Wednesday, October 1, 2008

A Quick Little Give Away


Today is my birthday - yippee for me! And tomorrow is one of my daughter's birthday! So in honor of these two momentous days in my life I'm giving away this book.

American Patchwork is a collection of true stories told by quilters and on page 15 is one written by....me! The title is "Use It Up" and it's about my mother. I wrote it the year after she died and last year it was published in this book.

But here's the thing. You have to be quick. Comment here before midnight tomorrow, October 2 to be entered. Hurry!

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61 comments:

  1. CarlettaOctober 1, 2008 at 12:34 AM

    Happy Birthday to You!
    And..to your daughter.

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  2. MaryOctober 1, 2008 at 12:51 AM

    happy birthday to both you lovely ladies. Enjoy to the hilt.

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  3. SharonOctober 1, 2008 at 1:13 AM

    Happy Birthday, Marlene!
    How come you didn't tell us that you're a PUBLISHED author?! How cool!!

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  4. Southern LadyOctober 1, 2008 at 5:06 AM

    Happy Birthday, my friend ... and to your daughter tomorrow. My daughter's and my birthdays are a day apart, too!

    I have a surprise for you at Southern Lagniappe, and hope you will have time to visit me this morning.

    Sincerely,

    Janie

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  5. Southern LadyOctober 1, 2008 at 5:10 AM

    Congratulations on being published, Marlene! I'd love to read your story about your mother.

    My mother-in-law is a quilter and I may try to buy your book for her for Christmas.

    Sincerely,

    Janie

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  6. LoriOctober 1, 2008 at 5:28 AM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your day immensely. Do something totally indulgent!

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  7. LoriOctober 1, 2008 at 5:28 AM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your day immensely. Do something totally indulgent!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    Happy Birthday to the both of you.
    This looks like a wonderful book.

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  9. JoyfulOctober 1, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. May your day be stitched in His love!

    Blessings,
    Joy

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  10. Twisted FencepostOctober 1, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    Happy Birthdays, to you and your daughter.
    I love these type of books (true stories)!

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  11. Theresa N.October 1, 2008 at 6:39 AM

    Beautiful cover on that book. Happy Birthday!!
    Theresa N
    weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  12. UnknownOctober 1, 2008 at 6:46 AM

    I love books and I know I'll love this one! I'll keep my fingers crossed.

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  13. UnknownOctober 1, 2008 at 6:46 AM

    Oh yeah! Happy Birthday!

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  14. rlbatesOctober 1, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    Just want to wish you (and your daughter) a Happy Birthday!

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  15. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesOctober 1, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    Found you through Calamity Jane. Happy happy birthday to you both. Will call back. Have a great day, Dzintra

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  16. Tracy P.October 1, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    Happy, happy Birthday! I would love to read your tribute to your mom--hope I win! ;-)

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  17. TeresaOctober 1, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    Happy Birthday, Marlene and Happy birthday to your daughter tomorrow! My granddaughter's birthday is the day after mine and I just love sharing the cake with her. I would love to win the book and read the stories. I think one reason I blog so much is I love hearing about the life experiences of other quilters. Please count me in!

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  18. RaquelOctober 1, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    Happy, happy birthday to you! and to your daughter! How awesome is this prize, a quilting book with a page written by you!! Much love, Raquel XO

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  19. KellyOctober 1, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    Happy Blessed Birthday, Marlene!
    Thanks for your lovely and fun blog, I enjoy it so much!
    I would love to be put in the drawing for the book too!
    Hope you have a special and wonderful birthday!
    Blessings,
    Kelly

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  20. Darling Jill QuiltsOctober 1, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Happy Birthday! I hope that it's a great one! That book looks really interesting!

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  21. WoolenSailsOctober 1, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Happy Birthday to you and your daughter.
    Wonderful giveaway and congrats on being published.

    Debbie

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  22. mamabugOctober 1, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    The happiest of birthdays to the both of you!!! To have your writings published is quite an accomplishment HOORAH!!! You're amazing. I would love to read your story :) Kathie k.bugbee@att.net

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  23. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday to you both!!

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  24. JacquieOctober 1, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    Happy Birthday, Marlene! And to your daughter.

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  25. Seams to Sew and QuiltOctober 1, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Happy Birthday to you and your daughter.

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  26. Seams to Sew and QuiltOctober 1, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Happy Birthday to you and your daughter.

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  27. Seams to Sew and QuiltOctober 1, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Happy Birthday to you and your daughter.

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  28. BrenWall61@gmail.comOctober 1, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Well of course I will say Happy Birthday to you and your daughter. Isn't this a wonderful time of year to have a birthday.

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  29. SaraOctober 1, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    Happy Birthday! I really enjoy reading your blog and your projects are gorgeous. Also, I live in Northwest Arkansas so I can relate to some of your stories!
    Keep up the good work.
    Sara

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  30. Calamity Jane's Cottage, BonnieOctober 1, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Marlene,
    "Happy Bithday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Marlene, happy birthday to you, and many more!" Now don't ever say I haven't sang to you. Wish you a great day all day and many more to come. Tell your daughter happy birthday for me. Please enter my name, would love to read the stories.
    Hugs,
    Bonnie

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  31. Cornfield QuilterOctober 1, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    Happy Birthday to you! How awesome that you wrote about your mother. I am sure she would be very proud of you and it's a wonderful way to keep her memory alive.
    I am excited to enter your give-away and I sure hope I win.
    Have a fantabulous day. :D

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  32. JanetOctober 1, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you get some time to stitch :)
    I love to read stories about quilters and quilting. How very cool to have your own story published!

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  33. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Happy Birthday Marlene! Happy B-day to your daughter too! No need to enter me, I was visiting Janie and saw a birthday wish was in order! I stopped counting but still like to celebrate!lol So I hope you have a wonderful day. Enjoy - Sincerely, Jeannette (I need to go and check out the rest of your space! I have lots of quilt supplies and will ONE DAY sit down and use them!)

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  34. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    Happy Birthday! Okay, I want to read your story.. you have to pick me :o)

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  35. GayleOctober 1, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    How exciting that you're a published writer! Your mom must be so proud! Happy Birthday!

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  36. Marilyn RobertsonOctober 1, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    Happy Birthday to you and your daughter! It must be so much fun to have your story published!

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  37. QuiltNut CreationsOctober 1, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    happy birthday to you! congrats on having your story published

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  38. Dandelion QuiltsOctober 1, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    Happy birthday! What an honor to be published, too. We should be giving you gifts, not the other way around! I hope you have the best day and another year full of love, family, and friends. Oh...and fat quarters, a gal shouldn't leave those off the blessings! God bless you!

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  39. MarielOctober 1, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! How wonderful to have a special time each year to celebrate with your daughter. Congrats on being published!

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  40. DebiOctober 1, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    Wow, Happy Birthday to you and your daughter. I would love to win that book. I hope had a wonderful day.

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  41. Aunt JulieOctober 1, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    Happy Birthday! I'd love to get this book for my SIL, Aunt Julie. Thanks!

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  42. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    Here's a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish for you! And please enter me in the give-away. I would love to win that book!
    Connie W

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  43. BirdydownunderOctober 1, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Happy Birthday to You and the daughter.
    One has to be quick to enter into Giveaways. The Scot would love you, he is all in favour of Use It Up think he caught that from his Mother during the War years in Scotland.

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  44. NanceOctober 1, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    Just found you this evening, for the first time. I love Patchwork! Also, learned the concept of "use it up" from my mother who was born in 1920 and who remembered the "Great Depression" in detail. Funny. My folks didn't just call it the "Depression" but always the "Great Depression". I would enjoy this book as I have enjoyed your website. Thanks,

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  45. Osage Bluff QuilterOctober 1, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    I just got home a couple of hours ago, no time to update the blog until after I wish you a very Happy Blessed Birthday! And many many more!!
    Osagebluffquilter

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  46. DawnOctober 1, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    Ohhh, please count me in and Happy Birthday to you both!

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  47. Kimonos and Sushi(OLD BLOG)October 2, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    Happy Birthday to you and your daughter ! Please enter me into the draw fro the lovely book.

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  48. Grammy StaffyOctober 2, 2008 at 12:55 AM

    Happy Birthday to you dear Marlene and to your daughter. I wish you both the very best.

    Please drop by my blog and pick up a little blog love award I gave to you.....and I didn't even know it was your birthday.

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  49. Oma aka MemeOctober 2, 2008 at 1:50 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AND YOURS- MAY YOUR YEAR BE FILLED WITH BLESSINGS

    HUGGLES FROM MEME

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  50. AdrienneOctober 2, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    Oh, I missed your birthday! I was out of town yesterday and just now getting back to catch up. I hope you had a great day to celebrate. Have a wonderful year ahead. ~Adrienne~

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  51. VickyOctober 2, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    Belated Happy Birthday to you and your daughter! If I win, please pass along to next person as I am not qualified to make quilts!

    Vicky

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  52. Janet,October 2, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Congratulations on your story being in the book and on your birthday. I would love to win the book! October 2nd is my husband's birthday, too.

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  53. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 1:13 PM

    hi,marlene

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  54. LaviniaOctober 2, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    Happy birthday to you! and to your doughter =)

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  55. elaine @ peace for the journeyOctober 2, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    Happy belated birthday, stitchin' Marlene. Hope you were lavished with a rich dose of love and appreciation. You certainly deserve it.

    peace~elaine

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  56. em's scrapbagOctober 2, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Marlene and daughter dear. Hope you both have fabulous days.

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  57. ValOctober 2, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    Oh I just barely made it! Happy birthday! I would love to read this book especially your part.

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  58. sister sheriOctober 2, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    Happy Birthday! Sorry, I am late! But I'm so happy to celebrate you! Thank you, God!

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  59. LynOctober 3, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    Hi Marlene, Happy birthday and also would love to read the book. Hope I am not too late. Regards Lyn

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  60. MamaOctober 3, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    Happy, Happy! Hope you had a wonderful celebration, even if only in your soul.

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  61. AnonymousOctober 3, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Marlene,

    I know I missed the deadline - but I still want to wish you and your daughter a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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