My book...

This is still very unreal for me, my first book.

ADORABLE ANIMAL QUILTING
a very fitting title for this fun quilting book.

I was approached by Page Street Publishing last spring. Caitlin Dow and Sarah Monroe,
my editors, had seen my Instagram account and fell in love with my animal quilt blocks.
So they sent me an e-mail asking me whether I would be interested in publishing a book.
I read the e-mail, but did not take it seriously.
My insecurities got the better of me, and thoughts like:
me a book, no way.... they probably just want to sell something... it would be cool, but I am not good enough for a book... entered my mind, and so I didn't answer the e-mail and forgot about it.
But Caitlin was persistent and inquired again two weeks later, and suggested that we have a conference call to discuss details.
I was still hesitant because I did not know what to expect, but my first phonecall with Page Street Publishing  was absolutly fun and to make a long story short....
I signed my first book deal a few weeks later.

We agreed on 20 patterns for the book, so I went ahead and spent last summer
drawing, designing and sewing my adorable animal quilt blocks.
I needed to get the patterns tested , so I asked my  pattern testers if they would be willing to help, and they were all absolutely fantastic and super excited to be part of this.
Thanx you guys for all your support and great work.

My son, Jonas took all the photos in the book, I am so proud of the work he did.
It was not always easy to work with me, I am a virgo after all, and I drove him crazy at times.
But I think the result is fantastic and I want to say a huge THANK YOU JONAS for your patience with me.

My editor Caitlin and Sarah were fantastic to work with as well as the rest of the Page Street team, thank you so much you guys for making a dream come true.

Ali the alpaca quilt block

Adorable animal quilting

Coco the cockatoo block

So here it is, let me take you on a journey around the world with these adorable animal quilt blocks.
Check out the pre-order links here on my website.... and best yet, you'll get Hilda the hippo pattern for free with each pre-order of the book.

Hilda the hippo quilt block

August 18th can't come soon enough.
I can't wait to see all your makes.... use #adorableanimalquilting so I can find your makes on social media.....

Happy sewing
Ingrid x