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Friday, June 10, 2011

Book Review: Thanking Our Troops, by Judy Howard and Nationwide Quilt Arts (and a sponsored giveaway)

Thanking Our Troops
God Bless America Touring Quilts
By Judy Howard and Nationwide Quilt Artists

This book is a collection of short essays that pays tribute to all men and women Veterans and Troops, with photos of the beautiful quilts that are also part of a traveling quilt exhibit.  Every story shouts out a hug for our heroes.   

All profits from this book, along with profits from the traveling quilt exhibit, with which this book has photographs of 200 of these quilts, go to non-profit groups that provide quilts for wounded soldiers and the families of the fallen.


 “How do I love America—let me quilt the ways” is the theme of these 200 twenty-two" and larger patriotic quilts that are blanketing America for four years with “Hugs for our Heroes” and are featured in this full-color gift book along with their heart-warming stories of patriotism and gratitude.


This patriotic traveling quilt exhibit will travel for four years, with a $100 exhibit rental fee (free to military and veteran groups). It is a perfect exhibit for quilt guilds, churches, quilt shows, libraries,  and other groups to proudly display.  You can also view the online schedule for this exhibit, to see if it will be coming to your area.

You can order this book directly from the publisher for $14.95 each + $2.95 shipping ($19.95 suggested Retail Price).  Call 405-751-3885 for volume discounts for fundraising.

Dorcas Publishing
12101 N. MacArthur, Suite 137
Oklahoma City, OK  73162
405-751-3885


Judy Howard has also generously donated one copy of this book for a giveaway for followers of SewCalGal.  To enter, followers simply need to leave a comment on this post. 

For those that are also participating in my Charity Quilt Block Challenge, that benefits QOV, you are welcome to leave an additional comment, for an extra entry. 

Winner will be selected and announced on July 4th.



28 comments:

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

Oh that`s great, I´m a follower *smile*
Looks like a nice Book!

Sallie said...

I'm a follower. That looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!

free indeed said...

Very appropo to have the drawing on the 4th..:) We have so much to be thankful for!

WoolenSails said...

Beautiful quilts to honor those who serve.
I want to make some too, just need to get better at my machine sewing.

Debbie

Joanna said...

I am a follower and I have sent in my blocks for the QOV Charity Challenge. I love the last quilt pictured in your post because it looks like a design that would use the QOV blocks perfectly. And I also love the first quilt with the charming ladies. I'd probably cry my way through this book but I'd still love to read it.

Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O) said...

I follow you in regular blogland and I am a Friend on FB, too. Thanks for hosting a give-away. Great book-great project.

Melissa said...

I'm a follower and when I unbury my sewing room I will be making a square :)

Barb said...

wow....that is a wonderful book and for such an awesome cause!

Linda said...

What a great book for a great cause!

Me and My Stitches said...

Looks like a great book. I would love to see the exhibit in person.

Mommarock said...

Oh this would be wonderful!

Marcia W. said...

Thank you both for this opportunity and the book review. I am a follower too.

Kathy H said...

I love patriotic quilts. Have always been a fan of different shades of red, white and blue. The book looks great. Thanks for the chance.

Beth said...

I'm delighted to see this will be coming to our right around the 4th of July. I've marked my calendar. Thanks for making me aware of this.

wordygirl at earthlink dot net

Jeanne said...

What a nice book to honor our men & woman in uniform. And the quilts made for those in the
service is a great thing too. Thanks for the
chance to win such a giveaway.

Darlene B said...

I'm a follower! I would love this book. I have the book that was published of the quilts made in honor of 9/11, and I just love the touching stories that go with the quilts. Count me in!

Lee said...

What a great book! thanks - I follow of course!

yorkie mom said...

I am a follower. I would love to win the book and make a patriotic quilt for my step son who received a purple heart in Iraq. gougeonathome@charter.net

quiltmania said...

Sounds like an awesome book.

Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva said...

What a great idea for a book. The quilts you pictured are beautiful.
~Kimberlee

Linda said...

What a wonderful, inspirational book!
thanks

Linda said...

I already sent off a couple of patriotic blocks to the Charity quilt block Challenge (QOV)
thanks!

Micki said...

What a neat idea! I love the idea of the book and what a wonderful cause Darlene!
Your blocks are wonderful, and you look like you are having so much fun with them!
Micki

Anonymous said...

What a great cause! I just finished 3 QOV blocks, too, and will get them mailed tomorrow.
Maryellen McAuliffe
marymackmademine@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great book, thanks! Nini Frank
vicenza74@gmail.com

JudyCinNC said...

This is a wonderful book and opportunity. I am a follower and would love this book. Judy C in NC

Michelle said...

What an awesome way to support our troops. I am a follower and appreciate the opportunity to win a copy of the book!!!

Lyn said...

I am a follower and would love a copy of the book. Thanks