I Wrote a Book!

Dear quilting friends,

I am so happy I can finally share with you the secret I kept during the last 18 months: I wrote a book! About my shadow trapunto quilts – some of you know that this is my favorite quilting technique.
The book will be released in February 2012 by C&T Publishing.

Ten years ago when I started learning quilting I was exactly like a child learning the alphabet. I would not have imagined that someday I could write a book.

I still recall the day when I read the first quilting book. I wrote down on a piece of paper the difference between “batting-backing-binding-basting”, because I did not know how to translate these words in Romanian and it was so confusing (more about the beginning of my quilting journey here).

Quilting is an unknown craft in Romania to most people. During my first two years of quilting, I made quilts, but I was not sure whether they were really quilts or not because I hadn’t ever seen a real quilt – only pictures in a book and on Internet.
I remember how amazed I was when I received my first fabric order from the USA and I saw how fine the quilting fabric is. I made my first quilts from decorator fabric.
Or how I studied the pictures in the book with a magnifying glass to understand what “stitch in the ditch” is and how perfect the free motion quilting or piecing should be.
Or how excited I was about the cotton batting. When I asked in our shops about cotton batting, the angry answer was: “Lady, don’t you know, the batting is made out of polyester!”.

I love many quilting techniques but it happened that I enjoy shadow trapunto more than anything else. My shadow trapunto technique is about what I love most: contrast, circular designs, repeats and symmetry. I also love using computer to draw my designs.

I learned what shadow trapunto is and because I could not find here what is usually used for this technique, I had to improvise.
Seduced by the technique, I looked for materials that make it easier.
And so it became my biggest love in quilting.
Then I wanted to share it with many quilters.
This is the story. So when I am feeling sorry that I live in Romania, far away from the quilting world, I remember that even this thing brought me on this road.

All my love for quilting is in this book. I gained so much experience working in the last four years and all I learned is there.
You will find in the book:
– a step by step tutorial for shadow trapunto technique, with lots of tips and tricks;
– 30 projects with patterns, in a wide range – from postcards to pillows, table runners and wall hangings. There is something for everyone.
– full size patterns on CD.

The book is available for pre-order on Amazon.
The book cover will be up on Amazon within the next few weeks.

I hope this book will reach a special spot in your heart!
I will share more from the book with you in the next months.
-Geta

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  11. I just love your story and I am sooooo excited for you…this is just totally awesome! From what I have seen of your work, well…you are just one amazing gal…

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  12. I am so happy you have written a book — I love your work! I will be ordering it right away! Thank you so much for all of the projects that you have shared with us so generously! I wish you lots of success!

    Regards,
    Robin

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  14. Congratulations! I was just thinking recently that I hadn't seen any trapunto quilts from you – I guess they were being made in secret for your book?!

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  22. Congratulations!
    I wish you much success when the book is released next March.
    You deserve it for all your hard work and beautiful creations.

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  23. Thank you for sharing your success here on the blogging world. The first time I visited this site, I wondered how come you didn't have a book! Now you do! Good luck!

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  25. Congratulations Geta! I will look forward to your book! Your purse patterns are so detailed and written so well that I can only imagine how good your book will be!

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  27. Geta – congratulations! I have been wondering and wondering when it would be out and now know. The cover is beautiful. I can't wait to see the inside now.

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  31. Oh wow, congrats Geta!!!! I'm so happy for you. How wonderful that so many other quilters will be able to learn your fabulous shadow trapunto techniques.

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  38. Yay! Felicitari Geta!!! Te iubesc si te apreciez mult de tot. Sper sincer ca in viata mea sa reusesc sa cos un quilt shadow trapunto dupa tehnica ta. Abia astept sa facem un party la lansarea cartii 🙂

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  43. WHOO HOO!! I just now placed my order with Amazon–now having to wait til March–Congratulations Geta–your work is wonderful & I found your site too late to know how you did this Trapunto–so I am so excited to buy the book, I have wondered if you gave up on making it, I guess not–I love your worry on your book.ags & the directions are very clear & no worries.
    Sylvia

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  44. WHOO HOO!! I just now placed my order with Amazon–now having to wait til March–Congratulations Geta–your work is wonderful & I found your site too late to know how you did this Trapunto–so I am so excited to buy the book, I have wondered if you gave up on making it, I guess not–I love your work. Your bags are very easy to follow & the directions are very clear & no worries.
    Sylvia

    sorry I hit the wrong keys or something from the above note.

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  46. Geta, You have come SUCH a long way! I'm so excited for you! I have followed your work and purchased your items – and seen how your blog and website have grown to reach many all over the world! You deserve it, as you have worked hard! May God bless you and your work.

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  50. Congratulations, Geta! It seems to be amazing, as your quilts are. I love'em and surely will be expecting to order your book as soon as possible.
    Irene, from Guatemala

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  51. Felicitari, Geta! Ce ma bucur! Abia astept sa apara cartea si o voi cumpara imediat. Eu am mai facut cateva quilt-uri si le-am dat cadou imediat. 🙂 Mie asta imi place cel mai mult la quilt-uri, cand le dau cadou celor pentru care le-am facut si vad ca se bucura de ele si le folosesc. Iti doresc numai bine si sunt foarte mandra ca o romanca a scris o carte depre quilt-uri. Mult succes!

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  58. Oh, Geta, so glad to know the date. It has been hard not to leak the least bit of info about this but I did it. Love the responses you are getting about the book, too. I'm sure it will be a great success for you. Folks, it is all Geta's book, I only supported her choices and encouraged her progress and it was a pleasure to do so.

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  62. Felicitari ! felicitari ! ce cadou minunat in preajma zilei tale!
    many happy returns of the day!
    vreau cu ardoare cartea ta,dar cu autograf!!!!
    mult succes in tot ce faci!

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  64. I have always wanted to stand in your studio and watch you work and now I get to! I just pre-ordered a copy of your book!

    Congratulations! Much continued successes!

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  65. Congratulations, Geta! As your fabric boxes inspired me to try patchwork and quilting in the first place, this book is a MustHave for me!!
    I'm sure, it stands out in the long row of quilting books!

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