Book Review/Blog Hop - Because I Love You Sew - and A Giveaway

Today SewCalGal is honored to be participating in a Blog Hop to share insights and celebrate the release of a new book, packed full of #CreativeGoodness.  It is also packed full of fun projects and inspiration for making handmade gifts, which just shout out "I love you sew".

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.

 

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 1st: C+T Publishing

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

Book Review and Giveaway: A Kid's Guide To Sewing, by Sophie Kerr

Looking for ways to inspire kids to learn and enjoy sewing?  How about bags, pajamas, lunch totes, simple quilts belts, etc.?  Or even better, host a kids sewing party (or class)?

SewCalGal is always looking for fun ways to inspire and teach the next generation to learn and enjoy sewing and crafting, of all forms.  And, I'm delighted to share insights with you today about a new book that is a great way to inspire and teach kids to sew.  

A Kid's Guide to Sewing: 16 Fun Projects You'll Love To Make and Use,  by Sophie Kerr with Weeks Ringle and Bill Ker is a new book published by Fun Stitch Studio, an imprint by CT Publishing.  Fun Stitch Studio is all about the next generation and they encourage kids to "Stitch Your Art Out".

This book is a great resource for anyone that wants to teach kids to sew and an excellent gift idea for anyone that wants to inspire a kid to sew too!

Sophie, the author, is an eleven year old who began to sew when she was three years old.  In this book she shares insights on materials and tools, your sewing machine, the basics of sewing, how to deal with mistakes (not that ever happens to any of us) and more. And, there are easy to understand and follow instructions.

Projects in this book are rated from beginners to advanced and range from a simple pillow, washable pet bed, cuddle fleece scarf,  hairband,  zippered pouch, sleepover bag, fancy ribbon belt, embroidered pillowcase, reversible messenger bag, backpack decorations, quilted place mats,  pool cover-up, tiered skirt, insulated lunch bag, cuddle fleece patchwork throw, simple throw, fancy multicolored throw, and even a cute zippered tote.

All of the projects come with supply lists, instructions and visuals.

You can find this book on Amazon, C&T Pubishing and many quilting and crafting stores.

Did I Mention A Giveaway?

Due to limited funds available for shipping, this prize is open only to Followers of SewCalGal that live in the US.  SewCalGal will ship this book to the respective winner and pay for such expenses (comes out of my personal quilting budget).

 Those interested in winning this book can enter by way of using this form to enter.  
a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway will remain open thru the end of October.  The winner will be randomly selected and this post will be updated to announce the winner.    And, I'll also send the winner an email to claim the prize.

To learn about more giveaways and contests, click the page on my blog labeled "Giveaways".