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.
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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:
Rabbits & Race-Cars Traffic - Yellow
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:
Learn more about Sew Retro and enjoy bonus projects and tutorials at www.sewretrothebook.com!
Learn more about Judi at www.judiketteler.com.
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.
Posted by: Sherry Jagels | July 28, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Would love the chance to win, and I will definitely be stitching up some of those hot mats. Jackie
Posted by: jackie | July 28, 2010 at 12:41 PM
I love the fabric! I cannot wait to make the potholders! Just the project I need!!
Posted by: Helen | July 28, 2010 at 01:06 PM
I am "sew" ready to win this!
Posted by: Shari Eynon | July 28, 2010 at 04:46 PM
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)
Posted by: Kim Taylor -- The Sassy Crafter | July 29, 2010 at 11:13 AM
LOve this book and the fabric is great!! cant wait for my copy!!
Posted by: Robin | July 29, 2010 at 01:26 PM
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)
Posted by: Sandie Russo | July 29, 2010 at 03:11 PM
What a great book! Can't wait to own it:). Fabrics are too cute.
Posted by: Vanessa | July 29, 2010 at 03:12 PM
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.
Posted by: Joan | July 29, 2010 at 07:37 PM
this is fabulous!
Posted by: Johnnie | August 03, 2010 at 11:48 AM