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
http://www.SewCalGal.blogspot.com