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Some (BIG!) News to Finish out 2013

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It’s that time again. Time to reflect on the past year. 2013 has sure rushed itself right on by, which is especially true of this last quarter.

While I did finish a few quilts and other projects here on my blog, much of my time this year was spent writing a book proposal. To close out 2013, I’d like to share a little bit about my proposal journey here with you now.


In early December of 2012 I found myself in church on a regular Sunday, standing next to my husband as we sang along with the band. In between songs, it is the custom of the worship leader to invite the congregation to pray. As usual, he prompted the congregation to ask the Holy Spirit to help identify anything that is coming between you and God so that it could be set it aside to focus on worship.  
I have a confession to make… you might have this problem too… but during that time, it had been very hard for me to concentrate on worship because I was thinking about All The Things I’d like to make – quilts, bags, garments, etc. So during this invitation for prayer on this particular Sunday, I prayed for God to provide a way for me to do something with this passion I have for sewing or to quiet my desire to sew and make. 
That night, or a few nights later, I had a dream. (This is crazy kooky, but crazy cool.) In my dream, a friend of mine was writing a book about quilting. It wasn’t an elaborate dream, but the topic of the book was there. I woke the next morning roiling with unrest and maybe even jealousy that my dream friend was writing a book. 
But then it dawned on me that it was only a dream and that I could write this book. I think I laughed out loud. To me God had answered my prayer, he even provided the topic for me. And so in December of 2012, I made the decision to submit a book proposal in 2013.

So I worked and drew and sketched and wrote and sewed. Finally in the third quarter of 2013 I sent in my proposal to Stash Books.  After checking my email every 5 minutes for weeks, I’m happy to say that my book proposal was accepted. I even got a “Stash Author” ribbon for my name badge at Fall market.

My book will be out in early 2015, so much of 2014 will be spent writing and editing. With deadlines fast approaching, I decided to pack up my WIPs to focus on my book projects.

Things may be a bit quiet around here for the first part of 2014, but I’d hope to share more of my proposal/book journey. God has taught me so much during the whole process.  

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  6. java diva says

    How exciting!! I love when God so vividly gives us dreams that affect our lives like that, although mine hasn't been that big! I cannot wait to learn more about this book!! Thank you for sharing the story behind the big news. 🙂

  12. Kristan says

    Becca! I'm so happy and excited and proud! You are truly talented, and I'm so glad God showed you the way. If Stitcherie can do anything to help you out on your journey, please let me know! 🙂

  15. smazoochie says

    What a path!
    I've been watching your blog, trying to get hints about your topic: Mother & daughter quilts? Hmmm, Sally's Dreamworks on your badge, something with Sally? I guess I'll continue to guess for a while.
    Good luck & have fun!!!!!

  24. ChristaQuilts says

    So exciting for you Becca! I knew there was something extra special about you when we met at QuiltCon. Best of luck with it – I can't wait to read it when it comes out 🙂

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