Behind the Scenes at Martingale

On the last day of my drive home from Salt Lake City,

I stopped at Martingale's offices in Bothell, Washington,

for a quick tour and to meet more of the wonderful people

who did such a fantastic job of publishing my first book.

 Here's Mary (marketing coordinator) at the reception desk.

 Wouldn't you love to work in an office surrounded by such gorgeous quilts?
Inspiration is everywhere!

This one is "Home for the Holidays"

by Vicki Bellino

from her book, Bloom Creek Quilts.

 Another pic of Mary--this time in her office.

Mary Beth (marketing manager)
and Karen in Mary Beth's office.

I don't remember Karen's job title but I know that
 it was her beautiful home where the photographs
of my quilts were taken for Country Comforts.
Here she is in her cozy office.

Regina (designer and production manager)
and Mary (editor-in-chief).

 Martingale's "library" with copies of all their wonderful books.

 Cathy (author liason) is holding up a copy of my book.

I can't believe I'm in such amazing company!

 As a perk for being one of their authors,

I was invited to take home a copy of any book I wanted!

I thought I'd died and gone to quilting heaven!

I took all the books I'm holding--I think there were 18!
Lots of reading and quilting to catch up on!

Should keep me out of trouble for a little while.
Thanks so much for everything!