Here is the cover!
The quilt is 69x83, quite close to the original. The blocks are square as the original blocks are (blocks are 14" square, borders are 6-1/2" wide).
Dear Readers, did I make this quilt all by my lonesome? Nay, I did not. I would have had a coronary in the attempt. Eleven friends made blocks and borders (thirteen blocks and two borders); that leaves seven blocks and two borders by me :-). If I counted right; I'm too excited to think straight :-).
You may notice that Block Two, instead of being the (certainly delightful) floral display that is in the original, is the Bride's Suitor (since men are just as delightful if not more so than floral displays).
I loved designing these blocks and borders and also loved working on the book. I hope that you will also enjoy the book and the quilt patterns.
Wow, what a New Year's Eve 2011 turned out to be! Happy New Year to us all and may we get lots of quilting done in 2012.
Congratulations on the book! I've quietly followed your blog for a little while and think your work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour book looks wonderful! I love the quilt. I've been working on the Corliss Searcey version. I love how close to the original yours is. Your borders are fabulous - I love those racing horses. How exciting to have your book published! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! So proud of you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Karen! This is exciting news! The quilt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful book. I'm glad I enjoy applique. Can't wait
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Quite an accomplishment.
LuAnn
what a wonderful New Year surprise . Congratulations a splendid achievement .
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I gotta get a copy of that book. Karmen
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The book looks fabulous! I'll be getting one for myself!!!
ReplyDeleteHigh five my friend! This is an awesome accomplishment! First the fabulous quilt, now the fabulous quilt! Luckily I dream in color because I will never achieve this in real life!
ReplyDeleteOh, you know I meant fabulous book!
ReplyDeleteHappy new Year! What an accomplishment! Whoo Hoo! Looks lovely
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Karen!! What a wonderful accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing book!!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is an amazing quilt and quite a challenge to reproduce it!! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteHehe, SOME men are more delightful than SOME flowers :)
Jeanne
Congratulations!!! The quilt is beautiful and I'm sure the book is excellent. I have to say it again - the quilt is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new publication; now, that is an exciting way to begin your year!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I'm so happy for you! It looks beautiful...what a wonderful way to start the new year!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I am going to preorder one, even if I do doubt that I would ever actually make the quilt. How much help did you get from Rembrandt, my favorite cat?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Karen. It looks so good, beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting - for you and for me, too! Looking forward to adding this beauty to my library *s*
ReplyDeleteFor Christmas, I received the CWB pattern from AU and fabric. So exciting...but I didn't hesitate one sec to order your book. Can't wait to study them both! I really like husband you added! This is on my 2012 start list!
ReplyDeleteKaren - Woo Hoo for you!!! What a great start to your year! Guess my 'Happy New Year' salutation is a bit lackluster (giggle).
ReplyDeleteHigh Five!
How exciting! Congratulations, Karen. I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being a published author/artist!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I have my name on the waiting list!! I have admired the original and now I am admiring your version! Thank you for all of your hard work.
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