Because I Love You Sew, by Trish Preston, is published by C&T Publishing.
Trish Preston is a talented sewing enthusiasts who launched her sewing pattern line in 2010, with the name of Two Peas in a Pod Homegrown Designs. She has also been published in many magazines and also been on the TV Show, It's Sew Easy. Because I Love You Sew, is her first book.
PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION:
Get perfect gift ideas for everyone in your life (and maybe find something for yourself)
• Make handmade gifts for family, friends, co-workers, kids, or even yourself!
• Featuring 17 gift-giving projects, perfect for all skill levels
• Projects include quilts, bags, holiday decor, accessories, and so much more
Don’t just say it ... sew it! This charming collection of 17 projects lets everyone in your life know how much you love them. Make quilts, stylish totes, pretty holiday decor, and more! With patterns for all skill levels, step-by-step directions, and plenty of inspiring ideas for personalizing each gift, Because I Love You Sew is undeniably straight from the heart.
• Make handmade gifts for family, friends, co-workers, kids, or even yourself!
• Featuring 17 gift-giving projects, perfect for all skill levels
• Projects include quilts, bags, holiday decor, accessories, and so much more
Don’t just say it ... sew it! This charming collection of 17 projects lets everyone in your life know how much you love them. Make quilts, stylish totes, pretty holiday decor, and more! With patterns for all skill levels, step-by-step directions, and plenty of inspiring ideas for personalizing each gift, Because I Love You Sew is undeniably straight from the heart.
Trish also created a fun Youtube video to share more insights on this book:
MY REVIEW:
There is something special about a handmade gift and Trish has not only created a book with fun projects to make for gifts, she also does an excellent job capturing the spiriting of making handmade and giving handmade gifts. Thus, I'm truly hoping that EVERY person that enjoys making handmade gifts will get a copy of this book, but also I believe this book is filled with so many fun projects, that have easy to follow instructions, it would also make an excellent gift to encourage others to make handmade gifts.
Of course, many of the projects are items you'll want to make for yourself, but they are all perfect for gifts. And many of these projects would also be appropriate for teaching kids to sew and give handmade items for gifts.
All of the projects come with well written instructions and create visuals. A few of the projects have templates which are included in the book.
Did I Mention A Giveaway?
Trish and C+T Publishing have offered to giveaway an e:copy of Because I Love You Sew, to one lucky follower. This giveaway is open to followers from all over the world. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. Maybe you'll want to share an idea for your favorite handmade project to give as a gift, or a recommendation for handmade gifts appropriate for certain age groups. A winner will be randomly selected on December 19th. SewCalGal will send them an email to notify them, as well as update this post to announce the winner.
Did I Mention A Blog Hop?
Be sure to visit all of the blogs participating in this hop, where you'll learn more about this book, the very talented author, and also have more chances to win a copy of this book as you'll find more giveaways.
December 3rd: Heather Jones
December 4th: Caroline
Hulse of Sew Caroline
December 8th: Generation Q Magazine
December 9th: Sew
Cal Gal
December 10th: Jennifer
Paganelli of Sis Boom
December 11th: Alison Little of Little Green Thread
December 12th: Bari
Ackerman of Bari J Designs
December 13th: Bernina
December 14th: Karen Davis of Celebrate Life with Us
December 15th: Trish Preston
You can find Trish at:
Two Peas In A Pod
https://www.facebook.com/twopeas
https://twitter.com/trishpreston
http://www.pinterest.com/trishpreston/
http://instagram.com/trishpreston
I love giving hand sewn memory games to the 7 and younger crowd!
ReplyDeletelenelson(at)mail(dot)com
I like to make potholders as quick easy gifts. It is also a great excuse to practice my free motion quilting.
ReplyDeleteI need new ideas for handmade gifts. Would love to win this book. Have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win that great book! I like to make pincushions for gifts. I made some wool acorn pincushions, stuffed them with walnut shells and put a real top from an acorn on top.
ReplyDeleteHomemade gifts are just so much better--to give and receive. My favourite I ever received was a beautiful wooden sewing box, in the shape of a heart, woodburned with a bunny and flowers, that my (artist) son made me.
ReplyDeleteOh that looks like a great book! I make all my gifts (always have) and this book I would love to win! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a cute book. I love to give something I made, instead of something I bought.
ReplyDeleteI love handmade gifts - I'm making aprons for all my sisters this Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI like to give lap quilts as gifts. But this year I have sewn up a slew of pillow cases to give to family and friends.
ReplyDeletetushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com
Sounds like an awesome book and the projects look amazing. I like to give tablerunners or zippered pouches as gifts. Both are usually fairly quick to make.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
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Looks like a fab boook - my fingers are crossed!!! I like making hanging tea towels
ReplyDeleteI think that handmade gifts are more appreciated than anything else. When my mother dies, I found several cards and little gifts I had made for her as a child.
ReplyDeleteSince I've been making mug rugs for this year's gifts, I look forward to getting new ideas for next year. This book should do it for me. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteI love giving hand-made gifts like mug rugs, zippered pouches, and mini quilts. Like most sewists, I put a lot of love and warm thoughts into my projects and that is portrayed in the final gift.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks aweseome! I like to make flannel rag quilts to give as gifts. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
I know a couple of guys I could make those cute bowties for.
ReplyDeleteI like making soft blocks for babies!
ReplyDeleteI love books of all kinds and have alot of quilt related books:)
ReplyDeleteI think handmade gifts "last longer" because they have a special meaning. I made hand warmers for my colleagues last Christmas and they were very appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI loved the little nativity puppets I just made for my little niece. Simple and cute. sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI like to buy floursack kitchen towels and embroider a design on them or an applique design and give them as gifts.
ReplyDeleteI like to make zipper pouches and tuck a gift card inside.
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