridge, Lindsey Rhodes, Melissa Corry, Pippa Eccles Armbrester, Sarah Flynn, Shea Henderson, and Victoria Findlay Wolfe.
  • Showcase bright, bold solids and modern fabrics--perfect for stimulating Baby's senses
  • Choose from 14 small quilts that can be easily completed in time for the baby shower
  • Rely on clear instructions and illustrations for each inviting design

Eeeeekkk!!

-dana



67 comments:

  1. Dana that is awesome! Huge congratulations :)

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  2. Love the quilt! Looking forward to book!

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  3. congratulations, very excited for you. You should be jumping up and down!

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  4. Wow, congratulations! I love that quilt, just love it. I can't wait to get the book and make it.

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  5. And I call two of you buddy and pal!:)
    Now why couldn't it come out earlier so I could get it and then have you autograph it when I see you in March?! Oh well...I'll still get you to do that then mail it to Amy to get her to sign it too!:)

    Congrats kiddo!!
    xoxo

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  6. Congrats! I love your little quilt on the cover. If the rest of the quilts are 1/2 that cute then this will be one amazing book. Nothing better than little fishes but then you went and made him patchwork :)

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  7. Awesome! Congrats--you do such fun work! I will have to grab a copy.

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  8. Congratulations! Your quilt is so cute, I love it!

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  9. Congratulations - how exciting!!!

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  10. Cover girl! Oh yeah that is exciting and looks like you are in good company too :0)
    Congratulations and I wish you continued success.

    Happy Sewing

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  11. Congratulations to you Dana! This is awesome news. Your cover quilt is so fun. I love the whimsical imagery and the colors. So happy for you.

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  12. Awesome!!! Congrats. I can't wait to ssee that book. And bring it home.

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  13. How very cool it that?! I am eeeking with you! Congratulations to the cover girl! I am in baby quilt mode and excited to get my hands on this. April seems like a long way off!

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  14. Congratulations: gorgeous quilt x

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  15. That is so fabulous! You're a "Cover Girl"!!! :-) And what a fun quilt!

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  16. Woooohooooo! I always love your quilts...so I'm not surprised in the least :) Fantastic, congratulations!

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  17. Woooohooooo! I always love your quilts...so I'm not surprised in the least :) Fantastic, congratulations!

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  18. How exciting!!! I'd be dancing all over the house about this awesome news. Soak it up!!! :)

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  19. This is more than awesome Dana, but so well deserved. The quilt is beautiful and yo are an amazingly talented person

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  20. Wow...I am completely in awe! YAY for you!!!

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  21. Wipe those sweaty hands so I can give you high TEN! Congratulations. Wow, the cover!

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  22. Quite the company you're keeping! The quilt looks awesome (and I would actually make it) - can't wait to see the others!

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  23. Reaaaaally cool Dana!!! LOTS of hugs!!

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  24. Awesome! Love the cover quilt! The fact that is it yours is wonderful!

    Sandy A

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  25. Congratulations!! Great news to share - you must feel like you are floating! Woot Woot!!

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  26. I just came over from Melissa's blog and I must say your quilt is my favorite! I may have to buy the book just for your pattern :)

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  27. Yay! My birthday is in April and I need to make that quilt for our new baby! Beautiful, Dana! Congratulations!

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  28. I absolutely love this quilt - from the moment I first saw the book - will definitely be buying it and I already know who will be getting that particular quilt - can't wait till April!

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  29. You have the best beans ever! Congratulations!

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  30. That's so exciting! Congratulations!

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  31. Dana that is super exciting!!! Congratulations!

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  32. I was wondering whose that was on the cover! Love it - congrats Dana!!

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  33. Congratulations! That's so exciting! I can't even imagine the feeling of being "published"!

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  34. WOOOT! Congrats, Dana! That's just awesome.

    Oh, that quilt, yes, it had to be on the cover because it's fantastic.

    So tickled for you. So very tickled.

    Celebrate away. You are on your way, ducks. :D

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  35. So exciting, Dana! COngratulations :-) I love that little patchwork fishie!!

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  36. Super exciting news! Congratulations!!

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  37. How exciting!! Congratulations Dana!! And just think .... I knew you when.

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  38. wow! I play draw-something with someone famous!! Good for you! I'm so proud and happy for you. <3

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  39. congrats!!! the cover looks fabulous!

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  40. Cogranulation s, who knew you'd be a cover girl!

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  41. Holy crap!! Yay!! That rocks! I totally have to get that book now….

    I also have the Ernie-esque urge to say "Heeeerrreee fishy fishy fishy…!"

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  42. That is awesome!!!!!! Your quilt is so cute! Congrats. The cover! WOW!

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  43. woohoo cover girl! congrats, I love your quilt!

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  44. How exciting is that!! Congratulations.

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  45. Congratulations.. What a thrill.

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  46. Wow! That is so exciting. Congratulations Dana!

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  47. Congratulations Dana! That is just fabulous and i LOVE your quilt on the cover. Just adorable and perfectly lovely quilting.
    Yay you!

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  48. Congratulations! Beautiful quilt and a book it looks like I'll have to have!

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  49. Well done and congratulations on being a cover girl, you should feel very proud and excited.

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  50. That's amazing congrats! Maybe I will need to try my hand at quilting.

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  51. Such happy news! Congratulations!

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  53. Woohoo! And what an awesome looking quilt it is.

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  54. Awesome!!!! Will be picking this one up:) love fishy stuff

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  55. Congratulations. We started a sign up for the books Karen has ordered for the shop. I look forward to meeting you at the Modern Quilt club we are organizing.

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  56. Congratulations! I love your quilt!

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  57. I LOVE this quilt. I saw the book cover and had to go find who made it and found your blog.

    it's so cool! Congratulations on making the cover.

    (this one and the hexagon one are my only real picks from the book!)

    Cheers,
    AJ

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