Hi there! I'm excited to have a copy of Stash Happy: Patchwork by Cynthia Shaffer to review, AND Lark has generously offered to send a copy to one of you! Read on to learn how to win - Knowing that you love fabric, as much as I do - there's always little scraps left over from [...]
Want to win a new book!? Check out Pat Sloan's newest book - right here! Pat has released 3 books in the last 6 months...not sure how she has managed to survive those months of planning, sewing and writing, but I'm so glad to have a chance to look through this book and share it [...]
A Thread of Sky by Deanna Fei is a complex and well crafted novel, that I enjoyed reading! From the publisher: When her husband of thirty years is killed in a devastating accident, Irene Shen and her three daughters are set adrift. Nora, the eldest, retreats into her high-powered New York job and a troubled [...]
I have a special book to share with you today, it is a piece of history brought to light, and highlights the art of handmade! Vintage Notions (as in ideas) is a big book chalk full of insights and inspiration. Amy Barickman has beautifully compiled inspirational essays, cleaver sewing patterns, cooking basics, and beautiful illustrations from the [...]
You Don't Love This Man by Dan DeWeese, is a thought provoking, carefully crafted story. I really enjoyed reading it! From the back cover : On the morning of his daughter Miranda’s wedding, Paul learns that the bank he manages has been robbed—apparently by the same man who robbed it twenty-five years before. As [...]
I'm participating in yet another fantastic blog tour! ¡Quilt Fiesta! by Cheryl Lynch - Cheryl has taken the inspiration that she found while on vacation in Mexico, and made beautiful quilts! The results are appealing and fun! Cheryl shares photographs from her travels, and a bit of history about Puebla where the most desirable tiles are made. [...]
I am honored to be included in another great blog tour going on right now, for ReSew! Author and friend Jenny Wilding Cardon has pooled all her thrifting and re-fashioning knowledge into one fabulous book! Her introduction gives you a glimpse into her fun personality, and why she likes to ReSew. Jenny shares her personal [...]
Thanks for the well wishes friends! We are on the mend, and starting to feel hungry again - always a good sign. Since I haven't made it to my sewing machine yet, I thought I would share a book with you! Given the opportunity to select books for review, I was drawn to the intricate [...]
Hi friends - I have a beautifully written novel to share with you today! Under the Mercy Trees by Heather Newton - my review copy is courtesy of TLC Book Tours. From the publisher : Thirty years ago, Martin Owenby came to New York City with dreams of becoming a writer. Now his existence revolves [...]
First! Thank you so much for all your input yesterday! Many of the magazines mentioned are not available in our little town, no Borders or Barnes & Noble around the corner. So it was interesting to do a little research with your suggestions! The top 5 mentions - Quilting Arts, Quilts & More, American Patchwork [...]
First I have to say - Thank You - to everyone that has contributed to the raffle for { Modern } Relief so far! The outpouring of support has been fantastic! This is a fun book! It's like a great pep talk that you can turn to when ever you need it. Unstoppable in Stilettos: [...]
Hi there! I thought I would share a new book with you. Bloom Creek Quilts by Vicki Bellino, is a beautiful book, with fun quilty projects! The cover pulled me in! Vicki has included 14 of her top-selling designs. She combines traditional patchwork with delightful appliqué shapes in projects ranging from wall hangings to bed-sized [...]
