Welcome to my special day for the Between Heaven and Texas Blog Hop celebrating the release of Marie Bostwick’s latest book.
I have been a huge fan of Marie’s Cobbled Court Quilt Series since the very beginning. Last year, I helped celebrate the release of her fifth book in that series, Ties that Bind, and was delighted when she asked me to organize another blog hop for her new book. Over the coming 10 days, I hope you will enjoy visiting the talented designers, entering their give-aways and making their star-themed quilt blocks.
Here’s the line-up:
Monday, April 29 – Marie Bostwick – Marie’s block is here: Mirror-Mirror Star
Tuesday, April 30 – Michele – Quilting Gallery
Wednesday, May 1 – Bonnie – Quiltville
Thursday, May 2 – Pat – Pat Sloan
Thursday, May 2 – Kim – Persimon Dreams
Friday, May 3 – Melissa – Happy Quilting
Saturday, May 4 – Jo – Jo’s Country Junction
Sunday, May 5 – Wendy – Ivory Spring
Monday, May 6 – Victoria – Bumble Beans Inc.
Tuesday, May 7 – Vicki – Quilting Lodge Blog
Wednesday, May 8 – Melissa/Jake – Generation Q Magazine
Thursday, May 9 – Jennifer – Sew Hooked
Friday, May 10 – Jackie – Canton Village Quilt Works
Also, I do hope you’ll also make an extra block or two to send to Jennifer of Sew Hooked, as she’ll be putting together the blocks into quilts for The Linus Connection. More info here on this charity initiative.
We have a Flickr group set up for you to share your completed blocks and you can follow along on Facebook too.
Like all of Marie’s books, Between Heaven and Texas succeeded in sucking me right into it. I’d been rearranging furniture and doing Spring cleaning on the weekend, when I went to take a 15 minute break. Four hours later, the book was complete and the house cleaning was not. Of course, the book left me wanting more, and I’ll be eagerly waiting the next addition to this new series.
Star of Hope
Here’s my free block tutorial: Star of Hope.
Download the free block tutorial here!
Give-Away
I have a copy of Marie’s book to give away to one of my blog visitors in North America. If you’d like a chance to win, leave a comment below answering What’s the last book you read or audio book you listened to? I’ll randomly pick a winner on Sunday, May 5th.
Should have read the instructions. I just started Al Gore’s The Future.
I read “Wonderland Creek” by Lynn Austin. She is another author who just draws me right into the story. (and yes, no housework gets done when reading her books, either!)
I just finished Steinbeck’s Travels With Charley and have started Moving Violations by John Hockenberry.
Karen Kingsbury’s book, The Chance. And now I am reading Dee Henderson’s book, Jennifer, An O’Malley Love Story.
I am reading “Lonesome Animals” by Bruce Holbert. I taught with him for many years ago in our small rural district and we are so proud of him and his first novel!
I am reading “Lonesome Animals” by Bruce Holbert. I taught with him many years ago in our small rural district and we are so proud of him and his first novel!
The last book I finished was on my nook, Driftless, which was very long but interesting. Just ordered Between Heaven and Texas so I could have something to read while recovering from knee replacement!
I just finished reading and rereading Free Motion Quilting with Angela Walters.
Just finished Phillipa Gregory’s Tudor queens collection. I loved every book. Thanks for a chance to win.
I just finished Mark Pryor’s The Bookseller, a truly excellent novel.
Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel. Great laughs.
Haven’t read a novel for quite a while but believe the last one was by Nicolas Sparks. My latest quilting book was Create your own Dream Feathers by Peggy Holt.
We are reading from the Bible aloud each day — we went through Psalms, and portions of Hebrews, and are now reading a chapter a day in John.
It’s been some time since I read a novel.
Would love to win the book. My last book was Zero Day by David Baldacci.
Love his writing.
I’ve been reading Pope Joan, very interesting. Thanks.
Last book I read while was while on vacation in February. Its called Girl Gone, by Gillian Flynn. Its a great mystery with a twist.
I am currently reading Fifty Shades of Gray. Only on chapter 1 as I am not a big reader. I really like your block and am hoping to attempt to make it tonight.
I just finished Robyn Carr’s new book The Wanderer. First in the new Thunder Point series. As usual, it was great. Can’t wait to read this next installment in the Cobbled Court Quilters series.
Yellow Crocus by Laila Ibrahim
I just finished reading Eve’s Daughters by Lynn Austin.
Destiny Rewritten by Kathryn Fitzmaurice
The last book I read was to my 3 year old grandson, Joel, about colors, shapes and other interesting characters. I need some adult reading.
I alternate between reading books on graphic design,
visual design and instructional design with escapism. The latest escapist book was by Nicholas Sparks – The Best of Me. It was the perfect change!
The last book I read (am currently reading) is, “My Heart Is a Violin.” by Shony Alex Braun with Emily Cavins. Shony Braun is a renowned violinist/composer and Holocaust survivior.
I just finished Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb. I look forward to each book in that series.
This sounds totally not true but the last book I read is Marie’s book 5 in the Cobbled Court Series “Ties that Bind”. I checked it out of our guild library. Can’t wait to read “Between Heaven and Texas”
I’m reading “The Giving Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini. I love your block. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book. I have enjoyed reading Marie’s other books in this series.
I’m reading Jennifer Chaiverini’s Elmcreek Quilts series. Finished Quilter’s Homecoming.
The last book I read was “Hands of My Father: a hearing boy, his deaf parents and the language of love” by Myron Uhlberg. A delightful true story–the title says it all.
Great block! The last book I read was An old one I had not read before The Bourne Legacy.
Pick me! I need a new NEW book to read!
The last book I read was “The Last Juror”. Loved it. Love your block, too! Looks like lots of fun possibilities with it.
I am reading The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey.
It’s been so long, I can’t remember — But I read all the way through my Guidepost last week! LOL The book sounds wonderful – I would make time to read it! Thanks
now reading game of thrones, actually read them all some time ago. Re – reading , so I can read the newest one.
these books sound very interesting, will have to look for them next visit to the book store.
love star blocks ♥♥♥
I would love to win the book. I am reading The Callahans.
Hiya!!! The last book I read was Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison. I like fantasy and thriller books. Thanks for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!!
I would love to win the book also the magazine. I could not get the block pattern to download
Just finishing Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiavarini. Love the Cobbled Court series.
The last book I read was The Hunger Games, it was really good :)
Lovely star block. I love star blocks and am currently making a baby quilt with them.
I believe the last book I read was Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy on Audio.
Just finished Owl and Moon Cafe by Jo Ann Mapson. Currently reading Outlander by Diana Gabaldon and listening to the Host by Stepenie Meyer. Like the block especially the bright colors.
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
Falling to Pieces (A Shipshewana Amish Mystery) by Vannetta Chapman.
The last book I read was The Quilter’s Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini. I’ve been waiting for Marie’s new book :-)!
I just finished Sleeping Dogs Lie by Sharon Henegar. Can’t wait to get the next two in the series!
That block is Mary Dell’s colors, for sure. I’m reading Aunt Dimity Down Under, and was listening to Hana’s Suitcase while driving on a trip, today. Just finished (again) The Quilter’s Apprentice, as part of a blogger’s book club selection. Thanks for the chance.
I read The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo and the next 2 in the series. Interesting books.
I am reading Lyddie by Katherine Patterson it is about one oF the Lowell mill girls. Thanks for the chance to win
I just finished the Hush Hush series.