Monday, September 15, 2014

My First Pattern Published!

How cool is this!!  I have been waiting to see my pattern for my Colour Columns Cushion in print for a while.  And it is here now!  WooHoo! Copies are available at quilt shops.  I got mine at Atlantic News on Morris St in Halifax.  I think they ordered a few copies more than usual for this edition.
 

I would like to thank Heather McArthur, Editor/Publisher of Quilter's Connection Magazine for including my pattern in the Fall 2014 issue. A quilt magazine for Candian Quilters! I was so pleased with how my article looked when I opened the magazine. It has been  such a pleasure, Heather!  Maybe I will start working on designing something new!


I would also like to thank most especially, Karen Neary.  Karen suggested my pattern to Heather and got the ball rolling and helped me do the finetuning involved in writing a quilt pattern.  I had no experience, and needed lots of help and am very grateful to my dear friend and fellow Nova Scotian.  Of course, Karen is an expert since she has written tons of patterns and books etc.  Just look on the cover of this magazine and you will see her amazingly beautiful quilt, "New York, New York", with all the instructions inside to make it for yourself. Check out Karen's website for lots more patterns and inspiration. Karen's quilt will be one of the grand prizes at the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival in Amherst, NS, October 14th - 18th.  I bought my ticket! 


 

To celebrate, I am giving away a copy of this issue of Quilter's Connection Magazine.  I just ask that you leave me a comment, any comment, on this post,  and that you are a follower of my blog.  I will choose a winner on Friday, Sept 19 and announce that winner the next day.  Remember to make sure I have a way to respond to you if you are the winner.    My Giveaway is now closed.  Thanks to all who visited and thanks for all the lovely comments. 

Fun fact.... Beside Karen and myself, also in this issue, an article by Kaaren Johnston, a fellow Nova Scotia quilter.  Three's the charm! 

42 comments:

  1. Congratulations Linda , this is so exciting , I am thrilled for you . Can't wait to pick up the magazine . So proud of you !

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  2. Congrats Linda!! HOW exciting! I would love to win a copy as I don't think there is anywhere here to get this magazine. :( Please do toss my name in the hat!!

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  3. Congratulations! I love that pillow, by the way! :0)

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  4. Oh my gosh! Congratulations! Your pillow is gorgeous. You are one smart cookie!

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  5. How COOL is THAT?!? And you never said a word. Here we've been emailing back and forth all day. I am so proud of you and so pleased of your accomplishment. Here's wishing that this is only the beginning. Wow, do you ever look good in print!!

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  6. Congratulations, Linda!! Well deserved recognition. Can I have your autograph now that you're famous?? LOL I follow you on Bloglovin.

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  7. Wow! This is so great! Congratulations :) You must be over the moon! Hopefully I'll find a copy of it here. Congrats again! So excited for you :)

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  8. How cool, Linda, so happy for you! This is well deserved! Bravo!

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  9. Congratulations! How exciting for you. I remember when you first showed that pillow. Please enter my name for a chance to win a copy. Thanks.

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  10. Congratulations, Linda! That is exciting and your cushion is really super!

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  11. Congrats Linda, you are a natural and will design many more treasures!

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  12. The first of many patterns published I'm sure-or maybe a how to book on free motion quilting???

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  13. This is so cool Linda. Just think, I can say "I have sewn at her house, back before she became famous." ~Dena

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  14. Way to go Linda! Looks fabulous and congratulations

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  15. Congratulations Linda on the publishing of your pillow pattern.

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  16. That's so exciting for you, congratulations.

    I follow/stalk you through Bloglovin.

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  17. How exciting Linda!!!! Please add my congratulations to all the others - you deserve it! That's an adorable cushion - great visual design and something any quilter will believe she can make! I love the rainbow effect :)

    I'm a follower via Bloglovin!!!

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  18. WOW!!! Congrats Linda. How cool is this???? I have to pick up the magazine and check it out :-)

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  19. Congratulations Linda. I am a new follower .

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  20. Congrats Linda! Its a really cool pillow!

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  21. congrats Linda! I like your pattern too. Very modern.

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  22. Big congratulations! Wonderful cushion! Very nice pattern!

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  23. We are SO proud of you!!! (please don't enter me in your draw as I get the magazine...but I just had to add my applause!!) Sincerest congrats - the first of many designs I am sure.

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  24. Congratulations Linda - am really pleased for you. xx

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  25. Yay, Linda! You're famous! Now we can all make one of those lovely pillows!

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  26. Congratulations, Linda! I will look for the magazine at Chapters. Your pattern looks great. It was also nice meeting you this summer.

    I do follow your blog.

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  27. Don't enter me in the draw, Linda - I'm a subscriber to that magazine. I just wanted to congratulate you and tell you what a pretty pillow that is!

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  28. Wow! That is so fabulous. Congratulations! I'm sure you are floating on the clouds. I like the pillow and can see myself making it with a darker background to offset my light colored couch.

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  29. Oh wow Linda!!! this is really something...congratulations!!

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  30. Congratulations, Linda! You should be bursting with pride. :)

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  31. That's wonderful Linda, congratulations. It's nice to see your work in print. I love the pillow too!

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  32. Love this cushion, Linda. Congratulations on your magazine debut!

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  33. How exciting and congratulations on being published! The cushion is gorgeous, the whole magazine looks like a good one, too.

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  34. I have got behind in my readings... congratulations Linda ... really wonderful...
    Hugz

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  35. Just came from KaHolly's blog. Congrats on your pattern being published. That is exciting I am sure.

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  36. Congrats Linda!! This was well deserved and I hope, just the first of many.

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  37. Woo hoo! Congrats, Linda! It's a fabulous design!

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