Thursday, January 3, 2013

The final countdown has begun!



With the beginning of the new year the final countdown has begun to the publication of Di's "yet to be given a title" book.

Over the past 12 months the Sisters have been watching and waiting while Di has gathered together the best of her completed quilts; designed a few new ones; stitched like a demon; and then with heart in mouth consigned the quilts into the caring arms of DHL to send to France so that Quiltmania could begin the publishing process. (And yes they all arrived safely and are having their moment in the spotlight as they are photographed for the book.)

The official launch date of the book will be April 24th at Pour L'Amour du Fil in Nantes, France.  

For those lucky enough to be going to this amazing show you will be able to buy a copy there.  

If not, you will be able to purchase a copy online from Quiltmania.

And here in Australia, if you want to get in early, Corliss (from Threadbear in Castlemaine) is taking advance orders.

Now, how many sleeps is it?????

Until next time,

Meghan






13 comments:

  1. very very very exciting! I can't wait either. keep us posted....
    Kathie

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  2. Congratulations Di!!! Can't wait to get my copy!

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  3. Far to many sleeps till April :-((
    Give my congratulions to Di and tell her I cannot wait to see her hopefully also in Veldhoven on the OEQC

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    1. Hi Marianne, yes Di will be at OEQC in Veldhoven.

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  4. Oh, very exciting! Quiltmania does such a good job with their books.

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  5. Will Di be there? I certainly hope so, because I will (yes!!!, my hotel is booked)and then she can sign my copy. I'm sorry if I made you jealous, but I'm so happy.

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    1. Hi Francoise, Di most definitely will be in Nantes. As well as having many of her quilts from the book on display, Di will also be teaching. There are classes scheduled from 2pm-5pm in the afternoon of the first 2 days. Why not sign up? Di is a fantastic teacher - I started my quilting journey with her back in 2004 and am testimony to her skill and patience.

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  6. WHOW..I'm going to Nantes!!..;0))

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  7. Many thanks for this update - have been waiting to hear the publication date - this will be a must have!!!

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  8. A big fat congratulations to Di! I can't wait to get a "personally signed" copy lol.

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  9. I had a feeling, but wasn't too sure about it. Unfortunately I wont be arriving at Nantes till late thursday afternoon (my chauffeur is busy with his official job and the driving is soo boring when done by yourself) but I was lucky enough to be able to attend 2 workshops with Di at Zutphen. You're right, it is a true pleasure. I can recommand to anyone.

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  10. Well this book i read a lot and i got very important aspect of sewing and i love to try different technique while sewing my kids cloths and i hope you will add more books in your blog because i am waiting for your next post. Thank you for the post.read more

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  11. This book and Di Ford patchwork are gorgeous,I admired all these samplers in Nantes, au salon " pour l'amour du fil"

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