Bloom Creek

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Another first and a give-away!

It’s been over a year in the works, but I am so thrilled to say that my first book, Bloom Creek Quilts, is here!!! I can’t thank Martingale enough for the beautiful job they did! I couldn’t be any more pleased with the end result. (In fact, plans are already in the works for a second book. . . here's a hint. . . English paper piecing!!!)

About a week ago, I received a flower delivery with a card from the staff of Martingale congratulating me on my book. Wasn’t that nice of them!


If that wasn’t enough, about an hour later, I received an express package from UPS. Inside was an advance copy of my book. To actually have the book in my hands was quite exciting!


This book is dedicated to my dear friend, Anne Myers, who has been with me every step of the way on the Bloom Creek journey. She is my confidant, my best critic, my calming force when things gets crazy, and the most supportive, kind and courageous friend I’ve ever had. For these reasons and many more, I surprised her and gave her my advance copy of the book.

To celebrate the release of Bloom Creek Quilts, I’m giving away two books. Just leave a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to win. I’ll draw the winning names on Wednesday morning, September 1st!

Until next time. . . Vicki

51 comments:

Larisa said...

wow!! Thank you for nice giveaway)))

Jovita said...

Congratulations Vickie!

Bev said...

Congratulations! I LOVE the quilt on the cover! It must be an awesome feeling to actually hold a book in your hands that you wrote. Good job!

Cheery wave from
Bev

Sherri said...

Congrats..I've had this book on my wish list at Amazon for quite a while now! And book 2 with paper piecing...yay!

Minick and Simpson said...

What a great cover!! Congratulations, can't wait to see the inside.

Laurie

Pam in Texas said...

Congratulations! Thank you for such a great giveaway!

terry said...

Congratulations!! What an acomplishment to see ones work in print. Can't wait to see the inside.

Terry in So. Calif.

Dee said...

Congratulations on your first book! I love the quilt (and the cat) on the cover.

Doodlebug Gail said...

Congratulations ..... what a gorgeous quilt on the front cover.

Kathie said...

I am so excited for you! congrats....
what a thrill for Anne I am sure she already knew how special she is to you.
I would love to have a copy of your book.
thanks
Kathie

courtney*adele said...

congrats- the flowers are so pretty! thanks for the giveaway! i'd love to check out your book!

blop said...

Looking forward to seeing this, looks great! Congrats!

Ukka said...

Congratulations!Thanks and thanks for the chance to win! I really want to be the lucky winner.

Chookyblue...... said...

oh a huge congrats on your first book.......I know it would be SOOOO exciting.......can wait to peek inside.......

Chookyblue...... said...

will it be available in Australia???

52knit4 said...

It must feel wonderful to have this complete and in your hands........you should be proud...it is quite an accomplishment......beautiful quilt on the cover too.....

Robin said...

Congrats! Love the quilt on the cover. Please enter me in your giveaway.

Robin

Lisa M. said...

Congratulations on your book...thanks for the chance to love it!

Christine said...

Congratulations. Love the cover of your new book and sure the inside contents are just as lovely.

Jennifer @ Stitchin' Thyme said...

Congratulations on you book - I cannot wait to get a copy - it looks fantastic!!

Pauline said...

Congratulations, Vicki! I was only looking on the Martingale site the other day and noticed your book- the projects are just delightful!

Deb said...

Hi Vicki ~ Congratulations!!! This certainly looks like a book that I could get lots of use from. The quilt in the picture behind the two of you is gorgeous!

Sarah said...

Congrats! I know you must be SO excited! :)

PatchworkRose said...

Congratulations on the publication of your book. Love the quilt on the cover. Would be honoured to have a copy of the book
Cheers
Lynne

ferne said...

How exciting to have your book finally done and in print. What a lucky person you are to have such a special friend and she is lucky to have you! This is a generous giveaway!

Cyn said...

Congratulations!

Looks like a lovely book. :-)

Cynthia

Nancy said...

what a wonderful surprise for your friend... The quilt on the cover is beautiful and I would love to be entered to win a copy of the book...

Kim D. said...

Congratulations!! It looks like a lovely book. I would love to win, thanks for generously giving us a chance.

hannah said...

Wow, it must be exciting to have your book published! Would love to take a look at it and learn more in the art of quilting.

Marcia said...

Congrats on your first book! I just ordered it for the quilt shop where I work. Cannot wait for it to come in.

Vangie said...

The quilt on the cover is beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the others inside. Any chance of a few sneak peeks?

Leanne said...

This is a wonderful giveaway, I would love to win one of your books. I love your desgins.I have almost finished Lithia Park.

Christine said...

congratulations...the book cover looks inviting...love to see what's inside...fun to win!!

alf said...

How exciting to have your book in hand. More exciting to have such a good friend to give it to. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

carolann said...

Congrats on the book! Would love to be a lucky winner!

Karen said...

Congratulations on your new book. I think it's wonderful to have such a good friend too. Thanks for the great giveaway and the chance to win. Thanks, Karen

Ginger said...

Congratulations on your book!

ginger c at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

wow..the book looks yummy on the outside, cant wait to see the inside!
Gael at... landgtino@sbcglobal.net

Jana said...

I am so excited to see your book!I love your quilt in McCall's Quilting, can't wait to make it. Jana

John'aLee said...

Congratulations!! Good for you getting through all the hard work to get a book published!
I'm wondering....have I met you on the show circuit?

kshackabq said...

Congratulations, Vicki!

Beth said...

Congrats!!!! Love the quilt on the cover!!! Thanks for the giveaway....hope I win!!!

Olga_StepanoVna said...

Congratulations on you book!
It's so interesting!
Thank you for the chance to win!
From Russia with luv, Olga

Deb said...

Congratulations! Thanks for a chance to win a copy.

Robin C said...

count me in, i love a giveaway and the book looks very interesting...

Cheryl said...

Congratulations on your first book. It must be very exciting for you.
Cheryl

Cathy M said...

Congratulations. It looks beautiful if the cover is any indication of what's inside.

ledamewood said...

Congratulations - you must be walking on air. A lot of hard work, now enjoy the accolades.

corinne said...

I love the cover. Can not wait to see the rest of the book. Thanks for the chance to win a book, how nice of you.

scottylover said...

Would love to have this book! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sandy A

Vicky said...

I just saw yesterday that your book was "coming soon." Congratulations, Vicki! Wow, very exciting!!!