There once was a quiltmaker who kept a house in the blue misty mountains up high... Some said there was magic in her fingers..."

You may have already come to love this beautifully illustrated and written book by sharing it with your children or grandchildren... and if you haven't discovered this book yet, it's sure to warm your heart. Written by Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken, The Quiltmaker's Gift is the winner of the Book Sense "Book of the Year" award and the Publishers Weekly "Cuffy" Award for the Favorite Picture Book of the Year. It tells the story of a quiltmaker and the gift of her work.

Published by Scholastic Press, this hardcover book is 48 pages, with full-color illustrations, and costs $17.95. We're sure you'll love this charming storybook for years to come, and that you'll enjoy sharing it with young and would-be sewers of your acquaintance!

We're also excited to offer a companion volume, Quilts from The Quiltmaker's Gift, which is also published by Scholastic Press. This volume includes "20 traditional patterns for a new generation of generous quiltmakers". The book was authored by Joane Larsen Line and Nancy Loving Tubering, and is 144 page with color illustrations. Quilts from The Quiltmaker's Gift won the Benjamin Franklin Award from the Publishers Marketing Association.

Together, these two books are a wonderful way to interest youngsters in the joys of quilting, and with the matching patterns in the companion volume, you and your young friends can enjoy living the story in your own life.

What's more, to add to everyone fun, we're pleased to announce that Eddie's Quilting Bee will soon have available fabric from The Quiltmaker's Gift. Gift sets, including the book and a piece of fabric, will also be available. Stay tuned for more information, or call Eddie's Quilting Bee at 650-969-1714 to place a reservation!