I’m thrilled to be hosting this blog hop tour for Marie Bostwick’s latest book Ties that Bind. I have invited 10 guests to join me on the tour. Lots of books to give-away!

Last year, Heather hosted a Mystery Quilt By Email to raise funds for her mom’s stem cell transplant. Now, Heather’s hosting another Mystery Quilt to help another family stricken by cancer and ever-increasing medical bills. I hope you’ll join the Mystery Quilt FUN and help too.

Please join me in welcoming today’s guest blogger Lindy Weber. This is Lindy’s second post as she embarks on her adventure of a lifetime. She’s giving away an assortment of deliciously dyed wool too.

Please join me in welcoming today’s guest blogger Patti Lessell as she shares some insights into her own quilting journey.

Anna Branch shares some great tips and practical advice on becoming a quilt pattern designer.

Please join me in welcoming today’s guest blogger Lindy Weber. Her story warms my heart and I’m thrilled to have played a small part in her dreams. Lindy will be a regular guest here as she embarks on her adventure of a lifetime. She’s giving away a beautiful framed piece of her own art work too.

Please join me in welcoming today’s guest blogger, Scott Hansen of Blue Nickel Studios as he shares with us a bit of his own quilting journey. He’s also giving away a Moda layer cake, see below for details on how to enter his give-away.

Please join me in welcoming today’s guest, Cathleen Savage from Quilt My Phone. She’s sharing her quilting story and her newest venture of putting quilt images on cases for phones, tablets, and laptops. Plus, you can win one for yourself too!

Today’s guest blogger Nan Baker is sharing her love of crafting and the inspirational work she’s done teaching and helping others to learn how to take care of pets during disasters. She’s also put together a slide show on “Safety Tips for Pets” and is giving away a gift too.

Please join me in welcoming today’s guest blogger Linda Hubalek as she reflects on the value of quilts. Linda’s also giving away a Kindle copy of one of her books too for those that help name one of the quilts she used as a child.

Guest blogger Kim Hanson is sharing photos and details on her new home office quilting studio. She’s also giving away a copy of Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space, by Lois Hallock.

Please join me in welcoming today’s guest blogger Linda Ezuka from Quilting Under The Influence. She’s sharing the gorgeous photos and results from a recent holiday exchange that she organized. Isn’t it amazing what can be accomplished with just a few 5″ charms?