I’m thrilled to be hosting this blog hop tour for Marie Bostwick’s latest book Ties that Bind. I am a huge fan of Marie’s Cobbled Court series of novels and was honoured when she asked me to organize this tour for her.
Here’s how it works…
I have invited 10 guests to join me on the tour. They were all sent an advanced copy of Marie’s book and will be answering a few fun questions on their own blogs and sharing photos and stories of a baby quilt they’ve made here on the Quilting Gallery.
Each blogger will also be giving away a copy of the book. Visit each one on their special day to enter their give-away. Winners will be chosen randomly on May 2nd. I’ll also have a couple of patterns to give-away later this week too.
Here’s the schedule:
Tuesday, April 24
- Michele – Quilting Gallery – you’re here!
- Jackie – Canton Village Quilt Works
- Wendy – Ivory Spring
Wednesday, April 25
- Jennifer – SewHooked
- Erin – One Piece at a Time
Thursday, April 26
- Victoria – Bumble Beans Inc.
- Sandi – A Legacy of Stitches
Friday, April 27
- Michele – With Heart and Hands
- Melissa – Lilac Lane
Saturday, April 28
- Melissa – Sew Bitter Sweet Designs
- Kim – Crafty Apple
Marie is also sponsoring this week’s Wall Hangings quilt contest.
Book Synopsis: Ties that Bind
Christmas is fast approaching, and New Bern, Connecticut, is about to receive the gift of a new pastor, hired sight unseen to fill in while Reverend Tucker is on sabbatical. Meanwhile, Margot Matthews’ friend, Abigail, is trying to match-make even though Margot has all but given up on romance. She loves her job at the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop and the life and friendships she’s made in New Bern; she just never thought she’d still be single on her fortieth birthday.
It’s a shock to the entire town when Phillip A. Clarkson turns out to be Philippa. Truth be told, not everyone is happy about having a female pastor. Yet despite a rocky start, Philippa begins to settle in—finding ways to ease the townspeople’s burdens, joining the quilting circle, and forging a fast friendship with Margot. When tragedy threatens to tear Margot’s family apart, that bond—and the help of her quilting sisterhood—will prove a saving grace. And as she untangles her feelings for another new arrival in town, Margot begins to realize that it is the surprising detours woven into life’s fabric that provide its richest hues and deepest meaning…
Baby Quilts from Today’s Guests
Jackie – Canton Village Quilt Works
Here is a photo of a baby quilt that I made for my daughter.
I wanted to make this quilt for her when she was about two. It was just too cute! The quilt was a Pam Bono design and totally pieced. No paper piecing here. There was literally a gazillion little pieces. Each bunny was a challenge as I tend to be a super perfectionist when it comes to piecing. I seem to remember that there was a lot of unsewing going on. But in the end I was very pleased with the result. The fabrics, as you can tell are older calicoes and have faded somewhat. But my daughter still has it in her room all nicely put away.
Wendy – Ivory Spring
I made my first quilt after much encouragement from my quilting mentor and friend Barbara. I had the perfect excuse to venture into something new — a newborn in the family! I had the most fun picking and choosing the different fabrics for the quilt. The applique was really fun too. My favorite part of the quilt is the “bunny-go-around”.
Give-Away
I have two copies of Marie’s Ties that Bind novel to give-away to my blog readers. To enter, leave a comment below answering: What’s your favourite springtime flower? Winners will be chosen randomly on May 2nd.
Plus, visit today’s two guests, read their answers to the FUN questions, and enter the give-aways on their blogs too:
- Jackie – Canton Village Quilt Works
- Wendy – Ivory Spring
Congratulations to the winners: #21 Judith Reynolds and #118 Margie W. Check your inbox for a message from me.
Thank you for this giveaway! I really enjoy rhododendrons, mainly because they are the first flowers in my own yard to bloom every year. The light and delicate purple petals don’t last very long but they make my home look wonderful for the short time they are here.
Good Morning!
Hmmm… favourite springtime flower? I guess I would have to say… crocus. You really know that spring is on the way when these little lovelies start poking through the snow!
All of them!
Lilacs! Hands down.
There’s no doubt about it, I love lilacs most of all (but iris are a close second!).
Daffodils!
I love to see the Daffodils. They are the first to come where I live, and are always a cheerful reminder that Spring is on the way. Second to that….it is the lacy clothes that the trees put on each Spring. The look like they are getting all dressed up for a wedding or other fancy party.
Thanks for announcing Marie’s new book. I love them. If I can’t get it quick enough from the library, I buy one and pass it around to all my quilting friends. Thanks for doing the blog introduction for this new book!
Lilacs and I have none here in the south but did in the north where I grew up. I guess my south spring flower that I love is wisteria.
thanks for the give away I will look at the other sites you mention some are on my google reader already.
Karen
I’m still a sucker for carnations.
Forsythia, okay it’s a shrub, but oh those yellow blossoms!
Daffodils! I love the blast of yellow color. Thanks for the giveaway and blog hop!
My favorite spring flower is the Lily of the Valley. We can not grow them in Western KY, because our winters are not cold enough. So my favorite flower here is violets then the daffidils which they call March flowers locally.
Definitely my peonies. I love the fragrance and the giant blooms.
Thanks for the chance to win Marie’s new book. It would be wonderful to win it. My favorite springtime flowers are daffodils. I especially like the total yellow ones.
My favorite would be the daffodil. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book and for the blog hop. I love seeing quilts made by other people.
I have to say daffodils because I plant so many of them they make a wonderful Spring time show!
Thanks so much for a chance to wind Marie’s book…..it looks terrific ;0)
Happy sewing
I love lilac’s, but it is too warm for them to grow here in Texas! The first thing that blooms for me are my roses, and I love them all!
Daffodills! They are always a sign of spring!
The roses that bloom in my backyard. I have some Texas roots and the yellow ones I have always make me think of singing, “The Yellow rose of Texas.”
I love the brown, gold, yellow wildflowers down in South Texas around the Corpus Christi, TX area. They call in indian summer. In Aransas Pass, the bluebonnets on the yards of the homeowners. I have never seen orange bonnets until we drove by on day. There they were and I did take some pictures. Also yards of Bluebonnets and wildflowers in the neighborhoods. If you are ever down south Texas around spring time it is worth the drive. One of the wonders of Texas! I love it. Judith, Texas
Daffodils are my favorite.
I love Primroses in the spring. They bloom around our pond. Each year I add more.
Tulips & Daffodils.
I love Daffodils. They are the first to bloom where I live and it is always a reminder that Spring is on the way. Thank you so much for a chance to win this facinating book.
I like to see the tulips when they first come up, especially the lilac colored ones. In my neighborhood you have to look fast as we are overrun with rabbits!
Tulips and I am waiting for mine to bloom!
Crocus, Tulips and grape hyacinths and all the others that brave the early cool weather
I love the dogwood blossoms! I have a Kousa Dogwood that blooms later than the others. This sounds like my kind of book! Thanks!
Hyacinths are my favorite! They smell so wonderful! I love to read and this book sounds really interesting! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great giveaway!!! :)
Thank you for the opportunity to put my name in the hat for the newest installment in this series – I love Ms. Bostwick’s books! Such a fun series!
My favorite springtime flowers are the bluebonnets in the Texas Hillcountry.
My favorite is wisteria. It’s a vine, but it’s a springtime flowering vine, so it counts, right? LOL!
No question–lilacs. Only problem is they make me sneeze so I can’t cut them and bring them inside to enjoy.
Daffodils, are my favorite spring flower.
Thanks for the giveaway!
it would be daffodils; standing so tall and so yellow, a blast of color after drab winter; endless varieties look great in planned beds or naturalized in a field…beautiful!
HELLO! MY FAVORITE FLOWER ARE DAFFODILS-THEY SPECK OF SPRING TO ME! THANKS FOR SHARING!
This sounds like a good book. Add me please.
We planted tulips this year and they welcomed in our Spring this year. I really love tulips!
I love daffodils, because of the lively colour!
Tulips and Iris are my favorites.
I love peony’s. Their massive blooms are so nice to smell and watch early in the spring! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love my Hydrangeas, but right now the Dogwoods are finally in full bloom and they are just beautiful! Thanks for hosting the Blog Hop, I love Marie’s books. Cute 1st quilts.
Yellow daffodils are my favorite spring flowers. Cheery and bright! Thanks for offering this giveaway.
I love the sight of sweet periwinkle coloured wild crocuses popping up in the fields. The true sign that spring is here!
Daffodils-they brighten every day. I’ve read all the Cobbled Court books and can’t wait for the next one.
I love lilacs in the spring. And, lilac is my favorite color. I like Marie Bostwick books. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hard to choose but I do love peonies. Especially the big double ones. Thanks for the giveaway, sounds like a good book.
Harbingers of spring around here, daffodils in all their various forms and colors would be my favorite flower of spring. –But it is hard to pick just one “favorite.” I think all spring flowers are pretty special. :-)
I just love the first tulips that I see in the spring. When I see them I know that spring has really arrived.
The book sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance to win.