Oh my goodness! I'm so excited to share more about my book with you. Before I do, let me give you the schedule for the week:
Monday June 11 QuiltWoman.com
Crafty Gemini- Vanessa Wilson
Lilac Lane- Melissa Stramel
Tuesday June 12 Sis Boom - Jennifer Paganelli
ReannaLily Designs- Jen Eskridge
Freda's Hive- Nanette Merrill
Wednesday June 13 Quilting Gallery - Michele Foster
Sew Many Ways - Karen
Sew Pretty Dresses - Jenny Fish
Thursday June 14 Pat Sloan
That Crazy Quilty Girl- Lisa Sipes
Friday June 15 Fat Quarterly
The Undercover Crafter - Hollie Lobosky
Crafty Gemini- Vanessa Wilson
Lilac Lane- Melissa Stramel
Tuesday June 12 Sis Boom - Jennifer Paganelli
ReannaLily Designs- Jen Eskridge
Freda's Hive- Nanette Merrill
Wednesday June 13 Quilting Gallery - Michele Foster
Sew Many Ways - Karen
Sew Pretty Dresses - Jenny Fish
Thursday June 14 Pat Sloan
That Crazy Quilty Girl- Lisa Sipes
Friday June 15 Fat Quarterly
The Undercover Crafter - Hollie Lobosky
I've shown the cover for the book many, many times, but here it is once more.
The premise of the book is easy. I'm just telling you about what I do. You all know I love to sew, but I also love interior design, cooking, crafting, gardening and living on my beautiful little farm. I decided to set it up in months and each month contains a quilt pattern, recipe, craft and garden tip. But there's lots of extras like learning the art of canning, flower arranging, and making a bag from a sweater.
In fact there are more than 45 projects in the book as well as tons of tips for every day life. I was so privileged that the publisher, QuiltWoman.com, allowed me to do my own photography and layout. Tons of time went into the creation, and I am so proud of the outcome.
Oh how I would love to share all the projects with you. Make sure you leave me a comment with your favorite hobby so that you have a chance to win a copy.
The book costs $24.95 in a project-friendly spiral bound edition that lays flat. It is $29.95 for hard cover. I invite you to visit my Lilac Lane etsy store to purchase your choice. Leave me a note with your purchase if you would like it signed.
Love,
xoxo









40 comments:
This looks like such a fun book. I live out in the mountains on some acreage, and love living this way too. My favorite hobby is quilting, I love making things with fabric :)
My favorite hobby is quilting. Your book looks great! Thanks for the chance to win a copy! The photos you shared are beautiful.
My favorite hobby is painting cards and ostrich eggs!
my favorite hobby is sewing and geneaology. I love your photos - congrats on your book!
This looks like a fun book with lots of different things to make. My favorite hobby is quilting.
Your book looks wonderful! My favorite hobby is quilting. I also enjoy sewing small projects for gifts. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your drawing.
Pauline
lvtoqlt@mac.com
Your photographs look beautiful and the projects in the book sound wonderful. My favorite hobby is sewing of any kind.
congrats on a book that's totally yours! hobbies change over the years ... gardening, fishing and birding may be over, but i still enjoy quilting and knitting.
Congratulations Melissa - it looks amazing! Sewing & trying new recipes is my cup of tea.
Congratulations on your book! It looks gorgeous and can't wait to see more. I grew up on a farm and have tons of happy memories. Looking forward to the hop and seeing your pictures. Favorite hobby? Sewing! Love quilting by machine but nothing like hand piecing to really sooth my soul.
Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Love the look of your book! My hobbies are anything crafty: sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting and cross stitch are always on the go.
Congratulations on your book--it looks simply lovely.
My favorite hobby is quilting. Well, quilting and reading. Reading quilting books takes care of both. :)
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
I love to sew but also crochet is a favorite of mine - your book looks so inviting!
My favorite hobby is quilting...although I am just a beginner. Your book looks like a wonderful combination of all things crafty, something new and different each month!
Lindapawlak@verizon.net
I love to sew, quilt and crochet :)
Great inspiring book!
Your book looks so sweet. I love the sweater bag. Very creative.
Oh Melissa, I am so happy for you! The book looks wonderful. And the spiral binding is ingenious!
Well, my favorite hobby is sewing. Surprise surprise!
Happy book tour Melissa!
My favourite hobby is sewing. I like to make quilts, bags and home dec items mostly. At this time of year I love to garden too. Thanks for the chance to win your lovely book. I like how your have it organized with projects for every month.
What a beautiful compilation of everything I love to do! Would love to win this gem! awolk at rogers dot com
I love that their is a quilt pattern for each month of the year. The book looks beautiful and inspiring.
I love to sew. This book looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for a chance to win a copy!
This new book of yours looks like such a "Treasure". Thanks for taking all the time and energy and creative juice to compile such a wonderful book. I can think of several friends who would love it for Christmas!
nettiecrain@live.com
I am enjoying all of the blog hop posts with their gorgeous pictures and wonderful reviews. It is a beautiful book.
Of course I love anything that involves a needle and thread.
My favorite hobby is collecting fabric. Sometimes I even get around to making quilts with it!
Congratulations on your new. Must be very exciting. I am here via Freda's Hive. Some really great photos.
This looks like a very good book! Love the table of contents! Quilting, cooking, crafts, fun!
what a fun book...so many great ideas....
My favorite hobby is quilting, but I do enjoy a variety of things.
Your book looks beautiful- I'm aiming to put my ideas on paper one day! My favorite hobby is quilting but I enjoy doing anything with fabric! Congratulations on being published!
Aud
My favorite hobby, it is hard to choose between sewing and embroidery. I guess I like sewing with embroidery involved the best. Your book looks fabulous!
My favorite hobby is quilting. Would love to win your book!
My favorite hobby is quilting...however finding fabric itself has become a hobby in itself!! Thanks for the chance to win. THis book looks awesome
I thoroughly enjoy sewing and just recently moved onto quilting.
Congratulations and what a wonderful job you did. I know your family must be so proud. My hobby is people and motivating them, you never know where it will lead.
What a great premise for a book! I'm so glad you took the time to do what so many have probably meant to do, but then life gets in the way. You've inspired me to start a journal..... maybe next year.....
I would love to win a copy of this book... so many fun projects!
I have too many hobbies! Currently my favorites are sewing/quilting and scrapbooking but I also like to cook and try to better my photography skills. Your book looks great! Congrats!
Congratulations Melissa!!
Obviously sewing comes top of the list! then probably gardening!
Congrats! Lots of great ideas. Lots of success with the book.
Aurea Gillis
Oh my, my favorite hobby? Quilting, cooking, reading, creating, giving.........
Thanks for a great giveaway! Your book looks awesome!
RuthNParadise@aol.com
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