Sunday, July 29, 2012

Blog Tour and Book Giveaway--Week Two

Welcome everyone, to Week 2 of my Book Blog Tour!  Many thanks to all of you who took the time to post on Martingale's and my blogs this past week.  I was overwhelmed reading all of your kind comments.  You're just the best!  As soon as Martingale lets me know who won the draw I'll get your book in the mail.

This week we're heading clear across the country to the east coast and the beautiful state of North Carolina.
My guest blogger this week is Mary Flynn of  Quilt Hollow and it's no exaggeration to say that without her this book would not have come to be.

I've never met Mary (hope to someday!) but through the wonders of the internet, we've become friends and it's her amazing machine quilting that you'll see on almost all of the quilts in At Home with Country Quilts.  My friend, Jeanne Preto, who machine-quilted my quilts for many years, including those in Country Comforts,

was moving on to other work.  The quilt tops for my next book were piling up and I was without a machine quilter.  Fortunately, I'd previously found Mary's blog and became an instant fan, being in awe of her work.  So I thought I'd ask if she'd consider finishing my projects and whether it was even possible since we lived in different countries.  Her response was so enthusiastic and so quick, that I knew immediately she was the quilter I needed.  She suggested the quilt designs based on pictures I emailed her and I loved them all.  As she worked on them, she'd send photos to me and post tidbits on her blog.
This one is from the pattern, "How Does my Garden Grow?"  Isn't the detail wonderful?

When I got the finished quilts back, the results were even more gorgeous than I thought they would be.  And it was Mary who suggested the idea of a Book Blog Hop to me.  Thanks, Mary!

So here's a second chance for you to win a copy of At Home with Country Quilts. 
If you're not already, just sign up to become a follower of my blog, then just hop over to Mary's blog and leave a comment sometime this week.  She'll draw the winner's name at the end of the week.  Good luck to all and don't forget to check back next Sunday to find out where the third stop on the blog tour will be!

64 comments:

  1. I love Mary's work...she's just amazing! Thanks for another chance to win your book! It looks just wonderful! :0)

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  2. Your new book looks like it's full of great quilts - I'd love to add it to my library! Mary's a sweeties to have helped you so much with it!

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  3. I have met Mary and she actually has one of my quilts to do. She is a fabulous quilter and she did wonders on your quilts.
    I am a follower. thanks for a chance to win a copy of your book.

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  4. Beautiful quilts and wonderful quilting. The book looks amazing!

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  5. Your book is just my style. I have it on my to buy list just in case I don't win a copy. ;-)

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  6. Mary does such beautiful work on the designs she quilts and I love the designs she chose for your pieces, a beautiful combination of two gifted artists.

    Debbie

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  7. I follow Mary's blog and have had a few of my quilts done by her. She is priceless!! Outstanding work and always a great eye for detail!

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  8. It looks like a "must have" book-- I love all the quilt in it that I have seen. Good job!

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  9. Mary wants me to comment here, so I am. Please enter me in the drawing for At Home with Country Quilts. Thanks for the giveaway! Love that hummingbird drinking from the flower - great detail!

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  10. I've been a long time follower Cheryl! Loved your first book and when Mary told me she was quilting for your second I was so thrilled for her and you. a copy of your new book definitely needs to come to New Brunswick! Heading over to Mary's right now:)

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  11. The book looks just lovely, I'm so glad I read about your book blog tour and had a chance to discover you, your quilts are beautiful. Good luck to you!

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  12. I am looking forward to your book, I love the cover quilt :) Also am a big fan of Quilt Hollow and just love her quilting.

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  13. Mary does some fabulous quilting. I've followed her blog for a long time. She said to come over here to leave a comment, so here I am! I am also a follower of your blog ;-) Thanks for sharing a copy of your amazing new book!

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  14. Hello Cheryl!
    Thanks a lot for this book blog tour.
    What a wonderful hummingbird on your quilt. It's really a gorgeous work!
    Your book Country Comforts is on my bookshelf and inspires me a lot. I love the way you quilt without any pressure.
    Hugs from France!

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  15. what a marvelous hummingbird! this is truly great machine quilting! your cover quilt is gorgeous!

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  16. I adore Mary's quilting and blog and visit her often. I'm a happy follower of both of you. Your book looks fantastic!~ thanks for the chance to own my own copy.

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  17. Love ♥ the cover of your book, makes me want to see all of the inside. What a treat it would be to win this one. Thanks for the opportunity! ♥

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  18. HELLO! THIS LOOKS LIKE A WONDERFUL BOOK!
    THANKS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! HAPPY STITCHING!


    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  19. Yup.....Mary is PHENOMENAL!!! Congrats on your latest book, wishing you great success.

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  20. Mary is my quilter too and her work is AMAZING!!! I so enjoyed seeing her little snippets along the way.

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  21. The book looks wonderful. I like the warm and primitive design and color. Mary has the right touch with her quilting.

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  22. Wow! Starry Lights and Star Gazing are amazing quilts! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  23. Great book and patterns. And Mary's quilting is wonderful.

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  24. I am a new follower. :-) I was just enjoying looking at the amazing quilting Mary does-- stunning!!She sent me over to leave a comment for the giveaway. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely book with us-- such beautiful quilts!! :-)

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  25. I love your quilts and Mary does a awesome job on quilting them.Thank you for another great book.

    Linda-TN
    ChenL99290@aol.com

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  26. Thanks for the opportunity..
    Sara

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  27. Love the new book! Mary's quilting is amazing!

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  28. Love your new book. The colors, patterns & quilting are just beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win one. Laura (ljdelea@yahoo.com)

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  29. Your book looks fascinating. Would love to own it.

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  30. Mary's quilting is indeed a lovely dimension to your beautiful quilts. Her work is so well planned out, always showing the quilt at it's best. The blog hop is a great way of getting the word out :-) Thanks for your wonderful new book!

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  31. I loved your first book, and this one looks just as wonderful.

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  32. Cheryl, your book looks fabulous! Every quilt project is gorgeous! I just know that book would be well used if it came to live at my house. I really love Mary's quilting. The two of you make a great team! Thanks for the chance!

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  33. Your new book looks wonderful. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  34. I love Mary's work, too!!! But I love your quilts, too and would love an opportunity to win your book! It looks scrumptious!!

    Blessings

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  35. Wow! Two very talented women working together. Mary post said reply here for a chance to win.

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  36. Oops, new follower. Love your designs!

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  37. Your New Book is gorgeous.I will have no problem finding a quilt to make.

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  38. The book looks very nice, and I've had Mary do some quilting for me also...she does amazing work!

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  39. Every thing looks so nice. Love it all. would love to win that book

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  40. Congratulations on your book - I know you must be thrilled - would love to win :).

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  41. The quilts look wonderful! You two make a great pair! I've loved Mary's work and enjoyed seeing her post about your book! ;O)

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  42. I know the inside will be just as beautiful as the outside! I would ♥love♥ to win this one!

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  43. everything looks lovely at Mary's house : )
    Thanks for another chance to win! janita

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  44. Hi there, Cheryl. This book project is such fun. I knew Mary was on a secret quilting mission, but she never even hinted as to who she was collaborating with! At last, it's very nice to know who those gorgeous quilts belong to. No doubt your wonderful book will be a huge success. You and Mary make a great team!

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  45. I think you and Mary are perfect partners. I love her quilting as it is out of this world and your designs are the same. So fresh are simple. Just love the fact that I found out about your new book. I would love to win a copy but will be looking for it as well at my quilting haunts.
    Congrats on your new book.

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  46. I just became a follower of your blog thanks to Mary's post. I love seeing her quilting and how artistic she is with it! Your quilts are extraordinary, too!

    Sandy A

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  47. I am a new follower. Congrats on your new book.

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  48. Your books seens out of filled of inspiration, I love the country styl very much.

    warm greetings, Jeanet

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  49. I like the soft colors, especially the plaids, of the cover quilt.

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  50. I am a new follower. I just found your blog through Mary's. I love the quilts that are shown in this book. Though for my skill level, right now they may be a bit over my head. I'd still love to win the book. Thanks!

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  51. Of course I am a follower!! Love your blog and love your quilts even more!! I can see this book is going to be another MUST HAVE!! Thanks for the chance to win it!!
    Paulette

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  52. Mary sent me over... I was just drooling over your book at my LQS. I love your projects and even better the special touches that Mary adds to your beautiful quilts. I also love the way you have done the settings on your projects. I am happily a new follower.

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  53. Love you, love Mary, follow you both and have you both on my blogroll. Your book is soooooooo fabulous!

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  54. This new book of yours is awesome!!!Mary and you make a great team. Primitive is what I love and your book is gooood prim. Thanks for the "I hope I win!" chance.

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  55. Mary sent me too! I can't decide which I would do first but I love them all. Mary's quilting is such a compliment to the quilts. You gals are an amazing team!

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  56. Love your new book. Every pattern I've seen so far, looks wonderful and Mary's quilting is spectacular. I've been a happy follower for quite some time now. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  57. Wow! Quite a few entires here! Your new book looks like a winner! I've been admiring the cover for awhile.... and then I've been seeing some close-ups on Quilt Hollow's blog of the quilting... love the colorways and designs you've used for all of the quilts in this book. Please enter me in the book giveaway!

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  58. Mary sent me here, her quilting and your designs = Gorgeous quilts !!
    I'm now a follower of your blog. Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful book!

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  59. Would love to win your new book. I'm getting acquainted with many new blogs on this blog hop! Thanks for the giveaway! Lana in East TN

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  60. I am a primitive lover at heart and have been quilting for about 3 years. The quilt on the cover just pulls me in!

    I would love to be entered in this generous give away! I found your blog thru Mary. I just signed up to be a follower of your blog. I am really enjoying the blog hop and being introduced to all of the new quilting blogs that I am finding.

    Blessings,
    Alicia
    primsfourme@gmail.com

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  61. The quilts are beautiful. Can't wait to hold that book in my hands.

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  62. Oh I would love to win that book, love the over just my style

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