Goddess of the Last Minute: Laughter and Lessons from an Uncommon Quilter [Hardcover]

Robbi Joy Eklow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2009

A funny thing happened on the way to the quilt show. . . .

 

So the story invariably goes, because, where Robbi Joy Eklow (a.k.a. The Goddess of the Last Minute) goes, something funny is bound to happen--or simply to occur to her.  As colorful and surprising as the quilts Robbi is famous for, the stories and reflections gathered here create an irresistible picture of an irrepressible character quilting and quipping her way through life.  Filled with the kind of gems that have made her Quilting Arts Magazine column so popular, this book includes Robbi’s musings on creativity and color, as well as on the trials and tribulations that every quilter faces.  The Goddess of the Last Minute invites readers to take a wry look at those trials--and, with Robbi’s wit and insight, turn them into the sort of crazy quilt that warms and brightens daily life.  The story of how she became a Goddess, anecdotes of life on the road, encounters with fellow quilters:  these and other often hilarious tales of a not-quite-charmed life make this quilter’s compendium a delightful patchwork to contemplate, and to treasure.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Where Robbi Joy Eklow (a.k.a. The Goddess of the Last Minute) goes, something funny is bound to happen--or simply to occur to her.  As colorful and surprising as the quilts she’s famous for, Robbi’s stories and reflections come together here to create an irresistible picture of an irrepressible character quilting and quipping her way through life.  Filled with the kind of gems that have made her Quilting Arts Magazine column so popular, this book includes Robbi’s musings on creativity and color, as well as on the trials and tribulations that every quilter faces.

From the Inside Flap

A note from the author:

Are you a Goddess of the Last Minute? I think there are a lot of us out there, scrambling to meet quilt-show deadlines, hurriedly finishing up a quilt to give as a gift, running to the quilt shop or post office just before the doors lock. There may be a little Goddess in all of us.
            This book is a collection of new essays about the quilting life. In the stories ahead, you’ll read about my adventures as an art quilter, mother of two, and traveling instructor; what inspired me to get my first tattoo; how to convince your husband to buy you a sewing machine instead of diamond earrings; how to determine if you have a color obsession; and a few practical quilting tips I’ve learned along the way.

            I bet if you quilt you’ll see a bit of yourself in these pages and laugh, or maybe you’ll see that you are completely different . . . and be relieved.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press; First edition (April 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760334293
• ISBN-13: 978-0760334294
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robbi Joy Eklow Has Me in Stitches, June 15, 2009

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Matchatank Deb (Onancock, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goddess of the Last Minute: Laughter and Lessons from an Uncommon Quilter (Hardcover)

If you venerate your Sewing Scissors, refer to your fabric as "A Collection" and can't survive without your Sewing Time, grab this little gem. Robbi Joy Eklow is a hoot. You will smile, giggle and knowingly nod your way through her sewing stories. In addition to her growing artistic credits, she is a gifted (and funny!) writer. In addition, you will glean some insights to how a non-stop artist organizes her life and her supplies.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a quilter and I loved this book!, July 18, 2009

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Jill McCoy (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goddess of the Last Minute: Laughter and Lessons from an Uncommon Quilter (Hardcover)

I picked this book up in a quilt shop one day, (even though I wasn't planning on buying a book) because the title caught my eye as did the cover and I was thrilled with her writing...she is hilarious and just oh so true when it comes to quilters in general. She was so good in this book that when I saw she had another book here on Amazon "Free Expression: The Art and Confessions of a Contemporary Quilter (Paperback)" I ordered it, because I wanted to hear more from her and see what her work is that she does and teaches that she talks about in her first book and learn as well!

You won't be let down -- she is a "stitch" LOL!!!!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughter is good for the soul!, March 19, 2009

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Bonnie F. Sabel "The Quilted Postcard Lady" (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goddess of the Last Minute: Laughter and Lessons from an Uncommon Quilter (Hardcover)

This book is another "must have" for those of us who enjoy thinking about life through the eyes of a quilter. Robbi's easy humor is a sure way to forget about everyday worries and have some smiles and chuckles about the inevitable quirks of life. She has a delightful outlook on the world!