My publisher in New York, STC, set me something very precious on Friday. So precious I selfishly kept it all to myself for more than 24 hours before showing you. Now how mean is that. Now though, I have wiped off the drool and am willing to share.
Now, before you all go completely bonkers, this is only the blad (the promotional leaflet) for the book, NOT the actual book. For that you have to wait until next year.
Can you believe I have a Boston Common quilt cut out on my design wall for MY book right now?? Back to the drawing board....
I actually saw some of the pages for this book when I was in the US earlier this year. The book is harking back to his really beautiful early classics, Patchwork and Passionate Patchwork. The photography as usual is stunning.
As are the quilts. All I can say really is I WANT ONE. Coming soon to a bookshop near you.
In the mean time, I am going back to this pile of little quilts, patterns and diagrams.....
Busy, busy, busy. Sarah Fielke, Material Obsession, Material Obsession Two
PS. Before any of you ask, the fabric I photographed the blad on is from Prints Charming. It's the backing for the oft mentioned quilt of teeny tiny diamonds. :)
OOooooooooohhhhhhhhhhh. I am dying right this instant. I saw this in Pittsburgh and nearly passed out from excitement then. Stellar. Can't wait. Been stalking it on Amazon to see if there is cover art. Swoon. Having my hands on some of the new Kaffe fabric will have to suffice. ack! And look at your LOVELY stack! Beautiful work is always going on there!
Posted by: amy | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Did I mention that I can't wait?!
Posted by: amy | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Double gasp! Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 01:21 PM
GASP AND SQUAWK!!! Oh Sarah what a teaser you have set before us...what a stunner of a new book this will be, how, oh how can I wait so long? And your little quilts, oh my!!! Edge of your seat stuff here. Thanks so much for sharing and getting me all excited, how will I calm down, better go take a roll in my fabric stash!!!! Deep breaths xo
Posted by: Cathy | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 01:30 PM
OMGosh! This is one book I will have to have! Simple shapes, Spectacular Quilts is totally my thing! Love the pictures in the blad - love the pile of your little quilts.
Rita
Posted by: Red Pepper Quilts | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 03:55 PM
...be still my beating heart...
Posted by: Valentina | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 05:15 PM
such teasing....until next year?????
Posted by: jen | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 07:11 PM
ooh thanks for the peek sarah...its great to have friends in the know...ruth also gave me a sneak peek at a quilt of hers which is going into one of the books!
you know i understand not wanting to share these kind of things at first...it takes a bit of time to absorb the colours... the textures
thanks again sarah...how is the shoulder?
Posted by: magikquilter | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Yes, I'd sit and drool and be selfish over this also. Not only is the color amazing but the photography is always so creative!!! Another book to put on my "I Want" list.
Posted by: Stephanie | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 10:14 PM
ohh the book looks great and your pile of dolly quilts looks even better to me :)
Kathie
Posted by: kathie | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Sarah,
I'm so glad you're excited. The book is scheduled to arrive in stores February, which doesn't sound quite so far away as "next year." It's spectacular and I can't wait for everyone to see it.
Melanie
Posted by: Melanie | Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Looks like a very exciting book, filled with hours of dreaming
Posted by: Annie | Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 02:25 PM
I'm thrilled to see the photographs of the quilts! In the summer of 2008, I quilted 3 of the Kaffe and Liza's beautiful quilts for this book, and it feels like a lifetime ago! I adore Kaffe fabrics, and if this book is like their others, I can't wait to make some of these patterns! I love simple quilts with amazing fabrics--easy to sew these simple shapes, and let the gorgeous fabric do all the heavy lifting. YUMMY!!
Posted by: Donna Laing | Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 11:41 AM
I love The City Quilter fabrics - Olde New York and Subway. I'd love to create something with either one. My daughter is a textile designer in London and who cool would it be to design a quilt that may inspire her to design a similar fabric for the UK - a Tube Map would be great! Fingers' crossed that I am fortunate enough to be given the chance.
Posted by: Christine Nettheim | Friday, December 11, 2009 at 12:27 AM