Happy Sunday! I hope that your weekend is nothing short of fabulous! I was saddened to hear about the passing of the greatly talented Whitney Houston at age 48, yesterday. She was truly an icon and extremely talented performer. I remember watching her and Kevin Costner in the movie "The Bodyguard" many, many times. Her tremendous singing voice will truly be missed.
Yesterday was a sewing day. My son and I took the long drive to drop off my sewing machine for service and the shop was closed when we got there! What a disappointment! We will have to try again next Saturday. I finished a quilt top that is a gift for a friend and cut into some yummy solids for a swap on flickr. The completed quilt removes one UFO from my list! Today I will be working on blocks for Bees and Swaps.
A special thank you to the Penguin Group and Superior Threads for some of the items included in today's giveaway! As you know I love the books by Jennifer Chiaverini! On February 21st her latest novel, "Sonoma Rose" will be available for sale! One lucky winner in this giveaway will receive one copy of her soon to be released novel and some other great gifts!
The 1920's evokes indelible cultural motifs-the Jazz Age, Modernism, Prohibition-inspired heralded literature-from the interwar dillusionment explored in the "Great Gatsby" or the "The Sun Also Rises" to the strong women portrayed in "Alice Adams" or "Main Street." In recently published fiction this time period has rarely been explored.
Jennifer Chiaverini, author of the best selling Elm Creek Quilt Series, is one of the few writers working today to demonstrate equal mastery of contemporary and historical fiction. In 2011, she published two New York Times bestselling novels-"The Union Quilters" a Civi-War-Era chronicle of life behind the Northern lines and "The Wedding Quilt," a 21st century celebration of one of America's most enduring and romantic traditions. In Sonoma Rose, Chiaverini turns her imaginative powers to the story of how one woman's courage and vision to begin a winery brought true change for her family and herself. The setting for this book is in Sonoma County, California during the era of Prohibition.
One lucky winner will receive:
One Copy of Sonoma Rose!
One Vicksburg Civil War Charm pack from my stash by Marcus Fabrics and one spool of King Tut #50 weight thread from Superior Threads in gorgeous variegated olive greens!
Entering this giveaway is easy peasy! You have a chance for four possible entries by leaving comments on this blog post:
1. Be a follower of my blog or become a new follower!
2. Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway!
3. Leave a comment about what your favorite type of fabric is!
4. Leave a comment if you have read any of Jennifer's novels!
THIS GIVEAWAY WILL END FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AT MIDNIGHT EASTERN STANDARD TIME!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!
Have a very Happy Sunday and Happy Quilting!
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1 – 200 of 315 Newer› Newest»I am a faithful follower...thank you
I am blogging about the giveaway..
I love Kate Spain...but it is impossible for me to pick one fabric line...there are just too many gorgeous ones..like Marcus....
I am not a reader of novels...anything to do with quilting; yes. I would give this book to my daughter-in-law; she loves to read and so does my granddaughter.
I'm a happy follower1
I'm a follower (of course!)
I like nearly all fabrics except 'cute' ones!!
Wow, what a great giveaway. I'm a follower and thank you for the giveaway.
I've never read any of Jennifer's books!
I tweeted about your giveaway here:
https://twitter.com/#!/mbquilter/status/168701780723634177
I love civil war reproductions and novelties, and tone on tone blenders, and, well, I like it all, LOL.
My favorite fabric is anything with fabulous color. I'm not over fond of school bus orange or beige, but I love most fabrics--no real favorites.
I am a follower. Thank you for the generous giveaway.
Thanks, Leona. I happily follow.
My quilt guild has several of her books and I'm patiently waiting my turn to get them. If I win this I'll add it to our library (after I read it of course!)
There are so many gorgeous fabrics out there. I love Riley Blake. Thank you!
I think I've read all the books--except this one. I love to listen to them too while sewing or to curl up and just read. Thanks for hosting this lovely giveaway!
I really want to make a quilt out of Civil War fabrics. The colours appeal to me. Thanks for this.
I am a loyal follower...thank you!
I am a follower of your great blog:-)
I am a follower...thanks for being so generous. Love the fabric and the thread.
I have read a couple of Jennifer's books and have another waiting to be read , love her books.
I love to read...think I was born with a book in my hand.
I am eclectic when it cimes to fabrics! I love Kansas Troubles and Jo Morton, and equally love Riley Blake and Sandy Gervais and of course everyone else!
I can't remember which books I read of Jennifer's from the library. But I own An Elm Creek Quilts Album which contains The Runaway Quilt (my fav), The Quilter's Legacy and the Master Quilter. Thanks again.
I love just about any fabrics . Thanks for the chance at this great giveaway.
I have read one of her novels but can't remember the name now. Thanks for the opportunity!
Favorite fabric!?!...how can I have a favorite...they are all beautiful and it depends on what day of the week it is...or what side of the bed I get up on...or what came in at my LQS yesterday...
But I must say I gravitate toward Thimbleberries...a lot...like the warm colors.
I left a message on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1424114686
I am following your blog.
It's batik. i have been using the FQ bundles and I just love the look of the batiks.
I've posted your giveaway on my sidebar. Hugs.
I am a follower, thank you for the giveaway
I'm a follower.
Let me think, what kind of fabric, ummmmm, mostly everything that has pink on it!. Thanks again.
My favorite fabric varies depending on my mood. But paisley prints will always be in any shopping cart of mine.
I have read every book that Jennifer has written (to date) and had the pleasure of meeting her in Lancaster, PA at one of the Quilters' Heritage Celebrations.
a follower ...
I'm a follower and, at the moment, Liberty fabric is my favourite! I can't really afford it though so only have a few precious scraps! But I am fast becoming a fabric addict so really I love anything that takes my fancy!
I follow, I follow!
I love fabric, period. My most favorites, though, are vintage prints and florals...I'm a sucker for a cabbage rose. :-)
I am a follower of your blog :)
I've been a follower of your blog for quite some time and I thank you for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
I haven't read any of Jennifer's work, but I would like to!
Favorite type of fabric is bold and bright colors with beautiful patterns.
I have not read any of her novels yet.
I am a follower.
my favorite would probably be batiks. The colors are amazing and inspiring.
my favorite of her books would be Runaway Quilt, i loved the history!
I'm a follower!
I have read several of the Jennifer Chiaverini Elm Creek books: Circle of Quilters, The Christmas Quilt, The Sugar Camp Quilt, and so on and would love to read Sonoma Rose. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
I have "read" some of Jennifer's books as audiobooks. I'm always listening to books as I cook, clean, doing laundry, and sewing.
I'm a follower
Hi Leona!
I am a faithful, long follower and I have you under my Blog List so I can follow every post!
Thanks for the great giveaways!
Take care, Leslie
I've read the firs four novels which where translated in dutch. I will definitely read the others in english.
I absolutely love all fabric, but vintage chenille and bed sheets catch my eye. I made a baby blanket for my granddaughter out of chenille. This year, I have a picnic blanket projects planned with vintage sheets.
Hi Leona!
I'll blog about your great giveaway later today when I post about my weekend finishes!
Thanks for the great giveaways!
Take care, Leslie
Hi Leona!
I really like soft colours, not pastels, with flowers or other motifs, like Shabby Chic!
I also like all kinds of fabrics, but I haven't adopted the Modern trend yet!
Thanks for the great giveaways!
Take care, Leslie
I am a follower!
I love modern fabric best!
I am a follower.
Have read a few of the books - but have not been reading for ME lately... need to get back to that.
Already a follower...
Favorite fabrics??? I love shirtings and plaids, good tone on tone solids, and anything and everything orange. I am mostly a scrappy quilter so I will grab whatever I can get my hands on.
I am a follower of your blog. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway
My favorite fabrics are Civil war prints. So this giveaway is really amazing for me. Thank you again
I am a follower.
Favorite fabric type? Free!
I follow you! Linda
Thanks for the giveaway. I like civil war and shabby chic fabrics.
I've never read any of her books, but I would like to, thanks for the chance. Linda
Just signed up to follow your blog. I would love to read this one I have all tof Jennifer's books that I knew of. Sew this one would get a good home. Now I have to go and see what else she may have written that I do not know about.Thankyou for hosting a give away.
I to am hosting one at the moment
sew if you are inclinded pop over and see what I have been up to
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I am a follower of your blog.
Thanks for offering the nice giveaway
I have read man of Jennifer's books. Great and easy reading.
As for may favorite faric. I have not met any that I don't like.
Seems like the civil war fabrics and modern designs are the in thing right now.
I am a happy follower! S o sorry to hear that the machine shop was closed - at least you can sew for another week.
Batiks, batiks, batiks!!!
I've read several of Jennifer's novels but I truly do not remember where I left off - there are so many. I like to read them in order and I always have to check the library online catalog and have it sort the titles by pub date so I can figure out which one I need to check out next.
I'm already one of your followers :)
~Terry~
Have only had a chance to read two of Jennifer's books so far. Thanks for the chance to win!
~Terry~
I'm a follower! Thanks for the chance.
I love beautiful floral fabric. Thanks for the chance!
I have read most of Jennifer's novels and enjoyed very much. Thanks for the chance to win one!
I am a follower too!
I actually haven't heard of the author before :(
My favorite fabrics are good quality cottons in fun prints!
I am a follower thanks for the chance to win
My favorite type of fabric (at the moment) are batiks...but that changes as I work on different projects. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
~Terry~
I'm a follower of your lovely blog.
I love reproductions fabrics, specially Civil War.
I've read a couple of Jennifer's novels. Actually I'm reading The Quilter's Homecoming.
I'm a follower.
I like modern fabrics.
I've read all of the Elm Creek Quilter's series.
I'm a follower. :-)
I've read most of Jennifer's books and would love to win a copy of this book.
Hi! I'm your happy follower and as a book lover I like to thank you for a special give away!
x Teje
I love bright colors, but I also like 30's.
I am a new follower.
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Stop by for my quilt givaway to guess my babys b-day and weight.
I am new to quilting and don't know all the brand names and such but color wise i am interested recently in black/white/gray and bright oranges and yellows.
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Stop by for my quilt givaway to guess my babys b-day and weight.
I'm already a follower.
I don't have any particular favourite fabric. There are far too many to have just one!
I have read all the Elm Creek Quilts novels. In fact, I have started reading them again from the beginning. Looking forward to Sonoma Rose coming out. Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm a follower. Thanks!
I'm a follower and I love all the books of Jennifer Chiaverini !
Florence
Bright fabrics are the first to catch my eye, but I love lots of different fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway!
i'm a follower :)
I have read a lot of Jennifer's Elm Creek series books. Thanks for the giveaway!
i like all fabric even though the sizing makes me break out until it's washed. well, lately i'm partial to batiks!
i've read about half of the elm creek quilt series and keep an eye out for more.
Hi! I'm a happy follower of your blog! Books, fabric and thread! Can't get better than that!
My favorite fabric lines are from Moda. I love everything by French General and 3 Sisters.
I think I've read all the novels by Jennifer C. The early Elm Creek books I've read more than once. My favorite is Circle of Quilters (think that's the name.)
I blogged about your giveaway. Thanks for the chance! http://salliessampler.blogspot.com/2012/02/couple-of-giveaways.html
I'm a follower!
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Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/birdie00000/status/168814871285215232
Favorite type of fabric. Hmmm - well I love Kate Spain's designs. And Sandy Gervais. :)
I have not read any of Jennifer's novels - YET! ;)
Morning, I am a happy follower of you blog.
Hugs
I love most fabric designs. With the exception of cheap homespun.
I have read the first half dozen of her books.
LOVE them.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Just linked your giveaway on my blog.
Thanks again
Hugs,
I'm just about to finish no 12 "Winding Ways Quilt". I love Jennifer's stories, wonderfully inspiring. And I will become a follower of your blog, as soon as I find the link!!
I follow your blog.
I like just about all fabrics. My favourites right now seem to be bright modern fabrics.
I am a follower of your blog
I tweeted the giveaway. @nalaxu
I love anything by Kate Spain!
I have read some of JC's books. Loved them.
I follow.
hello my favourite fabric is Maison de Garance by moda.
I am a follower.
hugs Tanya
tanyasimmo@gmail.com
I posted on my blog.
I love 30's reproductions but I love em all:)
I'm a follower
I haven't read any of Jennifer's novels.
I'm wishing I had some more marbled, or batik's in my collection...
I love Kansas Trouble colors.
I am a long time and avid follower (my DH thinks I'm addicted!!) hehehe
I tweeted @mimistarquilter!!
I tweeted @mimistarquilter!!
My favorite type of fabric are batiks!!
I am a folower,Have put this on Twitter and facebook. I have read aall ger books and so looking forward to this new one. I love the Civil War fabrics
I'm a faithful follower. ;->
There are so many fabrics I like, it's very hard to pick just 1, Fig tree, Thimbleberries and Batiks. If I have to, I'll say batiks. ;->
I've read all but Jennifer's last book. Reading, quilting and history I love them all. And having them all together, what a bonus! ;->
What a fabulous giveaway! I'm a follower...thanks for a chance to win.
I posted your giveaway on my blog. Thanks for a chance to win
Gosh I just love fabric! Thanks for a chance to win
I am a follower :)
I have read about half the Elm Creek novels... some from the library and some on the Kindle I got for Christmas!
I love virtually any fabric by Bonnie & Camille, Kate Spain, the Quilted Fish and Figtree & Co :) I like plenty of others, but it seems that no matter what those girls release I just fall in love with it!
Hi Leona,
I am a faithful follower- I love checking out your blog and seeing what you are up to.
Thanks for the chance to win such nice prizes.
Regards,
Anna
I tweeted about your giveaway (@tazaria)
I love fabric - lots of different kinds but my favorite is batiks. I love the wonderful movement and textured looks you get in batiks.
Thanks for hosting such a nice giveaway.
Regards,
Anna
I have read all the Elm creek series- I just finished the Wedding Quilt not long ago.
I have enjoyed the series of reoccurring characters.
Thanks for the chance and for hosting such a lovely giveaway.
Regards,
Anna
I am a follower - happily so!
I have read several of her books and thoroughly enjoyed them.
I doubt there is a fabric that I do not love, but I love sewing on silk dupioni.
Awesome Giveaway! I'm a follower. :)
I have shared this on Facebook. :)
I have shared this on Twitter. :)
I have read Jennifer's books before. They are very good. :)
I'm a follower, happily!
I just love fabrics, lots of variety, especially greens and vintage! Just too hard to choose!
I shared on Facebook too!
I'm a follower already! Wow....you're almost to 1000!
I've never read any of her novels! Maybe this one will end up being my first!
My favorite designer is Kate Spain so I love all her fabrics! I love bright modern types of fabrics.
I'm a happy follower!
Currently I love Reunion fabrics :)
I have never read any of her novel. I hope to win this book.
Tweeted - https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/168921282522529792
https://www.facebook.com/LeliaEvelyn
posted giveaway on facebook
follower of your blog (and on to your pinterest)
i have read all but the newest Elm Creek Novel - thank you for the opportunity to win this generous giveaway. The fabric rocks! The book looks interesting!
Oh yes, I follow you Leona, thanks for the great giveaway!
OH so many great ones out there but I fancy French General!
I am a follower. I love reading your blog.
I love to sew with bright cotton fabrics. I love the cute images but also colouring book flowers.
I love Jennifer's novels. i am slowly working my way through all her novels as I can get them from the local library.
I am follower!
I am up to book no. 7 in the Elm Creek series...loving them too!
I simply love fabric with text on it!
I'm a follower! Number 1,000 as a matter of fact! Congratulations on having so many followers! :)
I love fabric that has bright, happy colors or soft, pale colors! :)
I am a follower. Thanks
My favorite fabric right now is batiks. Great give away. Thanks
I have read all of her books and just love them. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway.
I've read most of Jennifer's books--wonderful. My fav. fabric is 30s (this year, last year it was 1800s and I suspect it will move on to batiks again soon!)
I'm a follower by email. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like to make scrappy quilts so I love all kinds of fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have read all of Jennifer's novels. And am looking forward to her newest. Which I hope I win. Thanks for the chance.
Leona,
I am a follower of your blog and love reading it. I also love Jennifer's books especially the Elm Creek Quilts series. I haven't gotten all of them read, yet, but I am working on it. I love Timbleberries fabric and the 30s repro so far. Well, I love all fabric! I will be posting of facebook about your giveaway! Thanks!
I love reproduction fabric. And I also am a fan of D S fabric;
I am a regular and long time follower of your wonderful blog!!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway :)
My favorite fabrics are bright kid prints so that I can make Loving Hands quilts.
I have read every one of Jennifer's books and absolutely love them!
While I have a couple of Jennifer's books on my shelf, I have not yet read them. It's on my 'to do' list for this year. As for fabric, I love bright cheery fabric similar to Dilly Dally by Me and My Sister.
I'm a follower of your blog! Thanks for the chance to win!
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