Good Morning, Quilters!
A few days ago, as I was walking back from my mailbox and absentmindedly thumbing the pages of a quilt catalog…
This is what I found…
As all of YOU know…I spent much of 2016 stitching tutorials and working with the fabulous editors at Martingale writing, re-writing, proofing and editing my first book…
But I had not seen the official photos! Â THE PHOTOS ARE FABULOUS!
Needless to say I was thrilled!!!!
THE BOOK
Our book has a title:   Free-Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 and we have an ISBN number!
It will be available March, 2017 and is being advertised in Martingale’s Wholesale catalog right now. Â (Stores should order NOW–it is sure to sell out quickly, right folks?)
I can’t tell you how excited I am!
And it would never have happened without YOU, Gentle Reader!!!!
In a week where we recount all we are thankful for…
This is one of many!
What about YOU? Â What are YOU thankful for?
We’d LOVE to hear!
You could knock me down with a (FMQ) feather!
Thankfully yours,
Lori
PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only. Â Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt. Â For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com. Â Thanks!
112 comments
Maureen B. In B.C.
Congrats and a champagne toast to thee! Has the grin left your face yet? It’ll probably stay there all day.
BTW, those feathers are marvellous … they look bejewelled.
KEK
‘Bout time Mrs. Kennedy! Great work–we want first run, autographed copies! Here’s to 2017! XXO KEK
loosecannon2
Yes KEK is so rightLori, AUTOGRAPHED copies of the First Runs for us.
Remember when you first began your blog? Many have been with you from the beginning learning as you so generously shared all you knew, especially how to tweak a pattern just so making us “feel” that we could do that difficult pattern after all. And, we have tried, & tried again, until AhHa so that is how it is done. Lori, with your open heart, you have allowed so many of us to become better quilters, & designers by buoying our confidence. Congratulations to a teacher who so many think of as a friend & mentor who through perseverance & talent from God is achieving the acclaim so rightfully deserved. Thank You ever so much.
Linda Neubauer
Fantastic!! I ‘m so excited for you (and us). All your tutorials and designs in one place, how lucky can we be?
Valerie Robertson
Congratulations! The new book will be beautiful, and we cannot wait to see it.
Gloria Cotten
Congratulations! And thanks for the sneak peek! Can’t wait for the book! May it sell out quickly — after I get mine!
Pat Evans
I’m thankful for the great quilt teachers (like you) who still blog. My birthday is in March so your book will be a gift to myself. Can’t wait to have your designs in hard copy.
Marsha Boykin
It’s going to be amazing! Congrats, Lori!
Marsha Jean
Can’t wait to get my copy of your new book! And, just in time for my birthday too!
Paula
Congratulations on your new book! Can’t wait to get hold of a copy. I’m thankful for being alive and healthy.
Sue
Lori, Congratulations on your book ! You have been so generous in sharing your gorgeous work with the quilting world, may your generosity be returned ten fold in your success !
Sue
Melissa Erikson
I am excited for your book and cannot wait to buy it! Congratulations! I had cataract surgery in both eyes in October and I am so grateful for my excellent doctor and his staff. I am thankful for my much improved eyesight so I can continue enjoying sewing and learning free motion quilting! Happy Thanksgiving!
Phyllis
Tickled pink to know that your book will be available soon. All those great tutorials right by my side when quilting. Oh be still my heart!!
Brenda Alburl
I’m SO excited for you, Lori! Looking forward to perusing your new book in March! Thank you for all you do for FMQ’ers!! (Is that a word??!!!) Congratulations!
Barb Ellis
Congratulations what a fantastic surprise you got. You are awesome and glad all is going well for you.
JoyceO
Such a happy endeavor! Excitement all around! Looking forward to owning my own personal copy! Congratulations to you, Lori, on a job well done!
emily
Congrats Lori! 🙂
DebbieW
Congratulations ! This will be a great birthday present for myself ?
Marie Gengarelli
Congratulations Lori! When can we pre-order your book? Can’t wait to get it into my hands. You have given us so much over the years, your success was imminent, thank you, thank you, thank you!
Marie
Theresa Olson
Congratulations on the book! That’s wonderful! I’ve enjoyed your blog posts for a long time now and I am thankful for your sharing with all of us!
Teresa
Congratulations…looking forward to seeing the article.
Marilyn
Congratulations, Lori! Lot’s of hard work!
Mary Rose
Congratulations Lori!! Not to make time pass but can’t wait till March!
kattails....kathy in WV
Congratulations! Somehow, that word just doesn’t seem strong enough….but I’m sure this will be the first of many books. I’m so happy and pleased that you’re reaching the levels of success you deserve. I attribute my own fmq’ing skill exponential improvement of the last few years primarily to you, Lori….and i am so grateful.I still quilt on my domestic machine but have moved on to a longarm….I think my comfort and ease of my home sewing machine made the transition much easier. Thank you for all the inspiration, encouragement and tutorials. MegaCongratulations!!!
Tessa
Congratulations Lori! I can’t wait to purchase my copy!
Pat Judd
Congratulations!!
Carolyn Schomaker
Congratulations! And thank you for your tutorials and the time spent writing your book and blog to help teach us to FMQ. I am learning a lot. Now I just have to figure wha designs to use on mr quilt projects.
Jean
Congratulation! I am thankful for generous artists like you.
Dolores Ingraham
Congratulations, I’m looking forward to your new book. I have learned so very much from your tutorials. Bless you for sharing.
Patti Kaplan
I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments. I can’t wait to buy several copies of the book. Congrats dear
friend!
Rita Scott
Congratulations Lori, you have inspired me to get on the stick and quilt the projects I have laying around. I started with a small project and now it’s on to bigger things. Thanks again.
Caren
So happy for you Lori! I can’t wait to get my copy! You’ve really helped me improve my FMQ skills by breaking down the steps so I can catch on. Thanks for your generous teaching!!!
Jane
Congratulations, Lori! It will be great to be able to have your designs in a book for quick reference. Until now I have made a loose-leaf book of my favorites to keep handy while designing.
Denise
Congratulations! Looking forward to getting your book. Have learned so much from you, especially confidence to fee motion quilt. Happy Thanksgiving!
Christine B.
Congratulations Lori! So excited for you!
Nancy
Congratulations! Can’t wait to order! I’m thankful I found your blog. Happy Thanksgiving!
Claudia
Congrats!!!! I am on cloud nine for you. And so very happy. You deserve this happiness, as you have worked so very hard. What a talented person you truly are. I will be waiting to buy your book next year for sure. “Happy Thanksgiving” with lots of hugs your way…..Claudia
JanetF
This is SO exciting! Congrats to you!
Marie
I love your blog, the photos, ideas, tutorials and fine art. I look forward to every e-mail.
Pam Arbour
Congratulations! It will be nice to have your tutorials in hard copy. I have taken your craftsy classes but it is still nice to have hard copies to thumb through all in one place! I am happy for you and thankful for all of your hard work.
Janette
Way to go!…will be looking forward to the book …l am thankful to have found you….as well for all that has happened good and bad because it makes me real.
Becky Shaffer
Congratulations, Lori! I can hardly wait! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. It will be a best seller for sure! I predict lines around the block the day that it is first available!
susieqmcf
Woo hoo!!!! Well Done!!!!
Lee
Great news on your up-coming book! Congrats.
Donna
Great news and I will be on alert to pick this one up. Your tutes are such a blessing to a novice like me and it has turned me into a motif quilter, for better or worse. I practice when each new inspiration comes along, if not on fabric , just by doing the movements with my hand. You are the “greatest”.
Marta
I have received a “newsletter” from Martingale in my email for few years. Just 2-3 days ago as I looked thru their new offerings, I was wondering, “When are they going to announce Lori’s book?” YAY YAY ! It is really underway to this stage! Be still my heart ! Ya know, waiting is just as hard as an adult as when a child, I think. Now your work will be in our hands…and it will be a great JOY ! Thank you so much. Those cut out feathers are incredible.
knottedthreadtales
Huge congratulations Lori, this is beyond exciting for you! I will ask our store owner to preorder!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
Congratulations, Lori!! Happy Thanksgiving.
Teresa in Music City
Congratulations Lori!!!!!
Pamela North
Congratulations Lori. Can’t wait to get the book when it becomes available. I’m sure it will be a best seller.
Karen Quilts
Exciting!! Enjoy all your tutorials. Looking forward to getting your book!!
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