YAY!!!! I'm so excited about Marie's new Book being out!!!! I've been hearing bits and bobs about it for the past year and I'm so happy that we can share it with all of you! I just finished reading it yesterday while I was being LAZY... So good! Love the ending...You know I will tell you Marie is Fabulous, I can proudly say we are good friends! Here's our little group below.
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| Marie,Michele, myself and Jackie |
So the book!
IT'S TOO MUCH!!!!!
Well, really, it's "Too Much, Texas"!
If there isn't a town named "Too Much", there really must be!
Read on!
About the book...
In this luminous prequel to her beloved Cobbled Court Quilts series, New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick takes readers into the heart of a small Texas town and the soul of a woman who discovers her destiny there...
Welcome to Too Much--where the women are strong-willed and the men are handsome yet shiftless. Ever since Mary Dell Templeton and her twin sister Lydia Dale were children, their Aunt Velvet has warned them away from local boys. But it's well known that the females in Mary Dell's family have two traits in common--superior sewing skills and a fatal weakness for men.
While Lydia Dale grows up petite and pretty, Mary Dell just keeps growing. Tall, smart, and sassy, she is determined to one day turn her love of sewing into a business. Meanwhile, she'll settle for raising babies with her new husband, Donny. But that dream proves elusive too, until finally, Mary Dell gets the son she always wanted--a child as different as he is wonderful. And as Mary Dell is forced to reconsider what truly matters in her family and her marriage, she begins to piece together a life that, like the colorful quilts she creates, will prove vibrant, rich, and absolutely unforgettable. . .
"This book is wrapped around my heart with all the love, warmth, and beauty of a favorite family quilt. I can’t stop thinking about it! I’m in love with Mary Dell Templeton, and I’m in love with Too Much, Texas." - Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times Bestselling author
"Brilliant . . . the characters thunder with life right off the page and into your heart in this quintessential story of family, forgiveness, and nobility. I just adored every single page!" -- Dorthea Benton Frank, New York Times Bestselling author of "Porch Lights"
"A book that brims with laughter and laser-sharp insight." -- Kristan Higgins, New York Times Bestselling author
About Marie ... Well, she's just plain Fabulous... SWEET as can be, big heart, and....
Marie Bostwick is the New York Times Bestselling author of eleven books, including the popular Cobbled Court Quilt series of novel. She lives in Connecticut with Brad, her husband of thirty-one years. When not writing or volunteering for her church, she enjoys quilting, gardening, reading, watching movies, spending time with her friends and family, and especially playing with her grandsons. Marie travels extensively, speaking at libraries, bookstores, quilt guilds, and at quilt shows. She has been a featured speaker at the Paducah Quilt Festival and the Houston International Quilt Festival. In 2013, she will be the keynote speaker at Quilt Nebraska.
We are all making STAR blocks within our posts as well,
so be sure to get all the tutorials! Link is below the tutorial.
so be sure to get all the tutorials! Link is below the tutorial.
BLOCK TUTORIAL
click here for downloadable PDF
THE LINKS:
(SEE ALL of the quilt blocks here):
Flickr group for hop:
Marie's Web Site:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Monday, April 29 - Marie's intro post and her block - will be on Quilting Gallery site
Tuesday, April 30 - Michele - Quilting Gallery - http://quiltinggallery.com/
Wednesday, May 1 - Bonnie - Quiltville - http://quiltville.blogspot.
Thursday, May 2 - Pat - Pat Sloan - http://patsloan.typepad.com/
Thursday, May 2 - Kim - Persimon Dreams - http://www.persimondreams.com/
Friday, May 3 - Melissa - Happy Quilting - http://happyquiltingmelissa.
Saturday, May 4 - Jo - Jo's Country Junction - http://www.joscountryjunction.
Sunday, May 5 - Wendy - Ivory Spring - http://ivoryspring.wordpress.
Monday, May 6 - Victoria - Bumble Beans Inc. - http://bumblebeansinc.
Tuesday, May 7 - Vicki - Quilting Lodge Blog - http://www.quiltinglodgeblog.
Wednesday, May 8 - Melissa/Jake - Generation Q Magazine -http://generationqmagazine.
Thursday, May 9 - Jennifer - Sew Hooked - http://sewhooked.com/
Friday, May 10 - Jackie - Canton Village Quilt Works -http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.
I just finished A Single Thread and really enjoyed it. It's the only one of her books I've read so far. Would love to win this new one. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't started reading any of them yet but would love to!
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of Marie's books. Yet.
ReplyDeleteI have read all of her Cobblestone books and love them. Can't wait to get this one!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI have read all of the Cobblestone Court books and loved them. Looking forward to reading this one.
ReplyDeleteI have all of the Cobbled Court Series. I have read/listened to "A Single Thread" and "A Thread of Truth".
ReplyDeleteI have read one of her books. I really enjoyed it. Glad she is experiencing so much success!
ReplyDeleteI have been following along on this blog hop and love all the star blocks.
ReplyDeleteI have read 2 of the books in this series and quickly working on number 3. I have enjoyed all of them and can't wait to catch up with this series of books.
I read a single thread would love to win a copy and see how another one is.
ReplyDeleteI love Marie´s new book. I have never read her older book. Thank you for giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have read all of her books and just love them all! I can't wait to get my hands on the new one. Thank you for the giveaway. And I hope you are feeling better. :)
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of Marie's books. Love the colors you used in your star block. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used. I have not read any of Marie's books yet, but I will now.
ReplyDeleteI love your block, thanks for the tutorial. No I have not read any of her books. But I am going to check it out in the library if they have it.
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I own and have read them all, and look forward to reading this one, too!
ReplyDeleteI had the opportunity to meet Marie last year at a book signing for Ties that Bind. It was great to hear her read from the book and then truly enjoyed it and all the characters. Nice easy reading.
ReplyDeleteI am new to this series, but look forward to trying them out. Your block is adorable. Thank you! jennv123{at}gmail{dot}com
ReplyDeleteWould love to win.. new to this series aldo very advent reader.love the block
ReplyDeleteNo, I've never read any of her books but would love to win and start her series!
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of her books, but I am looking forward to that experience. I have your new book and have shared it with friends with my quilt circle at church. I enjoy following your blog and have been to your city twice. Have a family member working there.
ReplyDeleteI have read her Cobblestone series. This one looks equally good. I met Marie at Quilters Take Manhattan, and she is just as nice as you describe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, and thx for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteI haven't had the opportunity to read any of her books yet but would love the chance! Thank you
ReplyDeleteI've read the first 2 books of The Cobblestone Series. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of her book.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books but will check to see if our library has them..thanks
ReplyDeleteI LOVE her cobblestone series. LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteHope I win a copy of this one! :)
I have just heard of Marie's books on the book hop, so I've not read any of them, I would love to win a copy of her latest book, it sounds like a good one. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read these books, but have put them on my list of books to read. I do most of my reading on vacations.
ReplyDeleteSounds like from everyone's comments that they are the books to get! I haven't read any but I will have to search for them. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this book. I love her stories.
ReplyDeleteread" a single thread". These-star blocks are great
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun book. will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteLove your block and color choices...have not read her books but will now look for it in book shops. Thanks for chance to win
ReplyDeleteI have the Cobble Court Quilt series on audio, so I can listen to them while I quilt. No favorites. I love them all. I can barely wait until September to listen to Mary Dell's story!
ReplyDeletefastgo@palouse.com. Love all the star blocks. Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI've never read one so maybe this would be a good one to start with.
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ReplyDeleteI have read all of Marie's previous books and have given them as gifts to my quilting friends. I can't wait to read about Mary Dell!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books before, but after this blog hop started I have ordered a couple books to start reading. I can't wait for them to come.
ReplyDeleteI've read the first two Cobbled Court books, and loved them. The next two will be read soon. I'm looking forward to this one. Sounds like another great read. Great Star, too! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing good things about her book but haven't had a chance to read one yet. I need to get on that!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books, but I've heard very good things about them! Would love a chance to read this one.:)
ReplyDeleteI love books about fabric, cotton industry and quilts. I am looking forward to reading this book!
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Love you block and the colors are great, have been looking for the book, will have to order it. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love your star block. I have not read any of Marie's books, but have learned so much about her books on the tour, that i would really like to read this one. Thank you for the chance to win.:)
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I've read all of the Cobblestone series book & love them. Thanks for the lovely block & the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love your star block. I have not read any of Marie's books, but have learned so much about her books on the tour, that i would really like to read this one. Thank you for the chance to win.:)
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Your star block is striking in those colors. Haven't read any books yet, but after hearing about them, yes I will read them. Thanks for giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYour gonna make me make stars... I see them now
ReplyDeleteI was just introduced to Marie Bostwick by a quilting friend. I have read A Single Thread and will read A Thread of Truth next.
ReplyDeleteLoooove your Sawtooth Star!!! Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of her books...yet! lol But would love too...my friend has read a few...said they were great!
I just finished A Single Thread and ready to start the next one in the series. Really enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI have read the first and last two of the Cobblestone series. I loved them all and am really looking forward to reading her new book. Your star block is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've not read any of Marie's books--yet. But, I'm definitely putting them on my list. They sound like a series I would really enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of Marie's books. Yet.hugs
ReplyDeleteI have not ready any of her books yet, but after all the positive comments I've read about them in this blog hop, I am anxious to start one! Thank you for sharing the block pattern with us!
ReplyDeleteHeard about her books on the blog hop, waiting on them to get back to the library so I can start reading them. Love your star block!
ReplyDeleteSadly, I haven't read any of her books, but I now have two on hold at the library, as soon as they come in from other readers. Thanks for the chance to win one! I love this star. It's one of my favorites from the hop. dezertsuz at gmail
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of Marie's books but they are now on my list of books to read.
ReplyDeleteI love your star block. I haven't seen one like this yet. I haven't read Marie's book yet.
ReplyDeletecute star block - thanks for the pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI've read all the books in the series. Can't wait to get my hands on this one.
ReplyDeleteHaven't read anything without pictures for a very long time. This looks like a pleasant diversion.
ReplyDeleteI **LOVE** Marie's Cobbled Court series. They were a lifeline during one of my moves. I can't wait to learn about Mary Dell's Story!
ReplyDeleteI love your block and can't wait to read this book. I think that quilty stories are just so much fun.
DeleteI haven't read any of Marie's books, but I will be looking for them.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of Marie's books, but have added them to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of Marie's books either... yet! LOL I think I need to put a Kindle on my Christmas list...
ReplyDeleteSounds fabulous - i look forward to adding to my list.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like someone i'd like to run into at the coffee shop in CT.
Would love to read thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI love your block and your color choices..red is alway good! I have read a couple of Marie's books in the Cobbled Court series, and find them fun to read while traveling. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read one of her books before, but it sure sounds like one I would be interested in reading. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never read a book by Marie Bostwick but I am going to add her books to my list as she writes the kind of books I enjoy reading.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'd love a chance to win - thanks for this opportunity to try a different author
ReplyDeleteI havent read one of her books before. So i will try
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I have not read any of her books. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI've read all the Cobbled Court books. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read her books yet, but I would like the chance to win. Sounds like an enjoyable book. judysbluequilts@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of her books yet, but they sound good. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books so I'm glad you introduced me to them!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books because I just heard about them recently when I learned this one was coming out. I will definitely try them; they sound like a great summer read!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty star (my favorite) block. I haven't read any of Marie's books yet but have had some great recommendations.
ReplyDeleteI have read and love all of Marie's books. I am so glad that this blog hop will open more of the quilters reading lists to Marie's work. I would be thrilled to win a copy of this new book.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win one of Marie's books. Thanks for the chance! Roscoesma@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi, I am unable to read more than a few minutes at a time any more so I don't read novels just to long. I forget what I read after a few pages. Thank you for taking part in the giveaway and yes I love your block,Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI have started reading Marie Bostwick and am currently reading A Single Thread. I would love to win Between Heaven and Texas! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd love to win Between Heaven and Texas because I'm not generally a reader, but when I find something I like, I can't put it down until I'm finished. Thanks for the opportunity to broaden my horizon!
ReplyDeleteHaven't started reading them yet, but bought two for my eReader as soon as this blog hop started and I found out about them.
ReplyDeleteVictoria, I Love everything you lay hands to in the quilting world :). I am loving all of the star blocks shared. Thank you. Who can say no to stars? I have not read any of the series Marie is a new to me author. Thanks for a chance to win. nannyjsewsweet@gmail(DOT)com
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I have read all of the books and am looking forward to this one :-)!
ReplyDeleteTypical Victoria block. Love it! Nice review of Marie's book. I have the first Cobble Court novel. Gotta get the other ones!
ReplyDeleteI've read the entire series except for this book. I'm excited to learn more about Mary Dell and know it will be a great book!
ReplyDeleteI've not read any of Marie's books, but I plan on checking them out. Thanks! Cyndy Knapp cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of the books. But they are now on my definite "wish list"!! They sound really good. And I really like your block too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books yet, but after learning about her on the blog hop, they are definitely on my list. I was delighted to hear that you will be at Pieceful Quilting.
ReplyDeleteI haven't rad any of her books yet but maybe this will be the first. Love this kind of book. Thank you for the chance to win the book. Your block is so pretty, I am going to make it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've read every single one of Marie's books so far! I love listening to them while sewing/quilting. I can't wait to read this new one about Mary Dell!
ReplyDeleteYour block is great ! I haven't read any of Marie's books yet but I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteI've read each of the Cobblestone Court series and have really enjoyed them. I'm looking forward to this book, too.
ReplyDeleteI havent read any of Maries book but I think I am going to have to check them out. They sound very interesting
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of Marie's books, but I've read good things about them so I may have to find some copies.
ReplyDeleteI have never read any of Marie's books. Would love to try this one!
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of Marie's books. We just had her visit our guild in February. I reread the Cobblestone Quilt books before her visit. Marie is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read them yet. I will now though.
ReplyDeleteI have read all the Cobblestone books! I can't wait to read this one and her other ones that aren't related to the series!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books yet. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books, but will now have to get them all. (I read a series after I have them all, so I can go in order--what does that say about me?!?)
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