When my dear friend Jackie Steves (of the Noble Wife) told me that she was going to do a book. . . I just knew that it would be wonderful. . . because I know that she puts her heart & soul into her designs. . .
. . . & when her book arrived the other day. . . it was better than I had even expected!
It's titled, 'Fruitful Hands' - 'A collection of sewing projects & recipes to nurture your soul.'
. . . & when Jackie asked if I would be interested in being a part of a book blog tour for her new book. . . I jumped at the chance! . . . because I don't want anyone to miss out on such a down-to-earth & wonderful experience that Jackie brings to us on the pages of 'Fruitful Hands'.
I told Jackie that I'd like to pick out my favorite project & recipe. . . & I soon realized that it would be harder than I first thought!. . . The more I looked over the pages. . . the more I realized that there were so many things I wanted to try & make for myself!. . . But, since there will be more folks part of this book blog tour (see below!). . . I'm making myself just show one project & one of her yummy recipes (that are scattered throughout the pages).
For my favorite the project that I want to make first (too many favorites now!). . . I'm choosing the 'Heartfelt Home' Floor Mat.
If you know me. . . you know that I love wool, & this project is so charming (& is so Jackie!). . . & I can't wait to get started! Wool is so lovely to work with. . . & if you've never tried it - this would be a great project to start with!
For my favorite recipe from 'Fruitful Hands' - I picked the 'Sunshine Chicken Soup'.
I'm a soup girl - through & through. . . & even though it's in the middle of summer . . . just reading the ingredients (chicken breasts, veggies, onion, garlic, lemon. . . !) makes me want to be sure I have it on hand. . . summer, fall, winter, & spring!
. . . So now you know what's in store for me. . . (at least the first things!). . . but before I end this post, I just have to share one more thing. . .
If you are familiar with Jackie's work - then you know what a wonderful artist she is. One of my overall favorite things about 'Fruitful Hands' is that Jackie's art work is throughout. . . not only in the projects, but also in the diagrams & illustrations.
Here's one of her illustrated instructions. . .
. . . so don't miss out giving yourself (& friends!) a wonderful book, filled with charming projects & the sweetest illustrations ever! I know that Jackie is giving away several copies of 'Fruitful Hands' & many other wonderful prizes. . . so don't miss out & give her blog a visit!
Also . . . be sure to visit these other folks this week - who will be sharing more peeks of 'Fruitful Hands' :
Monday (today too!): Jill Finley of Jillily Studio
Tuesday: Pat Sloan of Pat Sloan
Wednesday: Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches
Thursday: Michele Foster of The Quilting Gallery
Friday: Sandi Andersen of A Legacy of Stitches
Tuesday: Pat Sloan of Pat Sloan
Wednesday: Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches
Thursday: Michele Foster of The Quilting Gallery
Friday: Sandi Andersen of A Legacy of Stitches
♥ Bren
47 comments:
The book looks wonderful, love the addition of recipes also. Can't wait for the tour.
Wendy
This is a wonderful idea! I like so much illustrations!
Oh, Bren- You're making me blush! Thanks for all of the nice things you had to say about my book- you are a sweetheart!
I follow Jackie's blog and yes her drawings are wonderful!
Thanks for sharing :-) I now have another cool blog site to drool at!!LOL Looks like a fab book....Nurse Payne
This look like such a wonderful, inpiring quilt book.
I love Jacquelynne's blog...you're right, she is sew talented!Sure hope I can win her book!
Jacque in SC aka Snoodles at Lilypadquilting
quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com
That book looks gorgeous! I really want to try working with wool. I've seen some pretty pieces at my local quilt shop. Oh, I want to tell you that the Durham Anew line is beautiful!! Hugs ~ Jo
Jackie's book looks amazing. Love her illustrations.
What an exciting book...I am looking forward to this week and all of the "peeks"!
This book blog tour is great, that's how I found your blog. I became a follower right away :-)
and I downloaded 'flowers for Georgia', thank you so much .I have just the right (Lecien ) fabrics for it in lovely pastels. My granddaughter will love it!
Dutch hugs
This book looks wonderful. I love the project you showed and recipes too. How could you not love it.
What a cute project! And great to find your blog. I'm going to have to become a follower!
This looks like a neat book!
Thanks for the sneak peak! Her illustrations do look wonderful!
Amazing book. Such a talented author.
Jacquelynne's book looks awesome!! As do the projects and all the goodies inside. Thanks for the review.
Now I'm hungry.
This really looks like a wonderful book! I definitely need to get my hands on one! :0)
Jacquelynne's work is wonderful! I am looking forward to getting my hands on her new book. Thanks for being part of the blog hop. Happy quilting!
Looks like a wonderful book.
This is the first I've heard of this tour, and I'm very glad I found it. The book looks so charming. I'm eager to see some of the projects. Thanks for the glimpse.
Leslie S. in MN
esclante at comcast dot net
Lovely book ;)
Let me at that Sunshine Chicken Soup recipe...I think I have all the ingredients. Love Jacquelynne's book and would love to win one! Blessings. ~Kd
www.KdQuilts.com
the illustrations are so sweet. The floor mat is beautiful but I would definitely put it in a place where it would not get walked on. :)
Thank you for the line up of the book tour.
So when I win the book does it go with my Quilting books, or on my reading bookshelf, or the cookbook shelf? Thanks for the chance to win!
I can't wait to see this book! The projects and recipes are looking wonderful!
OMG, this looks like definitely a must have book. I love her illustrations and such.
Thanks for giving us a peak into Fruitful Hands! Love the book title!
I would love to win Jackies new book ....it looks really fabulous :) Thanks for the chance to win it. :)
Projects and recipes both is a winner. Hope win a book so have a copy of the pear dessert! Thanks.
I follow Jackies blog and have purchased her Sewing Room Social fabrics. I know that her book will be wonderful. I too like the wool project, it looks like it would be fun to make.
Love the book!!!, thank you for the fun!!!
I am enjoying this book tour!!
NEAT BOOK!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
oh my, this looks such a wonderful book, full of yummy recipes as well, good for the soul and the body!!
Thanks for the review and the recipe!
Thanks for the book review. It looks like a great book!
Great illustrations, thanks for the peek!
Such a lovely book. Such a treasure. Thank you for sharing!
Great book review, I follow Jackie's blog which is wonderful!
I love the woolen carpet too. I only should write "welkom"on it, that is the dutch version. greetings from liesbeth
I follow Jackie's blog and love her illustrations. I have a empty slot in my bookcase so I must have her new book. I love the title "Fruitful Hands" and don't I know that after all the garden canning I have been doing. Thanks
Catching up today on this whirlwind book tour and love the floor mat you highlighted. I am fairly new to using wool so this may be a good start. I am looking forward to viewing the book.
Quilts and food, what's not to like? Seriously, this book looks wonderful!
I love working with wool too! Would love this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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