Sep
We’ve got BIG news!
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Turn your Pointer Sisters record up to full blast, because we’re so excited and we just can’t hide it anymore! And since we kind of got scooped by Amazon.com anyway, we thought it was time we shared the news …
What you see above is not some example of Photoshop foolery. That, our friends, is the very first FAT QUARTERLY BOOK!!! Yes, it’s true — we’ve been collaborating with the amazing team at Lark Crafts to bring our creative vision to life in an entirely new medium. And it’s already on Amazon!!
Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters was born out of our shared history as four modern quilters who came together as a team: specifically, a history of collaborating in swaps and virtual quilting bees. For that reason, we devoted a large portion of our book to quilt blocks — a mix of block patterns and ideas both traditional and modern, classic and original, and all with our own twist. All are perfect for those participating in quilting bees, or who love making sampler quilts, pillows, or projects featuring a single block design. And as a nod to our continued evolution, those block patterns are complemented by a selection of larger sewn project ideas, from placemats to pillows to full-sized quilts, all mixed together with a few surprises.
So why “Shape Workshop”? We decided to organize our block and project tutorials around basic shapes: squares, triangles, circles, diamonds, stars, and more. Almost as soon as we began planning the book, we were amazed at the many different ways in which these basic building blocks of quilting could be interpreted and used. We hope you will be, too.
And, having just recently reviewed the final draft of the book, we can assure you that it’s all brought together in a BEAUTIFUL package. The exquisite photography and gorgeous style of the book have exceeded all of our wildest expectations. We think it will be a title that you’ll look to again and again for inspiration.
Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters: 60 Blocks plus a Dozen Quilts and Projects will be released in 2012. The entire Fat Quarterly team will be together (for the first time, EVER) at Quilt Market in Houston next month, armed with even more information about the project. And you can be sure that we’ll be revealing more and talking about it with all of you in the months to come.
Just do us a favor, please: if we go on and on and on (and on) and you start getting sick of hearing us talk about the book, just let us know, m’kay? : )
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SUPER EXCITED!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations on this awesome looking book! This is definitely a “must have” in my quilting library.
NO WAY!!! You guys are the best at keeping secrets! This is a fabulous concept and I can’t wait to see it. Why does it take so damn long to get a book out!? Congratulations – I hope this will be the first of many.
Congratulations thats exciting news!!
Geez Louise, how do you guys coordinate all the things that you coordinate? I’m in awe. The book looks like it’s going to be great. Huge congrats!
Soooo very awesome! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is totally awesome! We are so proud of you guys. We can’t wait to purchase it for the shop and of course, a copy for us. Congratulations!!
Hooray!!!! Congrats and I can’t wait to get a copy!!!
Awesome! that’s so exciting!!
SOOO super exciting! Way to go!
How exciting. Can’t wait to get my grimey paws on one.
congratulations, can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!! You must all be dancing round with excitement, and sooo relieved to finally be able to ‘go big’ with telling the world.
Wow congrats! Can’t wait to see you at market. Can I get a signed copy?
This is just too freaking amazing! I’m so happy for you all I could weep! HAVE to get my hands on this!!!!
Oh my gosh, congratulations!
Wow what brilliant news! Can’t wait to see the book, well done you guys
Wow, that is fantastic!!!
Go on and on and on all you like!! Fantastic news!
How exciting! I love the idea of organizing a book by shape. Congratulations!
Thats awesome!! Congratulations!
Wow what a secret to have kept! It looks divine! Congrats!
Awesome! Already in my Amazon basket!!
*squeal* SOOO EXCITED!!! Congradulations!
Well done – congratulations!!
I, for one, am sick of hearing about this already. HA!
Wow! Great news guys – Congrats! I can’t wait to see it
Wow!!! This book looks great!!! What a fantastic way to pool ideas and talents! The concept sounds extremely accessible, esp for someone (me!) who was just perusing quilting books at B&N to learn more about quilting. Can’t wait!
Congrats. You all kept that a secret for a while.. Looks wonderful!
Congrats to the Fat Quarterly Team!!! Job Well Done!
Looks awesome!! Going to have to add this to my library! Well done
Congratulations!!! Looks like a great book! I can’t wait to check it out!
Congratulations! You all kept the secret so very well.
Woohoo!! Congrats guys!! So excited for you. I’m pre-ordering my copy tomorrow!!
FABULOUS!!
Congratulations, gang! That’s great news. As a subscriber from day one, I’ll definitely have to pick this one up!
wow – can’t wait to see the book – good work team !
Congratulations to the whole FQ team! Hopefully it will be released in time for my birthday!
A super huge CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is such exciting news!!!!
Great job guys! The pictures look fantastic x
Wow, it looks great! Congrats!!
YIPPEE!!! Just added this to my Christmas wish list!
Wow, what a great book! Mega congratulations!
Congratulations! that is awesome news!
Congratulations to all of you! That is fabulous news!
Awesome! Congrats! Can’t wait to see this in print.
Wow. AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!! Congratulations. I am putting this on my wish list already. It will be a fabulous book to have. Great job.
OMG, that is so cool!! I am so stoked for you guys that I’m pre-ordering for me, AND for my library! Woot!
oh my hell, i want it.
So exciting! It looks stunning. Congratulations to ALL of you!
Yay! This is very fab indeed. Congratulations to you all!
yay you guys! it looks fab
xxx
Great news! Congrats! The book – sorry – YOUR book will be on my wish list next year!!!
Whohoo!!!! I pre-ordered my copy from Amazon. Can’t wait till 2012 now.
Congratulations! What I’ve seen so far looks very exciting! I’ve pre-ordered my copy!
I cannot wait for this book to become available! Will you give us an update so we can jump on it? Looks like it will be a real winner!!!! And you kept this secret from us?
Where at Houston can I find you?
Congratulations – Just heard about it – Can’t wait to get my copy.
Just pre-ordered on Amazon….roll on June !!