How long has it been? I have SO much to tell you! The reason for my long long absence is I've been trying to do everything - getting ready for the Sydney wholesale show, then the retail show at Darling Harbour, plus get my new book out, plus complete a few charity blocks and a charity quilt, plus a few other smaller projects.
I hate to say it, but my blog just took a back seat, as I physically couldn't fit another thing into each day, especially with the kids pulling me along as well, so excuses excuses, sorry about that!
Firstly I should let you know I didn't have my book ready in time for the Darling Harbour Show (very sad!!). I wanted to spend extra time on it to get it right, rather than pushing it along and producing something I wasn't happy with.
This book is all about the male species, as I hear so many people saying there is nothing much out there. In this book there will be at least 4 quilts, along with a few boyish items. I have completed the baby quilt, and am still in the middle of handquilting the boy and adolescent quilts. Here is just a sneak peak of what to expect.
This is part of the cot quilt - I thought I'd use brighter 'fun' colours for this quilt, and just to let you know, I had heaps of fun making this quilt because of the different fabrics. Sometimes it's great to just play with something a little different from the norm.
This photo is from the single bed quilt. I used light, warm, what I term 'boyish' colours for this quilt. I added stitchery to this quilt which I'll show you more of soon, but let's just say they tell the story of what boys get up to when they're young (and sometimes when they're not so young hee ho). I still have a lot of quilting to go on this!
I will update you with all my other goings-on in the next few days, so STAY TUNED!!
Thanks for hanging in there
Anni
Ooooooh Annie, I am such a fan of your work and am getting quite a little collection of your patterns! With two boys of my own, I can't wait to see what you have come up with in your new book!! I am so excited!!!! Keep up the great work!
Posted by: audrey | June 18, 2009 at 02:23 PM
This looks like it will be a MUST HAVE book! I'm loving what I see so far!
Posted by: Allie in MI | June 18, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Wow it looks great. Cant wait for the book to come out. Keep on designing
Posted by: kerri at provincial patch | June 18, 2009 at 03:11 PM
They do look really lovely. So nice to hear from you. Your stall in Sydney was a delight and so tempting. No wonder you have been so busy.
Posted by: Sylvia | June 18, 2009 at 05:18 PM
It was lovely to see you again in Sydney this Year...Your stall always looks Amazing & I never walk away empty handed.Love the idea of a Boy's Book...looking forward to seeing it come out.
cheers
Posted by: Maree .W | June 18, 2009 at 05:35 PM
wow can't wait, my little man is about to go into a big boy bed. I have been putting it off so that I can make him a quilt cover looks like you have the project im looking for.
Posted by: paula | June 18, 2009 at 08:48 PM
This looks great when is the book out?
Posted by: JB | June 18, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Welcome back...you have been missed! I just love the sneak peak into what is to come!
Posted by: Marlene | June 19, 2009 at 12:23 AM
That looks gorgeous. Now all I need are some little fellas to make something for.
Posted by: Joy James | June 19, 2009 at 03:39 AM
What darling pictures. I have a little boy and he will just love the train - he is all about trains of any kind. I can't wait to see more. Take care
Posted by: Lei B. | June 19, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Wow Annie these sneak peeks are fabulous! Look forward to your big reveal to see your wonderful creativity!
Posted by: Shell | June 19, 2009 at 10:06 AM
the sneak peeks looks great.........can't wait to see your new book.......
Posted by: Chookyblue | June 19, 2009 at 07:30 PM
This is fabulous news! I am positive that this book will sell and sell and sell!
Thanks for all the beautiful work you do.
Bec in Manilla.
Posted by: Bec | June 20, 2009 at 06:09 AM
Wow- it looks like you've done it again - almost makes me want to have another baby!
Posted by: Helen | June 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM