Last year I had the pleasure of meeting Jackie Steves (The Noble Wife) at quilt market and was honoured when she asked me to be a part of her book blog tour. The book arrived in my mail box last week and I spent the afternoon looking over the gorgeous photos and recipes. I love it all and am so happy to be able to share peeks of it with you.
I love the title...
'Fruitful Hands' - A collection of sewing projects & recipes to nurture your soul.
I adore the quilt that is featured on the cover.
Every soul needs nurturing, what better way is there but combining sewing and delicious food like 'Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes', yes please!
The CPBC's would be my favorite recipe but Fruitful Hands is just packed with both beautiful projects and yummy food. I might be tempted get my apron on this week and try a few just so I can 'test the Hershey's Kisses' just like Jackie's family. You know, nurture that soul of mine.
And isn't this DIVINE? Just loving the dark background with color popping here and there, I really need to play with wool applique one day and this would be the perfect project.
The best part is I can also share a copy of Fruitful Hands with you.
I have one copy to giveaway as part of the book tour, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post any time between now and this Friday (5th August 2011). One lucky winner will be chosen at random and Jackie will post you a special copy!
Be sure to pop over and vist for more peeks at projects and recipes in 'Fruitful Hands'.
Monday : Jill
Monday: Brenda
Tuesday: Pat
Wednesday: That's me!
Thursday: Michele
Friday: Sandi
xo Natalie
http://www.innorthfaceoutlet.com
I found your website about a month ago and check it several times a day. It is by far one of the funniest sites that I have come across.
Posted by: north face fleece | September 06, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Hope I am not too late for the wonderful giveaway...
I love the REDS you use in your patterns and projects!!!
Thank you ...
Posted by: Pam/HOPE | August 11, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Wow, the book looks great and so don't the cupcakes! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Joan | August 06, 2011 at 08:33 PM
That closeup photo of the cover just sold me on the book! Can't wait to see the rest!
Posted by: Pat V. | August 06, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Great giveaway. I would love to win a copy. Cute projects and the cupcakes look yummy!
Posted by: Viv | August 06, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Beautiful, creative, AND delicious? Yes, please!!
Posted by: Jennifer Russell | August 06, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Natalie, what a lovely book! Thank you for showing us a bunch of the special projects and for a great giveaway. ~Kd
www.KdQuilts.com
Posted by: ~Kd | August 06, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Looks lovely, especially those choc peanut butter cupcakes! Thanks for the chance to win. My fingers are itching to stitch already and my mouth is watering...!!
Posted by: Renai | August 06, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Thanks for the chance to win! Looks like a great book.
Posted by: Sylvia | August 06, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Thanks for being on the blog tour. Love your site!
Tammy Mabry
Posted by: Tammy Mabry | August 06, 2011 at 04:38 AM
What a lovely book and those cupcakes look so good!
Posted by: Susan | August 06, 2011 at 02:23 AM
WoW! I just stumbled on your blog, but it is awesome! I'll have to keep on the look out for your products! Thanks for a chance to win the book.
Posted by: Leslie | August 06, 2011 at 01:26 AM
Thanks for sharing in Jacquelynne's book tour. It is so nice to get a peek of what's inside. The cupcakes are surely a must try.
Posted by: dawn | August 06, 2011 at 01:22 AM
Hi Nat...not here for the giveaway...just stopping by for a catch up and I agree that book looks great! Love your new owl pattern!
Posted by: Amanda | August 05, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Now that looks like an excellent book:) thanks for the sneak peak !!
Valerie Moss
Chestermere, Alberta, Canada
Http://www.PastimesOnline.ca
Posted by: Valerie Moss | August 05, 2011 at 10:24 PM
love the idea of recipes for quilts and food.....love to cook up a storm for our quilt reteats then sew all day and nite...with my mad girlfriends
Posted by: Mel g | August 05, 2011 at 09:54 PM
A lovely book with delightfull recipes and good patterns, greetings from liesbeth
Posted by: liesbeth wessels | August 05, 2011 at 05:46 PM
Beautiful book, I would love to win a copy.
Thanks. Kind regards, Bev
Posted by: Beverley Harding | August 05, 2011 at 05:19 PM
ADORAVEL! EU QUERO! dinaband@hotmail.com
Dinair Costa Bandeira
Posted by: Dinair Costa Bandeira | August 05, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Thanks for the chance to win! Looks like a great book.
Posted by: Sylvia | August 05, 2011 at 08:08 AM
Thanks the book looks great. Would be fun to use with guilds. It really feeds our souls.
Posted by: Mary Carlock | August 05, 2011 at 06:58 AM
I love the idea of a mix of recipes and quilts!
Posted by: Gill | August 05, 2011 at 06:53 AM
What an amazing book! The cupcakes look good, but that applique is gorgeous! theladyelena at hotmail dot com.
Posted by: April | August 05, 2011 at 06:06 AM
Fun tour and Jackie's book is great. I really enjoy your blog too!
Posted by: Connie | August 05, 2011 at 05:51 AM
Oh I love her work--so nice to know that she has a book now!! Cute, cute, cute!!! what a great blog tour, too!!
Posted by: michelle | August 05, 2011 at 05:22 AM
Thanks very much for the chance to win this great book.
Posted by: Margaret Mead | August 05, 2011 at 04:29 AM
The book is one I would love in my library - or maybe my kitchen with all those wonderful recipes.
Posted by: Dolores | August 05, 2011 at 03:17 AM
What a fun tour! The book is a real treasure, would love to win!
Posted by: Linda Vitzthum | August 05, 2011 at 02:09 AM
Gorgeous! Would love to get my hands on this! thank you for the giveaway!
Posted by: Elisa | August 05, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Pretty project - it looks like a great book.
Posted by: Shasta | August 04, 2011 at 11:52 PM
I am following the tour.. Thanks for a chance to win it!!
Posted by: Hueisei | August 04, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Looks like a great book! I love the projects I've seen so far! Thanks for the peek :)
Posted by: Jen | August 04, 2011 at 11:49 PM
the book sounds wonderful - thank you for your generosity and willingness to share it with the lucky winner :)
Posted by: Karen | August 04, 2011 at 10:31 PM
What a yummy book! I haven't had peanut butter muffins in years! *grin*
Posted by: Sandy | August 04, 2011 at 09:13 PM
The book sounds devine and the recipes also, like you say time to nurture the soul, the book and pattern look gorgeous too. It will give me something to ponder while housesitting and dog sitting a friends place. Thanks Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Forward | August 04, 2011 at 06:32 PM
What sweetness for my soul! Love to win, thanks Natalie. Hugs Cherie:)
Posted by: Cherie | August 04, 2011 at 06:26 PM
i love it! what a wonderful collection of yummies-- both to eat and stitch. mmmm
Posted by: becky | August 04, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Hi Nat, saw this book on her site the first day of the blog tour. So I would love to go into the draw for this give-away. Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Forbes | August 04, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Your review on this book is wonderful and the recipe sounds wonderful too. Your blog is delightful to read and I have become a follower. I too like the quilt on the front cover and my 2 yr. old grandbaby would love it too. Take care and God bless.
Posted by: Sharon Griffith | August 04, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Thanks for the chance. I like The Noble House patterns in The Register, so know would like the designs and recipes in J's new book.
Posted by: Marcia W. | August 04, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Oh my, such a delightful book! Love that sweet house project :)
Best wishes,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | August 04, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Thanks for the review....just love her book and her designs! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jacque | August 04, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I love your embroidery work... so fun.
Thanks for the chance to win what looks like a wonderful book.
Posted by: Sue Goodin | August 04, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Thanks for the review and a chance to win Jackie's book!
Posted by: MoeWest | August 04, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Thanks for the great review! the book looks lovely!
Posted by: Lee | August 04, 2011 at 11:30 AM
I would love to win a copy of this book...what fun!
Posted by: Nanna | August 04, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Thank you for sharing Jackie's book with us! Looking forward to reading it.
Posted by: Becky in Georgia | August 04, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Oh wow, what a beautiful book! Could I be so lucky!! It is so gorgeous!!
Posted by: SandyG | August 04, 2011 at 09:32 AM
This Christian sister rocks! What a great idea for a book and what a perfect title too! Thanks so much for the chance!
Posted by: LisaT | August 04, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Love the book!! Thank you for the chance to win one for myself! Really enjoying the blog tour!
Posted by: Marti Parsons | August 04, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Thanks for the chance to win the book. Art projects and recipes, sounds like a good combination to me.
Posted by: Roselie | August 04, 2011 at 09:04 AM
This is such an adorable book. I'd love to win it! I love your embroidery designs, so modern and sweet.
Posted by: Jean B | August 04, 2011 at 08:08 AM
"Sew" mean to post a pic of the wonderful cupcakes when I am trying to eat lighter this week. But is I won the book I would have a great excuse! Enjoying the "hop"!
Posted by: Margy | August 04, 2011 at 07:33 AM
'Fruitful Hands' looks like my kind of book, it holds my two passions in life (other than my family) and that is cooking and sewing. I would love the opportunity to win a copy.
Posted by: Leanne | August 04, 2011 at 07:25 AM
The cupcakes look delish, and it would be wonderful to win a copy of the book. Thank you for the opportunity.
Posted by: Kathy Raabe | August 04, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Thank you for the chance to win a copy of the book and I agree the cupcakes look delicious!
Posted by: susan | August 04, 2011 at 07:13 AM
It was good to read your review of Jackie's new book. I'm anxious to get a copy of it.
Posted by: Kay Mc | August 04, 2011 at 06:53 AM
a book blog tour, this is a fabulous idea, and so much fun. A great way to see new blogs as well. This looks a really fabulous book indeed!
Posted by: Shiree | August 04, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Would love to win a copy ! The sample is adorable! Thanks for a chance!
Posted by: Julie | August 04, 2011 at 04:58 AM
Lovely book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Posted by: Martina | August 04, 2011 at 04:40 AM
Who wouldn't want to win this wonderful book? I would certainly love to!! Thanks for the chance. Now I'm off the bake something...the glimpse of those cupcakes made me hungry!
Posted by: Leslie | August 04, 2011 at 04:27 AM
Looks so cute. Thank you for the chance to get my hands on a copy.
Posted by: Caroline | August 04, 2011 at 04:24 AM
This book look so cute! I would love to win a copy. Thanks for doing the give-away!
Posted by: Erin in MI | August 04, 2011 at 03:57 AM
The wool floor mat seems to be very popular, and of course, who could resist those yummy cupcakes!
Posted by: Barb Colvin | August 04, 2011 at 03:43 AM
Thank you for participating in this lovely blog hop and for a chance to win this book with the combination of quilting and cooking, 2 of my favorite hobbies :-))
Posted by: Dya | August 04, 2011 at 03:21 AM
Would love to win a copy of this book combining quilt and baking recipes! Such a beautiful book (:
Posted by: Simone | August 04, 2011 at 03:19 AM
Oh I hope I win -- I would love the recipes and the patterns and inspiration!
Posted by: Valerie | August 04, 2011 at 03:01 AM
Looks like a nice book. :)
Posted by: robin | August 04, 2011 at 03:00 AM
The few projects I have seen from this book look so lovely. I love the name and that recipes are included. So fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Ramona | August 04, 2011 at 02:55 AM
sewing projets and recipes! What could be more perfect??
Posted by: Sherry | August 04, 2011 at 02:22 AM
Oh how gorgeous Nat...I just love it and would be a great B'day present for moi.. he he..hubby's list is getting longer by the day...so many lovely stitchy things around....Lovely...
Hugs Dawn x x x
Posted by: Dawn | August 04, 2011 at 01:39 AM
I love that this book has projects and recipes what could be better.
Posted by: Judy Rianprakaisang | August 04, 2011 at 01:28 AM
I will be buying this book, thanks for sharing your favorite things in this book. I think your book looks pretty amazing too.
Posted by: Sherry | August 04, 2011 at 01:14 AM
that wool project looks devine...would love to win this book!!!!
Posted by: deb | August 04, 2011 at 12:59 AM
The combination of beautiful quilts and soul-nourishing food sounds really great! If only I could win this book! :-)
Posted by: Helene Meijer | August 04, 2011 at 12:50 AM
THANKS FOR SHARING+GIVING AWAY THIS NEAT BOOK!
Posted by: Linda | August 04, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Thanks for the chance to win a new book. I love your little "birdie" over on Noble Wife.
Posted by: evelyn | August 04, 2011 at 12:14 AM
What a lovely looking book. What a wonderful idea to combine two very comforting things.
Posted by: Chiska | August 04, 2011 at 12:00 AM
love your new book, thanks for the blog hop
Posted by: Josie | August 03, 2011 at 11:36 PM
looks like a lovely book ~ thanks for the chance to 'win' it!
Posted by: elsa | August 03, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Thanks for a chance to win the book, it looks fantastic! Oh those CPBC would be my downfall as well.. yum!!
Posted by: Marcia Kosturock | August 03, 2011 at 11:20 PM
This book looks absolutely awesome! Jacquelynne is such a sweet gal and a very talented designer. Thanks for entering me :-)
Posted by: Jocelyn | August 03, 2011 at 11:12 PM
What a great idea for a book. Nourishing for the Heart and the Soul.
Posted by: Kerry | August 03, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Jackie's book is an absolute treasure! Thankyou for a chance.
Posted by: DianeH | August 03, 2011 at 10:55 PM
I would LOVE to win a copy of this book.. so cute...
Sandyn
Posted by: SandyN | August 03, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Oh the book looks like fantastic and I love peanut cupcakes ^__^
Posted by: Gabriella | August 03, 2011 at 10:34 PM
thanks for a chance to win a book. I have been looking through your blog and your creations are so sweet. And your daughter is darling.
Posted by: Carrie P. | August 03, 2011 at 10:34 PM
I would love to win a copy of Jackie's book, it looks just wonderful. I am really enjoying the blog hop.
Posted by: Marg | August 03, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Me encantaría que me tocase ese libro,soy asidua admiradora tulla desde hace mucho tiempo y para conseguir tus libros o diseños,cuestas mucho dinero lla que cobran mucho por los portes.
Aunque tengo algún diseño tullo, un saludo
Posted by: Matilde | August 03, 2011 at 10:09 PM
I love quilting books that have patterns and recipes. I enjoy cooking almost as much as quilting and I'm always on the lookout for new things to try. Those cupcakes look divine.
Posted by: DebrafromMD | August 03, 2011 at 09:28 PM
Looks like a great book all in one! Just what I need and thank you for the opportunity to win it!!
Posted by: Debbie Meyer | August 03, 2011 at 09:21 PM
The book looks lovely. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted by: Debbie | August 03, 2011 at 08:56 PM
Looks like a lovely book. The front cover is beautiful.
Posted by: Christine | August 03, 2011 at 08:31 PM
What a gorgeous book - thanks for the chance to own it!
Posted by: Helen | August 03, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Beautiful book! Jacquelynne's work is outstanding. Thanks for being part of the blog hop.
Posted by: donna | August 03, 2011 at 08:16 PM
There is nothing better than making yummy cakes and eating them while wrapped in a quilt.
Posted by: Amanda | August 03, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Those cupcakes look yummy and so do the projects!
Posted by: Wendy | August 03, 2011 at 08:07 PM
This looks like a wonderful book!! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!! ~karen
Posted by: karen | August 03, 2011 at 07:45 PM
What a beautiful book! The quilt on the front is stunning and if the rest of the book is the same it will be fantastic!
Posted by: Jessica | August 03, 2011 at 06:56 PM
I'd love in a house like that! Second best would be making a quilt with it on it!
Posted by: Susan | August 03, 2011 at 06:34 PM