sewtakeahike: Happenings...

I can't believe it. My book is finally out and I had my first book signing. I am still waffling between periods of disbelief and pure excitement. I mean, I never would have thought even 5 years ago that I would have authored a book.

It was an honor for me, having my first signing at favorite fabric shop here in Fort Collins, Mama Said Sew/Jukebox Quilts. The Fort Collins MQG showed up in full force (including my friend Maggie from the Front Range MQG, thanks Maggie for the awesome surprise! and L-man even made an appearance!), and they were all so encouraging and genuinely excited for me. I am so grateful to have this quilting community!

(Barbara, Susan, me, Maggie at the signing)

Interweave did an amazing job capturing my style from the fonts they used to the page layout. I am so blessed to work with them!

Which brings me to my next topic, a paper piecing interview I'm doing over at Crafty Planner. She is doing a Learn More, Sew More series on paper piecing this month and you'll want to make sure and click on over to read it and leave a comment on her post to enter a drawing for a copy of my book The Paper Pieced Home!

And congratulations to Ruth, the winner of the P&B Colorweave Medley fq set! I've sent you an email!

One last thing, I'm super excited to announce a Bundle Up sale FabricCadabra is having and a blog hop bundle giveaway they are hosting!

First, FabricCadabra has 20% off all bundles from today through Jan 26.

Secondly, they are having a bundle giveaway hop. Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win this fq set of Follie by Lotta Jansdotter.

Then make sure and leave a comment on Nicole's blog Modernhandcraft for a chance to win a Priory Square bundle,

and

on Erica's blog Kitchentablequilting for a chance to win a specially curated Winter Warm Up bundle she put together available only at FabricCadabra!

Lastenia and Mayka, the sister duo behind FabricCadabra are super fun, energetic partners. If you'd like an extra chance to win the Follie bundle, go and follow FabricCadabra on their Facebook and Instagram then come back and leave another comment for me on this post that you're following them and you'll be entered into the drawing twice!

Good luck everyone and Happy Monday!

xo, Penny

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Congratulations on your book, Penny! I am off to make an order right now...
; )

Posted by: Marit | 20 January 2015 at 06:25 AM

I've only been sewing for a year, and haven't really gotten into quilting (yet). I love the look of paper-piecing though, and look forward to experimenting with it. Maybe your book is just what I need! I'll be hopping over to see if I can win it!

Posted by: Mindy | 20 January 2015 at 08:40 AM

Congrats Penny! I'm sure Interweave did a beautiful job. Off to order it;)

Posted by: katie | 20 January 2015 at 08:47 AM

This would be great to win, thanks for the chance. Have a great day!

Posted by: Dawn Jones | 20 January 2015 at 10:08 AM

I am following Fabricadabra on Instagram and Facebook.

Posted by: Dawn Jones | 20 January 2015 at 10:09 AM

Can't wait to see the book, congratulations.

Posted by: Pattie C | 20 January 2015 at 10:40 AM

My comment is...ALL the Lotta!!! 😉

Posted by: Jody deschenes | 20 January 2015 at 11:13 AM

Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

Posted by: Kate | 20 January 2015 at 11:15 AM

Congrats on your book! And I'd love to win this bundle.

Posted by: Judy | 20 January 2015 at 11:54 AM

Congratulations again on your new book! :)

Posted by: Alli | 20 January 2015 at 12:09 PM

Congrats on the book; it looks awesome! Also, thanks for the chance to win!

Posted by: Sarah | 20 January 2015 at 12:37 PM

I follow FabricCadabra on FB. Thanks again for the chance to win this fabric bundle. Cheers!

Posted by: Sarah | 20 January 2015 at 12:38 PM

I know you're excited about your book! congrats!

Posted by: Jana | 20 January 2015 at 02:08 PM

Congratulations and thanks for a great giveaway!
allisonpogany@gmail.com

Posted by: allison pogany | 20 January 2015 at 03:00 PM

Congrats to you!! I am just beginning my first paper pieced project!

Posted by: Lori Wilson | 20 January 2015 at 04:03 PM

Well done on publishing the book. Paper piecing and modern quilts are right up my alley. They are on my agenda for 2015!

Posted by: Judy | 20 January 2015 at 04:19 PM

Congratulations on your book - such an incredible accomplishment! I'm looking forward to picking up a copy the next time I'm out and about. Love the giveaway - what sewist doesn't love fabric to add to her stash?!?! Best wishes for continued success with your book!
Warm regards,
Ruth L

Posted by: Ruth Lutz | 20 January 2015 at 04:48 PM

love those patterns!

roseharries_06@hotmail.com

Posted by: Rose H | 20 January 2015 at 05:51 PM

I love the prints designed by Lotta Jansdotter. The amount of times I have picked up something at my LQS only to see it is yet another of her designs.
Congrats on the book!

Posted by: Carla | 20 January 2015 at 06:14 PM

Congratulation on your book and thanks for the giveaway of such pretty eye candy.

Posted by: Karen | 20 January 2015 at 06:39 PM

You certainly have reason to celebrate and whoop it up! What better way to have fun that to give away fabric? Put me on the list!

Posted by: Kathy E. | 20 January 2015 at 07:05 PM

Congrats! Love the fabric bundle!

Posted by: Hannah | 20 January 2015 at 08:11 PM

I follow FabricCadabra on Facebook!

Posted by: Hannah | 20 January 2015 at 08:15 PM

Congratulations on your book. The fabric bundle is so bright and cheery! I love it!

Posted by: Andrea McColeman | 20 January 2015 at 09:53 PM

Congratulations on the book.

Posted by: Chris | 20 January 2015 at 11:45 PM

I follow Fabric Cadabra on Facebook

Posted by: Chris | 20 January 2015 at 11:47 PM

Congrats! I love the fabric.

Posted by: Arianna M. | 21 January 2015 at 02:46 AM

book looks great.

Posted by: mairi | 21 January 2015 at 06:53 AM

Congrats! A book is a really big accomplishment.

Posted by: Megan | 21 January 2015 at 10:50 AM

Congratulations on your book! I can't wait to make something from my copy. I just can't decide which pattern to start with. Thanks for the giveaway.

Posted by: Veronica | 21 January 2015 at 11:34 AM

Congratulations on your book! Thanks for sharing your talent.

Posted by: Lynne | 21 January 2015 at 02:27 PM

Congratulations! And beautiful fabric. Thanks for the giveaway

Posted by: Amber Campbell | 21 January 2015 at 06:35 PM

I liked Fabricadabra on Facebook!

Posted by: Amber Campbell | 21 January 2015 at 06:45 PM

I would love to use this beautiful fabric for World of Charity Stitching.
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

Posted by: Peggy Gibbs | 21 January 2015 at 06:57 PM

I already follow FabricCadabra on FB.
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

Posted by: Peggy Gibbs | 21 January 2015 at 06:59 PM

Congrats on the book!

Posted by: Lori B. | 21 January 2015 at 07:36 PM

Congrats on your new book! So exciting!!

Would love to win the bundle....

Posted by: Lois pasternack | 21 January 2015 at 07:45 PM

Congratulations, I can't wait to get a copy!

tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

Posted by: Tabitha Keener | 21 January 2015 at 11:24 PM

I follow FabricCadabra on Facebook and instagram! Thanks

Posted by: Tabitha Keener | 21 January 2015 at 11:32 PM

Congratulations on your new book! I've been sewing for 2 years and recently I've just started to learn about patchwork with sort of love-and-hate relationship. I hope I can broaden my skill in patchworking & quilting world too :)
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