Self-Publishing a Quilt Book – The Magic of Patchwork (Part 1)
November 17, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
Quilt Book – Part 1
When I blogged at Home Biz Notes, a reader asked me to expand upon my involvement with self-publishing. One of my projects that might interest quilters is my book, The Magic of Patchwork.
I actually wrote the book upon receiving a “go-ahead” from the editor at a traditional publishing house. It was slanted for youngsters and beginning quilters. However, when I finished the manuscript, photos and illustrations and submitted the package (within the time frame the editor indicated), I discovered that editor had left that publisher. The editor taking her place was not interested in this project.
So….I let …read more
The Winner is….of The Magic of Patchwork Book
May 5, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
The Magic of Patchwork, my book about quilting, is the prize for the drawing mentioned in the Bloggy Giveways. Readers at Quilting and Patchwork were to:
Leave a comment about your quilting experiences by April 24 (deadline), and I’ll put it in a random drawing for a copy of my book, The Magic of Patchwork.
There were so many interesting comments. I thank you for sharing your quilting experiences and aspirations. Even though only one could win, I’d like to include some of the comments in future posts at Quilting and Patchwork.
I utilized a random drawing system. The handy, dandy Random.org drew the name …read more
Quilting & Patchwork Joins the Lifestyles Channel in the Bloggy Giveaways
April 21, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
HomeBizNotes.com
With online contests and giveways so popular these days, I couldn’t help but join in here at Quilting and Patchwork offer a copy of my book, The Magic of Patchwork.
I’m not the only blogger at the b5 Lifestyles Channel to offer a contest. Check out the whole list at Guerrilla Parenting, b5media Lifestyles Joins Bloggy Giveaways. Here’s a great place to find out about entering these contests.
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen




