Publishers said this book about quilters wouldn鈥檛 work. Now Hollywood is calling. Palak Jayswal for The Salt Lake Tribune Oct 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 0 Salt Lake Tribune humor columnist Eli McCann signs copies of his new book called "Stitched" with Torrey House Press on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Francisco Kjolseth // The Salt Lake Tribune Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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