First up is a copy of my new book Easy Appliqué Blocks: 50 Designs in 5 Sizes, generously provided by my publisher, That Patchwork Place.

Easy Appliqué Blocks by Kay Mackenzie

I’m just thrilled with how this book came out! There are 50 different designs, all different subjects, ranging from traditional-looking to fun and whimsical. I kept ‘ease of appliqué’ in mind for all of them! There’s also in-depth, fully illustrated instructions for two types of hand appliqué and an overview of machine appliqué. The thing that I love most is that there’s a CD included that enables you to print out the block you want in the size and orientation you want, right at home! No more blowing up or reversing of patterns.

So let me know if you’d like to win this book by leaving a comment before 7:00 p.m. California time on Friday, October 16, 2009. U.S. and Canada only, unless you’re willing to pay the shipping.

Cheers,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie

In fact, Willie has started his own dogblog! He’s be very pleased to have you share in his rich times. Visit The Most Excellent Life and Times of Willie the Quilt Puppy.

Now back to the subject of change. I’ve been feeling for some while now that it’s time to step out from behind a cute name and be myself. To that end, my design and publishing company is now By Kay Mackenzie.
Quilt Puppy Publications will remain a publishing imprint.

Visit my redesigned website! It still has all the same stuff on it, but it’s got a different look now.

As part of the reorganization, kaymackenzie.com (the former url for this blog) will automatically redirect to the new website. To visit this Show & Tell Center, either go to www.kaymackenzie.com/wordpress or go to www.kaymackenzie.com and click on Show & Tell.

Thanks for hanging in there with me during this exciting time. Sometimes a little change can make you feel fresh and new.

Until next time,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie