
In just two or so weeks, I have enjoyed an overwhelming amount of goodness. We prepared so intently and then hosted an amazing Needleworks Nashville weekend here to celebrate the launch of my book. It was shared with an unbelievably delightful group of women who got right to work, right to friendships and I hope felt right at home for 3 days with me (some of that in my home!). So lovely that I feel this sort of event will have to happen at least annually. It might also be obvious then, that I have received and stroked and absorbed advance copies of my 3rd book! I am so, so pleased, and I hope that you will be too. My new Field Study rayons, voiles and velveteens sample yardage are all here, and we are sewing through yards and yards in preparation for Quilt Market which is just two weeks away now. My living room project which grew into an additional family room project are both now complete and being enjoyed. All the children have been home from school for more than a week on fall break. I have quilted. I have have patched. I have draped. I have drafted. I have embroidered. I have taught. I have been inspired. I have photographed. I have eaten movie popcorn with extra butter (or whatever it is that they put on there). I have had the crap kicked out of my shins by taking part in Eleni's soccer practice. I have soaked bruises in an epsom salt bath. I have made baklava. I have felt autumn roll in like a steam train, and breeze through with a crisp, smokey beauty.
And now I have written to my friends to catch up. I am hoping you are well.
with love, Anna Maria
ps. the above is a shot of a new quilt pattern called Flight Map and a new bag pattern called Escape Artist that I will be debuting at market. Both shipping in January. I love that I had anything (and actually quite a lot) to do with this photo. And naturally photos to follow of all of the above mentioned except the bruises. In due time.
Well, that is a magical photo! Beautiful!
ReplyDeletethat quilt looks beautiful. my mom really digs flying geese so this will definitely move to the front of the to-do list.
ReplyDeletethank you, anna :)
Beautiful photo. Beautiful bag. Can't wait for my copy of your new book. I've been sewing away on my cross stitch pendant, found on creative bug. I was so excited to watch the tutorials! Thank you for all your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWait. Wasn't it just May? Well you always have the most beautiful booth. I'm sure this one will be no different. I can't wait to see everything! It sounds like you have had an amazing few weeks- you deserve it, AM! :D
ReplyDeleteYou have filled your time quite nicely... well, except for your poor shins! Leila is right, the photograph is magical. Movie popcorn, baklava, breezy, smoky, crisp autumns... that's magical, too! Have Flight Map, will Escape! Thank you for putting me in this fanciful mood, Anna Maria!
ReplyDelete'I have felt autumn roll in like a steam train, and breeze through with a crisp, smokey beauty.' This is great!!
ReplyDeleteLovely, indeed!
ReplyDeleteI love this photo! Everything about it. The horse, the quilt, the bag (is that embroidery in the centre?) The model's outfit. It's just perfect.
ReplyDeletemargie
oooh, Lots to see and hear and imagine. Also, I want a horse to carry my quilts =)
ReplyDeleteA very autumn-y photo - everything looks beautiful. (I love what she seems to be wearing - I mean, whatever it is!)
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS photo! Can't wait for field study in rayons, voiles, and velveteens!
ReplyDeleteOh please say there will be Field Study Flannel... oh pretty please!
ReplyDeleteJust emailed my mum to say we both need to make this quilt, it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCiao, è la prima volta che trovo il coraggio di scrivere qualcosa qui. La tua borsa nella foto è davvero stupenda!
ReplyDeleteIo abito in Italia ma vorrei acquistare i tuoi libri e il modello della borsa, si potrà fare? Grazie per l'attenzione e per la tua creatività.
Marygabriella
so much loveliness, anna. the photo is breathtaking and i love your new banner.
ReplyDeletep.s. i just got your book yesterday....LOVE it! it's an amazing work.
Really beautiful shot ~ I wan to be in that photo! Can't wait to hear more!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo. Love the quilt and the way the bag is gathered. Is the model wearing a sweater or coat?
ReplyDeletethat quilt looks beautiful foto..
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
lovely quilt
ReplyDeletelovely bag
lovely model both horse and human
Beautiful! I wish I could have been part of it all... I can't wait to see the designs, but I live in a tiny little mountain community that will never see them...
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by the picture. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, spectacular photograph!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is to DIE for!! The contrast on the horse is amazing. That is going to be my next project for the den.
ReplyDeletetruly stunning photo!
ReplyDeleteI want to redecorate so badly, just like what you're talking about, but there is absolutely no budget for it right now. Boo....
ReplyDeleteGreat photography.... Thanks for sharing....
ReplyDeleteis that lovely quilt pattern available to purchase? Just gorgeous!
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