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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

New Books From Martingale And A Giveaway

SewCalGal loves quilting, sewing and embroidery books.  Even better when I can find new books at a great deal.  The Insider Book Club with Martingale really is a great club to belong to as you get 35% off EVERY order.  Plus, it is only $14.99 to join and when you join you get a free $40 gift certificate to spend at the Martingale website.  Needless to say, the book club with Martingale is a great value and SewCalGal gives it a great recommendation. You can find more info about the Insider Book Club, as shared in a recent post on the Stitch This blog.



Today I'm excited to share insights with you about some very creative quilting books at Martingale, as well as a giveaway. Martingale continually publishes amazing quilting books, which consistently have well written instructions that are easy to follow and contain great visuals, making them perfect for quilters of all levels.

25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks - Volume 2, by Katy Jones has fun blocks that can be used to create table toppers, wallhangings and quilts for any design that uses 6 1/2" block.  Plus, this book comes with four projects.


My Enchanted Garden: Applique' Quilts in Cotton and Wool, by Gretchen Gibbons is an exceptional new quilting book packed full of beautiful designs, blocks, techniques and tips.  SewCalGal anticipates we'll see many award winning quilts, at future quilt shows, made with designs from this book, or inspired by this book.

Uncommonly Corduroy: Quilt Patterns, Bag Patterns, and More, by Stephanie Dunphy has a very innovative approach to creating projects with corduroy.  There are 17 projects in this book, with well written instructions, making this book an exceptional value.  Projects are included for skill levels from beginner to experienced, as well as tastes for traditional to modern.




501 Quilting Motifs - Designs for Hand or Machine Quilting from the Editors of Quiltmaker Magazine - (Softcover)   
This is an excellent resource for any quilter interested in free-motion quilting.  A "must have" for any serious quilter interested in free-motion quilting.  The motifs are also appropriate for those doing FMQ on a domestic machine or long arm machine.  



Did I Mention A Giveaway?


SewCalGal appreciates Martingale for sponsoring this giveaway for followers of SewCalGal, where SewCalGal can honestly voice an opinion when writing a review of these books.

To enter this giveaway, to win one of the four books shared above,  blog followers can simply complete the rafflecopter form below to enter.  Not a blog follower?  Add your email address in the box on the right column labeled "Follow via email". Winners will be randomly selected and announced on this post on  Saturday, March lst.  

SewCalGal will be shipping prizes directly to winners. Thank you to postage angels, and supporters of SewCalGal that sign up for Craftsy classes or purchase items on Amazon via an affiliate program for SewCalGal. What funds are given back to SewCalGal are used to "supplement" postage expenses.  And, SewCalGal is able to open up this giveaway to International followers with the understanding that winners will be randomly selected and a maximum of one winner with an non-US address will be able to win a prize in this giveaway.  Thanks to everyone for understanding postage costs are excessive.  If I had it my way every giveaway would be open to followers world-wide.




 An email has been sent to the four lucky winners who won:

Billie K. won: 25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks - Volume 2



You can find Martingale at:
http://www.shopmartingale.com/
http://blog.shopmartingale.com/
https://www.facebook.com/shopmartingale

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77 comments:

  1. JodiFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Thanks for posting the book reviews and info on the insider book club. I follow you on Bloglovin.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity!

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  3. CharFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    These books look very interesting. I'm always looking for new FMQ ideas. Quilting with wool and corduroy sound like fun too.

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  4. JudyFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway. I follow you on bloglovin.

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  5. Vroomans' QuiltsFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    I was just looking at the 'corderoy' book this morning - I find it quite interesting. Thank you for hosting.

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  6. Terry@ a quilting blogFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    These look like some great books..thanks for the review. I haven't won a giveaway at SewCalGal but still feel like a winner with all the great info you share!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    I have not won a giveaway at SewCalGal. My goodness that Enchanted Garden book is so droolworthy! thanks for the opp. to win! kethry_24(at)yahoo.com

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  8. HeatherFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    These books look really interesting. They are all useful but so different. I would love any one of them.
    And no, I have not won a giveaway from your blog before. In corporate contests that I've won before, some specify a period of time between wins, some don't.

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  9. SylviaFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    I have the 501 Quilting Motif book and like it too!
    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  10. MarveLes Art StudiosFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    I always look forward to wonderful, NEW books! Thanks!

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  11. KathrynFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    I'm not sure if any of my wins have been through you. wins are very few and far between!

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  12. CaroleMFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I have not won a giveaway through your site. Thanks for this one!

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  13. Kathy MacKieFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Count me in and thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. BRD GirlFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Another insightful post - I always enjoy your book reviews. I have not won a previous giveaway.

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  15. JenneFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    I havent won a giveaway. This one is lovely :P

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  16. WoolenSailsFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I do love that they offer ebooks so you can get your book right away and be able to start a new project. It is also a great space saver since the books are on the computer, not cluttering up our sewing rooms, means more room for fabrics, lol.

    Debbie

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  17. BillieBee (billiemick)February 19, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    I think I have won. I've been rather lucky...hope it holds up...:)

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  18. JoannaFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    I have won giveaways several times during your blog events. I'm not sure what I think about making giveaways fair to all. There was a time when I never seemed to win anything. My chances improved when I began to enter more giveaways because I was following more blogs. Some sites state that giveaways are open to those who have not won anything in 90 days or so, and I think that's fine. It opens them up but doesn't close the door completely. When I've had giveaways on my blog I always hope that people who visit regularly will win, but that isn't what happens.

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  19. Frances MeredithFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    A lovely range of books - something for everybody (hopefully!)

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  20. NessyFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Thaks for this giveaway.
    Hugs from Spain

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  21. KimFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    I won one a long long time ago.

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  22. lefuntzFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    I love Martingale. Great books and most come with ebooks too.

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  23. LisaFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    I don't believe I have won, but I sure would like to :)

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  24. Josie McRazieFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful books! I need to grab me a copy of the 501 quilting motifs so I can try to get out of my loopy swirls and my stippling! LOL!

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  25. ShaunaFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    I don't think I have. I've won some, but never from here that I remember.

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  26. Lee Ann L.February 19, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    To be honest, I cannot remember if I ever have won anything from here or not. I need to keep track on paper in addition to the blog (I often announce what I've won on my blog).

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Hello,no I have not!
    Thank You so for this neat giveaway! Happy Stitching!

    cobaltt16@yahoo.com

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  28. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)February 19, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    I've never won from Sew Cal Gal.

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  29. Deb G. in VAFebruary 19, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    I'm going to have to find a copy of My Enchanted Garden! I haven't won a giveaway from Sewcalgal. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  30. PamelaFebruary 19, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win one of these books, and for your great blog. No, I haven't won a giveaway from SewCalGal.

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  31. teachpanyFebruary 19, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    I've won prizes from SewCal Gal, but I don't remember if it was a blog, or only during the FMQ challenge in 2012.

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  32. beaquilterFebruary 19, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    ahem, yeah I won once in the summer or fall I think, ahem ahem ;) what is THIS giveaway? a book or gift card? I missed it ;)

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  33. BetsyFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    I have never won one but I would so love to win my enchanted garden appliqué book

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  34. Sharon EFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    No, I haven't won anything from SewCal Gal :-( Maybe my luck will change, thanks for a chance.

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  35. Stitchin At HomeFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    The free motion book would be great as I don't hand quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  36. SewgirlFebruary 19, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    I have not won a giveaway from you…yet! Thanks for the chance...

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  37. Michele TFebruary 19, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    When I first started following blogs in 2010 and realized how to do so via GFC, I did win a giveaway prize from Sew Cal Gal... it was soooo exciting! Thanks!

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  38. JoanFebruary 19, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  39. scottyloverFebruary 19, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    I won a pattern from you once. I just bought a jelly roll to use for it, too!

    Most give aways I have seen have a disclaimer that you can't have won anything from them in the past 90 days, which I think is quite fair.

    Sandy A

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  40. sherryFebruary 19, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    i have won a giveaway when i was doing the FMQ challenge on her blog

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  41. KathrynFebruary 19, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    I've won a few items in my lifetime, but don't remember if any were from your blog. Love your blog, giveaway or not!

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  42. barbara woodsFebruary 19, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    haven't won any thing from, maybe this time , thanks

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  43. Terri HFebruary 19, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    No, I've never won. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  44. Mrs QuinnFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Nope never won.

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  45. nicolesenderFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    I have not won a giveaway from your blog.

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  46. susan718February 19, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Dear sewcalgal:
    I, sadly, have not won a giveaway from you. I haven't won the lottery either, but there's always hope.
    Thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  47. OhioLoriFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    I did win from you...last year...think in Spring? I won in your Doodles Coloring Book Give-a-Way! Very fun!! (& Thanks again too!)

    I think it's ok to win again, if it hasbeen awhile...maybe 3 months?

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  48. LisaFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    I have never one a giveaway from this site that I can remember ever. Would like too!

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  49. MarlyFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    I've never won a giveaway on this site. The book of FMQ motifs look exceptionally useful. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.

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  50. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    I love Martingale too! I'm new, but I've shopped their books and they have an awesome collection of books on quilting. I will be joining their book club! Thanks

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  51. DebraKay NeimanFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    I don't remember winning on Sew Cal Gal...I just like reading your posts. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  52. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    following via bloglovin. Never won anything from your blog. Great giveaway.

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  53. MicheleFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    I haven't won a giveaway=== but if you pick me, that will change.

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  54. RuthFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    Yes, I have won something before. Thanks for all you do!

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  55. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    I've never won one of your giveaways and would like to. I think Martingale has some of the best quilting books.

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  56. GTladyFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    Martingale books are great! I am improving my FMQ and love to check out new patterns and ideas that I can apply. Thanks for the chance to win books.

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  57. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    I have never won a giveaway on SewCalGal. I love your blog. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  58. QuiltingrannyFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Would love to win one of their books!

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  59. ferneFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I really enjoy following your blog! You are always showing us quilters new interesting products and techniques. Thanks for sharing!

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  60. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Hi. Thanks for this giveaway. I have never won a giveaway from you before (international reader!)I follow you via email and via Bloglovin'. I really like the Uncommonly Corduroy book. If I don't win, I really hope to buy it here in the UK.

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  61. harleequiltsFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win one of the books. I have never won anything from you before. I follow you on Bloglovin'.

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  62. Barb and SharonFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    I have never won a giveaway from your blog. :(
    Barb@Witsend

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  63. Emily CFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    I have not won one of your giveaways. Some places restrict people from winning more than once every 2-3 months. This gives other people a better chance of winning.

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  64. CeciliaFebruary 20, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Thank you for the reviews. I have won a giveaway from you last year. Thanks for the chance to win a book.

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  65. SandraFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    I don't think I have won any of your give-aways. Thanks for the chance to win. Follower via bloglovin.

    syvisser@gmail(dot)com

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  66. Crochet Addict UKFebruary 21, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    I've won one of your giveaways (crochet addict UK)

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  67. Judy1522February 21, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    I have not won one of your giveaways but have won from other blogs I follow so don't ever feel bad when I don't win a giveaway. As far as I can remember I have never won more than once at any blog so I think the random system is pretty fair.

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  68. kayFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    The book club sounds like a great idea! I'll definitely check it out. I love quilting books!

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  69. kayFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Oops. I commented before I saw the part about previous wins... Yes, I won one of your giveaways a couple of years ago. And I follow you on bloglovin.

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  70. CindyFebruary 22, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    I've never won a giveaway from your blog.

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  71. CindyFebruary 22, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    Forgot to say I follow you via email.

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  72. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansFebruary 23, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Nope, I have not won anything from you but it is a good question as I have had a couple of people win twice on my blog. It is all random so why not!?

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  73. KristineFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    I won one of the giveaways from you once. The only other time I've ever won a random blog giveaway was when my chances were one in five.

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  74. June DFebruary 24, 2014 at 12:13 AM

    I've won on SewCalGal several years ago - also attended the holiday party in San Diego two years ago. Thanks for the chance!

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  75. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    I just found your blog this would be my first win

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  76. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    I am a newbie to your blog and this is the first giveaway I have entered. I will be back for more!!

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  77. UnknownMarch 1, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    I have not won one of your giveaways. I am excited to try!

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