Monday, October 17, 2011

Riel Nason's New Book - Giveaway!

You've seen Riel Nason's amazing selvage quilts here. Now her first novel has just been released, The Town That Drowned. I finished it a few minutes ago and I loved it. It's winsomely told from the perspective of a 15 year old girl, Ruby. The type of story is somewhat similar to the kind that Garrison Keilor might tell. There's even a trailer for this book. You can read about the story on the trailer site.

Riel has generously offered an autographed copy of this book for a giveaway. She will mail it to you directly. So leave a comment on this post to enter the random drawing. Winner announced Wednesday. She'll mail from Canada to anywhere in the world.  P.S. Riel is going to add a little surprise to the package.

Riel's quilting blog is: The Q and the U.
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107 comments:

  1. WillaOctober 17, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Way cool giveaway!

    I do so enjoy autographed books of all sorts! Most I have are how tos.

    Thanks

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  2. Canadian KristinOctober 17, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    The trailer for this book looks amazing! Can't wait to read it...and I would love to win a signed copy! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  3. SueOctober 17, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    How fun! I'd love a new book so thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  4. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Nothing like a good book to inspire us, (well maybe except for a great craft idea). Thankyou for the chance.

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  5. MaryOctober 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I would love to win. I love to read and this book sounds very interesting. I also admire Riel's quilting very much.

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  6. Osage Bluff QuilterOctober 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Looks like a good book. Pick me!

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  7. PamelaOctober 17, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    What fun, I love reading just as much as I love quilting!

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  8. The Cozy QuilterOctober 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I would love a copy of Riel's book. I have been following her blog for quite a while. Thanks!

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  9. JillOctober 17, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I'd love a chance at it. Glad you enjoyed it!

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  10. DianeYOctober 17, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Always eager to read new authors!

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  11. AnneOctober 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks for a chance, the story line sounds interesting.

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  12. MicheleOctober 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Oh wow, she's an author too? Lots of talent in that gal!

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  13. CarolOctober 17, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    mysteries are my favorite. and she makes such cute Halloween quilts!

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  14. JudyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win this interesting book.

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  15. Jean October 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I would love to have this book. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  16. Stitched With PrayerOctober 17, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Oh my gosh, this book sounds like a wonderful read. Thanks so much for a chance to win one, and an autographed one at that...so generous. Hugs...

    **Sorry, I had to delete my first post. I forgot to say "Congratulations Riel" on your first novel. I hope that many more follow.

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  17. LeeannOctober 17, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Put me in too. The book sounds great.

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  18. stitchinpennyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    A quilter and a writer -AWESOME!

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  19. pauletteOctober 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Ohhhhh sounds wonderful!! Please throw my name into your give away hat!! I would love to read this book! Thanks sew much for the chance to win!
    Paulette

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  20. DeloresOctober 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Love to win Riel's book!! Could the 'surprise' be some selvedges?? Would love that too!

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  21. PattyOctober 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I would love an autographed copy and can't wait to read it - and who doesn't just love a surprise!!

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  22. marieOctober 17, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Would love to win the book. Thanks for the chance.

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  23. DebbieOctober 17, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    It would be wonderful to win this book and to have an autographed copy at that!! Thanks for the nice giveaway!

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  24. DoloresOctober 17, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    I have put it on hold at my library but I would love to have my own copy.

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  25. BobbiOctober 17, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Awesome-ness!

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  26. KathrynOctober 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Your cover really draws in the reader. I'd love to read it. Kathie L in Allentown

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  27. Deborah in AtlantaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I read all about it on Riel's blog, and it sounded so cool! So yes, ma'am, drop my name in that hat! I'd love to have an opportunity to win a signed copy.

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  28. wolf0129October 17, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    What a fantastic giveaway!! I just started quilting and would love this!

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  29. RoyceOctober 17, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    lovely giveaway....
    count me in too.

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  30. TurtleOctober 17, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    fantastic trailer! i actually added this to my wish list just last week! :)

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  31. JanetOctober 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I would LOVE to read Riel's book.

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  32. JoAnne in southern CaliforniaOctober 17, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I just put it on my Amazon wish list. I've enjoyed her quilts and her book sounds great. Congratulations to Riel!

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  33. DinahOctober 17, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Congratulations on the first published book; what an accomplishment! Riel's quilts are wonderful! I look forward to reading the book. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  34. Nifty QuiltsOctober 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Sounds like a good book! I'd love a chance at the prize.

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  35. FionaOctober 18, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Congratulations to Riel on the publication of her book.... what a wonderful chance to win a copy... thanks...
    Hugz

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  36. carahkristelOctober 18, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Sounds fantastic.

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  37. Deal BunnyOctober 18, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    lots of love... thx for the giveaway! (dealbunny20@gmail.com)

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  38. lindarumseyOctober 18, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Always love to try new authors. Sounds a great book!

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  39. Quiltmoose - DagmarOctober 18, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    I'd love to win this book, especially as it will be autographed. Great trailer with amazing photos!

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  40. KarenB in OROctober 18, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    The book sounds great - looking forward to reading it. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  41. Carol- Beads and BirdsOctober 18, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I'd love to have a signed copy! Please include me.

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  42. liberal sprinklesOctober 18, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    how cool. Congratulations Riel!

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  43. DebbieOctober 18, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Congratulations to Riel on her first novel! I watched the trailer and it looks like a very good book. Thanks for counting me in, Karen!

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  44. Jean(ie)October 18, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Congrats on your first novel, Riel! What a wonderful accomplishment! I love me a good book. With cooler temps coming, it'll be great to curl up with a book, cuppa, and a quilt.

    Thanks to you both for offering this giveaway.

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  45. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Wow! What a fab giveaway - I'd love to be included in the draw. :)

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  46. SandiOctober 18, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Would love a new addition to my reading. A surprise is always welcomed.

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  47. And this would be . . . . October 18, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    The book looks amazing! I would love to win a signed copy! Thanks.

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  48. Michele TOctober 18, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I have heard of this book and that it is fantastic. Put my name in the hat please!

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  49. BeckyOctober 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I'd like a change to win. Looks interesting

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  50. Stephanie ZitoOctober 18, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    The book looks fabulous!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  51. pcflamingoOctober 18, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh, thanks for the chance to win!

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  52. NonaOctober 18, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Enjoyed visiting your blog. Never knew there was so much to make with selvages. This book sounds interesting, thanks for the giveaway!!

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  53. MarileeOctober 18, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    The book sounds good. My two favorite things are quilting and reading...and I love the selvage lady.

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  54. shirleyOctober 18, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Although i never win anything....i'm going to try for this. i love Riel's blog and her quilts and i'm sure will love her book, too. thanks

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  55. Stray Stitches (Linda G)October 18, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I would love to read Riel's book. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway!

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  56. Crochet2StaySaneOctober 18, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Sounds like an intriguing book! Thank you for the chance to win one! And autographed even.

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  57. Paula LemosOctober 18, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love reading! Please count me in, thanks!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  58. JeanaOctober 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Awesome giveaway!!!

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  59. LynnOctober 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Oooo..I love to read and would love to win this book. Thanks for doing the giveaway.

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  60. LynetteOctober 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Holy Smokes!! That would be so cool. :D

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  61. PattyOctober 18, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I have been waiting forEVER for this book to come out. I have been a reader of Riel's blog for quite some time. Hope to win.

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  62. JodiOctober 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh, wow! On my to-do list is to go to Barnes and Noble to see if they have the book! Thanks for the chance!

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  63. sosarahsewOctober 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I'd be honored to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  64. Val T.October 18, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    That would be great to win this book! Thank you for this giveaway!

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  65. saranna771October 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Sounds like a great book!

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  66. Kim ReidOctober 18, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I'd love a chance to enter for this wonderful book!!
    Thanks for the amazing giveaway :)
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  67. Quilting CornerOctober 18, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    It's a wonderful giveaway.
    Thanks,
    Etty

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  68. AngelaOctober 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Winning the book would be fun, thanks. My email is endure1231 (at) gmail dot com if you need it. :)Thanks, Angela of www.AccidentallyAngela.com

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  69. ClairecompOctober 18, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    What a great looking novel, it looks like a really super giveaway, I do hope I can win.

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  70. ManitoulinGirlOctober 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I would absolutely love to be able to have a signed copy of this book. Looks amazing! I love finding new Canadian authors as well. My email (in case you need it) is laidley@onlink.net
    Thanks for the giveaway. Carmen

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  71. MeganOctober 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Wow, awesome give-away. I'm so excited. This book seems very intriguing!

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  72. NabihaWOctober 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I'd love to win this book...thanks for the chance!

    nabihawangde(at)gmail.com

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  73. Needled MomOctober 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I have it on my wish list at Amazon, but I would love to have a signed copy. She is so talented as a quilter and a writer.

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  74. CarolineOctober 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I love to read when I'm not sewing or crocheting. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  75. jane gottsOctober 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    SO excited to get a chance to win this intriguing book.

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  76. ChiskaOctober 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I would love, love, love to win this book! It's on my wish list as well. Thanks so much for the chance.

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  77. KareyOctober 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Sounds like an interesting book!

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  78. SusanOctober 18, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Your book looks fabulous, I appreciate a chance to win it!

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  79. JaclynOctober 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win, the book looks very interesting.

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  80. OrielOctober 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Riel is very talented and I would love to win a copy of her book. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Cheers
    Oriel

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  81. Garilyn SOctober 18, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I'd love to win. I love reading and quilting.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com

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  82. SueOctober 18, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    count me in please.... have not had a chance to buy it yet.

    Sue

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  83. Emily COctober 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    great giveaway. Sounds like a good read.

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  84. BarbOctober 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I have been looking for Riel's book in Winnipeg. Owning a copy would be fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  85. charlotteOctober 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    looks like a cool book. would love to win one.

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  86. crafter1953October 18, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I love to read so this would be the perfect thing for me to win. Thank you for the giveaway I can't wait to find out what comes with the book.

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  87. Pineapple BeadsOctober 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I would like to read this book with an interesting subject. Thank you.

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  88. PatOctober 18, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I plan on reading this book wether I win it or have to buy it . Sounds like my kind of read.. Hope that it comes in large print for us hard of seeing gals...

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  89. SallieOctober 18, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I would love to win an autographed copy! Thanks for the chance!

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  90. M-R CharbonneauOctober 18, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a great giveaway! I'd love to win it. Thanks!

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  91. Teje KarjalainenOctober 18, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Hi! I would love to get Riel's book! And autographed by my dear blog friend would make it even more special to me!

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  92. usagypsyOctober 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    The book sound great! I just love a good read!

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  93. AnitaOctober 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I would love to win a copy of her book! Love her blog, she is so creative! Thanks for a chance to win :)

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  94. LauraOctober 18, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I'd love to win this! Looks like a good book.

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  95. ChrisTeaOctober 18, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I would love to read your book. I have always been an avid reader. Thank you for the chance to win.
    Christy
    botm2@yahoo.com

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  96. Rhonda the RamblerOctober 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love to read and would love to win a copy of this one. Thanks for sharing.

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  97. LauraOctober 19, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I really, really want to read Riel's book. It sounds wonderful. I love to read her blog and can't wait to read her novel.

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  98. JaneTOctober 19, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    This sounds like a great read and I love surprises!

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  99. Mary EOctober 19, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Would love to read your new book!

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  100. hennies.penniesOctober 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Reading and quilting, my two very favorite things to do! An autographed book would be awesome to have!! Have a blessed day.

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  101. Bev COctober 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this fabulous book.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  102. LindaOctober 19, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I've been following the progress of Riel's book in her blog and it sounds fascinating. It would be great to win a signed copy!
    Linda
    travjonuk@yahoo,com
    Better email contact than my Google one

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  103. Quilter In ParadiseOctober 19, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Read or Quilt -- too many decisions! If I were to win this book, of course I would be reading! Then I can pass it on so someone else can enjoy it.

    Pick me!
    Beth in Dallas

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  104. katiediditOctober 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I've been reading about this book on Riel's blog. Would love to read it! And I'm a fan of her quilts also. She makes it look so easy.

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  105. Lisa C. in GAOctober 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM

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  106. ktquiltsOctober 20, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Sounds like a great book! The weather has turned cold, and there is plenty of hot chocolate & quilts. All that is needed is a good book!!!

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  107. VivianOctober 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    would love to read the book sounds great, thanks.

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