Monday, January 28, 2019

Book and Bag: #author Patricia Kiyono - crafting and sewing and a #historicalromance #readromance #MFRWauthor


I enjoy sewing and crafting, especially when I can make something out of an older, ready-to-discard item. That’s why I was thrilled when my aunt in Japan sent me this little purse she made out of one her husband’s neckties! 

It measures about 8 inches across and 7 inches high, and has a snap closure. It’s perfect for dress up occasions, and I’m hoping I can get the instructions to make one for myself someday.
  
 
Selina Davison once enjoyed life as a countess, but now must provide for herself by making hats for her former friends and acquaintances.

James Benton is an earl’s son, but he’d rather work in the gardens than socialize in the city. When James secures a commission to create a Winter Garden in Highgate, he’s lost... literally, and Selina helps him find his way. 

More about Patricia Kiyono : 
Patricia Kiyono lives in West Michigan with her husband, not far from their five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. When not writing, she teaches music education courses and spends lots of time on her many hobbies. 
  
Red, White or Blue? Blue 
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter? Fall 
Chocolate pudding, cake, pie? Chocolate cake 
Coffee, Tea, Champagne? Tea 
Country music or Michael Buble? Michael! 
Pencil or Pen? Pencil



GIVEAWAY (US only): a handmade drawstring bag of swag (made of cotton, not made from my husband’s neckties!) full of swag, plus a signed copy of Lost in Lavender! To win, leave a comment telling about something you or someone you love has “repurposed” into something useful. 

Find Lost in Lavender at: Amazon
Find Patricia Kiyono at: Website

8 comments:

Patricia Kiyono said...

Thank you so much for having me here! I love reading about and sharing unusual crafts, even when I'm not the crafter!

Melissa Keir said...

What a pretty purse. I love that it came from one of her husband's ties. Such a great way to keep him close!

All the best with your new release. I love the blurb!

Patricia Kiyono said...

Thanks, Melissa. I love it, too!

Vicki Batman, sassy writer said...

Hi, Patricia! I like reading what others create too. They are so full of...creativity!!!

Unknown said...

I love this! I love that people can repurpose things that come out so nice! I'm not gifted like that. I haven't done this yet but I do try to not add to unnecessary waste and I do recycle what I can.

Patricia Kiyono said...

Recycling is a great way to repurpose, Mary! It's good when people do that. Thanks so much for stopping in!

Vicki Batman, sassy writer said...

Hi, Mary and thank you for visiting with Patricia today!

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