Hello! Happy September again! I’m just so excited for fall–for the season, for cooler temperatures on the way, and for more time outside! I’ve been pretty busy this week with some secret sewing…above is something for Lori using her new collection Gracie Girl! I had so much fun sewing it for her and have a dozen ideas for projects using this fun collection (aren’t the vintage clocks so cute?!).
I had some fun mail arrive this past week, too. Have you heard about the Fat Quarter Shop Binding Box? The binding box is a wonderful collection of 12 spools of my favorite thread, Aurifil.
I use Aurifil for all of my piecing and binding, and now with this collection I have the most often used colors at my fingertips. I especially appreciate having these threads since I live so far from any “local” quilt shops.
The green included in the box is going to be perfect for my Scrumptious greens (and it looks great with the Fig Tree greens, too).
Basically…the colors look great with the bundles I have lined up to sew with soon. Thanks so much Fat Quarter Shop for sending these terrific threads!
I also want to let you know I recently shared a little bit about my first quilt over at AnneMarie’s blog, GenX Quilters. She has a fun series on her blog called “First Quilts on the First.” If you want to see a pretty old picture of me (from about 20 years ago…) and read a little about my first quilt, stop by her blog to read the post.
And now…for my announcement…I’m happy to share the cover image from my next book Fresh Family Traditions: 18 Heirloom Quilts for a New Generation
. I’ve been waiting and waiting…and well, today I noticed it was on Amazon already, so I figured I would make the announcement now! I’m really excited to share more, but that will have to wait a little longer!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
P.S. I noticed Sinta still doesn’t have her Schnibbles parade posted…I’m sure she’ll post it as soon as she has internet access again…
Phyllis says
Congratulations! Saw it on IG just now, will head over to Amazon now!
CathyK says
WhooHoo!!! Congratulations on the new book! I can't wait to see it!!
Hildy says
Congrats! It looks gorgous:-)
Siobhán says
Congratulations on your new book! The cover is so pretty. The thread box looks like a must have.
Marie says
Congratulations Sherry ! I am so happy for you book issue.
It was such a pleaure too, jto have a look at your photo 20 years ago, your eldest son, your grandma and your first quilt. It was gorgeous ! Thank you so much for sharing.
I am on handquilting my very first irish chain (a simple one) I do enjoy it, even if it's not my first quilt. I began 10 years ago with a shoofly quilt. I still love it.
Jane says
Congratulations! The cover is scrumptious!
Heidi [Grizz-n-Dove] says
I can't wait to hear more about your book! Congrats!!
Sarah Lizzie says
Ooooh I love the cover of your new book!! 'Tis beautiful!! It certainly tempts the quilter to dive into it and see what gorgeous quilts one can stitch!
gailss says
Wow…congrats on the new book and am sure you are excited…..can't wait to see it.
Melissa at My Fabric Relish says
How exciting! I cant wait to see inside!
Melia Mae Quilting says
Congratulations on your second book! That is awesome. I still have some stuff I want to make from your first book!
Linda says
Congratulations, Sherri!!! That is so exciting!!! Your book looks beautiful!
Melissa Corry says
Congrats Sherri, that is so exciting!! Another new book, whoo hoo!!!
ChristaQuilts says
Congrats Sherri – I love the cover of the new book!
Barb Gibney says
congratulations Sherri…how very exciting…I'm off to check it out
trish says
**CONGRATULATIONS**
I am so happy for you!
What a gorgeous cover!
Can't wait to see it!
Nedra says
Congratulations on your new book Sherri! And I loved going over and seeing your first quilt, and the picture of you. ( I had a similar hairstyle during those days) Your first quilt is wonderful!
Phyllis says
Congratulations on the new book! It looks wonderful.
Darlene says
Congratulations, Sherri, on your second book. Looks like another winner.
Svetlana says
yay!!! Congrats, how totally wonderful. Love the quilt on the cover.
April says
It is beautiful, Sherri! Congratulations! xoxo
Natalia from Piece N Quilt says
It looks awesome Sherri! Congratulations again! 🙂
Joni says
I can't wait to add this book to my library! It's gorgeous! Congratulations Sherri!
Sinta Renee says
Sherri!!! Congratulations! You are such an amazing woman! I can't believe that you whipped out ANoTher book… already! I am so excited for you… and for me… to have another book of yours on my shelf! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Joan says
Congratulations! Love the cover! I'm adding it to my list.
barbara woods says
congrats. proud for you
Christine S says
I bet your book will be awesome!
Becky says
Congratulations on your new book! Looking forward to seeing your new projects!
Lynne Tilley says
Congratulations on the new book!! It looks amazing. I can't wait to see it!
Clara {Clover and Violet} says
Congratulations Sherri!! How exciting!!
Karen says
Yay — a new book on the way! I have your first book and know I will be picking up the second one too. Can't wait. Congratulations and thanks for sharing the news.
KMSC says
Wow,you are one busy lady! Congratulations on the new book. Ican't wait to see it in person.
Helen L says
I loved your post on the GenX site and the great photo of you and your Grandma and son: what a treasured photo! And congrats on the new book: can't wait to see your projects!! And those thread colors look delicious!! I may feel a purchase coming on!! 🙂 Have a great weekend!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg
pandchintz says
Congatulations on the new book -if the cover is anything to go by, it looks a good 'un!!
OPQuilt says
Congratulations on the new book. I'm heading over to Amazon right now to get it ordered. Such deliciousness!
Elizabeth E.
Jeanna says
Those threads look fun!
Congratulations on your book 🙂 I'll go check it out.
Polly says
Holy cow, Sherri!! You are one busy lady!! Big ol' congrats comin' your way! I can't wait to see your new book! The cover is gorgeous!!
Bari Jo says
Wow! Another one so soon! You are amazing! I can't wait to get this one, too, as I enjoyed your first one so much! Congrats!!! ;O)
Tammy says
Congratulations on the new book and that gorgeous Aurifil thread box.