And the Pre-Order Fabric Giveaway Winner Is....

...Beth Latture!

Congrats Beth. You're the winner of these four fat quarter fabrics!

 Thanks to all of you who participated in the Pre-order Giveaway for, Fabric Printing at Home.


There will be more giveaways and events along the way...so stay tuned!

I also wanted to mention a wonderful review of my book by fabulous fiber artist Gerrie Congdon! Gerrie is a member of The Printed Fabric Bee and astounds me each month with her fabric designs. Thanks, Gerrie!

Last Days of the Giveaway

Here are the four fat quarters you could win!

Just a reminder that we are in the last days of the pre-order giveaway for Fabric Printing at Home.

The giveaway ends at midnight on Monday, November 10.

Just a refresher (and a quick one!):

If you'd like to get a personalized signed bookplate and a chance to win some nifty fat quarter hand painted and printed fabrics, do the following:

Go to your favorite online bookseller and pre-order Fabric Printing at Home. Send your proof of purchase to fabricprintingathome@gmail.com and let me know that you want to be in the giveaway. Provide a mailing address too so I can send you your goodies! I'll be sure to email you back to let you know that I received your information.

I'll be choosing the winner of the fabric giveaway on Tuesday, November 11.

If you already pre-ordered a copy of the book (prior to knowing about the giveaway) you are still eligible. Just send an email with the proof of purchase and you're as good as gold!

Thanks!

Orange Circles Fabric and More Giveaway News

 Last night, I finally finished the Orange Circles giveaway fabric. For the last layer of printing, I flipped the milk top over and printed with the concentric ring design on the inside of the top.

I really like the results...so simple...using just two "found" objects I had in my house---a milk bottle top and a C battery. This is just one of many ideas I have in store for you in my book, Fabric Printing at Home! The book is coming out in December but right now you have a chance to win a signed book plate (just like getting a signed book copy!) and will also be entered in my fabric giveaway.

Wouldn't this book make a great gift for you or a crafty friend? Wouldn't it be great to have it signed (via a book plate) by the author? Wouldn't you like the chance to win some fun fabrics to play with?

All this can be yours by following the directions here.

AND GUESS WHAT!?!?...I'm extending the pre-order giveaway an extra week! Now you have until November 10th...how great is that!?

A Weekend Full of Treats...not Tricks!

The second layer of another giveaway fabric...printing with a battery!

This weekend was full of treats!

I got to meet two lovely ladies (and sisters), Patty and Hilda, while teaching them my Inspired by Nature: Creative Fabric Designs. Hilda was visiting from Honduras.

They made Flower Garden scarves.

Flower Garden Scarf by Hilda G.

Flower Garden scarf by Patty B.

And designed numerous print blocks to make these samplers.

Sampler by Hilda G.

Sampler by Patty B.

I'm looking forward to teaching them again!

I also had a special treat! An unexpected rendezvous with fellow Printed Fabric Bee member, Carol Eaton. We sipped chamomile tea and chatted about our love of designing fabric, writing (and marketing) books, future dream projects, work and family. Thanks so much Carol for getting in touch!

And last...but not least...a special treat for you!

I spent part of my day printing another giveaway fabric for my book pre-order giveaway. This one is very "Op" Art (or "Top" Art?) using a milk bottle top and a battery!

First layer...printing with a milk bottle top!

Another view.

There's only ONE WEEK left for my book pre-order giveaway! Don't miss out on this opportunity to win a FREE signed book plate and a chance at winning a pack of fat quarter fabrics! Many of you live far from me and this is a great chance....just place a signed book plate in your copy of Fabric Printing at Home and viola!...you have a signed book! Click here to find out how to win your signed book plate!

Thanks! Hope that you're week is full of lots of treats!

Fabric Printing at Home Pre-Order Giveaway Starts Today! Extended a week! Now running through November 10!!

Hi friends!
Today marks the beginning of my first sojourn into marketing my book! Deep breath here (laced with excitement and anticipation!)...

I'd like to announce the Pre-Order Signed Book Plate and Fabric Pack Giveaway for Fabric Printing at Home!

Here's how it works:
The giveaway takes place from Monday, October 20 through Monday, November 10, 2014 and includes autographed bookplates for the first one hundred who follow the steps below.  Participants will also be entered into a drawing for a selection of hand painted and printed fabrics designed and created by me.

I call this fabric, Fiesta! Doesn't it look festive?!

Steps for Entering the Pre-Order Giveaway for Fabric Printing at Home:

1. If you haven’t ordered Fabric Printing at Home yet and want to take part in the giveaway, just click on the photo of my book in the right-hand column of this blog (or the highlighted book title anywhere in this description of the giveaway) and it will automatically direct you to the Quarry Bookstore where you can choose your favorite online bookseller to pre-order my book. If you’ve already pre-ordered my book (thanks!), just continue with the steps below to join the giveaway.

2. After pre-ordering Fabric Printing at Home, you’ll need to send an email with proof of purchase to fabricprintingathome@gmail.com. Be sure to also include a mailing address and if you are among the first one hundred to respond, you will receive an autographed bookplate! Stick it in your book when it arrives and viola, you will now own (or can gift) a copy of Fabric Printing at Home signed by yours truly!

3. Whether or not you are among the first one hundred to respond, your proof of purchase automatically makes you eligible for the entry in the fabric giveaway.

4. The pre-order giveaway ends at midnight (Eastern USA time) on Monday, November 10, 2014. On Tuesday, November 11, a winner will be randomly chosen to receive the selection of hand painted and printed fat quarter fabrics. Good luck!!

Thinking this one needs another layer. What do you think?

I've gotten a start on the giveaway fabrics but will continue to update you about my progress over the next couple of weeks. If you'd like to know how I created the piece below, see Issue #22 of Julie B Booth Surface Design News.

I've titled this one Aurora Borealis.

P.S.: If you have questions, just leave a comment here and I'll get back to you.