Sunday, June 8, 2014

Exciting New Book!



I can hardly wait for this book to be released on September 9!

features about 150 quirky utilitarian quilts from Roderick Kiracofe's extensive collection
plus other quilts he borrowed for the book.   All were made between 1950 and 2000.

AND

It includes essays on art and quilts by big names in the art and quilt worlds.  
Kaffee Fassett and Denyse Schmidt are just two of the names I remember him mentioning. 



Here's Roderick Kiracofe, the author, and the nicest man you could ever meet. 
I got to have tea and pie with him recently in his home town, San Francisco.  

He's also written major quilt history classics that most of us have in our libraries:  

Although he encourages us to support our local book sellers, Amazon has the book on pre-order here.  

I've ordered mine.  Like I said, I can't wait!




15 comments:

Rachaeldaisy said...

Your enthusiasm is contagious!! I can't wait either!!

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

Arghh I can't wait that long to get my hands on that book...his other two books that I purchased were fabulous, I know this will be too. Lovely that you could meet him. xo

Quilteuse Forever said...

I already have 2 books from him, they are so-o-o interesting! I'll order it as soon as it is possible at amazon.fr, thanks for this tip LeeAnn!

Barb said...

can't wait to see it! Thanks for the heads up.

fiberchick said...

Am jumping up and down with excitement!!! Thank you for letting us know about this book!!!

Sujata Shah said...

I can hardly wait!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Mine is on pre- order!! Thanks for sharing the news - so exciting that you were able to spend time together!

smazoochie said...

How terrific that you got to meet him!
I love his The American Quilt & his Blurb books. I'm joining the ranks of those eagerly awaiting his newest. Thanks for the heads up.

Marit said...

Just love the title - such good news! This one goes to the top of my book wish list. Thank you for sharing your exiting news with us! And for making me discover Blurb...

; )

Helen said...

Sounds like a delightful book! Will get in line...

Annemieke said...

Sounds exciting, thanks for the tip!
Groetjes
Annemieke

Sharon said...

Wow, this looks so exciting! I've put it on my Wish List, so I don't forget. Thanks for the heads-up!

cinzia said...

thanks for the heads up!

meli B said...

I've got it on order, can't wait!

Victoria said...

I want, want, want this book!