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

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Key Phrases: quilt lecture, jewelry class, bobbin tension, Last Minute, The Quilting Life, Meet the Goddess (more...)

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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.

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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.

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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: 7.3 x 5.2 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,923 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #43 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Quilts & Quilting

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quilt lecture, jewelry class, bobbin tension, quilting friends, quilt show, bobbin case, art quilts

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Last Minute, The Quilting Life, Meet the Goddess, The Universal Language, Home Is Where the Quilts Are, New Zealand, Quilt National, Mount Rushmore, Robbi Joy Eklow, Mother's Day, Rapid City, Drunkard's Path, Valentine's Day, The Boys, Santa Clara

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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: 7.3 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,923 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Bonnie F. Sabel "The Quilted Postcard Lady" (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift for that quilting fan who 'has everything', July 18, 2009

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Quilt stories and musings from Quilting Arts Magazine artist Robbi Joy Eklow make for A colorful set of anecdotes inviting readers to turn life experiences into quilts. Her fun stories of life on the road, encounters with other quilters, and shared life experiences makes for a fun read and a perfect gift for that quilting fan who 'has everything'.