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.
This retro sewing book is right up my alley... I've heard that the instructions are pretty clear... and those potholders will make great presents!
Posted by: Siri Kaur | July 22, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Your potholders look fabulous with those fabrics! I can't wait to get a hold of the book!
Posted by: Connie | July 22, 2010 at 01:15 PM
omg, i LOVE your blog! I would be so incredibly happy and grateful to win this giveaway! I'm obsessed with everything retro (and everything handmade). I desperately want make those potholders - they're too cute!
Posted by: Sunny | July 22, 2010 at 03:02 PM
I have to make a gift for my sewing guilds Christmas in July and I found your potholders...good thing, as the meeting is tomorrow...guess what I'll be doing today :-). Would love to win your beautiful fabrics and the books. Thanks.
Posted by: Deb | July 22, 2010 at 03:23 PM
Those retro fabric potholders are too cute! I don't think I would want to use them, lest they get all gunky. Anyway, cute and great blog too. Will be back for more.
Posted by: Jilly | July 22, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Those retro potholders are great! Love the fabric and would love to win this giveaway.
Posted by: Lynda | July 22, 2010 at 05:15 PM
OMG! The retro colors are the bomb! And who doesn't need beautiful potholders? Cannot wait to see the book and fabrics both.
Will be watching my local stores as well.
Nancy Johnston
Posted by: Nancy Johnston | July 22, 2010 at 05:50 PM
I really want to work on improving my sewing skills and these retro projects look perfect for doing that!
Posted by: Teresa K. | July 22, 2010 at 06:15 PM
You saved me! I actually almost bought a pot holder. Bought? How crazy to think of buying something that begs to be handmade! And as far as retro goes, I'm such a retro fabric junkie that my breathing actually changes when I'm in a fabric store that has a great selection. So I will definitely be checking out the Sew Retro and the Sew L.A. blog as well! Thanks!
Posted by: Barbara Hagerty | July 22, 2010 at 06:44 PM
I absolutely love retro --- even better than I did the first time around.
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Posted by: Renee G | July 22, 2010 at 07:12 PM