Katherine Center Interview and Giveaway

by Marie on March 13, 2009

While at Mom 2.0, I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Katherine Center. She was a panelist, talking about her experience writing her novels, The Bright Side of Disaster and Everyone is Beautiful. I was so intrigued by her latest book’s premise, Everyone is Beautiful, that I bought a copy and started reading right away!

Well, can I just tell you she was writing excerpts from my life? I mean she had me at “3 kids but only 2 arms”! Just last week, I cleaned throw-up from all over my son’s bathroom and I know how it feels to walk up 3 flights of stairs with a baby on one hip and a basket of laundry on the other! But there’s so much more to this book than the every day craziness of raising kids, so much more.

Here’s a quick video so you’ll see what I’m talking about, it’s all in the title:

Aside from being an amazing writer and author, Katherine is super crafty! Here’s a picture of a beautiful quilt she made for her daughter. Yep, this gal’s got lots-o-talent!

katherine center nine patch

Katherine Center Interview: I’ve been able to ask Katherine a few questions about her 2 fabulous books and being a crafty Mama.

Marie: How much of your real life comes out in your books?
Katherine: A lot—in bits and pieces. Writing fiction is kind of like making a collage. You take things people in your life say and do and wear and think about, and you mix them all around into a totally new story. And then you make the other half up. But I like narrators who can talk about the things they struggle with and think about, so I give a lot of my own struggles and thoughts to them.
Marie: How are your two novels similar and/or different?
Katherine: They have the same sense of humor. And the same bittersweet quality. The voice is very similar. And they’re both about family life and love and the hilarity and heartbreak of getting through the day.
But they’re about two different women in different parts of the country with different lives. Both are moms—one with a newborn and one with a gaggle of three boys under four—and both, more importantly, are women: trying to figure out what matters to them and what makes a good life.
Marie: What’s been the craziest thing or experience to happen to you as a mom, in private or in public?
Katherine: How to choose? Every day there’s some crazy kid thing going on in my life. Whether its my just-potty-trained son gearing up to pee on the shoes of the ladies at carpool pick-up or my daughter watching the food arrive at a hamburger joint and shouting, “Mom! We’re living like kings!”
Every single day is busy and exhausting and delightful. And we just say yes to all of it—to this kid life we’re living, with our two little ones building a mud fort in the backyard in their underwear with chocolate all over their faces. It’s nothing like we thought it would be. And it’s the best thing there is.
Marie: How long have you been a crafter?
Katherine: I’ve always loved to do arts and crafts. In college, I used to make artist’s books—stamping and painting words onto crazy things like sheet metal and bedsheets. I’ve also done quite a bit of photography. I taught myself how to crochet one time. I love to make things out of paper, and I Iove to quilt and sew.
Marie: What’s your favorite type of craft?
Katherine: Quilting is probably what I’ve done the most of. I love old quilts from the 1930s and ‘40s. I love vintage fabrics and feed sacks. I love the feeling it gives me of being connected to the past.

katherine center quilt

Marie: Do you craft with your kids? Where do you find inspiration?
Katherine: I do kids crafts with my kids! They love my sewing machine and my fabrics. Though it is kind of tough for me, because once we get started, I just want to keep going. They lose interest long before I do. It’s almost harder to do it with kids when it’s something you really love! But I am definitely the go-to parent for art projects of all kinds.
Usually, I’ll see something beautiful and get inspired. I’ll think, “I could do that!” That’s how I started quilting. I saw a quilt in a magazine, and it was so breathtaking, and I thought, “That doesn’t look so hard!” Two years later, I had a finished, hand-sewn quilt. Boom!
Marie: What do you enjoy more, writing or crafting?
Katherine: I like them in different ways. I like to have things to do with my hands, and I’m very visual and I love to make beautiful things. So that works well for crafting. Short crafting projects can also offer instant gratification! But quilting is a little bit like novel-writing, too—in that it’s a very slow progression. You have to be very patient and wait for everything to come together, and it’s a thrill how each new step changes everything else. And of course both of those things are a lot like life.

Thanks, Katherine! And I think I see a new story developing… something about a quilting mother of 2 set in the 1930′s!

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Now you are all in for a treat as Katherine is giving away 3 signed copies of her latest book, Everyone is Beautiful. That’s 3 winners. This is the giveaway to go for with 3 chances to win this book that will have you laughing and nodding your head as you’ve had experiences all too familiar!

Giveaway Entries: For your chance to win one of 3 signed copies of Everyone Is Beautiful, leave a comment on this post by Monday March 16th @ midnight. I’ll announce the winner chosen from random on Tuesday morning March 17th. Good luck and happy reading!

Tagged as: books, interview

Written by Marie LeBaron

Marie LeBaron is the founder and managing editor of Make and Takes. Always having a love of crafts, she enjoys getting messy with glue and glitter. There’s always some sort of project going on, her kitchen counter is often cluttered with crafts. When she’s not crafting and creating with her kids, she loves to run, read, and blog! Read other posts by Marie

{ 206 comments }

1 Donna Weible March 13, 2009 at 4:03 am: Sounds like an awesome book. I’d love to have a copy.
2 allyson March 13, 2009 at 4:21 am: i saw a review of her book in last week’s people. i will have to check it out. sounds great!
3 Shelly Roberts March 13, 2009 at 5:28 am: Sounds like my kind of reading! I love books and especially ones that bring a part of the author into the story in some way or another. Count me in for the drawing!
4 Stephanie March 13, 2009 at 5:41 am: I keep hearing about this book – I would love to get a copy.
5 Caroline March 13, 2009 at 5:50 am: I love to read and am always looking for something new to read!! I hope I win!:)
6 Amy T March 13, 2009 at 5:56 am: Sounds like my kind of read! I’ll keep my fingers crossed over the weekend :-)
7 Kate March 13, 2009 at 6:02 am: Thanks for the great giveaway! I would love a copy of her book!
8 Lorraine March 13, 2009 at 6:04 am: I’d love to win. Thanks for the interview – I enjoyed reading it so much.
9 Vone March 13, 2009 at 6:11 am: Looks like a great book. Would love something new to read.
10 Jennifer March 13, 2009 at 6:15 am: Oh! Sounds lovely…putting it on the “to read” list. If I win a copy, it will jump to the top of said list. Thanks for the wonderful interview!
11 Angela March 13, 2009 at 6:28 am: That sounds like a great book and one I could relate to:)
12 Kelly March 13, 2009 at 6:29 am: I really can’t wait to read this book!
13 kimber March 13, 2009 at 6:29 am: You’ve caught my interest! Sign me up! I’ve got my fingers crossed!
14 Diana March 13, 2009 at 6:35 am: This book sounds great! I hope it will be the next one I read:)
15 tricia March 13, 2009 at 6:36 am: sounds great!
16 Anne March 13, 2009 at 6:41 am: Would love to read this book. I love the 3 kids but only two arms – how true.
17 emily March 13, 2009 at 6:46 am: sounds like a good read – possibly for my book club, too. thanks for the idea!
18 Cherie March 13, 2009 at 6:52 am: I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE a copy. We just moved from another state with a wonderful public library system, but unfortunately, we now have a library system that has little money, so I know it won’t be coming any time soon:(
19 clare March 13, 2009 at 7:01 am: Sounds like an excellent book! Sometimes it seems mothers of small children live in an entirely different world than everyone else, so it is nice to read other experiences… real or fictional! thanks for sharing!
20 Shayna March 13, 2009 at 7:04 am: Amazing! I would LOVE to win this book!
21 heidi March 13, 2009 at 7:04 am: it does sound like a fantastic book. i’d love to have a copy for our collection… i think i need to read things like that every day to keep my head above water in this “body-perfect” society. ;) — this coming from a pregnant girl! ;) i need all the feel-good i can get right now!! ;)
22 Quinn March 13, 2009 at 7:13 am: Great interview! I woudl love to read the book.
23 Lauren March 13, 2009 at 7:23 am: It sounds like a great read, we just started a book club, maybe when it’s my turn, I ‘ll pick it!
24 Becca S. March 13, 2009 at 7:24 am: What a fabulous giveaway – a great uplifting book to boot!
25 Karyn T March 13, 2009 at 7:25 am: I loved the video. I also love reading & getting new book ideas. Thanks for sharing!
26 Kelly K March 13, 2009 at 7:34 am: Sounds like a great book. I’m a mom of 3 so I can relate!
27 Trina H. March 13, 2009 at 7:36 am: You can never have enough humor, encouragement, or free stuff in your day!!!! Thank you so much for this awsome opportunity!
28 Sharleen March 13, 2009 at 7:36 am: How fun it would be to win. What Mom wouldn’t love a copy?
29 Brooke March 13, 2009 at 7:53 am: Looks wonderful! Sign me up. :)
30 Melissa March 13, 2009 at 8:07 am: i want to read that book!
31 Kayla Parker March 13, 2009 at 8:16 am: Thanks for the heads up on what looks to be a great read, and author to follow!
32 Connie March 13, 2009 at 8:20 am: that sounds like a great book.
33 katherine center March 13, 2009 at 8:21 am: Hooray! Thank you so much, Marie, for posting about the book!! And it’s SUCH a pleasure to see my quilts featured here at Make and Takes. Thanks for all the comments, everybody!!
34 Kama March 13, 2009 at 8:30 am: I’d love to win the book.
35 Jenni Hughes March 13, 2009 at 8:34 am: The book sounds wonderful! I would love to win a copy.
36 Kelli March 13, 2009 at 8:36 am: I love the line in the video that says “beauty comes from the tragedy that each person’s life is destine to be lost to time” . This book looks wonderful.
37 Sarah March 13, 2009 at 8:39 am: I LOVE what she said on motherhood, “It’s nothing like we thought it would be. And it’s the best thing there is.” How true is that?
38 Veronica March 13, 2009 at 8:39 am: Sounds great and I’m looking forward to reading the book whether I win or not. Although winning a copy would be nice :).
39 lisa March 13, 2009 at 8:41 am: Please enter me. Sounds like a good book.
40 Anne March 13, 2009 at 8:45 am: I haven’t read that one yet, but I would love to!
41 Amber N. March 13, 2009 at 8:52 am: Please enter me…sounds like a fun book to read…thanks
42 KatieG March 13, 2009 at 8:53 am: What a beautiful quilt! Thanks for the interview. I would love to win one of these books!
43 Ashlie Hendricks March 13, 2009 at 8:56 am: I would love to win this book! I think it would motivate me to read!
44 Gretchen March 13, 2009 at 9:01 am: I would love this!
45 Annalee March 13, 2009 at 9:03 am: Sounds like that book contains a message that I could use in my life!
46 Ruth March 13, 2009 at 9:08 am: I need a good book to read!
47 Michelle G March 13, 2009 at 9:09 am: Looks like a wonderful book! And the quilts are amazing. I’m in awe of people who can quilt.
48 Emily March 13, 2009 at 9:17 am: I would love a copy!!!!
49 Jessica March 13, 2009 at 9:20 am: looks beautiful!!!
50 Lisa March 13, 2009 at 9:24 am: i love to read so getting a book would make my day! thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
51 Melanie March 13, 2009 at 9:24 am: Ahhh, experience brings new insight into who you are and what you want to become. Love the video,
52 Laurie March 13, 2009 at 9:26 am: Sounds like a great read! Pick me!
53 Maria March 13, 2009 at 9:29 am: I NEED this book for our book club this month. My library doesn’t have it. Thanks for the giveaway!!
54 Kemi March 13, 2009 at 9:31 am: I love her quilts! I’m just starting to quilt, very tentatively. I hope that one day, mine will look as good as hers.

Her book sounds wonderful. I’d love to win a copy.
55 Robyn March 13, 2009 at 9:35 am: I didn’t get a chance to pick this book up at Mom 2.0 and now I wish I had. If I don’t win it I will need to buy it!
56 Cecily R March 13, 2009 at 9:37 am: I love quilts…such a beautiful art. The book sounds wonderful!
57 Paper Dolls for Boys March 13, 2009 at 9:43 am: Love the title! I am crossing my crafty fingers and wishing for luck!
I’m also hosting a giveaway if you are feeling lucky yourself!
Cheers,
Tracey
58 aimee c. March 13, 2009 at 10:04 am: absolutely beautiful book & message!
59 Robin (rsislandcrafts) March 13, 2009 at 10:14 am: sounds like a great book :) Beautiful quilts
60 Beth March 13, 2009 at 10:19 am: I would love to have this beautiful book and to share it with my Mom! She’s a crafty book fanatic…just like me!
61 Lynn March 13, 2009 at 10:25 am: Looks like a great book. Love the quilts too! Almost makes me want to start quilting…almost.
62 Maryanne March 13, 2009 at 10:26 am: she sounds like a great person and author
63 brien March 13, 2009 at 10:31 am: It looks like a good gift for my wife.
64 andrea March 13, 2009 at 10:33 am: It sounds wonderful. I would love to win this book.
65 Satsuki March 13, 2009 at 10:34 am: I would love a copy to read!
66 Leslie McLaughlin March 13, 2009 at 10:35 am: This sounds like a great book. I haven’t read any of her books before so I would like to read this one. I love how she likes to craft and write!
67 Kristina March 13, 2009 at 10:36 am: I’m in need for a good read. :) The book sounds great!
68 Allyson March 13, 2009 at 10:38 am: sounds like a book this mother of 3 needs to read!!
69 Kari March 13, 2009 at 10:40 am: I’d LOVE a copy of this book! Being a Language Arts teacher, I’m always looking for a new, good book to read. Pick me!
70 Shila March 13, 2009 at 10:43 am: Sounds like a wonderful book. I would also love a copy!
71 Michele Pineda March 13, 2009 at 10:49 am: I would love to win a copy, it sound like a good book!

micaela6955 at msn dot com
72 Wendy March 13, 2009 at 10:51 am: I would love this book. Pick me! Thanks for your blog, love it!
73 Candice March 13, 2009 at 10:55 am: Sounds so fun to read.
74 Lamchops March 13, 2009 at 10:56 am: Looks like a great read for sure. With 2 crazy boys & my first brand new little girl, a different point of view sounds awesome!
75 Stacie March 13, 2009 at 11:03 am: Sounds like a really good book! I love books!
76 Taryn March 13, 2009 at 11:09 am: sign me up!
77 Adrienne Holden March 13, 2009 at 11:16 am: Sounds like a great book — always looking for an uplifting read. :)
78 rachael s March 13, 2009 at 11:22 am: i have been wanting to get a copy of this book for weeks! i hope that i win.
79 Amy March 13, 2009 at 11:28 am: I would love to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
80 Cindy March 13, 2009 at 11:30 am: Oh, I’d love to read this book. Please enter me in your drawing. My email is on my blog profile.
81 Erin March 13, 2009 at 11:31 am: This sounds like a great book to read. As a elementary librarian, most of my bedside table is filled with children’s books to preview – I’d love some “grown-up” reading! Thanks for the chance!
82 Janelle March 13, 2009 at 11:40 am: It would be great to have this book! Thanks for the review.
83 twinmom March 13, 2009 at 11:40 am: I could certainly use the inspiration/distraction about now… I’m home full time and my boys just turned 2!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Karen
84 Stacey S. March 13, 2009 at 11:43 am: I would love to read that book–and the quilt she made for her daughter is fabulous!!
85 shelli March 13, 2009 at 12:11 pm: sounds like a great book! thank you for the opportunity!
86 ashley March 13, 2009 at 12:15 pm: What a cute video about that book, sounds great. I love that 2nd quilt too. I would love to have or make one similar to that, beautiful.
87 Nicole March 13, 2009 at 12:23 pm: what a beautiful giveaway! pick me!
88 Patricia Linehan March 13, 2009 at 12:35 pm: I’m always looking for a good book to read! The interview was great
89 Lisa Peterson March 13, 2009 at 12:37 pm: I always love a good new book – this one sounds so interesting. I can wait to check it out (even if I don’t win).
90 Dawn March 13, 2009 at 12:41 pm: I would love to win one!!
91 Jan March 13, 2009 at 12:45 pm: I can never resist a good book. Thanks for the give away and please enter me.
92 Gabriel March 13, 2009 at 12:49 pm: Sounds like a really neat book!
93 Kim March 13, 2009 at 12:51 pm: That book sounds like a great read. It sounds like something I can relate to. I am always in for a giveaway. Thanks for all the great giveaways. ~~~KIM~~~
94 Svetlana March 13, 2009 at 1:00 pm: I’d love a copy of this book!
95 Joy March 13, 2009 at 1:01 pm: I cant wait to get my hands on this book!
96 Meeghan March 13, 2009 at 1:11 pm: Sounds like you had a great time. She does beautiful work.
97 Michelle March 13, 2009 at 1:26 pm: I am looking forward to reading more for my own pleasure and this sounds like a great book to start with…thanks for the recommendation:)
98 Lynn March 13, 2009 at 1:57 pm: YAY! How fun! I would love for a chance to win!
99 Brenda March 13, 2009 at 2:05 pm: Wow, the book sounds like it would be really good. I am always looking for new things to read!
100 Kelsey Hansen March 13, 2009 at 2:09 pm: Count me in :)
101 Eve March 13, 2009 at 2:44 pm: This really sounds like a book I would love to read!! Count me in!
102 Amber March 13, 2009 at 2:46 pm: I am always on the lookout for good books. Count me in.
103 Ashley March 13, 2009 at 2:53 pm: Sounds wonderful. Thanks to you both!
104 Lorie March 13, 2009 at 2:58 pm: The butterfly quilt is beautiful! And I would love to win the book!!
105 Valerie March 13, 2009 at 3:00 pm: I would love a copy. Thanks!
106 Alison March 13, 2009 at 3:08 pm: Sounds like a great book!
107 Jenny D. March 13, 2009 at 3:35 pm: I keep hearing about this book and am looking forward to reading it! Thanks.
108 Julie March 13, 2009 at 3:50 pm: I’m always looking for a good book. And her quilts are beautiful. I’m jealous.
109 mishka March 13, 2009 at 4:00 pm: Make me a winner!!!! Please!!!
110 Stacy March 13, 2009 at 4:01 pm: The book sounds wonderful! It sounds like one of those book that you would laugh and cry just because you can totally relate to it! I would love to win a copy!
111 Robyn March 13, 2009 at 4:07 pm: Looks like a great read!

Robyn
112 Ashley March 13, 2009 at 4:11 pm: I would love a copy of her book.
113 Harley March 13, 2009 at 4:28 pm: Sounds like a great book. I would love the chance to read it! :)
114 Christina March 13, 2009 at 4:37 pm: I’ve been wanting to read this, so this would be perfect!
115 Tracy March 13, 2009 at 4:43 pm: This is definitely no my wish list now! Thanks for offering such a wonderful giveaway! Love her quilting too, it’s beautiful!
116 Patricia Cook March 13, 2009 at 5:40 pm: I would love to have a copy of this book! Thanks!
117 Sally March 13, 2009 at 5:44 pm: Oooh, I’m in! :) Could always use a happy book to read!
118 Megan Chriswisser March 13, 2009 at 5:51 pm: Would love a chance to win. Sounds like an interesting read.
119 pamela March 13, 2009 at 6:06 pm: I will be living like a king if I win this giveaway. Thanks
120 Kristen M. March 13, 2009 at 6:07 pm: I enjoyed reading The Bright Side of Disaster. I’d love to read Katherine’s new book as well.
121 megan March 13, 2009 at 6:17 pm: I would love to read this book!
122 evonne March 13, 2009 at 6:23 pm: um, i’m in for a good read!
123 Cara March 13, 2009 at 6:37 pm: I could use a good read! I have 3 boys and a baby girl – I’m sure I could relate.
124 jessica March 13, 2009 at 6:41 pm: I have been searching for a good new book.
125 amy wardle March 13, 2009 at 7:01 pm: That is a message I can always use! Thanks for the info, at least if we don’t win we will know where to go to get a copy!
126 Kat Bryan March 13, 2009 at 7:27 pm: Ms. Center is a woman of many talents. I’m glad she’s sharing them with us.
127 Tiffany March 13, 2009 at 7:28 pm: Ohh- I’m in love w/quilting! Her quilts are beautiful! I would love a copy of her book! I would be the luckiest girl in the world to win! :)
128 MJ March 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm: I’d love the book. Your quilts are beautiful!
129 Tiana March 13, 2009 at 8:02 pm: Oh please I would love to get this book! Please oh please!
130 Maria March 13, 2009 at 8:05 pm: We have a lot more in common than we think.
131 Beth March 13, 2009 at 8:06 pm: Ohhhh….I’d LOVE to have a copy!!

Her quilts are AMAZING!!! I wish I could sew like that!!
132 Tammy and Parker March 13, 2009 at 8:33 pm: I would truly love to read this book.

Laughter. It is a very good thing.
133 Kim March 13, 2009 at 9:10 pm: This book sounds like my life! I was reading an excerpt on Amazon and it totally left me wanting more. Oh, I hope I win!
134 Amy March 13, 2009 at 9:14 pm: SOunds familiar! She sounds like a great woman.
135 sharyn March 13, 2009 at 9:27 pm: Sounds like a book I’d like to read!
136 Betty March 13, 2009 at 9:29 pm: I do think everyone is beautiful!
137 Ciaran/Momfluential March 13, 2009 at 9:54 pm: I was so sad that I did not get back to the book table to chat more with Katherine and buy her book. She was radiant and I have heard such great things about the book. Simply must read it!
138 Brandy March 13, 2009 at 10:08 pm: I’m intrigued and would love to read this! thanks for offering this great giveaway!
139 Cheri March 13, 2009 at 10:29 pm: Looks like a really good book. Cheri
140 Jodi B March 13, 2009 at 10:53 pm: Would love to win and read.
141 Heidi March 13, 2009 at 11:23 pm: Those quilts are beautiful! I would love to read her book!
142 Auntie Mo March 13, 2009 at 11:30 pm: SO cool! Thanks for the chance to win!
143 ThereO March 13, 2009 at 11:34 pm: Definitely sounds like a “me” kind of book. Thanks!
144 Monica J. March 14, 2009 at 12:07 am: I would love a new book to read!!!
145 Jenn March 14, 2009 at 12:10 am: That would be great! I feel that way all the time- so out numbered! They are worth it, but I would love to read her book, and even more have a signed copy!!
146 Sarah March 14, 2009 at 3:28 am: I would love this book! thanks for the giveaway!
147 Kate in St. Louis March 14, 2009 at 7:24 am: I just finished reading Everyone is Beautiful and it was fabulous. I love how Katherine Center is creative in so many different mediums–a true artist. Thanks for sharing this interview!
148 Pam March 14, 2009 at 7:41 am: Hi! I loved loved loved her first book. In fact – I’ve thought about her characters so much since I first read her book – I’d love to win a copy of her new book…but if I don’t – I already have it on reserve at the library!
Thanks! Pam
149 julie March 14, 2009 at 8:34 am: “We’re living like kings” – priceless! They know they’ve got it good! (Hmmm… how can I make mine realize that?) I would love to have a copy of the book. It sounds great!
150 McKenzie Manning March 14, 2009 at 8:54 am: It sounds fabulous. I’m going to put it on my reading list :)
151 Susan March 14, 2009 at 10:16 am: I would love to win this book.
152 ilena March 14, 2009 at 10:26 am: Sounds like a book I’d love to read!
153 Jennifer March 14, 2009 at 10:36 am: Count me in! :)
154 Ashlea March 14, 2009 at 11:11 am: Please add me to the running!!! :)
155 allison March 14, 2009 at 12:47 pm: Oh, I really want to read this book, puh-lease!
156 One Thrifty Mamma March 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm: I’d LOVE to be entered for a chance to win! I’m always looking for a wonderful new read! :)
157 DiNana March 14, 2009 at 1:25 pm: I recently discovered blogs like this. Wow, I have already gotten tons
of ideas to do with my grandkids, all due to people sharing their creativity.
Thank you so much to you and others like you that take the time to do
this. I am amazed at what people can think of. Makes life fun.
158 Andria March 14, 2009 at 2:29 pm: I love your blog Marie! I would love a chance to win one of these books! Thanks for the chance.
159 Monica March 14, 2009 at 4:07 pm: That book sounds like a VERY interesting read–I’d love to win a copy! =) (Also love your blog! =)
160 Susan Blossom March 14, 2009 at 4:30 pm: Wonderful post! Please sign me up for the drawing!
161 La Yen March 14, 2009 at 5:08 pm: That book sounds fabulous.
162 Javacurls March 14, 2009 at 5:26 pm: Oh, I’d love to win this book!
163 Megret March 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm: I enjoyed The Bright Side of Disaster — and I’d LOVE to win this title! Thanks,
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
164 Jinii Boren March 14, 2009 at 6:31 pm: I would love a copy.
165 Whitney March 14, 2009 at 8:27 pm: I am in…. Looks like a great read!
166 Jayne Barbour March 14, 2009 at 8:41 pm: oh my, this is just what I need! What a wonderful video clip and I can’t wait to read the book! Thank you for bringing it to my attention:)
167 Becky March 14, 2009 at 9:48 pm: This is the first time I’ve ever posted a comment on a blog! The books both sound interesting; I hope I win!
168 Laura-belle March 14, 2009 at 10:02 pm: Sounds like a good read! Thanks for offering them! And the quilts are delicious!
169 Amy @ parkcitygirl March 14, 2009 at 10:11 pm: Sounds like a great read! Thanks for sharing :)
170 tvmom March 14, 2009 at 10:37 pm: sounds like a cool book!
171 Claire March 14, 2009 at 10:41 pm: As a writer and crafter, I’m intrigued!
172 Kristin Doyle March 14, 2009 at 10:49 pm: I love reading, please enter me.
173 Callie Moon March 14, 2009 at 11:11 pm: The book sounds wonderful!! Thanks for sharing!! Sounds like a great read for a mom with three small children and a wonderful, full, busy life!
174 Nicole March 14, 2009 at 11:40 pm: Pick me! I would love to read this book…I was just looking for something GOOD to read!
175 BreannaS March 15, 2009 at 8:44 am: I loved the video. In my preschool classroom I have a goal every day to fill each child’s “bucket” with good thought about themselves. The video I watched was defenitely a bucket filler. So my question to you is who’s bucket did you fill today? Who filled your bucket?
176 Meriel March 15, 2009 at 9:47 am: I think that book is lovely. I would love to have a signed copy!
177 amy March 15, 2009 at 10:40 am: I found you through mommy and beyond.
Katherine has been on my list of authors to read.
Would love to win a book.
thanks,
love your blog.
amy
178 Baba March 15, 2009 at 12:29 pm: I too love quilts and feed sack cloth so I am sure I would love reading this book! Thanks Katherine
179 Sarah March 15, 2009 at 12:42 pm: I just read the reviews for Katherine’s books on Amazon.com and am so excited to read her work! A signed copy would absolutely rock my face off! :D
180 Pat March 15, 2009 at 1:25 pm: Sounds like a wonderful view of womanhood. I would love to read this book. Hope I win ! Pat.
181 Angela March 15, 2009 at 3:23 pm: I want one. Please.
182 Diana Dobrovetsky March 15, 2009 at 4:23 pm: This woman has a real talent for quilting and great taste. The book looks interesting – would love a copy!
183 Jen March 15, 2009 at 6:40 pm: A fantastic video! I’ve had this book on my To Read list for a few weeks. Thanks for sharing.
184 Clara March 15, 2009 at 7:21 pm: I would love a little inspiration — I believe it but don’t always feel it.
185 Sarah March 15, 2009 at 7:22 pm: I would love to read this book. I think it sounds fantastic.
186 Julie March 15, 2009 at 7:45 pm: This looks like such a wonderful book!! Thanks for the give away!
187 Wendi March 15, 2009 at 8:26 pm: Sounds like a great book. I’d love to win a copy! Thanks for this giveaway.
188 another amy March 15, 2009 at 9:23 pm: This book is on my “to read” list. Would love to have my very own! :) I really enjoyed the interview and the peek at Katherine’s quilts. Thanks, Marie!
189 Missy March 16, 2009 at 12:40 am: What an inspiring woman! I’d love to read her book!
190 Sandi March 16, 2009 at 4:55 am: Boy can I identify with some of the excerpts I have read from this book. Amazing. I want to read this book. Do you mail to the jungle?
191 Amanda M. March 16, 2009 at 5:05 am: Thanks for a great interview! I would love a copy of her book!
192 Barbara March 16, 2009 at 6:45 am: She sounds so amazing! I am so anxious to read the book!
193 Liz March 16, 2009 at 7:21 am: Sounds like an awesome book! I hope I win one!
194 Heather Carson March 16, 2009 at 8:39 am: Hi Marie!

I seriously regret not getting that book in Houston. I kept meaning to go by and pick it up and before I knew it- the conference was over! Thanks for the fun interview.

Heather
195 megan March 16, 2009 at 9:21 am: I love a good story! would be so happy to win this !
196 caly March 16, 2009 at 10:59 am: So fun! would love to win
197 marian March 16, 2009 at 11:47 am: A book? About soft mommy tummys – yipeeeee
198 Rachael March 16, 2009 at 12:16 pm: Sounds interesting… I’d like to read it.
199 Stephanie March 16, 2009 at 12:57 pm: I loved the interview and I think the book sounds amazing! Can’t wait to read it.
200 Amy March 16, 2009 at 1:22 pm: This book sounds great.
201 Dana March 16, 2009 at 2:01 pm: What a great book to add to any collection. Thanks for the chance to win it.
202 Jennifer March 16, 2009 at 4:11 pm: It was great when I finally realized that I too was just as beautiful as any other. My husband and children reinforce that everyday.
203 cara March 16, 2009 at 4:51 pm: what a beautiful intro to the book, it sounds…well…beautiful. thanks for the chance to win a free copy!
204 Meredith Covert March 16, 2009 at 9:20 pm: I am also up for a good read! She sounds like an interesting author. Thanks.
205 liz stanley March 16, 2009 at 10:15 pm: oooh i want one! sounds great
206 Amber March 16, 2009 at 10:29 pm: I am definitely intrigued by that little video. I would love to win this book.