The day of rain was only a day of rain, not a week, so as far as doing photos for the book, all was well. I do empathise with those of you who have had no rain for SO long - I hope you all have a freaky day of rain soon!!
Well, after the rain comes the wind, and wind we had!! Very hard to take photos with wind, so decided to take many pics inside, even though the lighting is not as good. The house now looks as though removalists have been and thrown furniture about and upended boxes galore. Will our home ever look like home again?? Poor Tim has had everything thrown from his room, as this is where we tried to take some very important boy pics. He is sleeping in Samantha's room while all the craziness continues, so he is a very happy chappy! That is his favourite place to be come bed-time.
Anyway, over a thousand photos and two days later, I think we have eveything covered. I tried this photo on the front cover and am thinking this may be it!
Now comes the arduous task of choosing photos and planning the pages. I just hope my computer can stand up to the challenge...
Anni
ooh, Looks great. Can't make to wait all these goodies for my 4 darling boys! Can't wait to see the book! Well done Anni.
Posted by: Danyell Bruton | August 27, 2009 at 06:06 PM
The front cover will look just handsome (boys). I love the colours. Boys all over the world will love them. How cute Anni.
Sandy N
Posted by: Sandy | August 27, 2009 at 07:17 PM
These quilts look so beauitiful Anni...can't wait to check them all out!
Posted by: Suzitee | August 27, 2009 at 07:26 PM
Wow Anni, really looking forward to this book. I am sure my son could do with at least one of those quilts.
Posted by: Amanda | August 27, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Mmmm the quilts look very good, maybe hubby would like to relive his child hood and have me make one of those quilts.Can't wait for another 'hatched and patched' book.
Posted by: Bronwyn | August 27, 2009 at 09:03 PM
I can't wait to see the finished product! I'm seeing some very cute monsters... :)
Posted by: Erica K | August 28, 2009 at 05:19 AM
What can I say except the quilts in the photo look fantastic. I can't wait for the book to be released. I love the quilt on the right, especially the fabric colours, mustard, brown, cream, green I'm looking forward to making it for my son
Posted by: Robyn...... of 'Robyn's Nest ' | August 28, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Oh I love all that boyishness in those quilts! Looking forward to the book! Well done Annie!!
Posted by: Jo in TAS | August 28, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I can't wait for this book to be available. I have 2 new boys to make quilts for. ;0
Posted by: Ina | August 28, 2009 at 12:15 PM
The quilts look great, Anni. Hope all goes well with the book :-) Love Jo xxx
Posted by: Jo from the farm | August 28, 2009 at 01:49 PM
Just lovely all these quilts. They look so great together. Love this picture. And especially quilts for boys, that's just great!
Greetings from switzerland Martina
Posted by: Martina | August 28, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Hi Anni - wow, those quilts look so delicious, I can' wait to see them all laid out in the book! The robots are beckoning already, methinks!
Best wishes, Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | August 28, 2009 at 06:29 PM
That'll make a very jolly and eye-grabbing cover! Over 1000 photos to pick and choose from? Golly me, that's some task! Goo'lok ma'am!
At the recent Festival of Quilts I got two of your books and a pattern and I'm so happy! The needles are leaping about in the needle case ready to get started!
http://hecketyathome.blogspot.com/2009/08/brief-interlude.html
Posted by: Heckety | August 29, 2009 at 01:34 AM
That is a great shot- I love the look of those quilts! Can't wait to see the book.
Posted by: Anne Heidi | August 29, 2009 at 05:11 AM
Hello Anni!
It must be hardworking days for you and your family. I like the photo very much. Good luck!
Greatings Annika
Posted by: annika | August 29, 2009 at 06:43 AM
It has been crazy weather down here in SA also. Love the quilt and what a trooper Tim is no teenage boy wants to be sleeping in his sisters room.
Posted by: Leanne | August 30, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Hi Anni
I love the colours that you have used in this quilt. It says "boys" but not in a traditional way, the green is great. It also includes all the things kids love to talk about. Can't wait for the book, good luck.
Posted by: Annie | August 30, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Looks fabulous - in fact a great "teaser" pic - you are sure to do well with this one. Anyone with with boys in their family will be struggling to wait for the book to be released.
Posted by: dawnie | August 30, 2009 at 05:20 PM
The photo looks great and I am sure the book will be wonderful. Thanks for showing us the quilts when we came to visit the shop a few weeks ago. We had a great time shopping.
Posted by: Sylvia | August 30, 2009 at 06:29 PM
I love them all... can't wait till the patterns are released!! HOW CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job Anni!!
Posted by: Christine | September 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Can't wait for this book!
Posted by: jill | September 12, 2009 at 08:28 PM
Thanks Jill - I'm (hopefully) sending it to the printers today -
YAY!!!!!!
Anni
Posted by: Anni Downs | September 14, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Thanks AGAIN Christine - you are just the kindest person to say all of
those LOVELY things
Anni
Posted by: Anni Downs | September 14, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Hi Anni, your boys quilts are gorgeous. Good luck with the book.
Posted by: Stella Whittingham | September 17, 2009 at 10:43 AM
The day of rain was only a day of rain, not a week, so as far as doing photos for the book, all was well. I do empathise with those of you who have had no rain for SO long - I hope you all have a freaky day of rain soon!!
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