Hello, Quilters!
Today, I offer a sneak peak, a clarification, good news, bad news and great news.
But first….
A HUGE thank you for all of your kind words! It has boosted my spirits and reinforced my decision to forge ahead! I am so grateful for all the offers to help copy and paste and other suggestions on how to save the current content!
Old House, New House Clarification
Because the old and new sites have different formatting and architecture, there is no easy way to transfer or flow the old posts to the new site. The information doesn’t just “vanish in an electronic vapor” as I so dramatically stated…please allow a little poetic license…
Perhaps it is better to compare the process to moving from an old house to a new house without a moving company. First, you have to review every item in every drawer and decide if it’s worthy of your new house. Next, you have to package it for moving. Then you have to carry it down the street to the new house. And finally, you have to rearrange it and fluff it’s pillows in the new location. Imagine doing that with 2400 pieces of furniture! Of course, we’d look for a moving company!
Unfortunately, I can’t get a moving company because the old house was a ranch style and the new house is a three story mansion. These movers can’t figure out where to put the furniture-though they will move me out of my old house and dump the contents into storage bins for me.
So you see, I’m not losing all of the information, but if I want to use it, I need to dig through the bins to find it, and then I need to move it and fluff the pillows myself. I am working to prioritize the content I am willing to hand carry.
Worthy of Hand Carrying
Because I have had many requests, I will prioritize moving the 2020 and 2021 quilt-a-longs. Much of this information is also found in my book, 25 Days to Better Machine Quilting.
In addition, I will move the motifs that are not in my books.
Once I see how long that takes, I dive deeper in to more posts.
How to Print or Save YOUR Favorite Posts
This will be a time-consuming process so I encourage you to save posts that you need for reference.
To assist you, I’ve added a “Print the Blog” button on the bottom of every blog post.(Thank you, Linda S. for the suggestion!)
Look for the printer icon below each post. It will bring up a menu of choices. Choose Portrait and the pages you would like, leaving out comments, etc. You can save this to a file on your computer or print. You do not need to print to use this button!
NOTE-This is a new plug-in on my site. I hope this works well, if not, I will research other ways to help.
Books-More Disappointing News
In other unfortunate news, my publisher, Martingale, closed it’s doors in February-so my books are officially “out-of-print”. (Do you see why I was ready to throw in the towel this year?)
I have a limited number of print copies left–so when they’re gone, they’re gone! (LK: Waa Waa)
Please order autographed and personalized copies from my Etsy Shop. (and just like Cracker Jack, they come with a surprise treat in every box!)
SHIPPING will be delayed–I will ship on June 1, 2023—see GREAT NEWS BELOW!
Great News!
I am spending a few weeks in St. Louis to welcome the 9th grandchild to our family tree!
Please help us welcome Thomas!
A Big Thank YOU,
Just signing out on that note! Thank YOU for your support and encouragement. Whether you’ve been with me since The Inbox Jaunt days or just subscribed this week, thank you!
Lori
32 comments
Jill McCormick
Hi! I ordered 2 of your books on May 14th. I am assuming you are back logged with all the demand. Please confirm.
Margaret Morton
Lori,
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into helping us become better quilters. Sorry that dealing with technology has become such a hassle for you.
I would like to print several of the designs you’ve shown on your blog, especially Claire’s Peony. Being able to trace a motif several times before attempting it freehand is the best way for me to master it. Because the background for it and other motifs are in color, I am hesitant to attempt printing and using all that color ink just for a background. Is there a way to print your designs as black lines on a white background?
Thanks so much for your help.
Sandy Clarke
Congrats on the new Grandchild!! So much hope in a new baby.
Your quilt is amazing. So beautiful, and now it will be finished. You should be very proud of your work.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your shared info and encouragement. You are truly a marvel at quilting. Your kindness, willingness and talent needs an escape so I’m sure you will figure out how to reach your fans. Best wishes for your smooth progress. Sure I’ll see you out here soon.
LynnJ in Wis
Congrats on your 9th. I was in your lecture class in Madison at the Expo a few years back and another grandchild was being born. You, as a dedicated teacher, gave us your all and then rushed home for the blessed event. Thank you for teaching and sharing your skill and talent. You are inspiration. I hope you can retain data without giving up your life in doing so.
Karen
Thank you, Lori. I appreciate everything you do!
Cindy Clark
So glad you will get to spend time with your new grandbaby! Have fun!
I am also happy that you will be saving your 2020 “25 days” lessons. I found that very valuable.
Sheila Susen, Vermont
Lori, I have been following you since your Inbox Junk days and have learned so much from you. Congratulations on your 9th grandchild; enjoy every minute that you can with him and his siblings. They are all special gifts! I’m sorry that you are going through so much, but hopefully some of the ideas that others have posted might be helpful. You have so many of us that love you and appreciate everything that you’ve done (do) to help us.
Debbie Mallicoat-Dover
THings happen for a reason! This too shall pass and bigger and better things are coming your way! Congrats on the new grandbaby! They are so fun at the early stages! You’ll be just across the state from me in Kansas City! Enjoy your time!
Bobbie Elder
Sooo glad I have all three of your books! They are invaluable to me, and I peruse them before I begin any free-motion quilting project. Best of luck getting your new site going! I love your blog!
Maureen B in B.C.
Remember … deep breaths, in and out. And when things boil over, go slam some cupboard doors, just not the glass-fronted ones. It’s a great release. Works for me. We’ll see you at the new place for the “open house”.
Amy
Welcome to the new baby and thanks for soldiering on with the blog. I just clicked your link to grab your book before it was gone, but it’s sold out. Sure hope you can get another publisher or as a previous commenter suggested, making your books available as e-books. Thanks for making the print blog button – will have to check it out.
singsktknologynet
What a relief!
Maureen Teoh
Welcome little Thomas and congratulations to you Lori and your family . You have been such a gem to all of your followers . Please take time for yourself and enjoy time with the family . I am sure we will be seeing more wonderful things from you on the future . Enjoy!
April
WOW, you have a lot gooooing on! Thank you for thinking of us and giving us time to print articles that we have enjoyed in the past. Enjoy your new grandson.
June Neigum
Could not find the print blog button but right clicking and save as works for me . Just made a folder for Lori Kennedy motifs and done. Now I need to set aside some time to browse your blogs. Thank you for all you do.
Rhonda Renee Goss
Lucky you. Grandchildren are great and each one is unique. Sorry about the blog. I think they outdate software to sell more software.
Louise
Hang in there. Enjoy the grandkids and try to relax. We will miss you, but even wise masters need a vacation
annieofbluegables
Oh! Congratulations on your newest grand baby. What joy these little ones bring.
Lori, you are such a darling person, and you are the one who gave me courage to try to machine quilt. Your ambassadorship for Bernina encouraged me to purchase one myself. You have been a wonderful influence on many people. I love your books, and have purchased every one you’ve published.
I’m so very sorry and my heart breaks for all the loss and frustration you are dealing with.
Thank you for the print button, that is wonderful! Is there any way to see an index of what is there? I can see we can go to the bottom of each page and click previous page, but I’d love to start on page one and just binge read.I mostly read on my iPad, but I might just get on my laptop and make a folder just for you.
I so love you, and wouldn’t blame you for throwing in the towel and moving on to another path. But I’d miss you so much. Take a breath, enjoy that sweet family, and know you are dearly loved.
xo Anita
Helene
I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this. Pain in the neck.
I have been a fan of yours since The Inbox Jaunt. Fortunately I have your books, but I will be looking around on your website for things I might need to save. Good luck with the transition. Enjoy the new grandbaby!
auntiepatch69
You must have been a whiz on an Etch-A-Sketch when you were a child!
Leslie D. Schmidt
I can imagine what a daunting task this is for you. Good luck and keep your chin up.
Congratulations on your new grandson. We just welcomed our first grandchild, Sebastian, yesterday! I’m too old to be a first-time grandmother, but I will try my best.
Polly
Lori, why not make your books into ebook so that people can still purchase them. Becky Goldsmith, at Piece o’ Cake Designs, has many books that are also out of print, but you can still purchase them as ebooks. That way 25 Days, will not be lost forever. Luckily I bought a copy some time ago. Just a thought. Polly
Marti
Lori,
You have inspired me to doodle, to lower the needle and just ‘do it’, and to practice, practice, practice. Your words of encouragement and all your tips and tricks have made me a better quilter. I consult your books/motifs on every quilt I make. And I thank you! As others have said – your followers will follow you wherever the ethernet takes you (us)!!
Thanks for the ‘sneak peek’ – your quilt is fantastic! And you have once again inspired me – pull out that treasured quilt top in my cupboard and just dive into the quilting!!
Donna Matlik
What a blessing you have. There is nothing like welcoming your ninth grandchild. We had that joy a year and a half ago. Treasure that time.
The transition to the new blog will continue to help us all grow. Growth is good! It is what this journey is all about. You have taught me so much. I am most concerned about losing touch with the group of ladies that have been so helpful with comments and encouragement. Please keep us updated.
Karen VR
Enjoy the new grand baby! I have your book 25 Days to Better Machine so I’m good with that, but I was shocked when Martingale closed their company. They published for so many crafts! I have enjoyed your blog, and will enjoy your new one as well, whatever you manage to bring along. I appreciate your efforts.
Pamela McQuade
I am sorry to hear that Martingale went under. Have you thought of contacting other quilt-book publishers to see if they would pick up your books? It may take some effort to find the right publisher, but if you can get the original copy and art from Martingale’s files, it might not be so hard to get some interest.
Norma Aitken
Thanks for all your blogs & posts. I have been following you since The Inbox Jaunt. I religiously did all of your posts from 25 Days to Better Machine Quilting during our long periods of lockdown in Melbourne Australia. Our resourceful Librarian at Waverley Patchworkers has managed to find a scarce copy of your book to share with our members. Good luck with your house move
Norma Melbourne Australia
Carolyn in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Please, Lori, take the time to spend with your family and getting to know this new baby boy. Take lots of photos. Thomas and his siblings are adorable. Your family is without a doubt number 1 and always should. You are truly a blessing to your family as well as your quilty friends.
Kat Campau
I’ve been a follower for many years. I love your designs. Hope you continue to post some more to enjoy.
Janice Scandrett
Thank you so much for all the information you have shared over the years. I have really enjoyed your e-mails, your books and all of your motifs. They really helped me to gain confidence in my quilting, from my domestic machine to my long arm. So many of the quilts I have quilted have parts of your ideas and designs in them.
Linda Klein
Welcome Thomas! And love the little ones giving him a kiss! And his STL Cardinal shirt. Your move will all work out.
Susie
Lori
You just have a lot going on. Take care of yourself, enjoy your family, do the best you can with your blog and your followers will support your decisions. I have been following you for years before I ever met you and have always looked forward to what you are doing next. Having said that, everyone has stuff going on so remember what we think is awful or bad most people don’t have time to give it a second thought. You are admired and respected as a quilter and an author and your fans will support you. I am lucky enough to have met you and know what a special person you are. All good stuff! ❤️
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