Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Winners and Sewing Book Giveaway

Yes, there are winners from week #2....Ruta, the Vogue coat pattern is yours, Vicki, Points and Pleats will be heading to South Carolina, iluvsweets, the Kwik Sew coat pattern is coming your way, Linda the Sewing Workshop Sandra Betzina coat is yours, and NRF the Sewing Workshop pattern is heading out to you.  I will email each of you to get your mailing address and will send the packages out by the end of the week. (or you can go ahead and send me your address by emailing me at janem1960@gmail.com)   Thanks again for reading, for commenting and for being part of making my pattern collection more realistic and less overwhelming.

In other news, my cousin loved, loved, loved her new apron/smock and I was thrilled that my sewing skills were put to good use for something that she wanted.  I still want to tweak the neckline and offer her some other over the head alternatives.  Isn't that the way it is, when we sew we always know that we can improve our design, our technique, our fabric choices, etc.  

Now for the week 3 giveaway.  How about some books for your sewing reading pleasure?  Once again, simply make a comment about which one appeals to you...or email me with your choice.  Postage on me anywhere in the world this month.  I'm going to extend this giveaway until Boxing Day, December 26 at 9pm EST to give more people time to enter.

Two books, both winners in my opinion...
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The first one, by Susan Khalje, (who I was fortunate enough to run into last week at the Association of Sewing Professionals local session) is not just about fabric but is filled with her fine sewing details.  Don't know why I have two copies in my library but this one needs to find a deserving home.

In a similar vein is book selection number 2, another Taunton Press publication by someone who wrote frequently for Threads Magazine and does the most exquisite embellishments.  Again, I have two copies so here's one to teach you how to take a simple garment to couture.




Now I'm off to the Christmas luncheon with another one of my sewing groups today.  So grateful to have so many creative people in my real life as well as on my sewing blog list.  Here's hoping you have people who inspire, challenge and encourage you and your sewing projects.

15 comments:

  1. O my, I've been looking for the Susan Khalje book for years! I can only find the e-book, but I'm old school and prefer my reference books in print ;) please put me in the hat! I like the thought of giveaways in December very much, must remember that for next year!

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  2. I'd love to receive the Susan Khalje book – please enter my name into the draw.
    Thank you for doing this lovely thing in this lovely season.

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  3. HI I would love to win the Susan Khalje book. We are very limited down here in New Zealand with books and I have read so much about this book. Fingers crossed, it would be a wonderful Xmas Present

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  4. HI I would love to win the Susan Khalje book. We are very limited down here in New Zealand with books and I have read so much about this book. Fingers crossed, it would be a wonderful Xmas Present

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  5. Hi, Thank you sew much for sharing these goodies. I would love the book by Jane Conlon. Am always looking for ways to make my handmade clothing extra special. Merry Christmas to you. cutekipepeo(@) gmail.com

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  7. I would enjoy either of these books please put me forward thank you
    valerielazell@hotmail.com

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  8. I would be inspired by either of these books. Thank you for sharing your books.

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  9. Wow! Either of these books would be a welcome addition to my sewing library. However, I am leaning towards Susan Khalje's Linen & Cotton book. I have always adored linen and have used it more and more because I live in Florida and it is an ideal fabric for our hot and humid weather. I love it's wrinkly texture and the fact that it is a natural fiber. I'm currently making tunics using the Tunic Bible and have linen set aside for several of them. This book would be a great resource. Thanks for having these wonderful and fun giveaways during the holiday season!

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  10. I'm not putting in for the books. I just wanted to thank you for the pattern I received from you. I'm on the hunt for the perfect fabric.

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  11. I am not commenting on the books either--just wanted to thank you again for the pattern which arrived yesterday!

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  12. I would love the Linen and Cotton book. I lost mine a few years ago and would love another copy.

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  13. I love linen so I would the book. Thank you!

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  14. Answering here, I basted all the seams

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  15. I would love the Embellishment Book -so hard to get these.

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