Annabelle's Vacation With Grandma Hayley

About the Book

"We're so glad Annabelle was inspired by her visit to A Mountain Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge. Hopefully she and her friends will finish their first quilts and enter them in the Youth Category of A Mountain Quiltfest." --Karen Arwine, President, Sevier Valley Quilters, Pigeon Forge, TN --Sally Lane, President, Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Sevierville, TN “What a charming story. Grandmothers and granddaughters everywhere would enjoy hearing and reading this story.” --Kaye Wood – Quiler, Designer, Author “LinMarie has woven an entertaining tale of adventure and understanding in her newest book, Annabelle's Vacation with Grandma Hayley. Annabelle's Vacation enlightens us to the fact that familiar words can have multiple meanings, depending on who you are talking to. Annabelle also teaches us that a common passion, such as quilting, but can bridge the distance between generations.” Tom Russell – Designer, Award winning Quilter. Teacher “LinMarie has penned a purely delightful book, sure to capture the attention of the reader. The adventure of Grandma Hayley and YoYo will entertain the listener until the very last page is turned. It is certainly written with the quilter in mind and I found the book to be thoroughly enjoyable.” --Susan Brown TQM Products “What a delightful, inspiring tale of Grandma Hayley and granddaughter “YoYo”! This story will entertain all who love and find joy in the art of quilting. It will spark a desire in you to pass on your creative passion to our younger generation.” --Beth Vitiritto, Managing Editor, SQE Professional

About the Author

Private Investigator LinMarie Garsee lives a life of intrigue and mystery and often follows people to document what they are doing. She spends long and trying hours in courthouses, prisons, jails, and on the road. Taking a break from the judicial world, she has exposed her soft side while writing books to delight readers – yound and old. You will enjoy reading this famous quilter’s words in Annabelle’s Vacation With Grandma Hayley – A Mountain Quiltfest Adventure – is an adventure into the quilting world that Annabelle only thought she understood – until her trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and she found her perfect quilt. LinMarie’s words are inspiring, encouraging, and always given in the firm, quiet voice of an experienced teacher. In Annabelle's Adventures with Grandma Hayley, LinMarie exposes all ages to quilting terminology in a way that would encourage people to learn the art of quilting. Inside the book you’ll also find the pattern to make Annabelle’s Quilt. Complete kits to make Annabelle’s quilt are also available from your local quilt shop or from Two Hearts Quilt Shop.