A book in progress: Threadwork Unraveled
Last Thursday (just in time for the long weekend with kids at home to be loud and distracting) the page layout version of the book (printed off the office printer at AQS) arrived on the midday FedEx truck for my review! Basically, I get three big whacks at the book: when I write it, once the text is edited (that was a few weeks ago), and then a page-layout version that is what the book will look like in print. I had to have the entire thing reviewed, edited, and back to FedEx by Tuesday for arrival in Paducah by Wednesday! EEEEK! Time to work FAST!!!! Here is what came in the envelope:
I caught a number of small typos–the sort of thing that you never see if you are looking at something you’ve worked on but that jumps out at fresh eyes (in this case mine), two larger “OOPS!!!!” things that became evident only when the pictures were added and are being fixed. The good news is the OOPS moments provided the opportunity to sneak in one more quilt (yeah!), a few minor word-fiddles on my part, and a last-minute change to one of the patterns — an improvement that needed minor changes in text.
I was surprised at how SMALL the envelope was…. after three YEARS of work! But I really like the font of the text, captions and headers…nice and clean. The layout is good…easy to read and not fussy or cluttered. Plus, I am thrilled that I’ve been able to include so many wonderful quilts from other artists! I was absolutely giddy that both Jane Sassaman and Hollis Chatelain, who is one of my quilting idols, were kind and generous enough to allow me to include their work in the book…can you imagine?!!! WOWIE ZOWIE! And many other artists famous and not so…. I’ll tell you more when the time comes (how’s that for a tease?!).
And the last fun bit…. you see that green mini-quilt/classroom sample on the title page…. that’s THE BACK of the sample! The front has the lime green on half and a busy batik on the other half…. so they used the plain back…. can you imagine the BOBBIN side on the title page? Thank heavens the one stray thread tail on it is covered by the title…. I’m so glad it looks good enough for them to use…still chuckling!
September 13th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I am soooooooooooo waiting to hear when I can buy it from YOU (so I can get it personally autographed of course)!!!
I am looking forward to having it in my hot little hands and reading it myself instead of being “teased” through your blog. (just kidding of course sarah!).
congrats…….it must be similar to the last stretch before you give birth anticipation wise.
September 13th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Another Hooray! for you! You enable me to be patient ’cause I know my editing pages will be coming sometime soon but I am so excited for you at every new step. I know you are soon going to be one of the really famous quilters–you have so many great things to offer and you work so hard at making them available for all of us. Hang in there, bumps and bruises and all! Kathy
September 13th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
YIPPEE!! I am so looking forward to this book.
My teaser will be the 2 articles in Machine Quilting Unlimited. I ordered the new issue plus back issues just so I could read your article.
Enjoy all the adrenaline! Robin
September 13th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Big, big Kudos to you. Can’t wait for the release.
September 13th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 6:59 am
OOOO Goody, goody, gumdrops! Can’t wait to get my autographed copy from you!
September 14th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Looking forward to seeing for real.
September 17th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Hope you got everything fixed up! I can’t wait to see how you spent the last 3 years! LOL
Kudos!
😀 eirdre
September 25th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I am so very happy for you Sarah! What a tremendous accomplishment. Keep dancing girl! Congratulations! I look forward to seeing you at Festival. Carry your book everywhere with you (Festival) and take orders by having people sign the inside of your book with their contact information. You Go Girl!