If this is the season for sharing, as noted in the most recent post, it's also a doozy for keeping secrets -- or trying to! Just as you can be thrilled to have finished a quilted gift and can't wait to see someone receive it, we are delighted about what's ahead for AQS book releases.
But I can't give the details!! Except to say that in January and February (and through the Spring) we will have wonderful new books available you are sure to love. And we're working now on books for next Fall. This is such an exciting time of year -- if you can stand the wait!
Throughout the year we are happy to receive book proposals (and American Quilter and The Quilt Life, respectively, are happy to receive article proposals). Look under the "Authors" tab at www.americanquilter.com for proposal guidelines. If you have any questions, as always, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Now is absolutely the best time to give or request a book from AQS. Our list of titles contains a wonderful array from hand work and history to machine work and contemporary. AQS merchandise is perfect for showing off how you really feel about quilting. And what about giving someone a multi-day admission to an AQS show! Not sure what the quilter on your list would like? You can purchase a gift certificate in any amount online or by calling Karen at 1-800-626-5420.
Whatever you do, enjoy the sharing of the season, try to keep your secrets (!), and give a gift from AQS to a quilter you love.
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Knoxville - Great City, Great Show!
We hosted our first AQS Quilt Expo in Knoxville July 22-25 in the great city of Knoxville. The citizens outdid themselves with friendliness and hospitality. They even had a business-window-dressing-with-quilts contest while we were there!
The Knoxville Convention Center is a wonderful facility, the concession food was *good* (!) and the nearby hotels very nice. Oh yes -- the quilts were magnificent and there were enough vendors to melt anyone's plastic. The teachers, lecturers and special events were all first class. It's unusual for a show to go off without a hitch, especially a new show in a new town and venue, but ours did, and everyone involved had a fun time. We're looking forward to three more years, at least, in East Tennessee.
We actively try to meet potential authors at our shows and talk about new book ideas. I give a lecture on what it is like to publish with AQS, which people say is informative and helpful. Join us in Des Moines for "Putting Pen to Paper: Publishing with AQS." The Des Moines registration guide is available online at www.americanquilter.com.
Some very creative people discussed some excellent ideas in Knoxville. If you weren't there and think you might want to write a book with AQS, look for our book proposal guidelines under the "Authors" tab on our home page. Send completed proposals with two or three finished, representative projects to: Andi Reynolds, Executive Book Editor, AQS, 5801 Kentucky Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 (270-898-7903).
We look forward to seeing what you're creating!
The Knoxville Convention Center is a wonderful facility, the concession food was *good* (!) and the nearby hotels very nice. Oh yes -- the quilts were magnificent and there were enough vendors to melt anyone's plastic. The teachers, lecturers and special events were all first class. It's unusual for a show to go off without a hitch, especially a new show in a new town and venue, but ours did, and everyone involved had a fun time. We're looking forward to three more years, at least, in East Tennessee.
We actively try to meet potential authors at our shows and talk about new book ideas. I give a lecture on what it is like to publish with AQS, which people say is informative and helpful. Join us in Des Moines for "Putting Pen to Paper: Publishing with AQS." The Des Moines registration guide is available online at www.americanquilter.com.
Some very creative people discussed some excellent ideas in Knoxville. If you weren't there and think you might want to write a book with AQS, look for our book proposal guidelines under the "Authors" tab on our home page. Send completed proposals with two or three finished, representative projects to: Andi Reynolds, Executive Book Editor, AQS, 5801 Kentucky Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 (270-898-7903).
We look forward to seeing what you're creating!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Don't Miss Out!
AQS's first show in Knoxville, Tennessee will be fantastic. Along with amazing quilts, excellent teachers and exciting vendors, there is the beauty of Knoxville and all that city has to offer, show specials, and opportunities to meet the individuals who make the quilt world so special -- including some of our authors!
Come meet Pam Clarke, Pepper Cory, Margie Engel, Rita Fishel, Klaudeen Hansen, Sandy Hart & Gudny Campbell, Deb Karasik, Rami Kim, Ann Lainhart, Laura Patrick & Ed Ditto, Marsha Radtke, Sharon Sebrow, Lynda Smith, Helen Squire and Alice Wilhoit.
See the blog for June 10, 2009 for the book titles, or search our website: www.americanquilter.com. Autographed books increase in value and they're just special, so treat yourself at the AQS Book Fair, Thursday, July 23, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm outside the Lecture Hall (and just before a special evening with Eleanor Burns!).
And if you think you might want to become an author yourself, there's a lecture just for you: Writing a Quilt Book: The Reality Show, Thursday, July 23, from 4 to 5 pm.
See you in Knoxville! Let's make quilt history!
Come meet Pam Clarke, Pepper Cory, Margie Engel, Rita Fishel, Klaudeen Hansen, Sandy Hart & Gudny Campbell, Deb Karasik, Rami Kim, Ann Lainhart, Laura Patrick & Ed Ditto, Marsha Radtke, Sharon Sebrow, Lynda Smith, Helen Squire and Alice Wilhoit.
See the blog for June 10, 2009 for the book titles, or search our website: www.americanquilter.com. Autographed books increase in value and they're just special, so treat yourself at the AQS Book Fair, Thursday, July 23, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm outside the Lecture Hall (and just before a special evening with Eleanor Burns!).
And if you think you might want to become an author yourself, there's a lecture just for you: Writing a Quilt Book: The Reality Show, Thursday, July 23, from 4 to 5 pm.
See you in Knoxville! Let's make quilt history!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Calling All Groupies!
If you're a quilter, you've got books, and if you've got books, you probably have a few favorite authors. You can meet your faves during the Book Fair at any AQS show, collect autographs and buy the latest, greatest AQS publications. Here's the author line-up for the AQS Knoxville Quilt Expo July 22-25:
Pepper Cory, Pepper Cory's Quilting Pattern Collection
Margie Engel, Bodacious Applique a la Carte
Rita Fishel, Mystery Quilts
Klaudeen Hansen, Quilt Art Engagement Calendar 2010
Sandy Hart & Gudny Campbell, Piecing with Pixels
Deb Karasik, Quilts with Attitude
Rami Kim, Quilted Elegance
Ann S. Lainhart, Fussy Cut Mariner's Compass
Laura Patrick, Heart for a Hero
Marsha D. Radtke, A Baltimore Album
Florence Riesen, Heirloom Quilted Nursery
Sharon Sebrow, Kaleidoscope the Smart Way
Lynda Smith, Quilt This!
Helen Squire, Quilting UFOs
Alice Wilhoit, Crazy Patchwork
See you in Tennessee!
Pepper Cory, Pepper Cory's Quilting Pattern Collection
Margie Engel, Bodacious Applique a la Carte
Rita Fishel, Mystery Quilts
Klaudeen Hansen, Quilt Art Engagement Calendar 2010
Sandy Hart & Gudny Campbell, Piecing with Pixels
Deb Karasik, Quilts with Attitude
Rami Kim, Quilted Elegance
Ann S. Lainhart, Fussy Cut Mariner's Compass
Laura Patrick, Heart for a Hero
Marsha D. Radtke, A Baltimore Album
Florence Riesen, Heirloom Quilted Nursery
Sharon Sebrow, Kaleidoscope the Smart Way
Lynda Smith, Quilt This!
Helen Squire, Quilting UFOs
Alice Wilhoit, Crazy Patchwork
See you in Tennessee!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Being an Author with AQS
Thankfully, there is more than one correct way to make a quilt and to write the how-to instructions. This has given rise to several major quilt book publishers, and AQS is proud to be among the leaders.
If you're considering authoring a quilt book, this is what you can expect from AQS:
If you're considering authoring a quilt book, this is what you can expect from AQS:
- Clear, succinct proposal and manuscript guidelines
- A fast consideration of your proposal
- Transparency in the publication process
- Generous contract terms
- A close working relationship with editorial staff and individual attention
- Retention of your author's voice; no cookie-cutter books here
- Regular contact and communication, from concept through post-publication
- Offers to teach at AQS shows once you're published
- The opportunity to tape online classes that provide college credit for students
- Expansive marketing and advertising efforts and assistance, wholesale and retail
- Friendly support and advice every step of the way
Monday, November 3, 2008
Congratulations AQS Houston Winners!
Quilt Festival 2008 is now history and it was an historic show for several AQS authors! Check out these winners' books on our web site, www.Americanquilter.com and learn from some of the best!
Best of Show - Sharon Schamber, for Spirit of Mother Earth. Her books include Piece-by-Piece Machine Applique (AQS item #7073) and Piecelique: Curves the New Way (#6681). Congratulations, Sharon, and thank you for creating and sharing this stunning masterpiece!
Superior Threads Master Award for Thread Artistry - Susan Stewart, for Oriental Lace. Susan also won Third Place in Mixed Techniques for Glory Hallelujah. Magnificent achievement, Susan! Learn how Susan makes her award-winning quilts in her book, Heirloom Machine Sewing for Quilters (#7495). Congratulations, Susan! "Artistry" truly is the word to describe your work.
The great team of Sue Nickels and Pat Holly won Second Place, Mixed Techniques for Tea at Tenby, and Pat won First Place, Miniature Quilts for Himalayan Garden. Outstanding accomplishments, Pat! Sue and Holly teamed up for Stitched Raw Edge Applique (#6897). Sue's other AQS books include Machine Applique: A Sampler of Techniques (#5855); and Machine Quilting: A Primer of Techniques (#6299). Follow their lead to make exceptional quilts.
Rami Kim, whose first AQS book, Folded Fabric Elegance (# 7492) will soon be followed by next Spring's Quilted Elegance (#7925), won First Place, Wearable Art for Secret Garden in the Starry, Starry Night. Congratulations, Rami; your workmanship is impeccable and is justly rewarded!
First Place, Innovative Applique - Small for The Legend of Guimar went to Suzanne Marshall. Well done! Suzanne's AQS books are Take-Away Applique (#5012) and Adventure & Applique (#7600). Several of her amazing quilts are currently on display at The National Quilt Museum in Paducah. If you can, stop by to see why her work is so award-winning.
Soon-to-be AQS authors Sandra Leichner and Renae Haddadin each won a First Place prize: Sandra in Art, Whimsical for Poppy Soliloquy, and Renae in Computer-aided Machine Embroidery for Beauty from Within. Congratulations, ladies. We look forward to having you join this impressive list of award-winning AQS authors!
And talk about impressive -- from Best of Show to hand applique, machine applique, machine embroidery to computer-aided machine quilting and from miniatures to large quilts, these AQS authors truly cover the world of quilting with their creativity and artistry. It's an honor and a pleasure to work with each and every one of you!
Best of Show - Sharon Schamber, for Spirit of Mother Earth. Her books include Piece-by-Piece Machine Applique (AQS item #7073) and Piecelique: Curves the New Way (#6681). Congratulations, Sharon, and thank you for creating and sharing this stunning masterpiece!
Superior Threads Master Award for Thread Artistry - Susan Stewart, for Oriental Lace. Susan also won Third Place in Mixed Techniques for Glory Hallelujah. Magnificent achievement, Susan! Learn how Susan makes her award-winning quilts in her book, Heirloom Machine Sewing for Quilters (#7495). Congratulations, Susan! "Artistry" truly is the word to describe your work.
The great team of Sue Nickels and Pat Holly won Second Place, Mixed Techniques for Tea at Tenby, and Pat won First Place, Miniature Quilts for Himalayan Garden. Outstanding accomplishments, Pat! Sue and Holly teamed up for Stitched Raw Edge Applique (#6897). Sue's other AQS books include Machine Applique: A Sampler of Techniques (#5855); and Machine Quilting: A Primer of Techniques (#6299). Follow their lead to make exceptional quilts.
Rami Kim, whose first AQS book, Folded Fabric Elegance (# 7492) will soon be followed by next Spring's Quilted Elegance (#7925), won First Place, Wearable Art for Secret Garden in the Starry, Starry Night. Congratulations, Rami; your workmanship is impeccable and is justly rewarded!
First Place, Innovative Applique - Small for The Legend of Guimar went to Suzanne Marshall. Well done! Suzanne's AQS books are Take-Away Applique (#5012) and Adventure & Applique (#7600). Several of her amazing quilts are currently on display at The National Quilt Museum in Paducah. If you can, stop by to see why her work is so award-winning.
Soon-to-be AQS authors Sandra Leichner and Renae Haddadin each won a First Place prize: Sandra in Art, Whimsical for Poppy Soliloquy, and Renae in Computer-aided Machine Embroidery for Beauty from Within. Congratulations, ladies. We look forward to having you join this impressive list of award-winning AQS authors!
And talk about impressive -- from Best of Show to hand applique, machine applique, machine embroidery to computer-aided machine quilting and from miniatures to large quilts, these AQS authors truly cover the world of quilting with their creativity and artistry. It's an honor and a pleasure to work with each and every one of you!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Three New Books Are Available!
It's always a great day when a new book comes back from the printer, so imagine how grand it is to have three new releases at once! Get your reading glasses on:
Beyond the Block by the Crafty Ol' Broads (wonderfully fun sisters Linda K. Johnson and Jane K. Wells) lets you let go of block "block." Instead of being trapped by size restrictions or shape limitations, the C.O.B.s show you how to improvise in a controlled way. The results are wild, colorful yet still traditional. Show your flair for color and thinking "outside the block" with this bright, inspiring book.
If you love beads but hate hand work, All Beaded Up by Machine is the book for you. Terry White, author of Thread Painting Made Easy (AQS, 2008), once again shows how the sewing machine can be a terrific artistic asset. Her super simple techniques yield amazing results; no one will ever know how easy all that beading really was. A must-have for embellishment addicts.
If you spend your days in a cubicle dreaming about the quilting you'll do that night, Quilts in My Cubicle will hit the spot. Barb Holtzman, herself a cubicle dweller, has created 12 quilts that are small enough to actually finish and delightful enough to cheer up any cubicle anywhere. Smart tips and hanging suggestions round out this happy little book that will keep you stitching and have your colleagues glad you did.
Talented people work at AQS (if I may say so) and graphic designer Lynda Smith proves it with her first-ever author effort, Quilt This! Practical Patterns for Everyday Quilting. Her original designs are shown as motifs and borders and are suitable for hand quilters or those using any type of machine. No more dreaded "quilt as desired." Instead, Quilt This!
It's been a busy autumn for AQS; stay tuned for three more books coming soon!
Beyond the Block by the Crafty Ol' Broads (wonderfully fun sisters Linda K. Johnson and Jane K. Wells) lets you let go of block "block." Instead of being trapped by size restrictions or shape limitations, the C.O.B.s show you how to improvise in a controlled way. The results are wild, colorful yet still traditional. Show your flair for color and thinking "outside the block" with this bright, inspiring book.
If you love beads but hate hand work, All Beaded Up by Machine is the book for you. Terry White, author of Thread Painting Made Easy (AQS, 2008), once again shows how the sewing machine can be a terrific artistic asset. Her super simple techniques yield amazing results; no one will ever know how easy all that beading really was. A must-have for embellishment addicts.
If you spend your days in a cubicle dreaming about the quilting you'll do that night, Quilts in My Cubicle will hit the spot. Barb Holtzman, herself a cubicle dweller, has created 12 quilts that are small enough to actually finish and delightful enough to cheer up any cubicle anywhere. Smart tips and hanging suggestions round out this happy little book that will keep you stitching and have your colleagues glad you did.
Talented people work at AQS (if I may say so) and graphic designer Lynda Smith proves it with her first-ever author effort, Quilt This! Practical Patterns for Everyday Quilting. Her original designs are shown as motifs and borders and are suitable for hand quilters or those using any type of machine. No more dreaded "quilt as desired." Instead, Quilt This!
It's been a busy autumn for AQS; stay tuned for three more books coming soon!
Monday, October 13, 2008
What a Great Show
Des Moines Quilt Expo was a wonderful show! Everyone raved about how beautiful ALL of the quilts were, AQS Contest Quilts and those from the Greater Des Moines Quilters Guild as well as the special exhibits from Nancy Kirk, Sandi McMillan, Judy Martin, and The National Quilt Museum.
The Iowa Events Center is a new facility, so spacious that we never had that "sardine" feeling even though attendance was tremendous. And plenty of restrooms!
My week was spent meeting authors old, new and wanna-be, and every single one was delightful. We received interesting proposals and scoured the vendors for what's hot and what will be The Next Big Thing. Too much fun to call it work!
If you can, put the Des Moines show on your calendar for next year: October 28 - 31, 2009. It's a lovely city at a beautiful time of year and now that we've been there, we know the quilts will be spectacular! Join us!
The Iowa Events Center is a new facility, so spacious that we never had that "sardine" feeling even though attendance was tremendous. And plenty of restrooms!
My week was spent meeting authors old, new and wanna-be, and every single one was delightful. We received interesting proposals and scoured the vendors for what's hot and what will be The Next Big Thing. Too much fun to call it work!
If you can, put the Des Moines show on your calendar for next year: October 28 - 31, 2009. It's a lovely city at a beautiful time of year and now that we've been there, we know the quilts will be spectacular! Join us!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Seeking authors for these book ideas
American Quilter's Society (AQS) publishing seeks authors to query us about writing these books:
A how-to-quilt book for beginners. Very basic, covering hand and machine techniques from concept through binding. We're looking for a fresh, complete approach to well-covered territory.
A home dec project book whose designs are contemporary art quilt style. Kitchen, dining and living area projects should appeal to masculine and feminine tastes.
Your query should identify which book you're interested in proposing and why, and your qualifications. Only experienced quilters need apply; no third party authors. We will work with first time authors. Send your query via email to andi@AQSquilt.com. Use either "beginner query" or "home dec query" in the subject line.
A how-to-quilt book for beginners. Very basic, covering hand and machine techniques from concept through binding. We're looking for a fresh, complete approach to well-covered territory.
A home dec project book whose designs are contemporary art quilt style. Kitchen, dining and living area projects should appeal to masculine and feminine tastes.
Your query should identify which book you're interested in proposing and why, and your qualifications. Only experienced quilters need apply; no third party authors. We will work with first time authors. Send your query via email to andi@AQSquilt.com. Use either "beginner query" or "home dec query" in the subject line.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Welcome to AQSpublishing
Welcome to AQSpublishing.
This blog is intended to promote American Quilter's Society authors, discover new talent and book ideas, and keep the buzz going on the best quilt books out there.
Check back weekly for new information, and be sure to visit our website: www.americanquilter.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
This blog is intended to promote American Quilter's Society authors, discover new talent and book ideas, and keep the buzz going on the best quilt books out there.
Check back weekly for new information, and be sure to visit our website: www.americanquilter.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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