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Thursday, October 25, 2012

in my mailbox

I've gotten some great mail recently. A few days ago the newest issue of quilty came in the mail. That's my math facts quilt on the front cover! Didn't they make it look good? I'm tickled that it was included in the magazine and then the fact that it made the cover? Woo-hoo! I'm pleased that my name made the front cover, too. Sweet!
Speaking of sweet....a friend sent me some cookies last week. It was a "thinking-of-you-hope-everything-is-going-ok" kind of a thing. Almost made me cry. It really makes me want to be a thoughtful friend like that, you know? They sure hit the spot after a long day of painting. Thanks so much, darlin'.
And last but not least! My Gruber's retreat friends and I did a swap this fall. Rene made me this fabulous mini quilt. She put so much thought into it and I just love it! She even quilted "use your scraps" (that's the phrase I use to sign my books) into the background. I love that touch-so thoughtful! She sent me a super awesome seam ripper and some thread, too. Thanks so much, Rene, for an awesome swap package!

I'm so thankful for my friends this week. I am blessed with some pretty amazing ones.

37 comments:

  1. Woo-hoo! Wonder how long til my local store will have this? Those cookies, must add to the shopping list, dh loves chocolate.

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  2. What a lovely quilt!!!
    Big hug!

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  3. good for you!Great cover, but I'm not surprised, it's a beautyful quilt!

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  4. Congrats on being a cover girl. Love the quilt and the photo.

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  5. Your quilt and NAME on the cover is spectacular Amanda Jean! Love your "happy" from Rene!

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  6. Love the mini, and congrats on the mag. I rely on my good friends to keep me afloat sometimes.

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  7. Congratulations on making the cover!!! I love that quilt--especially the bold orange!

    Isn't it nice to have troughtful friends? :)

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  8. Congratulations on being a cover girl!! The quilt is very stunning.

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  9. So exciting!! Can't even imagine! I'll definitely be looking for the magazine because I'm a fan!

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  10. Amanda Jean, I am thrilled for you! I am smiling ear to ear. Someone has terrific taste to put your math quilt on the cover! I love it!

    I am so thankful for you and everything you share so generously.

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  11. ps I love Rene's quilt!!

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  12. I was super excited to see the magazine with that fabulous orange quilt on the cover in my Barnes and Noble. I couldn't WAIT to purchase it. Great issue, too. I think I'm going to subscribe to that one. How thoughtful of your friend to send you cookies. And Rene's happy is super cool!!

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  13. Anonymous5:40 PM

    Congratulations on having your quilt on the cover. You must be thrilled!

    I've been reading your blog since February 2008 and have watched you progress from hosting quilt-a-longs to having your own book. I absolutely love reading about your success!

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  14. Anonymous5:40 PM

    Congratulations on having your quilt on the cover. You must be thrilled!

    I've been reading your blog since February 2008 and have watched you progress from hosting quilt-a-longs to having your own book. I absolutely love reading about your success!

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  15. Anonymous5:49 PM

    Congratulations on being a cover girl!! :) Hope the painting is nearing the end. Hugs!

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  16. Congrats!!! That is awesome! I read about this earlier on Cindy's blog, and ran to my B&N for a copy....but they didn't have it out yet. :(
    Soon, I hope! (I almost drove the 17 mi to JoAnn's just for it and then thought better!)

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  17. That is fantastic news. Congratulations. Love the mini quilt and great friends are truly precious. So glad you have some terrific ones.

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  18. Found it at b&n now to find my oranges

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  19. Congratulations! Orange is so hot right now,
    even for shoes and handbags. I am sure your
    adorable quilt will draw attention to Quilty
    at newsstands.

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  20. Way to be a Cover Girl!!!
    The quilt looks fabulous!

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  21. How exciting for you - can't get much better than the cover! Love the quilt.

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  22. Amanda congrats on the mag article and making the cover too boot!!! It sure makes all that hard work worth it.

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  23. FElicitaciones. Me encanta el edredon
    Anny
    http://lostejidosenlavida.blogspot.com/

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  24. Anonymous7:59 AM

    Fabulous!! You are becoming quite the super star.

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  25. Congratulations on the cover! I can't wait to go get myself a copy. Your quilt looks fabulous!

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  26. Cover Girl!
    It has to be a thrill to see your quilt and name on the cover :0)
    I'm really happy for you and your success, we all know it from lots of hard work! Congratulations and I wish you continued success! ( so we can see more of your creations!!)

    Happy Sewing

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  27. That is so awesome! I saw the magazine on Cindy's blog. I am so happy for you!Glad you got some happy mail. I LOVE what Rene' sent you. It is so awesome. How thoughtful!

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  28. Congratulations! What a beautiful and fun quilt, great job! As a former elementary teacher, I love the theme!

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  29. Congratulations on being a "Cover Girl"! Now if they could just spell Anna Maria Horner's name correctly!

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  30. How awesome to have your quilt in (and on!) a magazine! And I LOVE the mini quilt from Rene. she did a great job!

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  31. Congratulations, Cover Girl! I can't wait to read this new magazine.

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  32. WOW! That is awesome! Looks so great on the cover...orange is one of my favorite colors! It's a "must have" magazine this time! Congratulations!

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  33. It's so exciting to see your name on the cover of a magazine (and your cool quilt design, too)!

    I'm thinking of you as your family is in the middle of a big transition. Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well...

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  34. I LOVE the personal touch of the quilt! It's really something!

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  35. Anonymous7:24 AM

    Seus trabalhos aão lindos. Parabéns!!!

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