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The giveaway for Heartwarmers of Spirit - Trimuphs Over Life’s Challenges is nearing an end. It will close Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 11:59 PM (eastern). If you’d like a chance for this uplifting anthology, in which I have a story, be sure to get your comment at the end of the above post (click on the […]
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Previously we discussed Victory Garden Quilts by Eleanor Burns. Recently I’ve noticed the resurgence of Victory Gardens, reminiscent of those planted in my childhood during World War II, the ones that inspired her quilt book.
I’ve written about the Victory Gardens for my Country Kitchen newspaper column and Mary Emma’s Country Kitchen blog. You might like to […]
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Do you need cheer? Do you need uplifting? Do you need simply to read some lovely stories? The giveaway this month is just the answer.
It consists Heartwarmers of Spirit, an anthology concerning Triumphs over Life’s Challenges, edited by Azriela Jaffe.
I have a story published in this book, “My Ray of Cheer on Dancing Tiptoe.” It concerns the […]
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While we’re on the topic of Harry Potter (see the post about Susan Gunelius and her book on the Harry Potter global phenomenon), why not take a look at a related book by J.R. Rowling? If you and your quilting family are Harry Potter fans, you’re probably intrigued by any reference to a new book.
The Tales of […]
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Our theme for Promo Day at the Lifestyles Channel is “The Dog Days of Summer,” a time in July and August, when the weather often is steamy, humid and lazy. A warning I recall from childhood was, ”Be careful around the dogs because they can get irritable during this weather.” I don’t know how true it […]
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What more fascinating subject for a child’s quilt than panda bears?
With the Olympics located in China, panda bears come to mind. There seems to be a fascination with these black and white bears with the black patches around their eyes. They’re native to southwestern and central western China. Because of their distinctive markings, they’ve been a […]
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A quilting cruise is a dream for my daughter and me. We think it would be such fun. (However, this year it’s out of the question because of my daughter’s illness…but we can dream and plan.)
So I’m always reading about them and trying to decide which would be the best. This morning, when I received […]
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What projects are you working on while watching the Olympics? Perhaps you’ve started a project inspired by the Olympics or China. If you’re like many quilters, you simply can’t sit there. You must have something you’re doing regarding your quilting art.
I’ll mention 13 possibilities today. You may be doing something else. Why not share as […]
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Another book giveaway at Quilting and Patchwork consisted of What I Learned from God While Quilting by Ruth McHaney Danner and Cristine Bolley.
The winner is, as determined by random drawing….Shay. Congratulations, Shay!
In her comment, Shay shared with us:
Honestly I’ve only made one quilt. It was for my daughter’s crib bedding. I had absolutely no pattern […]
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We have a winner in the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival here at Quilting and Patchwork.
Lindsie M’s name was selected by Random.org for a copy of the novel, Sarah’s Patchwork by Stephanie Grace Whitson. Congratulations, Lindsie!
I want to thank everyone who entered and for sharing your experiences as a quilter, your heirloom quilts, and what you’d like to make […]
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