How to make a 9-patch potholder and win a copy of Sew Retro along with a bunch of fabric!

Fabric and sewing junkies rejoice! A DOUBLE giveaway for you!

Craftside has the pleasure of partnering up with the wonderful on-line (and local) fabric store Sew L.A. to bring you 2 chances to win the new book Sew Retro:25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution and some beautiful fabric.

Leave a comment about "fabric" or "sewing" or "retro" here to win a copy of the new book Sew Retro and the 4 fabrics (1/2 yard each) pictured above.

(From top to bottom)

Canyon Flutter - Green Tonal

Fordwych - Mauve

Plumes - Green

Sewing - Oatmeal

 

and

pop on over to the Sew L.A. Blog and leave a comment there to be entered to win a copy of Sew Retro and the 4 lovely fabrics (1/2 yard each) pictured below:

 

Gallo- Tea Dye

Rabbits & Race-Cars Traffic - Yellow

 

Rabbits w/Waves - Indigo

Mossy Floral - Cream

Leave your comments here and there for 2 chances to win by Midnight ET Thursday July 29, 2010 and you will double your chances to win!

Now onto the fun 9-patch potholder project from Sew Retro I made with all the fun fabrics from Sew L.A.!

Click on the image and enlarge to read these easy to follow directions for sewing a 9 patch potholder.

Here is what I did:

First I gathered everything together and decided I actually was going to make a bunch because you know Christmas is just a few months away and it's never too soon to start making gifts!

So I cut 3-inch strips of all the fabrics. I stacked the strips and then I cut those into 3-inch squares.

I arranged my squares as randomly as possible but I do have to admit I did rearrange a few times; I just can't help myself.

 

Following the directions I stitched one all up! Only 3 more to go. I think I will make it by Christmas. :)

If you like sewing and reading about other sewers you will love:

Sew Retro:

25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution

By

 Judi Ketteler

Sewing never goes out of style, and today it is more popular than ever!  Sew Retro offers twenty-five stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects—beautiful bags, essential skirts, unique pillows, and more—that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and a pocket of ten full-size patterns.

 

This fun, inspirational book also uncovers sewing’s colorful history, from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with today’s hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler, Betz White, Barbara Brackman, Emma Brennan, Judie Rothermel, and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. Filled with gorgeous project photography and quirky vintage illustrations that bring the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, and beyond to life, Sew Retro celebrates sewing yesterday and today.

 

Learn more about  Sew Retro  and enjoy bonus projects and tutorials at www.sewretrothebook.com!

Judi Ketteler is never happier than when she’s merging her two passions: sewing and writing. Judi is a regional contributor for Better Homes & Gardens and has written about sewing, decorating, and other inspiring DIY projects for magazines including Creative Home, Decorating, Do It Yourself, and Quilts & More. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband, son Max, two cats, and a basement full of fabric and glue guns.

 

Learn more about Judi at www.judiketteler.com.

 

Comments

[Sherry Jagels]

I love the retro look , I have been making lots of potholders lately too for our quilt guild boutique, would love to win this prize. thanks.

[jackie]

Would love the chance to win, and I will definitely be stitching up some of those hot mats. Jackie

[Helen]

I love the fabric! I cannot wait to make the potholders! Just the project I need!!

[Shari Eynon]

I am "sew" ready to win this!

[Kim Taylor -- The Sassy Crafter]

I'm a sewist and collector of vintage items, both sewing-related and otherwise. I just heard about Sew Retro and can't believe the timing of it. Recently I've been spending a lot of time mulling over the apparent resurgence in sewing. I'd love to win a copy of the book so that I could hear Judi's perspective on this trend. Thanks!

--Kim (aka The Sassy Crafter)

[Robin]

LOve this book and the fabric is great!! cant wait for my copy!!

[Sandie Russo]

I love the patchwork potholders! I need to make some for gifts - thanks for reminding me!! Being a retro girl myself (born in the 1950's), loving to sew, and being a fabric junkie, I'm loving this giveaway!!! I'm in. :o)

[Vanessa]

What a great book! Can't wait to own it:). Fabrics are too cute.

[Joan]

I just love the book because I'm as retro as it is having grown up in the 50's & 60's. So many memories. We even had Home Ec and sewing classes in grade school (K-8) back then. Plus, the fabrics are fantastic!! Got my fingers & toes crossed that my name gets chosen. Thanks for the chance.

[Johnnie]

this is fabulous!