My little stop on the Ties That Bind blog tour….yippee!!!

I am so excited to be a stop on this super fun blog tour. Thanks Michelle and Thanks Marie!

In addition to being a quilter I also consider myself to be an inveterate reader. Just ask my family. If I don’t have something to read I get a little stir crazy. Whenever I go on vacation I almost always have a giant pile of books to bring with. Once I went to Ireland for a few weeks and I read everything I brought so I had to keep going to the village book shop and restocking. I ended up leaving all those books behind because there was no room in my suitcase. Sounds a little like my fabric addiction…

Anyway, Maria’s book is just wonderful. I was so absorbed that I keep burning food because I would forget I was cooking. Here’s a little synopsis:

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…

1. What drew you into the book?

Well, there’s a bit of a love story and I am a sucker for that.

2. Which character did you identify with?

 I really related to Margot because she is the older responsible daughter.

3. If this is the first book of the series that you have read - will you be reading the rest now?  

Yep, definitely.    

4. In 5 words or less state why someone NEEDS to read this novel.

The story is very compelling.

5. Did you take a beginner quilting class when you first started out?

Nope, I was a starving student when I learned so I had to teach myself.

6. Phillipa signs up to make a baby quilt as her first quilt. Have you made a baby or toddler quilt?

I have made loads of baby and toddler quilts over the years. The one on Michelle’s website from me I made 5 times. There’s a kind of instant gratification in making a baby quilt.

To find out more about Marie you go to her website at:

http://mariebostwick.com/

AND here is a list of the other bloggers you can go visit on the tour:

Tuesday, April 24
Michele - Quilting Gallery - http://quiltinggallery.com/
Jackie - Canton Village Quilt Works - http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/
Wendy - Ivory Spring - http://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/

Wednesday, April 25
Jennifer - SewHooked - http://sewhooked.com/
Erin - One Piece at a Time - http://erinrussek.typepad.com/

Thursday, April 26
Victoria - Bumble Beans Inc. - http://bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com/
Sandi - A Legacy of Stitches - http://alegacyofstitches.blogspot.com/

Friday, April 27
Michele - With Heart and Hands - http://www.with-heart-and-hands.com/
Melissa - Lilac Lane -  http://www.blog.melissastramel.com/

Saturday, April 28
Melissa - Sew Bitter Sweet Designs - http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.com/
Kim - Crafty Apple - http://kimscraftyapple.blogspot.com/

Now for the best part…I have a copy to give away! Just leave a comment telling us your favorite genre and place to read and I will pick a winner on May 2.

Comments

[Amy Austin]

I love character novels and my favorite place to read is the living room couch when no one else is home. I'm going to read this book soon!

[Annette in NC, USA]

I like most fiction. Sometimes I want the light quilty fiction and other times I like the techno-thriller stuff and everything in-between. My favorite place to read is on the beach (weather permitting) - it is wonderful with the soft breeze and the surf sound in the background.

[Jill]

I love mysteries and historical fiction. I usually read in bed.

[Louise]

I like romantic fiction, Christian-based fiction,
and quilty/crafty fiction. My favorite place to read is on the living room couch, but just about any place will work!

[A Facebook User]

I love a good fiction book, if it has quilting or sewing that is just a huge bonus! I love to read while sitting in my recliner. What a great blog you have. I really enjoyed visiting and will probably be back to look over your appliques tutorials. Too scared to try that so far. Hope I win this book, can't wait to read it!

[Sandra Timmons]

My favorite reading place is my brown reclinger in the living room enjoying quilting books and romantic novels. You have a fantastic blog and now you are giving us all a chance to win Ties that Bind. This book will become a part of someone's library forever. Thank you for participating in the book blog hop tour and making this fun for us.

Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net

[Paulette Doyle]

I love a historical fiction with a little romance...and maybe a little who dun it tossed in!! I would love to read this book! Thanks for the chance!
Paulette

[Wanda S.]

I love mysteries but I also throughly enjoy Jennifer Chiaverrini's books, especially the historical ones. Laura Childs is a favorite also. I usually read in the living room since it has the best lighting but I'll read anywhere.

[Joyce Carter]

I love to read anything and everything, but I guess my favorite books to read would be from James Patterson.I really love the way he tells a story. My favorite place to read is at the dining room table. I'm not into TV much so while my hubby is watching, I can have this time to myself, and really get into the story. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Estie]

I do love to read mysteries with a little romance...I usual read sitting in my sunroom or in bed just before going to sleep. Thanks for offering this giveaway.

[Tina in NJ]

For fiction, I like a breezy romance - Debbie Macomber, Iris Johansen, Nora Roberts. I also read a lot of nonfiction - biographies, science for the general population, stuff that makes me feel smart. My favorite place to read is the comfy chair in our living room, preferably with a bowl of popcorn next to me.

[Deb A]

historical romance, I'm a sucker for them. Favorite place to read is outside on the patio on a nice day. Thanks

[Ronda]

Ii love her books can't wait to read this one!!!

[Karen Martin]

My favorite place to read is in the car when my husband and I are on a road trip. I love all kinds of books, fantsy, romance, mystery, detective, humor..if I'm caught by the first few pages, I'm off and running. Just depends on what mood I'm in and what I want to read. Her books sounds great.

[Ranch Wife]

Oh goodness - I don't think I have a favorite genre. I love great reads all across the board. This series is so much fun, but I also love biographies, historical fiction, nonfiction, and fiction. I don't think we have a room that doesn NOT have a bookshelf in it...with the exception of the bathroom. :) My favorite reading spot is the shady spot under the tree in the hammock.

[Rita]

I like a wide variety of books. I even read cookbooks. I have read all of Marie's Cobbled Court books and just loved them. I can't wait to read this one.

[Sandi]

I love historical romances. I'm stuck int he regency era right now. :) Thanks for playing along in the blog hop!

[Sallie]

I love to read! I enjoy mysteries, Christian fiction, historical fiction, and quilt-y fiction. I love to read in bed. Thanks for the great giveaway!

[Linda Duncan]

I read all genres! Every morning, I read books instead of the paper, if something important happens in the world, my husband has to tell me! Thanks for the chance to win, I have not read any of her books.

[cityquilter grace]

oohh, i love medieval mysteries and my favorite time/place to read is just before bed all snuggled under my quilts!

[Sally]

I'm an avid reader and read everything, fiction and non-fiction, but I like mysteries best. I read in bed before sleeping, snuggled under one of my quilts!

[Billie K]

I read late at night in bed on my kindle. I love mysteries.

[Stray Stitches (Linda G)]

My favorite genre is anything craft related in combination with a mystery so Marie's are just perfect for me. I will read just about anywhere and always have a book for me so I really don't have a favorite place. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your wonderful giveaway!

[Kathy]

I think I like contemporary American fiction better than anything; I read in my library (it's little but with a great recliner), or in bed at night.

[Susan N]

I love all kinds of fiction. I read almost everywhere and usually always have a book or magazine with me in case I have to wait or kill time. My favorite place to read is wherever I can.