Christmas is coming, and I have a surprise for you!

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Becky Goldsmith

Guess what came in the mail today? A package from That Patchwork Place to let me know that Welcome to the North Pole has been reprinted. Yay!

This is a happy book! The blocks are easy to personalize and make your own which must be why this book is still well-received even though it was first published in 1997. I am both happy and proud that these designs are as relevant now as they were then.

That Patchwork Place sent me a new copy of this book and I think that one of you should have it! Leave a comment below and a winner will be chosen randomly on Saturday (9/21/13). Be sure that you either leave your email as part of your comment or check back to see if you won. If I can't find you, I can't contact you to get your shipping address.

In other news, Christmas is coming and I'm not ready :-). More on that as time goes by.

122 thoughts on “Christmas is coming, and I have a surprise for you!”

Joan on September 19, 2013 at 4:49 AM said:

The book looks awesome!
Thanks for the giveaway!

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Barbara B. on September 19, 2013 at 5:05 AM said:

Wow, so excited for you!
Would love to have my very own
North Pole quilt!

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Jackie Anderson on September 19, 2013 at 5:33 AM said:

My quilting buddy has made up small quilts from this book and they look absolutely fabulous.I tried to find it but no luck as yet. Love reading the blog very inspiring

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LisaD on September 19, 2013 at 5:53 AM said:

I love this quilt! So cute! If I don’t win I think I will just have to buy this one.

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Cindy Scaife on September 19, 2013 at 5:59 AM said:

I love this and I’m so glad it will be back in print.

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Debra Gutenson on September 19, 2013 at 6:14 AM said:

Sweet pattern. Thanks for the chance to own it!

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Shirley on September 19, 2013 at 6:28 AM said:

This is my Go=To book when I need a funky Christmas motif. Have used them for post cards, Christmas cards, kitchen towel borders, sweatshirts, even painted a pair of tennis shoes with candy canes! It’s never too far away this time of year.

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Michele on September 19, 2013 at 6:34 AM said:

Wow. Thanks for the chance to win. Very happy they are reprinting this book.

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Mary Ellen Tardiff on September 19, 2013 at 7:09 AM said:

Long before I actually started quilting I watched Simply Quilts with Alex Anderson. She had you and Linda on as guests explaining needleturn and reverse applique. I bought the book soon after and then started learning needleturn with large pieces and gradually getting smaller. It’s a wonderful book and is so easy to personalize!
Thanks for making such a great design!!

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Shari on September 19, 2013 at 7:15 AM said:

This is such a great pattern – I just love it. So glad it’s in print again.

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Judy Balek on September 19, 2013 at 7:19 AM said:

I don’t know how I missed this pattern in the past, but I have never seen it. It looks like such fun. Maybe if I win it I can get some of the blocks ready to work on while I recover from surgery. If now I will have to order it.

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Ann in PA on September 19, 2013 at 7:29 AM said:

It’s fun following your blog from Hawaii to the North Pole. So glad your book has been reprinted. I missed it the first time around. What a delightful village! I want to live there with my four granddaughters. 🙂

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penny on September 19, 2013 at 7:41 AM said:

I think I have all the piece o cake patterns, except this one! This piece o cake Christmas would be wonderful to have!

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Lynn on September 19, 2013 at 7:49 AM said:

I love this pattern! I have made several of the quilts from your Christmas book and would love to make this one too. I have a very large family, and have committed to making a Christmas quilt for everyone. Needless to say, I have not completed them all yet!

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Del on September 19, 2013 at 8:06 AM said:

I’ve been watching and waiting and hoping! I’m so glad it’s back out! Thank you for opportunity to win!

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Mary D. on September 19, 2013 at 8:17 AM said:

Always loved this design. Still working on My Whimsical quilt garden, but could always start another one. Maybe I could do just a few of the houses. Do love your designs.

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Rosalie on September 19, 2013 at 8:18 AM said:

Congratulations! It is such a fun and timeless Christmas quilt. Would love to win and make for grandkids – ages 3 and twins age 1 – of course they will be older when it is finished, but hopefully not graduated from High School!

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Bernie on September 19, 2013 at 8:25 AM said:

Oooh! I have always wanted this book. I have a “thing” for houses. Thanks for the give away!

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Jean Impey on September 19, 2013 at 8:31 AM said:

Did they reprint it for resale? Or just find a copy? I hope I understood it right that there and now millions more of you book because it would be great to see this quilt made out of new modern fabrics and you making lots of $!!!!
Take care, jean IMPEY
Jimpey11@yahoo.com

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Pat in Wisconsin on September 19, 2013 at 8:53 AM said:

Holy cow! Christmas is coming and I’m still in back-to-school mode. I need a little “happy” to get my heart and soul moving!

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Kathy W on September 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM said:

Love all your designs!

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Mary K Scott on September 19, 2013 at 9:26 AM said:

I love reading your blogs. A very nice Santa’s village it is. Wish I had been with you driving through the countryside in Canada. Beautiful pictures.
Mary (mscott1212@sbcglobal.net)

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Roberta Bailey on September 19, 2013 at 9:35 AM said:

Winning your book would be awesome. I have sewed many of your patterns. Several are hanging in my home. Roberta

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Shirley Cushing on September 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM said:

I would love to make this quilt.
Shirley

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Carolyn on September 19, 2013 at 9:43 AM said:

I don’t have this Piece o’ Cake book but would to love to add it to my collection. Happy little Christmas houses.

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Renae on September 19, 2013 at 9:58 AM said:

I have looked for a copy of this book and I am so HAPPY it is back!

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sherry on September 19, 2013 at 10:43 AM said:

oh i love that little village….it would be so much fun to sew and quilt that eclectic santa’s village

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Monica on September 19, 2013 at 10:44 AM said:

I don’t even want to think about Christmas yet, but… winning this book may well set me straight! Please count me in!

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sallee on September 19, 2013 at 10:59 AM said:

This is great news! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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Cynthia Helton on September 19, 2013 at 11:17 AM said:

I AM THRILLED that this wonderful book is back!!! I’ve been hoping for a long time. My mom LOVED this book in the 90’s! She also loved the pattern a “Sampling of Santas” which was her masterpiece before she died of breast cancer in 2007. It would be so special to have a reprint copy.

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Terry on September 19, 2013 at 11:20 AM said:

On our cruise to Alaska, this book was in every quilt store. I love mine. Need to finish the quilt. Glad it is available again.

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Diane Carson on September 19, 2013 at 12:07 PM said:

Love the book and the quilt. Took your appliqué class in Goderich last week. This week sitting at a bluegrass festival in Indiana working on the appliqué. Love it.

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Janet Beyea on September 19, 2013 at 12:07 PM said:

I love your quilts and have made several of them. It always cheers me up to have one of your quilts on display at my house. The first appliqué quilt I ever made was Stars in the Garden. I would be delighted to win this book.

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Lori on September 19, 2013 at 12:07 PM said:

I have always loved this pattern. Thanks for a chance to win.

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Rita Larson on September 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM said:

So glad this is back in print. I’ve admired from the first time I saw it! Perfect Christmas quilt.

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Janet D. on September 19, 2013 at 1:39 PM said:

What a fun project this would be. I’m glad it’s been reprinted.

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Terry on September 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM said:

This book has been in my wishlist for some time! It is so great that it is being reprinted. I would love to win it.

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Vicky on September 19, 2013 at 2:30 PM said:

I want it, I need it and what the heck…I deserve it!
Thanks Becky SO great to be able to take classes from you! goofytwo@gmail.com

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Connie on September 19, 2013 at 2:34 PM said:

Great book – would love to have it.

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Linda smith on September 19, 2013 at 3:50 PM said:

I love the pattern. It is so much fun to see Santa flying over the houses.
Your trunk show in London was awesome.

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Angie in SoCal on September 19, 2013 at 4:29 PM said:

I didn’t see this pattern til way after ’97 and fell in love with it, but couldn’t get it. Fantastic that it’s available again. Would love to win the pattern.

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Cindy on September 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM said:

Have this book and LOVE it!! I have my fabrics gathered and a couple of the blocks done. You’re inspiring me to pull it out and finish. Maybe not in time for this Christmas, but it’s such a fun pattern I can enjoy working on it through the year. 🙂 Thanks!!!

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Lesa mccann on September 19, 2013 at 4:54 PM said:

Love all your patterns.

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Talulah on September 19, 2013 at 5:58 PM said:

Would love to win the book. Your presentation at the HP QG in Kirkton, ont, canada was amazing. Love your style, especially the socks
Talulah

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Marilyn on September 19, 2013 at 6:12 PM said:

Would live to make it for my gkids !!!

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sheila27@tm.net on September 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM said:

I would adore a copy of this. Thank you!

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Anita on September 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM said:

Just when I thought I wouldn’t make another Christmas quilt, here comes your pattern, and I simply cannot resist the houses. How wonderful!
Anita in New Mexico

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quilt cookie on September 19, 2013 at 7:43 PM said:

I love this quilt and hope I win so I can make one for myself.

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Robin Crittenden on September 19, 2013 at 7:55 PM said:

Have always loved this book. Love house blocks. And have loved reading about all your house renovations.

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Pam on September 19, 2013 at 9:09 PM said:

Such a happy book!

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