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
Congrats on the book!!
Posted by: becky m | 19 January 2015 at 12:00 PM
Congrats on your book - how wonderful to see your visions in print for all to enjoy! Thanks, too, for the chance to win this beautiful bundle.
Posted by: Deborah Werner | 19 January 2015 at 12:15 PM
The Follie is beautiful! And I love your book!
Posted by: Deb Scheibel | 19 January 2015 at 12:15 PM
Gaaaaaaaaaaaaah love these; ) And your book looks awesome!
Posted by: Janna | 19 January 2015 at 12:20 PM
Thank you so much for the giveaway, these are beautiful fabrics.
Posted by: Sarah | 19 January 2015 at 12:29 PM
Love FabricCadabra. The Priory Square bundle is excellent!
Posted by: Liesel | 19 January 2015 at 12:48 PM
I followed them on FB and instagran
Posted by: Liesel | 19 January 2015 at 12:49 PM
Sew cool
Posted by: Karen ch | 19 January 2015 at 12:49 PM
This is awesome - well done on your book!!!
Posted by: amy cavanagh | 19 January 2015 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations!!!!! You are one of my favorites in Blog Land!!!! I can't wait to order your book!!! Thank you for the chance at the giveaway I Love her fabrics!!!!
Posted by: Lana | 19 January 2015 at 01:09 PM
Beautiful colors!
Posted by: c. | 19 January 2015 at 01:23 PM
congrats on your book!!
Posted by: Veronika | 19 January 2015 at 01:37 PM
Ooh, can't wait to get a copy of your book! Congratulations!
Posted by: Rachel | 19 January 2015 at 01:50 PM
Congratultions on your book. I love Lotta Jansdotter fabric.
Posted by: Debby Saunders | 19 January 2015 at 02:47 PM
Congratulations on your book! Looks like a good time was had at the signing, too.
Posted by: Sandy A in St. Louis | 19 January 2015 at 03:05 PM
Congratulations on your book! Looks fantastic! And thanks for the chance :)
Posted by: Amanda M | 19 January 2015 at 03:33 PM
Liked FabricCadabra on FB and following on IG :)
Posted by: Amanda M | 19 January 2015 at 03:34 PM
Congrats! I'm trying out some basic paper piecing and am loving it. Notwendy gmail
Posted by: Kelly Wilson | 19 January 2015 at 03:39 PM
I follow Fabricadabra on Facebook and on IG (as notwendyok). Thanks for the chance to win some awesome Lotta Jansdotter fabric. I love her designs. Notwendy gmail
Posted by: Kelly Wilson | 19 January 2015 at 03:41 PM
Love the Lotta fabric and I am wanting to see your book.... Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Barb | 19 January 2015 at 03:56 PM
Congrats on your new book. What a great give away.
Posted by: Virginia | 19 January 2015 at 05:21 PM
I am so in love with paper piecing ATM. Can't wait for your book
Posted by: Melissa | 19 January 2015 at 05:26 PM
Congrats to you!
Posted by: Jill Froelich | 19 January 2015 at 06:16 PM
Follow fariccadbra on intragram
Posted by: Jill Froelich | 19 January 2015 at 06:17 PM
Congrats!! Would love to get Lotta's new collection
Posted by: Allison C | 19 January 2015 at 06:38 PM
I follow FC on FB and Instagram
Posted by: Allison C | 19 January 2015 at 06:38 PM
Penny your Paper Pieced Home book is on my wish list and I'm SO SO happy for you and all your accomplishments since 2008. Thanks for the paper piecing must haves:) Truly I'm going to try paper piecing this Spring. Its great tip that I should cut my fabric bigger, as a beginner.
You are so thoughtful and gracious, it's always reflected in your blog.
Ref the FabricCadabra Bundle UP sale, that's a favorite shop and what a generous bundle give away...thank you:)
Posted by: Diane Beavers | 19 January 2015 at 06:49 PM
Penny, I'm following FabriCadabra on Facebook.
Posted by: Diane Beavers | 19 January 2015 at 06:51 PM
Firstly Congrats! Before I order a copy, can I ask are you going to have any signed copies for sale yourself? Or do bookplates? I really love knowing some of my books have been held by the author, cuckoo I know. But I thought I'd ask.
Posted by: Ruth Lil | 19 January 2015 at 07:03 PM
Congratulations on your Book!! How exciting to be Published!! (Have added to my Wish List too!)
Looooove this Bundle too! :)
Posted by: Lori Morton | 19 January 2015 at 07:42 PM
Congrats on the book! Lotta's fabrics were some of the first I fell in love with when I started quilting :)
Posted by: Christine Sherman | 19 January 2015 at 08:12 PM
An adorable bundle-thanks for a chance to win-the book looks great!
Posted by: Emilee | 19 January 2015 at 08:24 PM
I follow fabricCadabra on fb!
Posted by: Emilee | 19 January 2015 at 08:25 PM
Congratulations on your book! Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful fabrics.
Posted by: Linda Webster | 19 January 2015 at 08:51 PM
Big congrats on your new book! Love the fabric bundle. Thanks for a fun giveaway.:)
Posted by: audrey | 19 January 2015 at 08:57 PM
Congrats on your book. How fun.
Posted by: Anne | 19 January 2015 at 09:18 PM
congratulations and thanks for the giveaway ! :) Can't wait to see your book !
Posted by: thecalicolover | 19 January 2015 at 09:31 PM
Not sure which I like better -- the book or the bundle giveaway. They are both awesome!
Posted by: Margaret | 19 January 2015 at 09:44 PM
Looks like a fun book, congrats! Thanks for the Follyicious giveaway!
Posted by: heidi | 19 January 2015 at 09:50 PM
Congrats on the book & thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Joyatee | 19 January 2015 at 09:53 PM
I also follow Fabric Cadabra on IG (joyandsmiles)
Posted by: Joyatee | 19 January 2015 at 09:54 PM
Thanks for the chance to win and I can't wait to check out your book too!
Posted by: kimberlier | 20 January 2015 at 12:07 AM
Just started following them on Facebook! :)
Posted by: kimberlier | 20 January 2015 at 12:07 AM
Congratulations! So exciting.
Posted by: Zenna Nixon | 20 January 2015 at 04:36 AM
Congratulations! Must be so exciting :)
Susanne
Posted by: Susanne Klemm | 20 January 2015 at 04:48 AM
So happy for you on your book publication! I love your work, so I am sure your book is awesome! I will definitely check it out! Thanks for the chance to win some pretty fabric too, by the way!
Posted by: Sue | 20 January 2015 at 04:49 AM
Congrats on your book and thanks for the chance to win the great fabric. sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
Posted by: sonja mclane | 20 January 2015 at 04:58 AM
Congrats on the book! Fabulous! Great bundle, too, thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Cheryl | 20 January 2015 at 05:21 AM
Love the muted yellow!!!! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Janie | 20 January 2015 at 06:12 AM
I follow FabricCadabra on FB.
Posted by: Janie | 20 January 2015 at 06:13 AM