tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post707744192065075278..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Quilts of Love SeriesLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57107856843463370602016-03-02T15:50:19.601-05:002016-03-02T15:50:19.601-05:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!Jennifer AlLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178922554247015759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-30482885691579229442016-01-20T10:33:13.760-05:002016-01-20T10:33:13.760-05:00I am a big fan of you there! I'm looking forwa...I am a big fan of you there! I'm looking forward to the next great thing! The interesting book too! Love all .. Love you .. Have good sales ..www.queendowncomforter.wordpress.comhttps://queendowncomforter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26470548784840112342012-10-31T21:29:50.283-04:002012-10-31T21:29:50.283-04:00You're welcome, Karen. So nice to see you here...You're welcome, Karen. So nice to see you here. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77827945773394041492012-10-31T19:53:17.907-04:002012-10-31T19:53:17.907-04:00a great posting...thanks for the chance to read th...a great posting...thanks for the chance to read this story<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot com karenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58459033110401110872012-10-31T19:51:24.907-04:002012-10-31T19:51:24.907-04:00Elaine, as my sister says, I'll be there at 2 ...Elaine, as my sister says, I'll be there at 2 o'clock next year. :D<br /><br />Actually, I'd like to work it in when I go on my research trip after the writing retreat at St Peter's Abbey in Muenster in May/June. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-82301331305870784962012-10-31T17:36:15.805-04:002012-10-31T17:36:15.805-04:00Oh, DeAnna, I'm crackin' my whip now!!!Oh, DeAnna, I'm crackin' my whip now!!!Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26037665267984616012012-10-31T17:05:38.143-04:002012-10-31T17:05:38.143-04:00Hot pants...yes, I was maybe 12 -- no pictures!!
T...Hot pants...yes, I was maybe 12 -- no pictures!!<br />The treasured comforter my Grandma made for me is rather bold, not really a pattern, just simple squares. It's more functional than pretty. But, it's slightly larger than suitable for a single bed so... not too useful except as an extra when the grandkids come.<br />The "damaged" quilt is more worn than anything.<br />So...Elaine Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71389619861085524272012-10-31T17:00:39.022-04:002012-10-31T17:00:39.022-04:00Thanks, Anita. Yes, the "Black and White and...Thanks, Anita. Yes, the "Black and White and Read All Over" quilt is on my website (under "Fun Stuff" and then under "Quilting and Cross Stitching."<br /><br />Aaargh, this is making me want to get in there and sew instead of doing my edits which are due . . . tomorrow! ACK!DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79363664920235816322012-10-31T16:22:35.760-04:002012-10-31T16:22:35.760-04:00DeAnna, I remember seeing that quilt somewhere - o...DeAnna, I remember seeing that quilt somewhere - on your website maybe?<br /><br />And that reminds me of the <a href="http://www.inkwellinspirations.com/2012/06/cats-and-quilts.html" rel="nofollow">Cats and Quilts post </a> I did on you in June when we were celebrating your new release, <i>The Attic: An Annie's Attic Mystery</i>.<br /><br />And that post has several more of your delightful Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34707071712423174772012-10-31T16:09:24.444-04:002012-10-31T16:09:24.444-04:00What a blessing to have those treasures, Elaine. S...What a blessing to have those treasures, Elaine. Several things struck me as I read your comment...<br /><br />1. You wore hot pants? LOL I'd love to see that pic. <br /><br />2. Yes, I remember fortrel. I think I even have a bag of fortrel scraps around because I used it to make my tennis outfit in high school Home Ec. I always shied away from it though after I heard that it burns into the Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-68244784410892728412012-10-31T15:53:43.917-04:002012-10-31T15:53:43.917-04:00Awww, I love Eddie! That's who I thought of w...Awww, I love Eddie! That's who I thought of when I saw Jen's cover. :D<br /><br />I have several quilts, but I don't use them because I know how much work I put into them and don't want them to get torn up. That's probably not the way I should look at it, but there it is. :D<br /><br />I think my favorite is my "Black and White and Read All Over" quilt. It'sDeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-9891920286354980682012-10-31T15:49:43.347-04:002012-10-31T15:49:43.347-04:00Hey there Suzie. You're wise not to wash the l...Hey there Suzie. You're wise not to wash the little quilt pieces.<br /><br />Most communities have a quilt group that takes on piece work. We have one here in another town. You give them all the pieces, thread, etc, and they will piece the top together for about $40. It's a church group - not professional - and they do it as a fundraiser. <br /><br />Sometimes these groups will Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12595607871793030192012-10-31T14:57:30.320-04:002012-10-31T14:57:30.320-04:00My Mom gave me a quilt that her Mom (my Grandma) h...My Mom gave me a quilt that her Mom (my Grandma) had made. I kept it stored for a number of years and then took it out recently thinking I should hang it up somewhere. When I looked at it closely, the fabric was very thin and worn. So, I begged my Mom to take a portion of it and make a wall hanging for me with a new backing. She's done that -- this is a good reminder to hang it up! <br /Elaine Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-81106277385475629462012-10-31T13:46:42.051-04:002012-10-31T13:46:42.051-04:00I liked Eddie on Frasier. I never saw Wishbone. Je...I liked Eddie on Frasier. I never saw Wishbone. Jen, it's a great bookcover, and I really like the idea of the the quilt as a secret to something bigger. I can't wait to read the book. <br /><br />And it doesn't surprise me in the least that your editor said you were one of the best. ;-)<br /><br />I forgot yesterday when we were talking about quilts - I have this really cool little Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-4618407104221957902012-10-31T12:55:22.246-04:002012-10-31T12:55:22.246-04:00I forgot about Eddie, Jen. Thanks for the reminder...I forgot about Eddie, Jen. Thanks for the reminder. Yeah, I liked him, too. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-40920325689017600282012-10-31T12:53:51.561-04:002012-10-31T12:53:51.561-04:00Speaking of Carla Gade... I'm gonna sneak this...Speaking of Carla Gade... I'm gonna sneak this in ... she's offering a copy of <i>Colonial Courtships</i> on <a href="http://www.anitamaedraper.com/author-memories.html" rel="nofollow">Author Memories </a> during the week Nov 4-11. Just sayin'. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-65705642993742522472012-10-31T12:51:49.906-04:002012-10-31T12:51:49.906-04:00Good grief... can't believe I didn't say t...Good grief... can't believe I didn't say this first... Am praying for everyone on the East Coast who's dealing with the aftermath of Sandy. That song, "I Will Praise You in the Storm" comes to mind. It doesn't make it easy, but it helps to know that God's there with you, no matter what.Jennifer AlLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178922554247015759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-663890690326741512012-10-31T12:48:45.482-04:002012-10-31T12:48:45.482-04:00Hey Ladies! Just coming to life here on the West C...Hey Ladies! Just coming to life here on the West Coast ;+)<br /><br />Deb, my book is contemporary romance. I usually write women's fiction, so it was really fun to delve a bit more deeply into the developing relationship between Izzy and Max.<br /><br />And Anita, yes, Bogie (the dog) is a Jack Russell. I remember Wishbone... what a cute series that was! In this case, my inspiration was Jennifer AlLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178922554247015759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-33573614208750916662012-10-31T12:41:20.561-04:002012-10-31T12:41:20.561-04:00Debra, I wanted to include book covers and descrip...Debra, I wanted to include book covers and descriptions of the complete series here, but it was just too long - and that was only the first 16 or so books. So I posted links instead.<br /><br />I believe the series may be extended another 9 books or so, but can't confirm that at the moment. That's a wonderful amount of books.<br /><br />And yes, more than a couple caught my eye as well. <Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56850240686498201662012-10-31T12:26:52.965-04:002012-10-31T12:26:52.965-04:00Yes, Dina. When I attended the Spotlight on Abingd...Yes, Dina. When I attended the Spotlight on Abingdon while at ACFW in Dallas, I can't remember if Ramona said who came up with this great idea because I was over the top at her comment that Jennifer was one of her <i>best authors</i>. Waahooooo!!!<br /><br />When Ramona said that, Jen blushed and slunk down in her seat. Precious!Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-66394778372398783442012-10-31T12:23:35.399-04:002012-10-31T12:23:35.399-04:00Debra, I'll let Jen answer your question when ...Debra, I'll let Jen answer your question when she stops in later. <br /><br />So who knitted your afghans and why are they special? It sounds as if you keep them because you love the colours, which is a perfectly good reason, I'll add. :)<br /><br />Prayers are continuing for the East Cost. The part that boggles my mind are the mayors who downplayed Gov Christie's advice to evacuate. Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-74036851808900935092012-10-31T09:45:25.643-04:002012-10-31T09:45:25.643-04:00oh hey - I just saw that Carla Olson Gade wrote th...oh hey - I just saw that Carla Olson Gade wrote that one. I am SO NOT surprised as she blew me away with her colonial novella. Cool!<br />There are so many great authors in this series. Great Job Abingdon and Ramona Richards!<br /><br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26072534952612171862012-10-31T09:38:46.486-04:002012-10-31T09:38:46.486-04:00I enjoyed seeing the covers in the trailer. over t...I enjoyed seeing the covers in the trailer. over the last month or so I've seen a few authors post their cover and as Dina says, it made me realize how wide the variety will be through genre and author voices.<br /><br />A few of the covers really drew me in. My favorite is the one with the candlewicked quilt and two empty chairs. <br />must go find a larger version of it.<br /><br /><br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71193593047395639432012-10-31T09:20:00.735-04:002012-10-31T09:20:00.735-04:00That's really cool that they're open to di...That's really cool that they're open to different genres in one series.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26800281984038221692012-10-31T06:09:05.683-04:002012-10-31T06:09:05.683-04:00Similar but not the same - I have multiple knitted...Similar but not the same - I have multiple knitted afghans that have lived a very long, productive life. Of course the colors are atrocious (the 60s and 70s???) but they feel part of my life.<br /><br />Thanks for the news on Abingdon. I could tell by the variety of authors on the first books that there was going to be a nice variety of genre's! I'm really looking forward to reading Jen&Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com