Good Morning, Quilters!
I have exciting news to share…
After a few false starts and much deliberation, I have signed a book contract with Martingale Publishing! (Summer 2017)
YOU have been encouraging me to do this for sometime, and I finally summoned the courage to sign a contract…and trust me, it does take some courage!
I thought it would feel like signing myself up for a BIG TERM PAPER…and who would voluntarily do that?
Surprisingly, I have found it to be a relief in a way. I have been thinking about it for so long and have fragments of ideas floating around in my head constantly. So now that I’m actually writing, it feels like a weight has been lifted.
I will have to be very focused on writing and stitching samples…
and I don’t want to give up my walking and nutrition goals!
I’m sticking with my mantra #NoExcuses…10,000 steps/day!
What about YOU? Any big projects in your life? How are YOU going to maintain your fitness goals during YOUR busy season?
We’d LOVE to hear!
Lori
PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only. Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt. For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com. Thanks!
83 comments
Dorothy
Congratulations Lori…looking froward to seeing your new book…I’m sure it will be great to get inspiration from. Dorothy
pamelajeannestudio
Wonderful! I can imagine it is scary, but all of your fans can’t wait to have your book in their hands–me too! I find the only way I will get my 10,000 steps a day is to do most of it first thing in the morning. If I start thinking about my projects for the day, I lose motivation. (I say this as I am sitting here waisting time now with my work out clothes on trying to get myself out the door!)
carolejm
Congratulations! Good for you for taking that leap. I sprained my ankle badly last weekend and totally sidelined my plans. Uhg. But ironically I did it while we were loading a Bowflex into the truck (from Craigslist) and there is a lot of nonweightbearing exercises you can do with it. So time to change things up. It does mess up quilting time for a bit though!
Teri Coha
I have a summer quilt that has gotten put away to work on other projects. I just decided, after reading this blog, that it is going to the top of the list for this weekend. I have done a lot of the quilting already. I will clean my studio tonight so I can start fresh on Saturday. Putting this in writing makes me more committed for some reason.
Joanne
I am so happy that you are putting your great ideas in a book. I look forward to having my own copy.
Diana
Congratulations! This is just what I need. I keep all your tips and instructions in a folder and the contents are spilling out!
Donna LeBeouf
That is awesome news. Your designs are beautiful and my dream is that one day I can accomplish some of your designs. Thank you for the sharing your knowledge and talent with us. I can’t wait to get your book.
Marilyn Larkin
How brave you are, just trying to fit everything into your life. Signing on the dotted line must have been a watershed moment. I am really looking forward to seeing/reading your book. CONGRATULATIONS
Anna Jarczewski
I am so happy for you. I mention your name at every opportunity, guild meetings ,(VMQG), convos with other quilters … anyone that will give me their ear, basically! My work is very influenced by your instruction and creativity. I will definitely be adding it to my library. I hope you release in a digital format. I’m trying to go low paper in my world.
Thank you.
Betty
Congratulations on your new adventure! You’ll do Great! Can’t wait to see it!
Dolores Good
You will write a wonderful book I am sure. I, on the other hand, have a different kind of rush. I am 84 years old and I have so many bundles of beautiful fabric I must use before I journey over to the other side. I really want to make 2 or 3 quilts so I am having to push myself out of my chair and up the stairs more often. Not and easy thing so wish me luck.
Carol
Yay! Congratulations! I think you will be very successful with this – you have a lot to teach.
Tonia L. Conner
Congratulations, Don’t stress out and enjoy the journey.
Linda Skroback
If you can tell us…will it be examples from this blog (I personally would love to be able to look through a book for these ideas) or new? Maybe you should write 2 books!
Juls in FL
I am ready to pre-order. Where shall I send my check? Congratulations! You are a fabulous teacher, and I have enjoyed so much the tutorials you share with us. Love your online classes, too. This book will fill in the gap- I won’t have to balance my computer on my lap in bed for my night reading :).
Janette
Congratulations!!…..This is just the beginning!…….Can’t wait !
Doing some more renovations on my house and going to do as much as l can myself.
To get things moving , planting vegetable garden this weekend. Planting some new veggies this year to help with my goal of eating healthier.
Gertrude
I love books and am delighted to hear you will be publishing one! I love being able to read and reread, to look at pictures or photos, highlight important details etc. I am so looking forward to your book.
I even managed to keep to 10,000 steps while on the Alaskan cruise – just got off today. The walking allowed me to indulge at meal and snack time. ?
janbevanJan Bevan
Fabulous news. GOOD LUCK WITH IT ALL.
gonstrup
Congratulations on your signing a book contract! That’s so exciting! I am also very impressed with your nutrition and walking goals! Good for you! Congrats!
Ann M
Yea! This is wonderful and, most probably, be your 1st book with many to follow. I look forward to buying it.
Kathie
Congratulations!!!! You were made for this, so relax and have fun with it, and let God do the rest. I can’t wait to read it!!!
Carol
Great news!!
Cynthia Holten
That is fantastic news! I am eagerly looking forward to your brand spanking new book! I know it will be amazing! You go, girl!
Mary Helen in OR
Congratulations, I am excited to hear this and can scarcely wait for the release party!! Hope you are going to cut back on some other activity to fit “book writing” into the equation. We all need your seemingly never ending encouragement and gentle guidance so much we don’t want you to burn out!
Your devoted student
Rosemarie
I look forward to it, Lori! Congratulations!
DebbieW
Great news……can’t wait!!!!
Nena
Lori, take what you have done as tutorials for this wonderful blog of yours, flesh them out a bit more and you have an excellent book, maybe even two or three. You have already done the lion’s share of the writing work. And, we are all looking forward to having it in our hands!
Nena
MS Barb
YAY!!!
Ellen Holder
Congratulations, Lori! This is so exciting that you can share your talent with so many people intrigued by free motion quilting! I know it will be a best seller!
mortisa
Woo hoo can’t wait to see it – well done
Barbara Frank (@Barbara_Frank)
Congratulations, Lori! Once you can actually hold a copy of your book in your hands, you’ll be over the moon 🙂
Ginnie
So excited about the book! Congrats!
heatherdpear
this is great news. i have learned so much from your blog and been encouraged to try more variety in my quilting.
10 000 cheers for you.
Lou
Congratulations! I can’t wait to have a book with all the step by steps in it. I love your blog. It has been a real motivation for improving my skills in free motion.
ireneshooter
So happy for you!
Marjorie
I will buy the book, too. I love your approach to beautiful quilting as a part of a healthy life. Also doodling helps us artist wannabes feel more confidence … More can do. Less. Trepidation when it is time to quilt.
Also, might the book include a section on the ttypes of bobbin and hook assemblies that allow for a beautiful stitch. I know tension, thread choices, batting variables, as well as the elbow style of the quilter all play a role but If I can only have the beautiful quality of each individual straight stitch with a Bernina, it is something to consider for my next machine.
Thank you for all your encouragement. It radiates to other areas of my life, so thank you thank you thank you very much!
Shar
I’m happy for you in this new endeavor. Hard work has it’s rewards – you have been helping us to get and stay organized in our creative work. I can see that this is a good goal for you to achieve.
Nothing new for a while for me while I finish a few projects, but there is a new landscape triptych with my quilting buddies on the horizon.
Karen Falvey
That’s wonderful! I love Martingale. I get a regular fix of quilts by reading their blog and browsing their books. Even when they are talking about books I already own, I enjoy reading about and scrolling through them on the computer. I really appreciate Martingale’s generous quilting spirit letting us take a good peek – like the inbox jaunt. I’m trying to go mostly digital these days, so they are great for that as well.
Susan McFarland
Woo hoo!!!!! I can’t wait to buy one! Can we sign up to buy an autographed copy????
quilter1522
Congratulations! That is exciting news. Looking forward to getting your book when it’s published.
Suzanna Trail
That is great news, I’d been wishing you had a book. Hope there are lots of pictures!
Rebecca Shaffer
Congratulations, Lori! That is great news. I can hardly wait for the book! I know it will be fantastic. I’m keeping up with my exercise and eating goals. Who would have thought that I would get all that when I started to follow your blog to improve my free-motion quilting!
Lorraine Doyno Evans
Congratulations…Such exciting news for you!
Becky Campbell
Oh forgot to say congratulations.
Becky Campbell
Right now I am on the treadmill reading this.
KJ
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 🙂 🙂 I know I am not the only one eagerly awaiting your book.
I have no large projects coming up but July 31 is year-end at work. I will really need to practice my breathing after that. lol
Whiskers
Pulling weeds!
loosecannon2
HIP HIP HOORAY—HIP HIP HOORAY!
Our Lori is “off & running” in more ways than one! The thing is, you will be so busy Lori that I fear we will lose our daily dose of FMQ; nonetheless, we are so excited for you.
May GOD bless & keep you.
Jolinger
Exciting! I will be looking for it. I know it will be great, and I will be in line to get my copy. You have shared so much on this site and I was glad I happened across it. I signed up for both your Craftsy classes and enjoy them immensely. I enjoy your passion and love of your craft. Thanks for sharing.
Jolinger
So to answer the questions. My big project is a graduation T-shirt quilt. My movement is moderate, got to improve. I am on the roller coaster for fitness. Gotta get me a fit bit instead of wishing I had one.
Caroline
I am so excited. I am on pins and needles waiting for this book. I can’t wait, guess I’ll have to go for a walk and wish you great success.
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