I Read a Book!

I'm chuffed to bits to declare that I have actually read a book, in less than 2 weeks!

I don't get much time to read these days!  But Teje very kindly sent me this book as part of a type of blog hop (read the back story here) and I'm so glad she did.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, which explains why I read it quickly (for me that is!). My favourite genre are books with an historical element, and this story fulfilled that remit perfectly!  And I can now more fully appreciate the symbolism of the mini quilt she sent me, which relates to the story.



I now need to get my thinking cap on, not only in deciding who to pass the book onto, but what 'story inspired' project to make for them. 

Geese may be involved - just saying!

Do you like to read 'quilty' books?

Jxo

P.s. For all you UK fabric addicts out there, check out this great offer from Lisnaweary Quilts - free P&P until 28/10!

A Bird from Heaven

A few weeks ago, this amazing, beautiful bird migrated its way to me, all the way from Greece!

I have had the privilege and pleasure of getting to know fellow blogger Teje for some months now!  She is an incredibly talented and considered quilter, and a keen animal lover too! (you should check out her amazing paper piecing! Wow!)

Inspired by this book.......

..... Teje has made this stunning mini quilt, and sent both to me! 

How lucky am I!  Just look at the details!  And the quilting is stunning!

I get to keep the quilt, read the book, and then make something inspired by the book to pass on to another blogger!  What a great idea!

And it's just as well there's no time schedule to this blog hop, as I haven't started reading the book yet!!  I don't have a lot of free time at the moment, but I used to 'eat' books!  So I'm hoping I can soon start to read this book, in a big, squishy armchair, in front of a roaring open fire, with a large wee glass of Baileys on ice! Aaahhhh! Heaven!

Thank you once again T, for sharing and blessing me with your talent and creativity. 

Jxo