Tuesday, March 6, 2012

The reveal...

Many of you commented on my mini quilt that I posted a peek of back on my February 18th post. Yep, the one with the coffee cups! Well, I got notice that it arrived at its new home so I can now show you the whole mini quilt. 


I originally made a similar one for the Little Quilt swap.  
Shortly after the 3 month long Wantobe Quilter campaign, I decided that this would be a nice thank you quilt to the one and only Madame Samm. She does sew much for the quilting blog community and this campaign had to be a bit overwhelming (in my opinion).  I just wanted her to know that she is surely appreciated. She also hosted the Ghastlie Blog Hop which I also took a part.
And besides, she shares a love of coffee with me


I have never met Samm in real life, but I used the picture on her blog profile, Sew I Quilt, to hopefully get a resemblance of her. 


Sorry about the blurry picture of the back...didn't realize until it already was sent off.

I just love this fabric...with all the coffee cups. 
I may just have to find me some more! 
Anyway, it is nice to know that it arrived safely as I get nervous with the mail. I had a very bad experience once when a quilt that someone sent me never arrived. It was either lost or stolen somewhere in the postal system and that makes me sad (and nervous).

On another note, I did finish the 3rd book for the reading challenge I joined. 


This challenge was to read a book with a type of house in the title.  I chose to read the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.


This historical fiction story is told in flashback format and takes place in Seattle during the war and the internment of Japanese Americans. 
Henry is the main character and the flashback part of the story is of his young life and that of Keiko, a Japanese American. Although Henry is Chinese American, he struggles with the injustice of the situation around him, his relationship with his father and the commitment of a promise. There is a sweet, tender love story that develops between Henry and Keiko. Ford does a very good job of relating the feelings toward Japanese Americans and the hardships that were imposed on them during this sad time in our history. Fast forward to present day and how life turned out for the characters years after the war. 

This novel was beautifully written.

You can go here to find other novels in this category.

17 comments:

  1. I happen to be over at Samm's last night to pick up some fabric. I tried to get it away from her but she would not hear of it. She loves it, I can tell you that. You did a very nice job of capturing her, she has red hair and the bluest of eyes you have ever seen. Thanks for making my friend feel so special. Alex in Toronto Canada

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  2. This is such a lovely and personal gift for Madamm Samm. I adore it. Thanks for the book review...I would enjoy this one. Joyful creating...

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  3. Your quilt for Madame Samm is amazing! Everything about it...the likeness, the appliqué, the fabric, and those little coffee cups are adorable. Well done!

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  4. totally awesome. . . love the teacup border too!

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  5. totally awesome. . . love the teacup border too!

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  6. totally awesome. . . love the teacup border too!

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  7. Such a cute quilt and certainly is like Madame Samm she is such a dear person. I have never met her but talked to her on the phone and she is so sweet. Blessings Sandra

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  8. Bless your heart, Dawn for the sweet soul you must truly be!!! Thank you for sending MaDear Samm such a treasure from your heart :)

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  9. Great work Dawn with Samm's portrait quilt! And framing it with the coffee mugs accents the portrait so nicely. Such a thoughtful thing for you to do.

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  10. You did an awesome job on your gift to Madame Samm! Absolutely awesome! You made her day!

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  11. Oh Dawn this is just wonderful.....the quilt looks fabulous...I know she was overjoyed with it....

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  12. This quilt is ADORABLE! I loved the Ghastly hop! Did you know there is another Ghasly collection coming out - I can't wait!

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  13. The mini quilt is just marvelous , what a wonderful gift for Madamme Samm .

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  14. Dawn this little quilt is simply amazing...and such a thoughtful gesture. I know Madame Samm was touched and heartened by it - she couldn't help but be. blessings, marlene

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  15. Love the mini quilt and your reading challenge too. Both are inspiring.

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  16. The insatnt I saw that mini I knew who you captured in fabric. Absolutely wonderful and perfect.

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Sweet sentiments