Monday, August 13, 2012

Book Party Photos

We had a great time yesterday at Sew Modern celebrating the release of my book! Thank you SO much to Lauren, Liz & Lisa for making it a very special day. My next signing is this Saturday at Quilt in a Day. I've added an events page that I'll keep updated with all the places you can find me!

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My best friend & number on cheerleader
(Quilt behind us is White Stars, from my book)


Dark Chocolate M&M's!! I have the best blog fans ever.

Showing off Quilts... here is Four Patch Shift.

Hex N More Ruler demos

Hex N More Ruler demos
(The quilt behind me is Floating Triangles, from my book)

Showing more quilts... here is Framed Coins

Showing Northern Lights after some Hex N More Ruler demos

Showing binding samples from the book.

Signing time




Showing the back of my quilts & explaining why I piece my labels into the back.

Explaining something...

one of the many piles of quilts

Hex N More Ruler demos

Hex N More Ruler demos

My brother always captures the best photos of me.


Thank you to everyone who came out to support the release of Skip the Borders! 
:-)



© Blog post written by Julie Herman
© Photos by Julie Herman & Family
 For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/

16 comments:

**nicke... said...

what a fun day! xo

Sinta Renee said...

First of all, I love your star quilt! I love the photo of you and your number one fan:)... all of the photos are fun/looks like everyone was having a great time with their teacher! Congrats on your book too!!!

rachel griffith said...

looks like the only missing is me ;)

Denise in PA said...

Looks like a great time was had by all! And, what a pretty dress!

Patricia Lessell said...

Mazel Tov on your book and I love the quilts so much guess I'm going to have to buy your book and ruler.

Lynette said...

You look so cute and relaxed - love that dress and its color on you. Would have been there if I lived anywhere nearby. :D

Melanie said...

Congrats on your book release! As someone who is a huge fan of your patterns, I am so excited to finally have your book!

Dresden Quilter said...

Congratulations! Wish you were doing one in Canada!

Sandy said...

It was an awesome day yesterday! Wonderful to watch you get the accolades you deserve, after so much hard work!!
"Skip the Borders" is a book to treasure! Congratulations!

Joanna Jenkins said...

It was a terrific book signing-- I'm glad I got to be at Sew Modern (I love that place) and meet you. Your quilts are stunning and I spent more than an hour reading your new book at home last night.
Thank you, thank you.

Lauren Hawley said...

It was awesome, Julie! Thanks for letting us host you at Sew Modern. You are always inspiring.
xoxo

SiskiChik said...

I had so much fun at your book signing. Thank you for coming to LA and showing off all of your quilts and talking about your techniques. I hope you will come back and teach a class or two. I'll ready to mark my calendar.

Tracey Jacobsen said...

Congratulations!
And you look so cute in these pictures! :)

natalie. beyond the reef said...

Definitely. One girl on a mission.....
So glad it was a fun filled, friend filled day!!

mascanlon said...

Looks like a very fun day! I am so glad you had a big old book release party complete with your family and mimosas! And I love my very special copy of your book!

Lisa said...

You look like you had fun and you should. I hope you are having the time of you life, you have worked very hard. Wish I could have been there but it is a long way from WV.