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Review and giveaway: A Grand Design

November 7, 2014 by Scarlett Burroughs

Grand Design Amber Stockton

 

Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book by the publisher to review. But as always, all opinions expressed here are 100 % my own, or those of my guest reviewer. 

I have a treat for you today. I asked fellow quilter, Cindy, to read A Grand Design and to share her thoughts about it with Craft Gossip readers. She quilts with the group, Kingdom Quilters, located in central Arkansas. She is a prolific quilter and reader, and like so many quilters, gives many away to charities.

Review: A Grand Design by Amber Stockton

This is a light, quick read for the weekend reader, for a plane ride or a vacation on the beach. It is a book that can be read by teenagers and adults alike, contains a few life lessons and makes you dream of a more innocent time. The main characters do come across as young teenagers at times, instead of young people moving into their 30s; however, the message shared crosses generations. The focus was on Alyssa and her return to her childhood vacation place and finding peace with events that took place in her past. The author was able to describe Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel is detail, allowing me to see myself on the veranda, riding in the horse-drawn carriage and walking on the beach feeling the sand squish between my toes. I picked up on a second storyline where Alyssa’s grandmother was a part of a quilting group when she was a young woman. Little tidbits of information about the relationships of the other women in the group left me trying to figure out why the group disbanded. Maybe a sequel is coming?

Thanks Cindy for another great review.

Giveaway: Enter to win a copy of this book

The publishers have generously given me a copy of the book, A Grand Design, to give away to a lucky Craft Gossip reader. To get a chance to win a copy of this book, leave a comment on this post and tell me you want a chance to win. That’s it.

Contest ends November 10, 2014. Only US and Canadian entrants are eligible due to shipping costs.

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Comments

  1. Winona says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I want a chance to win this book.

  2. Léa Gagné says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Please !! I want a chance to win 🙂

  3. Chris says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I like to read and I quilt, let me win!

  4. Marilyn Fenton says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:32 am

    PIck me! I could use some quilting inspiration. : )

  5. Jessica Dougherty says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:48 am

    sounds great! i love to read & this sounds like a great book to add to my collection. thanks for the chance!

  6. Ruth Griffeth says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:51 am

    I would love to win a copy of this book!

  7. Christine B. says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Your description sounds so intriguing! I would LOVE to win this book, and I hope it does become the beginning of a long-running series! Thanks for the chance to win. <3

  8. Lori Morton says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Loooove the book already! lol Can’t wait to read it! & Thanks for chance to win! 🙂

  9. Linda Taylor says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I love books like this and would love to have a copy of my very own.

  10. Kathy Nielson says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Would love to have this book!

  11. Susan Samuel says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Would love to win. This looks like a real good read.

  12. Clemencia says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Hey! I want to win lol

  13. amchart says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Would love a copy of this book!

  14. Mae Conatser says

    November 7, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I am so grateful for the chance to win “A Grand Design.” It sounds like a delightful read. Thanx for this opportunity.

  15. Janet says

    November 7, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    I would love a copy of this book as well. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Janet

  16. Jane Thomas says

    November 7, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    This would be a great book to win. Fingers crossed.

  17. barbara woods says

    November 7, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Would love to win, thanks

  18. Andrea B says

    November 7, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Who wouldn’t want a chance to win this one??? I”m in!

  19. KC says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I’d like a chance to win a Grand Design!

  20. Jeri Niksich says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    Of course I’d love a chance at this book.

  21. Jean says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    Life’s been rough lately, I would love a chance to read something light to get away at home.

  22. Corissa Johns says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    It would be awesome to win this book!

  23. knittingdancer says

    November 8, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I would love a chance to win this book. I like to read books about quilting.

  24. Sharon Hughson says

    November 8, 2014 at 9:31 am

    I too would like to win the book.
    [email protected]

  25. LINDA says

    November 8, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    HI, YES PLEASE, I’d really enjoy a copy of this book!

  26. Jennifer Granger Gray says

    November 8, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I would love to have ( win this book) I do Quilt but I’m having a little trouble starting back since Spring & Summer months. I need the inspiration to get me started back got many I would like to do and this just might be what gets me started back! Thanks

  27. Becky Lindsey says

    November 9, 2014 at 10:31 am

    WOW, I love quilting, along with all crafts, I would truly enjoy a copy of this book. Thank you for your offer, may you too be blessed.

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