Over at Judi Ketteler's Blog Sew Retro there is a great interview with Jennifer Worick where they talk about how to put together book proposals. Along with the very insightful interview there is a giveaway of a copy of Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit.
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Heartfelt + handmade = the perfect gift. In Simple Gifts, Jennifer Worick offers step-by-step instructions for creating easy and inspired handmade gifts that won’t break the bank. Learn how to stitch a wine bag for your favorite foodie, sew pajama pants for a tried-and-true friend, roast coffee beans for an office pal, or felt a ring for your sweetheart. Also included is Jennifer’s helpful, witty advice on choosing the right gift for anyone -- man, woman, or child -- and how to wrap up your present with style.
From a sweet knitted apron to a hand-embroidered handkerchief, personalized note cards to soothing natural lip balm, a quilted baby blanket to a manly wooden toolbox, these heartfelt, handmade gifts are certain to wow and touch your loved ones.
Now onto the crafty links:
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
How to make a fallen soldier uniform pendant.
A great post about color and fashion called The Color Collective"
Mixed Media Artist
Have you ever heard of silk fusion or silk paper? It's amazing stuff!
Hosting a Successful Giveaway on Your Blog
Craft Buds shares some tips for handmade bloggers on effective ways to host a giveaway, including how to set the rules, find new followers and work with sponsors.
Eileen - The Artful Crafter
See how to make zero-calorie fortune cookies for your next party. Hint: they're made in the craft room, not the kitchen.
Crafty Princess Diaries
The Jane Austen Society becomes sensible ans sensitive to stitchers at its next convention.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a special post honouring an artist's passing.
About Family Crafts
Check out the graduation quilts Sherri designed and made for her kids.
I'll be checking out this article! Also, checking on book giveaways for you
Posted by: Lindsay | May 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM
That's a very cool book, thanks for the suggestion.
Posted by: Judi FitzPatrick | May 30, 2011 at 04:12 PM