181: big news

I must say, I kinda feel like this post should be titled "old news", but it is new to you.

So, here it is: I wrote a book!

Yes, past tense.  As in, I'm pretty much done.  I did the bulk of the work last spring/summer (hence, the "old news").  I do feel like I've been a bit of a tease about my news, and that might have been annoying. But, I'll admit it, I kinda liked being in that club where you have secret projects you can't talk about.  And, really, I wasn't allowed to say anything.  Because, if I was, you know I would have been blogging tons of complaints and moaning about how much work it was etc.

And, it was a TON of work.  But I think it's one of those things (like childbirth) where the memory of how hard it was fades and the excitement takes over.  And, I can hardly tell you how proud I am.  I dying to see it acutally done.

The title is:

Modern Mix

16 Sewing Projects that Combine Designer Prints & Solid Fabrics

7 Quilts + Pillows, Bags, & More

It will be published this fall by Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing.  I'm so honored to be in the company of their other awesome authors. And, can I just tell you?  They are a dream to work with. Everyone is so professional and knowledgeable and just really helped me to make it the best I could.

So, yes, it is a project-based sewing book.  Each projects uses both some solid fabrics and some prints.  They're all modern and fun and there is something for every skill level.  My first love has always been quilting, so there are 7 quilts, but since I never can focus on just one thing, there are also bags, pillows, an apron, a tablecloth, and more.  I wish I could show you more than just these sneak peek photos, but for now they're all I've got.  I think the cover is almost final and I promise to show you as soon as I can.  

If you're interested, I'd be happy to share more about the process of writing a book and how this whole thing happened.  Soon... like after I get back from quilt market.

JT

 P.S. Holy cow! You can already pre-order it on amazon.  That's my name there, folks.  For real.

Comments

[Hollie]

Congratulations! That's amazing news!

[Lori Porten]

Wow! Congratulations! Very exciting!

[Amy]

Great news, Jessica!!! Now you can get to work on that Kids Birthday Party book I have been wanting you to write!!!

-Amy
Crafting by Candlelight

[Megan Scott]

So nice meeting you at Market Jessica and all of us at C&T & Stash Books are super excited about your book!

[Elle]

Congratulations! I'd love for you to share more on that - especially how you went about getting a proposal to Stash. I've got an idea for a book that I'm really excited about, but I'm not sure how to get started making the projects since presumably I'll need step-by-step photos, too (and I'm not a professional photographer)! But...what a dream! Thanks!

[Jessica Levitt]

Elle-

I do hope to share more about the process online, but in the mean time, to give you an idea, you do not need to have the projects done to submit a proposal. Every author does their own format, but you can show drawing etc. But its a good idea to have some done or at least a portfolio of your work to share with them. If you get a book deal, they will do all the photography so dont worry about that. But if you are doing step-by-step how-tos youll need to make extra pieces that show each step so they can take them.

If you go to the Stash website they have guidlines for submitting a proposal: http://www.stashbooksblog.com/write-a-book/

Good luck!
jess

Jessica Levitt

my blog: www.juicy-bits.typepad.com
my book, Modern Mix: http://amzn.to/jfT2XP

[מתנות אישיות]

Thanks for sharing this one. I like too much. I will try for this with my daughter on next weekend.

[Electrician Sydney]

Can't wait to grab one copy of that book of yours. I am planning to give that to my youngest as a Christmas gift these holidays.