Book Reviews and Giveaway

My sewing has been slow with nothing to show, so I thought I'd jump ahead and do a giveaway.

Mary Pomponio, publicity manager at Plume books contacted me recently about reviewing "The Giving Quilt". Many of you may have already read this, but on April 1st you can get it in paperback!  She also mailed along several lovely quilt pins.

I have 3 paperbacks and will pass mine along when I am finished reading it. I'm about 1/2 way through. I think I have only read one other Elm Creek Novel and I really liked it. This is an easy, fun read that any quilter would enjoy. 

"At Elm Creek Manor, the circle of quilters is hard at work preparing for “Quiltsgiving.” Held annually the week after Thanksgiving, expert and novice quilters from near and far gather for a special winter session of quilt camp to make pieces for Project Linus. As the week unfolds, the quilters respond to the question, “Why do you give?” in ways as varied as the life experiences that drew them to Elm Creek Manor. Each of the quilters, including a librarian, a teacher, a college student, and a quilt shop clerk, uses her unique talents to teach, inspire, and give back to her fellow campers."

 

Leave a comment to be entered to win a book or a pin...or both! I'll draw on April 5. 

This Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for entering!!

This book came at the right time. I finished two other books that I liked a lot but that weren't what I would consider fun and easy, but I  highly recommend.

The Lifeboat; A Novel by Charlotte Rogan 

 The Language of Flowers: A Novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

 Isn't this beautiful? My friend Kathy gave this to me when I visited her in January. Looks like it is in great shape right? Not. It had been folded in half for so long that it was disintegrating. I opted to cut it out so now I have two halves of this great quilt.

 Isn't that quilting amazing? I am thinking about making a bolster with it, but am not sure. I'm open to ideas and suggestions?

 Here is a pale yellow and ecru quilt. It does have some staining issues. I've washed it, but the stains remain.  I'm not sure if it is rust or blood.

 And one more, a little embroidered crib quilt. It is hard to see, but it says "Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where have you been?"

 While I was there a neighbor came over with a quilt top that she found at a sale. As a whole it is very appealing.

 As I move in I see such a fun variety of fabrics. Looks to be about 1900- 1920.

 Isn't that fun?!

My quilt Rodeo is still for sale. Please support AAQI and Alzheimer's research by purchasing my little quilt.  Thank you.

AAQI Quilts....Yes, Again!

Up for sale! All proceeds go to Alzheimer's research. Click on the quilt title to go to the AAQI page or click the link.

The Here and the Now-SOLD

Dark Side- Sold- Thank you!

Independence-SOLD

Rodeo http://www.alzquilts.org/13410.html

Buckin Hay- already sold

Thank you all for your support! I have to make at least 1 more quilt to reach the $1000 promise.

Whatnot Wednesday

I don't have anything quilty to show you today so I thought I'd show you a silly collection I have.
It started innocently with this guy who used to be my moms. 

The collection has expanded a bit. My recent favorite is the marionette on the right which my sister brought back from Italy.

Here's a bit more. I noticed after I downloaded the photos that I need to dust! Oops! maybe I'll hire my niece when she is home on spring break to come and help. Cleaning is always more fun when your not doing it by yourself.

Randy of Barrister's Block and I are working on a project together for our blogs!! We will do a medallion sewalong and  I hope you'll join in on the fun when we are ready.

Marian of Dream Weaver bought one of my little AAQI quilts recently and I emailed her a photo of my grandfather to go along with it. I hope you'll check it out.

Have a wonderful rest of the week!