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.
The book sounds fun .I love margarita.Thanks for the chance to win!!
Grape hyacinths are my favorite spring flowers. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hyacinth…hands down the BEST spring flower. Though others are beautiful, I can’t sniff enough of the hyacinth flowers’ heavenly and heady scent!!! Second favorite is the lilac. I had to mention second place because lilacs and I go WAY back. :D
I’ve had the pleasure of talking with Marie on the phone a few years ago! What a wonderful and gracious lady she is. LOVE her books too! Can’t wait to read this newest one!
I love lilacs! So wish they lasted all summer. Wish I lived in a town like in the books too! Thanks for the chance!
I love iris…so pretty and burst into bloom. thanks for the chance to win.
My favorite springtime flower is the daffodil. I just love to see those bobbing yellow heads.
I’m also a daffodil fan. Yellow is my favorite color.
I love Bleeding Hearts:) Thanks
Lilacs! Thanks.
I simply love tulips. Any colors. Just so beautiful. Thank you for your participation in the book blog hop tour and giving all of us a chance win Ties that Bind. You really go out of your way for all of your quilting friends and I hope that you know that you are one terrific lady.
Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I love hyacinths, both pink and purple!
Love to win!
Favourite springtime flower is the daffodil: yellow and cheerful!
I’m a daffodil kind of gal. Yellow is such a cheerful color to chase away the winter blues. Thanks for this chance to win.
When a decision to make but I have to say I love Lilacs….the smell just fills the air surrounding them……….and the color of each flower is so unique.
Love love love them
Tulips are so pretty and bright. They make me smile. So does winning…:)
I love Calif. poppies. Thanks. I can’t wait to read the book.
Gerber daisies are my fav at the moment. They come in such beautiful colors too. The book sounds interesting and do I like a good book ;o)
I love lilacs. I have a beautiful and fragrant bush that I just love.
It’s so hard to pick just one flower! I would say that my favorite SPRING flower is the iris. I love all the color combinations and shapes and sizes they come in.
I love masses of daffodils- any color
My favorite is daffodils although I love them all.
I love tulips, and daffodils, and violets and azaleas…and lots of other flowers. Color is what i love.
I love lilacs. They are just beautiful!
I love tulips and reading.
My favorite is the crocus because when it pops out, I know that warmer weather is almost here.
Tulips!
Hello Michelle,
Thanks for the chance to win Marie’s great book. The Pink Everlastings will be in flower when Spring comes around.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Wildflowers! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love daffodils, and crocuses, and so many spring flowers but I think that just maybe the stately Tulip is my favorite.
I would love to win this book.
My favorite flower is the tulip! I have been in love with them since I was a child.
Hi I am so glad she has a new book out cannot wait to read it…my favorite flower would be the “Stargazer lily”
I have to say that California poppies are my favorite springtime flower. I love watching the hillsides in my area, and even the medians along the roadway come ablaze with their orange and yellow glows. They are everywhere this year, more than I recall in the past. Funny how some years are more prolific than others…maybe like us quilters..depending on the whether!(Pun intended).
My favorite spring flower is Trilium. Also, love Jack-in-the-pulpits. I’m just a wild type of girl.
I’m not very educated in plants and flowers. So here are some things I like and hopefully one of them will be a springtime flower : Lilacs (think this is summer though), dogwood trees-full bloomed (this is a tree BUT when it’s flowering!), tulips, and the Easter Lilys they sell for Easter. Thanks for the chance to win. She has become one of my favorite authors this year!
Tulips are my favorite. I have many in the beds at the front of my house!
I would have to say daphne. There is no other fragrance like it!
Tulips !!! Hope I’m doing this correct , never one done a log hop, and even harder to go tru ” hope u r not robot” security steps the on the self correcting iPad !!!!
I really like Lily of the Valley :-)
Thank you for the chance to win this book!!
I love carnations cuz you can get them in so many different colors!!!
gerber daisies! Your book sounds very interesting.
I am a huge fan of sunflowers and daisies.
I just love the flowers of the magnolea tree, their pearl-like colour, their generous shape and not least their fantastic smell – and for such a short time
Love the flowers on the flame tree that you see covering the streets in the Florida Keys in May and June. Can’t wait to read you’d new book. Have enjoyed them all.
I love Grape Hyacinth. They are so little and dainty and that gorgeous purple/blue. I also love Daffodils.
Minha flor é magnólias,e minha cor no momento é amarelo-ouro.Obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
My favorite springflowers are snowdrops. The book sounds great, thanks for a chance to win a copy
Dutch hugs
I think I like the poppy the best!!
I’m also a daffodil fan. Yellow is my favorite color.
Nothing beats a carpet of bluebells all along the forest floor. It really is a sight for sore eyes and means summer will be along shortly.
OOOOOH LILACS are my FAVORITE Spring flowers for sure!!!
Thanks for chance to win! : )