A Field Guide to Fabric Design Is Out!

by Kim

It’s official, the book is OUT! Pre-order-ers got their copies last week, and now it’s shipping immediately from Amazon. I received three boxes full this weekend, and I have to say that even though I have had an advance copy for some time, nothing prepares you for the thrill of seeing a big stack of them on your table. WOW. I wanted to take pictures of the boxes arriving and me opening them, but a) I wasn’t home and b) they were delivered Fedex rather than UPS, so my plan for a shot of my UPS-guy-who-looks-like-Roger-Sterling holding a copy of my book was blown. You will just have to imagine it.

The Stash Books Blog has a wonderful introductory post and giveaway. And there are a couple reviews already:

Generation Q says “What we really like about this book is that Kimberly assumes from the start you whoever picks it up and follows its guidance will become a big enough name in the q-world to warrant her information on licensing and copyright. That’s just cool!”

and Helen of BellaOnline, who is a doll maker, writes “I have rarely, if ever, thought about the fabric I buy to make dolls and doll clothes with, beyond the color and if I like it. I do sometimes consider the fiber content, but never thought about where the pattern came from, the designer, the choice of colors and how the design gets put on the fabric. Needless to say, this book has opened my eyes.”

Thanks very much to Jake and the Gen Q gang, and to Helen! And to Stash! Cheers!

Related posts:

  1. A Field Guide to Fabric Design: eBook Editions
  2. Book Review: Digital Textile Design
  3. Why, It’s a Forum!
  4. Review: Wee Wonderfuls: 24 Dolls to Sew and Love
  5. My Interview With Pattern Observer

Posted by Kim on 10/18/2011  |  Tagged: ,   |  Permalink

21 Comments

  1. Tina in Boston says:
    October 18, 2011 at 6:35 am

    Congrats, Kim! I ordered my copy last week so I should be getting it soon!! Can’t wait!

  2. Carmel says:
    October 18, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Congratulations on the book – I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

  3. Anneline says:
    October 18, 2011 at 7:20 am

    I’ve placed my order with AmazonUK today, I hope they hurry up because I cannot wait to read it!

  4. Margaret Udell says:
    October 18, 2011 at 7:39 am

    How exciting. Congratulations!

  5. Samarra | Sammy K says:
    October 18, 2011 at 10:03 am

    CONGRATULATIONS! What a thrill! The Roger Sterling comment totally cracked me up. Now I just want to see you UPS guy.

  6. Angie McDonnell says:
    October 18, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Just ordered my copy – can’t wait to get it!

  7. Liz says:
    October 18, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Got mine yesterday–it’s beyond what I expected! Congrats Kim!

  8. Lisa P. says:
    October 18, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Congratulations! Can’t wait to get a look at this. What a timely and much needed book! Way to go!

  9. Tanya Whelan says:
    October 18, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Gigantic congratulations Kim!!!

  10. Carmen says:
    October 18, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    That’s super exciting — congratulations! I’ve always enjoyed seeing the prints you feature on True Up, so I’m sure that those in the book will also really reflect your tastes as well!

  11. Jennifer G says:
    October 18, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    A big, big CONGRATS to you! Your blog is one of my favorites to follow and I’m so happy that you’ve been able to follow your dream and write this book. Looking forward to seeing it in person!

  12. Wendy says:
    October 18, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Congratulations! Looking forward to getting my own copy!

  13. corentine says:
    October 18, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    I am so eager to get it !

  14. Nathalie says:
    October 19, 2011 at 3:59 am

    Fantastic! My copy is in the basket (although Amazon states that delivery to the UK is 1 to 3 weeks. Can I wait that long?!!)

  15. Tara says:
    October 19, 2011 at 6:20 am

    SO happy for you! Congrats for this beautiful book!!!

  16. Natasha Williams says:
    October 19, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Yeah! I received mine today!!!

  17. Tiffany rawson says:
    October 19, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    Just ordered mine on amazon, so excited to read it!!

  18. Margie says:
    October 19, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Congratulations. It looks beautiful!

  19. Clair says:
    October 20, 2011 at 4:41 am

    Awesome work Kim :)
    I have placed my order with Book Depository (gotta love free shipping!)
    Can’t wait to get it, jump on the couch and settle in with a nice cup of chai…
    very excited for you

  20. angel says:
    October 25, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Congrats! How very exciting! Thank you for such a great, resourceful blog and now a fantastic book too!

  21. Melissa says:
    October 27, 2011 at 7:21 am

    yay!! placed my order on Amazon today!!!

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