Block Party…

April 15, 2011 in Block Party with 42 Comments

For REAL!

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I got an advanced copy earlier this week and it’s so crazy to finally have it here in my hands!  Monday  is my birthday and I’d say that this is a pretty great present!

It’s been a long process getting to this point. In October of 2008 (!) Kristen emailed me to see if I might want to start a bee with her. It was just one month later that she mentioned the idea of a book and we were instantly off and running with the idea.

Block Party is about quilts and community. In finding quilting a few years ago, I also found community and I really think that the book captures the spirit of that. There have been great friendships made through the bee.

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And needless to say, it’s a huge thrill that Denyse Schmidt, whose book inspired me to start quilting in the first place, wrote an amazing foreward for us!

And here’s a just a couple of the 12 quilts in the book!

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I really couldn’t be happier with the amazing job that Stash Books did.  It comes out so soon and I hope that you all like it too!

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42 Responses to “Block Party…”

  1. Monica April 15, 2011 at 7:35 am #

    looks fantabulous!

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  2. Terri April 15, 2011 at 7:42 am #

    Congrats Alissa! That must be so cool to finally be holding your book in hand. Looks fab! This is exciting to see the book is almost available – can’t wait to get a copy.

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  3. Jill April 15, 2011 at 7:53 am #

    The book looks gorgeous. I bet you’re really proud of it.

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  4. Jen Eskridge April 15, 2011 at 7:57 am #

    So very awesome! I cannot wait to see it!

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  5. Anna April 15, 2011 at 7:58 am #

    That looks wonderful – Congratulations!!!

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  6. Amy Hodge April 15, 2011 at 7:59 am #

    This looks really beautiful — looking forward to seeing it in person (bringing it to Market by any chance? :)

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  7. traceyjay April 15, 2011 at 8:07 am #

    gonna have to add this to this list. ;)

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  8. Des April 15, 2011 at 8:16 am #

    Cannot wait!!!

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  9. Molly April 15, 2011 at 8:19 am #

    Congratulations! I’m really looking forward to owning this book. I feel like I’m almost a part of it because I’ve been following your blog for so long. Looks very inspirational …

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  10. Sara ~~ the split stitch April 15, 2011 at 8:20 am #

    Congratulations, it looks wonderful!!

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  11. Bonnie April 15, 2011 at 8:22 am #

    Congratulations, you must be thrilled! I am purchasing this book as soon as I can!

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  12. Erin April 15, 2011 at 8:29 am #

    Congratulations! That is just so exciting. I’ll be getting this one for sure.

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  13. Chelsea April 15, 2011 at 8:33 am #

    Congratulations! The book is gorgeous. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. And you’ve already given me a new perspective on what I might do with my Denyse Schmidt fairgrounds fabrics.

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  14. Melissa and Piper April 15, 2011 at 8:56 am #

    Congratulations!!! I can’t wait to get my copy.

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  15. Jo @ a life in lists April 15, 2011 at 9:44 am #

    Wow, it looks brilliant! Love love love the Square Deal quilt.

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  16. Lisa April 15, 2011 at 10:36 am #

    How fabulous! Can’t wait to get my copy. Congrats!

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  17. Tina April 15, 2011 at 11:42 am #

    Congrats on the book! Can’t wait to get my own copy. And Happy Birthday from a fellow April 18th baby. =)

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  18. Meg April 15, 2011 at 12:46 pm #

    I am totally squee-ing on your behalf! It is super gorgeous–I have my copy on pre-order!

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  19. Erin April 15, 2011 at 1:10 pm #

    Oh that looks great. When is it out?

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    • Alissa April 15, 2011 at 1:24 pm #

      Thanks Erin! The official release date is June 16th… but sometimes those pre-orders ship early!

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  20. Kerstin April 15, 2011 at 1:13 pm #

    I pre-ordered the book just yesterday and after seeing those few pages, I am so happy I did! I hope it will be delivered to my doorstep the minute it’s out.

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  21. carolyn April 15, 2011 at 2:23 pm #

    Wow! Congratulations! It’s gorgeous! Can’t wait to read it!

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  22. Amber April 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm #

    CANNOT WAIT :-)

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  23. andi April 15, 2011 at 2:48 pm #

    Happy birthday for Monday!!
    The book looks fabulous!!!
    Andi xxx

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  24. Julie April 15, 2011 at 3:26 pm #

    congrats!!! i feel like it was just yesterday that you were talking about “possibly working on a book” and couldn’t say more… it’s amazing to see it all come together! i look forward to getting a copy and having you sign in!

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  25. Karen in PA April 15, 2011 at 4:15 pm #

    Can’t wait to get my hands on it!

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  26. Ashley April 15, 2011 at 4:24 pm #

    Oh, how fabulous! A huge congrats to you! I can’t wait to see it in person!

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  27. Arita April 15, 2011 at 6:50 pm #

    Congrats to all who participated in this venture. Looking forward to get my copy.

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  28. jan April 15, 2011 at 8:47 pm #

    Congratulations! The release date is my birthday! I think I will gift it to myself!

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  29. Kate April 15, 2011 at 9:27 pm #

    Congrats! The book looks awesome, look forward to checking it out in person when it comes out.

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  30. Cate April 16, 2011 at 12:08 am #

    Alissa Haight Carlton, published author! Couldn’t be prouder of you.

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  31. Amanda April 16, 2011 at 2:04 am #

    Congratulations ladies! So excited for you! I have ordered my copy and can’t wait to see it.

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  32. Helen April 16, 2011 at 3:11 am #

    Congratulations – I’m off to try and find a UK stockist!

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  33. Debbie-Esch House Quilts April 16, 2011 at 12:48 pm #

    The book looks amazing! Congratulations to you and everyone involved!

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  34. sew katie did April 16, 2011 at 5:45 pm #

    Let’s celebrate next week!

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  35. Corvus April 16, 2011 at 6:05 pm #

    Wow! It looks beautiful.

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  36. Eileen April 17, 2011 at 3:29 pm #

    Congratulations! What a wonderful birthday present! I’m so excited for you {and for me when it’s released!}! :)

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  37. Ruth April 19, 2011 at 7:54 am #

    How lovely, I’ve had mine preordered for a while, Happy belated birthday too!

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  38. mamaark April 22, 2011 at 8:36 am #

    Woot woot! (okay, is it just me or is it totally cheesy to write that?) Just wanted to say congratulations! I know how much work this is. So great to see it come together.

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  39. Pippa April 24, 2011 at 4:42 pm #

    AH sooo exciting! Congrats ;)

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  40. CitricSugar April 24, 2011 at 11:36 pm #

    Congrats on the book! So exciting! I can’t wait to check it out. Fabulous.

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  41. jacquie April 26, 2011 at 1:10 pm #

    eeeek! i haven’t seen that quilt in so long…i forgot how much i love it. congrats my friend. well deserved!!

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