Our aspirations are our possibilities.
-Samuel Johnson
My book will be out sometime next FALL,which seems like a century from now but we all know it will fly by and and feel like 10 minutes. Here is a bit of the story. I've been soooo frustrated because I basically have been sewing and writing like crazy,and can't share anything with my bloggie friends. Sewing and writing, WRITING AND SEWING, for the book and for Fall Market. Both things have to be kept secret. I contacted the editors at MARTINGALE (insert heavenly music) and asked if I can blog about the " process of writing," ....got the big yes, go for it answer last Thursday! There is so much to be said here that I hope will interest you. I will put my thoughts down (and as you know I will have my own little spin on things). I'm excited to share my journey with you! Then there are preparations for Fall Market I will share that "process" as well. The frenzy for the book and market has begun with lots to talk about.
Here are my prizes for you to enjoy.
Three specialty rulers
1.A Pineapple ruler
2. A Kalieoscope Ruler
3. A Fast Flying Geese Ruler
A cute little cupcake stand, a cotton picker (love it), 2.5" Triangles on a roll, a lovely journal to write in, a spool of Aurfil thread (grey..love it) , and a layer cake of Deb Stains Winter Storm fabbies.
WOW! 3. If you are a follower or become a follower AND post to me about your following..well my sweet friends that means you get another chance.
So much to share and tell. First of all I want to have a give away come and get it because the.... " Cat is Out of he Bag."
I can now speak the words, I have permission to tell you and all the world...finally.. here it is...drum roll pahleezeeee...I am writing a book which will be published by the fantabulous people at...
I can now speak the words, I have permission to tell you and all the world...finally.. here it is...drum roll pahleezeeee...I am writing a book which will be published by the fantabulous people at...
My book will be out sometime next FALL,which seems like a century from now but we all know it will fly by and and feel like 10 minutes. Here is a bit of the story. I've been soooo frustrated because I basically have been sewing and writing like crazy,and can't share anything with my bloggie friends. Sewing and writing, WRITING AND SEWING, for the book and for Fall Market. Both things have to be kept secret. I contacted the editors at MARTINGALE (insert heavenly music) and asked if I can blog about the " process of writing," ....got the big yes, go for it answer last Thursday! There is so much to be said here that I hope will interest you. I will put my thoughts down (and as you know I will have my own little spin on things). I'm excited to share my journey with you! Then there are preparations for Fall Market I will share that "process" as well. The frenzy for the book and market has begun with lots to talk about.
Here are my prizes for you to enjoy.
Three specialty rulers
1.A Pineapple ruler
2. A Kalieoscope Ruler
3. A Fast Flying Geese Ruler
A cute little cupcake stand, a cotton picker (love it), 2.5" Triangles on a roll, a lovely journal to write in, a spool of Aurfil thread (grey..love it) , and a layer cake of Deb Stains Winter Storm fabbies.
WOW!
DAH RULZ!!!
1. Give me a shout out on this posting (ok people I don't have a " Go" to give a way...I don't even own a " Go" please don't be disappointed) . Let me know that you would like to be entered and that will be your first chance.
2. Blog to your friends about my give away and you get two more chances!! (two more..yeah baby). Come back to this posting and tell me that you have blogged about it so I can read, AND read AND read. If you don't have a blog just tell me and I'll give you TWO extra chances too! (but seriously people..you need to consider having a blog......just sayin)
FOUR CHANCES TO WIN IN ALL
I will choose the winner on Wednesday September 1st 6 pm EST and announce them Wednesday night!
Good Luck everyone I gotta go...I'm writing a book you know!
202 comments:
1 – 200 of 202 Newer› Newest»Congratulations on the book. How exciting for you. I'd love to win. Thanks for the chance!
Lovely goodies and congratulations on the book! Here is my first entry!!
I am a follower and enjoy your blog very much!
YEA! Glad you got the go-ahead to blog about writing - we all know it is all you are doing right now, right? This is my "SHOUT OUT" to enter for a chance to win - I love new rulers, fabric, etc!!! Maybe I can use them during the next segment of Silver Thimble Club (and I promise to share!).
I have learned how to follow your blog via Google Reader like you suggested! It is great and I have at least 10 subscriptions on quilting coming into it now it is so eazy-peazy! Looking forward to the book when it comes out!
Congratulations! How exciting for you! And thanks for the giveaway (even if it isn't a GO!! LOL)! :0)
I'm a follower too! :0)
And I am a follower! Entry #2!!
Pat - Of course there is no blog for me, but I like to read other's blogs ;) If I did have a blog it would be all about how my kitten keeps re-arranging my quilt blocks that were carefully laid out o the floor in hopes that I might get it pieced this week - he just must hate the way I did it each time! Now that he is asleep, however, I might have a chance! I need a huge design wall!
Yeah Pat!! You can finally Shout It Out!! I know how hard you've been working on this book!! It's going to be fabulous!!! Yes, I WANT to Win!! Yes, I posted about this on my blog! Yes, I'm a follower! Yes, I get FOUR chances to WIN in ALL!!
Congrats on the book! Can you give us any hints?
I don't have a blog (yet) but I have told my quilting group about your giveaway.
Congratulations! What an exciting adventure. I would love to read about your writing process.
I am following, or think I am. Your blog is on my google reader.
I am a new follower.
YAY...I'm so happy you can finally let the cat out of the bag!!! I just put your giveaway on the sidebar of my blog. You know I'm a follower already and, of course, I'm interested in entering your giveaway! Best of luck with the rest of the book process!!! Can't wait to see it in print!
How exciting, to have a book coming out by You!! Thank you for the generous giveaway.
that is very generous of you. I would love to have all those rulers (but what I really want is that Go fabric cutter).
I am a follower of your blog.
how very exciting to be writing a book. Can't wait to hear all the details.
I am a follower. have been for a while.
Congratulations Pat!! I am so excited for you - and for us. And a giveaway to boot. I don't desire a GO! You keep the surprises coming!! Thanks for the chance.
I follow you in google reader and have you linked on my sidebar. Never a disappointing post! I love your humour and your sayings. They make my skirt fly up:) Thanks for another chance.
I would love to enter. Thank you for the chance to win!
Congratulations, Pat. That is awesome news. I'm a follower now although funny thing is that I thought I was a follower but discovered I wasn't. LOL! It's okay that you don't have a GO! to giveaway. You have lovely prizes and I would enjoy winning. :-)
Oh...you bet I am a follower...true blue died in the wool!!
Just look on my left sidebar...what a fun giveaway!! Cant wait to see your book...because I have a feeling it is just my style and taste...no..not brown nosing....truly...me??? Brown nose??
Please enter me in your giveaway, thanks, Claire
I'm also a follower! . thanks, Claire
CONGRATS ON YOUR BOOK!
I'D LOVE TO ENTER+WIN TOO!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
It's about time you shared your wealth of knowledge with the world...Congratulations on the book.
Enter me in the drawing please.
I just became a follower..Can't believe I wasn't already following.
LOVE FOLLOWING YOU!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
This is so great, congratulations! I am looking forward to see your book! Thanks for this great give away-I would love to win!Lol!
Thanks for all your sharing. Love to follow your blog!
I put a post on my blog about your giveaway. So give me those extra chances. I need all the help I can get.
tatteredgarden.blogspot.com
I'm glad you are able to finally (officially *wink*) let the cat out of the bag. I'm sure it is plenty hard to do, keep a secret about something you're basically working on for what I'm assuming must feel like 24/7! I can't wait to hear more about the process.
I'm a follower too (on blog lines so I don't appear on your nifty side bar thingy)
Congrats, very happy for you! Great giveaway!
I am a follower.
Congratulations on the book and how exciting for you! I would love a chance to win!
Thanks!
Micki
I am a follower of your blog!
Micki
I am a follower, love this blog!
a pineapple ruler and a kaliescope ruler, oh the excitment. Pick me Please. And congrats on the new book. Looking forward to it!
Congrats on the book! I am a fellow Ga girl (atlanta area) and I just joined your 'following' because I love to read about other's creative impulses. I follow my own when I can but with three children time is a premium. I do run a charity quilting group at my church which gives me an excuse to sew. I have no blog (that would take even more time!) but I would love to be entered in your giveaway - I've always wanted to try a pineapple quilt!
Pat, congrats on the book. I am sure it will be great. You have such a zest for life, that I know that will come through in your writing. I am a follower and have been for a long time. Winona
Congrats on the book deal! I'd love to be included in your drawing! Thanks.
I would love to be entered to win please! Thank you!!!
Here is a shout to you. Can barely wait for your book to come out. Love this giveaway.
I'm shouting out to you as loud as I can! Wonderful giveaway! And a big congrats on the new book.
I am a follower .... love your blog.
Now, about that blog! I have a blog. I started one at least. That said, I've never posted on it. I have no camera, so no pictures. And what fun is a blog with no pictures? So..... but I will go over there and post a little something on it just for you. But nobody will read it. LOL. I have no followers.
I have blogged - once the cat escaped from the bag, he went wild! Congratulations on the BOOK!
I am a follower of your blog. Incidentally, I adore the blog name. And, again congratulations on your book.
Enter me! Enter me! Congratulations on your book. I can't wait to read it!
Congratulations, congratulations on your book! The time will fly by! I would love to win on your giveaway! I don't have a GO either, and can't seem to win one.....
I am one of your followers
I am a follower, love your blog, and have been for a very long time--way at the beginning!
That is just so exciting! I'm very curious about how your process is going to be proceeding. Besides the writing I'm sure pictures or picture preparation will be involved. Anyhow this is a great giveaway. Also I've been a follower for a while now. Love your blog.
OMG!!!!!!! I am SOOOOO excited for you!! A book! How beyond cool!! Tell us more! What kind of projects? I can't wait to buy it!! Thank yo ufor the givaway! You are so generous!! Polly
I am a follower!! Polly
Congrats on the book! I would love a chance to win.
I am a new follower, hope I can keep up! lol!
Hey Pat it's me! Congratulations on your book!!!! I always love your giveaways :)
Hey Pat! It's me again! I'm already a follower.
Hey Pat! Yes, I know, it's me...again...I posted about your giveaway on my blog. Can I have a GO! now????
Here's my blog...
http://geemasews.blogspot.com/
I've posted about how wonderful you are and your fantastic give away.
Congratulations on the book! It's going to be just like having a baby -- hard work, but rewarding in the end!
I don't have a blog, but I'd like the extra chance to win anyway. Aren't I greedy. :)
I'd love to be entered into your give away .How exciting for you (& us)another thing to look forward to. It's great you got to SHOUT about it on your blog, I'd be busting to tell everyone too. I can't wait
Congratulations on the book Exciting News. Just love your goodie giveaway :-)
That flying geese ruler would so come in handy with my current project.
I am already a loyal follower :-)
Keep having fun
What a lovely giveaway you are hosting- can a girl ever have too many cool tools to help be a better quilter? Thanks for hosting such a nice giveaway.
Congratulations on the book-I am sure it be a terrific success.
Regards,
Anna
I am also one of your followers Pat and I have your name on my blog list.
Thanks for the opportunity to win your great giveaway prize.
Regards,
Anna
That is amazing news Pat - Congratulations on the upcoming book! I would love to be entered in your give away!
Of course, I'm a follower!
Congratulations on your book. This is a great giveaway.
I would love to win all these goodies.
lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com
Congrats on the book, I'm sure it will be a great success!!
Crispy (please do not enter me in the drawing...I have no need for special rulers)
congrats on the book!
please enter me in the give away!
Congratulations on your new book. Thanks for a chance to win your goodies.
i'm now following your blog!
I don't have a blog but my daughter does and so does my sister in law. I guess that I need to start my own.
I do follow your blog as well as several others. The pictures of quilts are true inspirations.
congrats on the book!!
I'm a follower....thanks for the chance!
Congratulation to you on your book how exciting. I'm just getting into new rukers so this would be exciting to win. Thanks
I forgot to say I am a follower
I read your blog daily (or when you post anyway! Maybe I can go 2 for 2!! :)
It sure was good to be back at Thimbles Friday evening! As always it was a blast!
Congratulations on the book. Looking forward to reading about your writing process. This is my entry number one. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
I do not have a blog so am posting about this as you instructed. Also told my mother about the book. Thanks for sharing your postings. I've interacted with Martingale on questions (e-books) and they have always been readily available and do the research to resolve issues. Congratulations. Entry 2 and 3. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
I am now a follower and ready to read about your writing adventures. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
How exciting Pat! That is one book I am going to own! :-) Congratulations!
Oh yes, I am a happy follower! :-)
Woohoo. If your blog is anything to go by, your book is going to be just wonderful, congratulations.
I thought I already was a follower. I wasn't but I am now.
Congrats on your book! I would love to be entered in your drawing :O)
I am also a follower on your blog :O)
I blogged about your giveaway and here is the link:
http://silverthimbletalk.blogspot.com/2010/08/cat-is-out-of-bag.html
Micki
I'd love for you to enter me,
I'd really like to win.
Although I realize that everyone here
has already put on that spin.
So to the winner (pick me, pick me!)
I offer my sincerest good wishes! (pick me, pick me!)
And even if it is somebody else (pick me, pick me!)
We'll all sit back and sew stitches! (pick me, pick me!)re
Congrats on the book! I seriously have my eye on those rulers!
September 1 is our 20th wedding anniversary. If I'm picked, that would allow the gift I REALLY like! ha ha!
Hey Pat, I am a devout follower, have your blog on my toolbar and check it everyday. I finally learned how to comment, duh, dodo me. I would love to win the layer cake. luv ya, Nancy
Hey Pat, the pics turned out well, since I was there to see most of those quilts in person, I think I am an expert witness, lol. I would love to win the layer cake so I can try the new twister ruler we saw demo'd at the Stitch-In. Luv ya, Nancy
Great giveaway. I love tools. Hope I win.
Just followed you. Congrats on your book.
Way to go on your book!! That is quite an accomplishment and something to be proud of.
Congrats on your book!! I am a follower and look forward to future posts.
Neat giveaway please enter me. Thanks!
I'm now following you because I want read and learn about your journey. Good luck with the book.
Congratulations on your new book. What a great adventure you are on. Thanks for the give away.
I am following you now via google reader.
Congrats on the book! Would love to win your giveaway!!
Donna in NE La.
kdmaine 77 at yahoo dot com
And I'm also a Follower now!
Donna in NE La.
kd maine 77 at yahoo dot com
What exciting news!! I can't imagine all the work that goes into writing a book - I'm sure yours will be wonderful. I would love to win the giveaway - your prize is better than a GO anyway!
I have become a follower and would love to win a prize! And maybe you can help me. I have become a follower of several others but don't know how to use it. After I sign up, then what?
I don't have a blog, but if I did I would tell all about your upcoming book and adventures at market.
Pat,
I would love to win the rulers, and I am a follower too!
Congratulations! I'd love a chance to win that fabulous loot!
Wow! exciting news, congratulations on the book! Please enter me, I would love the chance to win your awesome giveaway! Thanks.
I am following!
I posted your wonderful giveaway on my sidebar!
I would LOVE to be entered!
SWEET on getting you book published! that is just awesome.
I am a follower
Thanks for a chance to win those great giveaways! And CONGRATS on the book! Just try to keep your head from exploding and keep the cheetos close by!!
I'm a follower on Google Reader....pick me, pick me
Well, I don't have a blog, but I'll share my Go cutter with you ( when I win one!!)
I posted on FB. Does that count? LOL!
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/goonybird
Instead of blogging, I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/goonyburd/status/22087637373
I have been following you
Congratulations on the book! I would love to be entered in your drawing. I don't have a blog....I have considered it and gave myself a pretend trial run with a notebook to see how I would do. I did well for about the first month. Then I lost the d%$* book and I didn't even notice for a month or two. I guess that means I flunked my trial run, lol. Best of luck with the book, can't wait to see it!
Congratulations on your book and thanks for this terrific giveaway!
Hugs and congratulations my dear friend on your book! How very exciting!
And you know I am a follower already :-)
I'd love to win your drawing!
Congrats on the book deal - I am so excited for you!
Yup, I am a follower!
Loved your "The Cat is OUT of the Bag!"
Oh, boy, oh, boy!!! A book! I can't wait! Oh, and I'm a follower, too! Please add me (twice!) to the drawing, Pat. Will you be selling the books from your website ala Bonnie? If so, I'll be putting in my order with you for an autographed copy!
Congratulations on the book. I can feel your excitement and that's so cool. Lovely bunch of goodies you have to giveaway! Please include me in the draw, thank you.
Here's my shout! ;) and success with your book!!! Sandy
I follow your blog!
(second comment)
I don't blog (seriously, writing is my least favorite sport LOL,) "just sayin"....Sandy
This is my 3rd comment
Congratulations on your book! I am the librarian for my guild so I will keep an eye out for it! Let us know when it hits the stores! And thank you for this give away. I love, love, love the pineapple block.
Dawn
www.thestrawneedle.blogspot.com
WOW! That was really a big cat in that bag. I've followed you on Google Reader for a good while so I'm really looking forward to this new book.
How exciting! Congratulations on your book deal! I'd love to win the goodies.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing the joy with us.
Congrats on the book! How exciting it must be...
I'd love the chance to enter your giveaway.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
I'm a new follower, via Google Friend Connect.
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
How exsciting, to be writing a book. Congratulations. Mt thanks to Barbara Gaddy for sending me here. P.S. I don't have a GO either
Its me again, I've just become a follower
I would love to enter, thanks for the great giveaway.
wOw, WOW, WoW!!! Congrats on getting published!
What an amazing achievement!! I can't wait to see the finished book :)
SHeilaC
Congratulations on the book! Be sure to let us know EXACTLY when it will be available!
Pat congratulations on your book writing. I can just feel your excitement. Thank you for the chance to win these great prizes.
Congratulations on the book writing. Thats a major achievement.
I'd like to win so thanks for the opportunity of doing so!!
CONGRATULATIONS on the writing of your new book!!!
I can't wait to read about the making of this book.
I would love to be entered in your giveaway.
Judy
I have also posted your giveaway on my sidebar!
Judy
A book deal...how exciting!! Congratulations!
I'm a follower :)
Congrats on the book deal! How exciting! Am just getting started with a new organized sewing room so will be sewing up a storm in the near future...
I am a follower
Congrats on the book. Thanks for the chance to enter your generous give away.
Wow! What exciting news! Congrats on the book. Will certainly be looking forward to when it comes out!!!!
I'll try to link your blog to mine, but not sure if I can remember how. Is it kosher to just enter the blog address instead of having it be an actual live link?
OK, now I'm also a follower. You have a great blog!
Rita Martine
I am now a follower
Congratulations on you up coming book Don't feel to bad, I don't have a GO. But I am trying to win one
I have your giveaway posted on my Southern Style blog #1
http://nanbon44.blogspot.com
2nd entry with posting the giveaway at Southern Style Blog. nanbon44.blogspot.com
visit nanbonscorner.blogspot.com site to find more great giveaways, visit my Nanbon's corner blog for a chance to win $50.00 gift card at CSN Stores.
Congratulations dear friend! This is so neat! Can't wait to see the book.
Congratulations on the book. I would love to enter. Thank you for the chance to win!
Congratulations on the new book!!
Your prizes are lovely and I would love to win. I'm already a follower.
Please enter me in your giveawy. I just found your blog and love it. Congrats on your book. I know you are excited. I am now a follower, Valerie
I'm so excited to see your new book....wonderful news!!!
Please enter me into your drawing....I'd be proud to enjoy the fabrics and rulers too. No need to get rid of fantastic rulers just because someone has a GO or Sizzix.....we still use em'.
Smiles,
Kelly
Hello again Pat,
I've blogged about your giveaway....I hope it brings lots of new readers:)
Smiles,
Kelly
Best wishes on the book! Enjoy the process.
Please include me in your lovely giveaway!
Thanks
Please enter me in your giveaway. Congrats on the book.
I am already a follower of yours!
Congrats on your book! That is exciting! Great giveaway!
I am a new follower!
I'd like to be entered in your giveaway. Don't think twice about the "go!" thing. I played with a friend's and it was so inaccurate that I'm saving my hard-earned cash for something else!
Congratulations and thanks for the chance!
Hmmmm, that's an interesting take on the "Go". I have one and I absolutely LOVE it... JMHO! :-]
Rita
Congratulations on being published, how exciting. Please enter me in your FAB giveaway, thanks. :-)
sandangels1945@hotmail.com
Thanks for the giveaway!
Congratulations on your book, I would love to win.
Congratulations on your book, I would love to win.
I am a follower of your blog and enjoy seeing what you are up to.
Congrats on the book! That is awesome. When you're nerve-wracked just remember how great it is that you are sharing your talent! Thank you for your giveaway, and hope your computer is feeling better. Perhaps a toss out the nearest window will motivate it to behave?
nsue21702 at gmail dot com
I follow you and any yellow brick road.
nsue21702 at gmail dot com
Uh, um, with tail between my legs, I admit that I don't have a blog. I read that you'll give us 2 points anyway. But maybe you should take away two points.... Shame on me, right? I am though, planning on having one up in the new year. It's a bit scary but everyone I've "met" that blogs is very nonthreatening and very helpful about blogging.You make it look really easy :)
nsue21702 at gmail dot com
I would love to have a chance in your giveaway. Please enter me!
Kelly Stockstill
Just I just found a link to your blog on Bejeweled Quilts by Barb.
I'd love to be enter in by generous giveaway.
Hugs,
Gerry
I don't have a blog, but please enter me two more times!
Kelly Stockstill
I just became a follower, please enter me again. Thanks so much!
Kelly Stockstill
I am now one of your newest Followers. I look forward to reading your blog.
Hugs,
Gerry
I just became a follower.
I don't have a blog, but I'd love to win!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Congratulations on the Book!! I would love to win and the great gifts. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway.
What a wonderful prize! Thanks for a chance. I would love to win.
Wow! Thanks for the chance to win these great gifts! I would love to win!
I love using specialty rulers, Pat. Thanks for counting me in.
I am a follower of your blog, Pat.
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