Today is a special day for a couple of reasons. First of all, it’s my daughter’s birthday and she was able to have a great party yesterday with all her friends, since there was no school. Secondly, my book releases today! Yippee!!
I made sure to keep these very special events separate but let my daughter know how awesome it was that my first book came out on her birthday, so I would always remember the date! I have to admit that it’s been a source of pride when I’ve caught her on the couch reading it. 🙂
Jenna made her first quilt with me when she was 8 years old. Now she loves to draw and write!
My family is super important to me, which is why I dedicated the book to them:
The dedication is the first set words I composed for the book back in 2013.
I am in love with the photography, layout and graphic design in this book. Honestly, the main reason I decided to go with a publisher when writing a book is because of how awesome they are able to make everything look! I about cried, when I opened up the inside cover pages. And it just gets better from there…
Inside cover pages from Machine Quilting With Style, photography by Brent Kane
Here are a few ways you can purchase your copy:
- Click here to purchase a signed copy of Machine Quilting With Style directly from me.
- Click here to purchase Machine Quilting With Style from Amazon.
- Click here to purchase Machine Quilting With Style from Martingale, and get a free e-copy!
- Visit your favorite Local Quilt Shop or bookstore.
Blog Hop Coming Soon!
Save the date – I will be hosting a blog hop to showcase all of the quilts from September 14-26. Be sure to check my blog later in the week for details and the complete blog hop schedule.
As a first time author I was a little nervous with how the book writing process would go and I kept waiting for it to get hard or for something to go terribly wrong. However, everything went so smoothly and I’m so proud of the team at Martingale for the work they’ve done to produce this book. I’m happy to say that I enjoyed every step of the process and would gladly do it again!
Bonus Giveaway!
My publisher, Martingale, has been so amazing to work with throughout this whole process. Today, they are hosting a giveaway for an ecopy of the book. Pop on over to their blog to enter!
Christa Quilts 
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations, Christa. It looks like a beautiful book. Can’t wait to see it in person!
Congratulations Christa!!!
Christa, Good news Amazon must be sold out of your books. I received notice they could not ship until Oct
It’s so crazy how well the book did on launch day! Not to worry, more will be on their way from the publisher soon!
So happy for you, Christa! You can achieve anything you set your mind on.
Unfortunately, I also ordered from Amazon and just got an email stating October 8 as the earliest shipping date. So glad you are doing the Blog Hop while I’m waiting!!!
Congratulations! So very exciting and wonderful that it came out on your daughter’s birthday.
Wheeeee! This is such exciting news and I’m really happy for you, Christa. And I love that opening photo–so great.
Can’t Wait I ordedered my through Amazon a month ago. See you in sept at book signing Carol Bauman
Congratulations Christa!!! I can’t wait for my signed copy to arrive!! When I started quilting eons ago I was all into the traditional blocks, but in the last couple of years have become more and more drawn to the modern look, thanks in a big part to following you and your progress through quiltalongs, your fmq, and now your book. Well done!!
Way to go, the day if here!! Excited for you!
Congratulations to you Christa! I look forward to your upcoming blog hop.
How wonderful, Christa! What a beautiful book and such an inspiring dedication. Congratulations to Jenna, Ryan, Jason, Jr. and Jason for all the ways they helped you as you learned the ins and outs of quilting, retail and, now, publishing. WELL DONE, all you Watsons! (Jenna, you need to make sure that your mom has her next 2 books come out on Ryan’s and Jason’s birthdays! 🙂
Congratulations Christa. I’ve ordered my signed copy of your book today. I am looking forward to seeing it, and to learning from you. I will watch for the blog-hop.
Just received an email from Amazon that the shipping on your book will be delayed. 😦 I’ve had it pre-ordered since June 12. Guess I’ll have to live vicariously through the blog!
No to worry – that just means Amazon sold through their first shipment that they preordered from the publisher, which is a GOOD thing!! They should be getting more soon. 🙂
What a huge accomplishment! Congratualations Christa! The book looks amazing and hope to get my hands on a copy!
Very cool. I’m happy for you!
Way to go Christa! Congrats on the official release!
Congratulations on launching! May it be a blast! (Sorry, I’m feeling punny today.) Today is my daughter’s birthday as well, she’s 9. I’m glad to have a small part in your launch activities for a great book!
Whoo hoo! Huge congrats.