Giveaway

I’m holding a giveaway/random drawing, here at Quilting and Patchwork, for the mini book by Patricia Mainardi, QUILTS The Great American Art.  This book explores the women’s role in the decorative art of quiltmaking.

To enter, leave a comment below and share something about quilts, quiltmaking or quilters in your life or family. 

(This giveaway will run from  today, Saturday, December 20 through midnight of Sunday, December 28.  Duplicate entries will be disqualified.

Unfortunately I can open the giveaway only for residents of the US and Canada or those who have a US or Canadian mailing address.  I plan to have something soon that everyone can enjoy.  Stay tuned!)

 The Bloggy Giveaway Carnival has come again to Quilting and Patchwork.

 I’m offering the book, The Friendship Quilt,compiled by Esther L. Beilenson.  This books, relates in the words of quilters, the meaning quilting, quilters and friendship have in their lives.

The giveaway is open to those who live in the United States or have a mailing address here.  The dates are Oct. 27-31, at 11:59 AM eastern.

Leave a comment below.  (Include your e-mail address in the sign-in procedure, so I’ll know how to contact you. E-mail addresses are not made public.)  

Tell us about your quilting, if you’d like.  Do you have any friendship quilts in your family?

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 Do you need cheer?  Do you need uplifting?  Do you need simply to read some lovely stories?  The giveaway this month is just the answer.

It consists Heartwarmers of Spirit, an anthology concerning Triumphs over Life’s Challenges, edited by Azriela Jaffe. 

I have a story published in this book, “My Ray of Cheer on Dancing Tiptoe.” It concerns the cheer my granddaughter provided when I was in a body case, recovering from a broken back.  She became my little lifeline.

Simply leave a comment below, letting me know how you or someone you know could use this book.  It has many uplifting stories of how various people faced challenges.

Be sure to include your e-mail address in the space provided so I can contact you if you’re the winner.  (Your e-mail will not be made public.)

The random drawing giveaway will end Wednesday, August 27, 11:59 PM (eastern).  Unfortunately I can only offer it to those living in the United States or with a US postal address.

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Your response to my giveaways (Bloggy Giveaway at Quilting & Patchwork , ends 8/1 and Another Giveaway at Quilting & Patchwork, ends 7/31) has been wonderful.  I’m pleased so many of you wanted to share your involvement with  quilting whether you are a quilter/fabric artist or simply appreciate quilts.

I enjoyed hearing about your quiltmaking, your quilting heritage, and the stories of heirloom quilts.  I plan to share some of those stories in posts so more people will get inspired about quilting.  What wonderful stories you’ve shared!

Perhaps we can start a dialogue among Quilting and Patchwork readers.

By sharing, you can help one another find encouragement and inspiration as you travel this journey, either as a quilter, fabric artist, or simply a collector and lover of quilts.

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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I’m featuring a drawing/giveaway for a copy of my children’s anthology,Tales of Adventure & Discovery, described in the post, Mary Emma Allen Publishes a Children’s Anthology .It contains fun stories for youngsters, ages approximately 6-10.  I also illustrated the anthology. 

Quilt book authors may find ideas in it to use for a book project they’re considering publishing.  Parents and children like the stories. Teachers also use this book in their classroom, and I include it when giving author presentations and teaching writing workshops for children and adults.

Incidentally, the story, “Visiting Grandma Can Be Fun,” involves  Lisa making a quilt with her grandmother.

Check out the guidelines for this giveaway at Home Biz Notes.  The drawing ends Tuesday, August 5, at 11:59 PM (eastern).

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Perhaps you’re juggling your quilting with caring for an Alzheimer’s parent. Possibly you’re of the sandwich generation and have youngsters in the home, too.  So if you need inspiration and encouragment, Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s, edited by Brenda Avadian, may help you find a bright spot midst frustration.

Check out the drawing for this book at Alzheimer’s Notes, where I’m a co-blogger, for rules and for making your entry. Drawing closes Mon., July 7.

Incidentally, I have two stories in the book, based on caring for my mom and aunt who had Alzheimer’s. These aren’t quilting stories, but the two ladies involved played a role in my quilting life.

My mom encouraged me in my quilting and helped me begin my quilting business during the Bicentennial Years of 1975-76.  I remember Auntie quilting with my grandmother and including me in a quilting bee when they tied quilts.

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 The drawing for the quilt booklet, How to Make a Quilt - 25 Easy Lessons for Beginners, resulted in Dina McNulty as the winner.  She mentioned Just Can’t Cut It by Pamela Mostek as her favorite book. 

There seemed to be some confusion about the rules, and a number of people didn’t leave the name of a favorite book.  Some didn’t have a book because they were just starting quilting or desired to. 

So I held a second drawing for another prize, utilizing the random drawing system again.  Susan Cahill won. The prize for this second drawing is a quilt pattern postcard in the form of a jigsaw puzzle. 

Congratulations Dina and Susan!

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The winner has been selected for the random drawing of the quilt booklet, How to Make a Quilt - 25 Easy Lessons for Beginners.

Because there seemed to be some confusion about directions, I held a second drawing, including the names of those who didn’t mention their favorite quilting book .  This prize will be a puzzle postcard with quilt design.

As soon as I notify the winners, I’ll announce their names. 

I’m also announcing another random drawing next week.

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 I’m running a random drawing for a copy of The 3 Secret Pillars of Wealth by James Burns, Esq. at Home Biz Notes, my blog at the b5Business Channel. I also hosted James Burns  there as he toured the blogosphere.

Although this book touches upon operating a business, it’s not solely for business owners. Anyone who is interested in acquiring lifestyle will find information of interest.

Have you developed your vision goal for your future?

This is something I found really fascinating about his book, along with other information Burns provides about How to Crack Your Wealth Code Using the Tools of Self-made Billionaires.

Click here, or above, for details of the drawing.

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Neglecting to check out rules carefully when you enter drawings and contests results in your entry being left out. 

In the current random drawing for Bonnie Leman’s booklet, I’ve asked those who comment to mention their favorite quilting or fabric art book.  This could be a magazine, too.  If you don’t possess any quilting books, see if you can find one you can name, possibly one you’d like to own someday.   This book also could be a novel or children’s book involving quilting.

Many have left wonderful comments and have given me insight into your quilting world and projects.  But you’ve neglected to mention any books.   

You still have time to return to the booklet drawing post, Random Drawing for a Quilting Booklet at Quilting & Patchwork.  Leave another comment with the name of a book or magazine relating to quilting or fabric art.  Deadline is Friday, June 6, at 11:59 PM (EDST).

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen