Monday, January 23, 2012

I'm in McCalls Quilting!!!!!

McCall's Quilting March/April issue is now available and I have to say I am on Cloud 99!!!!  Why . . .


because inside that edition are my quilts!!!!!   Girl or Boy . . . Hugs to Enjoy were designed and pieced by me and quilted by Natalia Bonner.  Isn't this just the cutest picture??  I can't get over how adorable it makes my quilts look!!!!

Being published is something I have had on my list of things to do for a while now.  I still remember doing a little squeal and happy dance when I got the email that these quilt designs were accepted.  The process takes a while and now that it is here I still can't believe it.  I just get giddy each time I see this!!!

Here is a full shot of each of the quilts.  They feature both piecing and applique.

I used Riley Blake's Penny Lane by My Mind's Eye.  I just love these color combos :)  They are so bright and happy and are just perfect for a new little wee one!!!

And here are some close-ups of the quilting.  The quilting Natalia did is just amazing!!  Thanks again Lady!!!



Happy Quilting to each of you!!!  I think I might be on Cloud 99 all week long :)
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53 comments:

  1. Congratulations to you! If you visit my blog and look back a post or two, you will see my design partner and I have a quilt in that same issue...it's the top one folded on the cover! It's a fun process, isn't it? Love your quilts!!!

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  2. Congratulations!!! What an honor! And those are really adorable quilts. They look like a project anyone could make, even a fairly new beginner. But they are fresh and new in design. Great work!

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  3. How Awesome for you!!! Congrats you are famous!!!

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  4. And deservedly on Cloud 99. Well done you !!! Those quilts are stunningly beautiful. Would love to see a close up to show the quilting. (hint hint - lol.) You deserve the honour of being in print.

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  5. Congratulations Melissa! AWESOME job!

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  6. That is just awesome - I'm on cloud nine with you

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  7. That is so exciting! Those quilts are darling.

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  8. Congratulations!!!!!! That is very cool and those are SUPER cute!

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  9. Congratulations, Melissa! How exciting to have your quilts published! I hope this leads to even bigger things for you. :)

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  10. Congratulations on having one of your dreams come true! The quilts are beautiful!

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  11. Oooooo!!!! Congratulations!! That is so awesome! And those quilts are darling!! You rock!!

    **runs off to buy magazine!**

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  12. What an accomplishment. Congratulations!

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  13. They look awesome in the magazine!
    Congratulations Melissa! It's an awesome feeling isn't it!!!!

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  14. Wow! I was just enjoying my copy of the magazine last night and these two quilts definitely caught my attention. Congratulations on being featured. We look forward to more contributions from you.

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  15. Congratulatons Melissa ! they are both adorable !

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  16. Congratulations! You sound so excited! :)

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  17. Congrats, Melissa. Being a cover girl is the icing on the cake! My Copy of the McCall's should be in my mailbox soon...The quilts are so cute and I LOVE how Natalia quilts. I had to send her one of mine.

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  18. Congratulations! That is so exciting! Those quilts are adorable!

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  19. Congratulations Melissa, I am doing the happy dance for you too. The quilts are so beautiful. I love the colours and designs.

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  20. Yay, congrats! They do look cute in the pics

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  21. Congrats!!! You should be very proud of yourself!!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  22. Congratulations! They are beautiful quilts.

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  23. Gorgeous quilts. Congratulations on being in the magazine.

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  24. Congratulations! I'll be watching for it in my mailbox. :) blessings, marlene

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  25. Congratulations! The quilts look beautiful. Natalia's quilting is awesome.

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  26. Congratulations! Awesome quilts!

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  27. i saw that! congrats to you!! I hope this a step on the way to stardom!!

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  28. Great work, Melissa! So exciting!

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  29. Congratulations on being published. Both quilts are just darling.

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  30. Congrats! I can just imagine how you are dancing on clouds. I would be too if it were me.

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  31. hooray! and Congratulations!
    (and yea... I want a custom quilted piece from Natalia). :)

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  32. How cool! Two of my blogger friends are in that issue. Color me impressed!

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  33. Everything about these quilts is gorgeous! Congrats!

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  34. Congratulations! Your quilts are beautiful and so very worthy to be published. If it were me, I'd certainly be doing the Happy Dance too.

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  35. WOW!!! You are stinking amazing!! Congrats!

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  36. I´ve seen the preview and that you are in the mag! That is so GREAT - congratulations!!!!

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  37. Congratulations!! Super fantastic :) Cute quilts!

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  38. Congrats! And Happy Dance from me to you!!

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  39. Yay! So, so awesome!!! They are both darling. You deserve to be on cloud 99 (9,999,999)!

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  40. I know just how you feel!! A huge congrats to you!!

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  41. YAY!! Congratulations! That's wonderful news. :0) How exciting for you!

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  42. That's wonderful! Congratulations!

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa