Easy Quilts Magazine

On Saturday I opened my mailbox and found something very exciting.
Fons and Porter Easy Quilts Spring 2014
And inside is someone that you might recognize.
California Dreamin' Quilt
Having this quilt published was a very long process.  I won't bore you with the details, but basically I was asked to make this quilt for a different magazine, but before the quilt was published the magazine stopped producing new issues.

Luckily the editor of the magazine was extremely kind and helpful and was able to get this quilt (along with 2 others)  picked up by Fons and Porter.  It all worked out well in the end.  
California Dreamin' Quilt
I made the quilt using Denyse Schmidt's line Florence.  I really love this collection, especially the teal prints.  It might be my favorite Denyse Schmidt collection along with Chicopee. This issue should be available in stores soon.  

You can find Florence available online here and here.  

I hope that you all have a Happy Holiday season!  I am off to finish wrapping presents!
Merry Christmas!

Comments

  1. ReneeDecember 23, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    How exciting! Your kids are adorable.

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  2. Lori LandenburgerDecember 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    I am so pleased and excited for you!! Merry merry!!

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  3. RachelDecember 23, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    This is great. I like Florence too. Love the color palette.

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  4. BethDecember 23, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Congrats - glad it all worked out so well! Your quilt is gorgeous!!!

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  5. PattiDecember 23, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Congratulations, Erica! The quilt is so beautiful, and your kids are just adorable!

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  6. JudyDecember 23, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Maybe I can get an autographed copy. :) Congratulations! Love the quilt and the cute kids!

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  7. KayDecember 24, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Wonderful quilt, and beautiful children. Happy Christmas.

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  8. TeriDecember 24, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I am a subscriber, so I can't wait to see it. Hopefully it will come soon. Great quilt and lovely children.

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  9. Colleen PotterDecember 24, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Congratulations, the quilt looks great - nice way of showing those prints. I'll be looking for the magazine. Happy Holidays !

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  10. chrisjonesDecember 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    That's pretty exciting! You inspire me.

    Your kids are adorable--I love that dress so much I bought it for one of my granddaughters.

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  11. I am Just One MomDecember 24, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    So happy for you and us! Great colors in your quilt. Love it.

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  12. Pam @ Quilting FunDecember 24, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Congratulations on your published quilts. Beautiful! Merry Christmas!

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  13. Rachel at Stitched in ColorDecember 24, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Oh, wow! I like that pattern. It looks complicated/mitered but taking a closer look I can see how you put it together simply. Very pretty. So glad it made its way to publication!

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  14. Sarah ElliottDecember 24, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    OMG! I love this. I have a FQ bundle of Florence and a JR of Chicopee just waiting for their perfect patterns. I will have to look for this magazine. BTW...these are my 2 favorite DS collections too!

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  15. BarbaraDecember 25, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Erica that quilt is beautiful. Thank goodness it did receive it's just due and was published. The picture of your children is precious. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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  16. DebbieDecember 26, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    yikes. Sure glad your quilt got picked up and published!

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  17. RobotMomSewsJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Congrats on your quilt being published!! Too bad the process was kind of icky, but glad it worked out in the end!

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  18. LindaMarch 19, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    CONGRATS TO YOU>SUCH "A SHOT IN THE ARM BOOST" FOR QUILTERS!
    BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN!
    THANKS FOR SHARING@

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  19. carolannMarch 19, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Your quilt is stunning! I have the magazine and bookmarked your quilt as I definitely want to make it. Thanks!

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  20. BeccaMarch 19, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Oh, I missed these. But they are lovely. Glad it all worked out.

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  21. JanApril 9, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    That editor was a peach. I'm glad your great quilt got published. Love the pattern.

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