This GIVEAWAY is for The Wedding Quilt novel (for that fireside respite), (2) Mikasa crystal candle sticks (to adorn your holiday tablescape) & a set of candy striped spreaders (perfect for your Christmas parties).Sarah McClure arrived at Elm Creek Manor as a newlywed, never suspecting that her quilting lessons with Master Quilter Sylvia Bergstrom Compson would inspire the successful and enduring business Elm Creek Quilts, whose members have nurtured a circle of friendship spanning generations. As the wedding day of Sarah's daugher, Caroline, approaches, Sarah's thoughts are filled with brides of Elm Creek Manor past and present—the traditions they honored, the legacies they bequeathed, the wedding quilts that contain their stories in every stitch.
excerpt ~ Because Sarah learned the craft after her marriage, she had no wedding quilt, only one to commemorate her anniversary. When the young bride confides in her mother a single, fervent wish—"I wish I had a wedding quilt, one I made myself."—Sarah yearns to grant it.
A wedding quilt is a symbol so powerful that even the most talented novice would be daunted by the task of stitching in mere days a masterpiece worthy of the couple's bonds of love, commitment, trust, and hope for the future. Sarah turns to the Elm Creek Quilters, cherished friends who help her create a fitting tribute for a beloved daughter who will soon stand beside her husband in the union of their shared lives.
As they pool their creative gifts, memories of Elm Creek Manor—and of the women who have lived there, in happiness and in sorrow—spill forth, rendering a vivid pastiche of family, friendship, and love in all its varieties.
I apologize for not getting to read this book as my eyes are still healing & it tires them. What slips I have read, I will be reading this book in a few weeks ... but I want you to enjoy it now.
... & now for a little countryside quiet time
to enjoy.
As the gentle morn mist lifts ...
the robin egg blue skies are gently graced with puffy white clouds ...
& the sun filters thru the brilliant colors of autumn ...
as the trees & florals prepare for a long
winters rest ...
after their exquisite show of colors ...
caressed by the fallen leaves ...
how proudly she flies thru the gentle breezes ...
the seeds are tucked beneath the soil to weather the winter, to bloom in
spring ...
warmed by the cool bright rays of sun ...
peeking thru the limbs ...
to return another day in full array ...
as we enjoy the trickling streams never ending travels ...
meandering hither & thither ...
throughout God's peaceful lands ...
quenching the thirst for growth ...
nestling quietly into the winter ...
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I'm hoping for time to read in January...this would be perfect. Enter me, pretty please, dear Marydon....
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Becky
I hope your eyes are healing up well. Sending prayers for a fast recovery. Your giveaway sounds wonderful please enter my name and take care of yourself now.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice contest, please enter me.
ReplyDeleteI read your previous post and couldn't beleive it! Who knew!? My youngest was put on the same regimin of Vit D. Thank God he was OK with it.
Pryaing your continued speedy recovery for both the reactiona dn your surgery.
xoxoxo
*hugs*deb
I have read some of her books and I love them a lot! Soon I will need to read the next one on the list. Been reading them in the order they were written. Would love to win this one!
ReplyDelete~Linnea
This is an awesome giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the pics, very pretty.
God bless and keep you,
Sonia
Hi Marydon, I am glad your surgery went well and I really like the pictures of your countryside journey. We never know what we will see on our adventures. Please enter me in your drawing. Hugs from Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteCan I join in from the UK??
ReplyDeleteI love to read...sounds like a wonderful book. Love all your very pretty photos...blessings
ReplyDeleteYour giveaway is splendid. Count me in. What beautiful photography, I love nature. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteOH my dear Marydon, what beautiful pictures! We are surrounded with beauty, aren't we! I pray that your eyes will be all better soon and you can read too! Have a blessed Saturday my friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall pictures! I love Jennifer's books!!! Thanks for a chance to win and read! Nothing better than snuggling under a quilt, enjoying a cup of coffee and reading!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes on your recovery! What a beautiful giveaway. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win such thoughtful gifts.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day! Twyla
How nice of you to host such a wonderful Give-away. I have read some of the books in this series but not this one. Please enter my name.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
A very beautiful nature presentation. That sounds like a book I would enjoy. Trust you are doing better today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post with your pictures and words...Simply divine..
ReplyDeleteBalisha
Sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteHope your recovery is going well.
Mr. Ken just had cataract surgery almost a week ago.
Good Luck!
Melinda
Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteI love all your pictures and your captions. It speaks to my heart.
Bless you as you recover.
I always start a god read on New Years Day! It is my little private tradition. we are not big party goers for that new year date so....would love to win! Hugs Anne
ReplyDeletea nice post of beautiful pictures.. I have the quilt my mother made the year I was born..it is the wedding quilt pattern. Would love to read the book.. Enter me please
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon, You should get some books on tape I love them especially in the car. Jennifer Chiaverini really quilts not just writes about quilting. I saw her on Sewing With Nancy once and she does beautiful work. After I saw her I started reading all her books I love them. You will be reading soon Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs, LJ
ReplyDeleteJust checking on you tonight and wishing that you are feeling better. sandie
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are healing from your surgery!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a chance to enter your wonderful giveaway - Thanks :)
What a nice giveaway and I thank you so much for giving us the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI do hope your eyes are so much better...hope they get stronger every day. I KNOW your attitude will help you heal faster...you have such a good outlook on things. :)
xo bj
Looks like a great holiday read. Hope your eye mend quickly.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn xx
WOW..Marydon...what a scare with the Vit D...which my Dr has perscribed to me in high doses as I'm below the normal level...So happy to hear that you can SEE!!!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Warmly,
deb
Sounds like a great book.. Hope you're doing better.. still praying for you..Susie
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift, my friend! I love to read and keep a book going all the time...or two! Thanks! I appreciate our friendship! ♥
ReplyDeleteI think I would like this book very much. Count me in. Hope you are doing well and will be back to all the beautiful and fulfilling things you like to do. Blessings
ReplyDeleteQMM
What a wonderful giveaway....You are very generous.....
ReplyDeleteI hope your eyes continue healing.......
Hugs and blessings,
Nancy
Marydon, so glad that you are feeling better. What a terrific giveaway. Someone is going to be a very happy winner! Hugs and love to you and Harold.
ReplyDeleteI love the Elm Creek series and would love a chance to win this book. I usually "borrow" the books I read from the library, but I would love to have this one for my very own.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com
Please throw my name in the hat for your giveaway and be sure and stop by my blog and comment for my giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog, and am so happy that I did....just love it. Hoping you continue to do well after your surgery, and wishing you a wonderful, blessed Christmas! Thanks for such an awesome giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up on the vitamin D, too! Wow!
Your Christmas tree is lovely!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel great soon!
tot
Sorry about that surgery...what a nice give a way! Lovely pictures..along a walk? ;D
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book gift giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy your surgery went well and that you have a full and complete speedy recovery!
Oh this sounds so totally wonderful, Marydon! Please enter me in your contest, my friend!!! And I wish you continued healing and that you will get better from day to day.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Cindy
Lovely giveaway! I hope you're healing well! I appreciate your visit and thank you for offering this lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Kathy
I'd love to be entered. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. Hope you are healing quickly.
Would love to win this - I love books! And the other gifts are wonderful too. Also, your photos were beautiful. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Gloria
Okay Marydon throw my name in the hat too!! hee hee Sounds like a good book to read in the colddddd winter months. :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHugs~
I do pray the old eyes are healin' up completely sweetie.
ReplyDeleteWonderful giveaway...girl ya have the best!
Have a blessed and beautiful day my friend!!! :o)
Hi from a new follower. I found your lovely blog through Donna's blog ( Brynwood). Looking forward to reading your posts. All the very best wishes regarding your recovery from surgery. Sandy. :)
ReplyDeleteOoooh what a delightful giveaway, my friend! The book sounds so interesting and I just love those candle holders and spreaders:-)
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers continue to be with you as your eyes heal from your surgery. xoxo
Wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteDee
Hi, I popped over from Rednesday and so enjoyed your lovely and unique Christmas trees, tree ornaments, and decorations from the post before. And, I would also love to enter your giveaway. It sounds like a delightful book and perfect for sharing with senior parents and others, as well. Thank you! And by the by, I also have a giveaway going on at SandwichINK.com in conjunction with the Caregiving.com Happy Holiday Progressive Blog Party. We'd love to have you join us there. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness dear Marydon, hope your eyes are better and a prompt recovery! I was so sick with my eyes for a month, I had some kind of allergy, went to the Dr. and I'm finally ok. Thanks so much for your lovely visit and for the great giveaway invite and chance. Please enter me, I am a follower from always, just in case! Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteFABBY
What a great Giveaway. I would really like to Read that book and I enjoyed your pictures!
ReplyDeleteLovely gift away! Thanks for the chance to win :) Love all your pics!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better. LOVE all those lovely pix - thank you! What a neat book.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, beautiful give-away and a charming blog. Nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteDebbie