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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

I Love Patchwork! - An irrestitible book.

Recently I was the most fortunate winner of a giveaway from Sarah Fielke of The Last Piece.  If you live in Sydney or are a patchwork afficiando, you've certain heard of Sarah. She was one-half of the duo behind the Material Obsession books. (One and Two) Now, she's the creative director over at Sewn. She's been running around like crazy publishing patterns in magazines left and right and getting ready for her new book. Certainly one busy lady!

I don't often enter online giveaways unless it's a prize that I'd really like and would really use. I believe a bit in giveaway karma and I try not to use it up. Giveaway karma smiled on me this month. I stood up and started bouncing. Craig asked, "dDd you just get a job?" "No, even better! I'm getting an amazing zakka sewing book!" 



I was fortunate to win Rashida Coleman-Hale's I Love Patchwork. Talk about an inspiring book! There are 21 projects featuring linen and modern fabrics. The projects are both beautiful and functional. Rashida's fabric choices are beyond words. Never before has a book made me so quickly run to my stash and start pulling out fabrics. This book makes me want to make things - many beautiful things. I Love Patchwork is a must own for any modern sewist. You can see more of Rashida's work at her blog, I Heart Linen.

Thank you, Sarah. It will be put to very good use!
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6 comments:

  1. One Flew OverApril 13, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    That's a good prize!!

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  2. lisa :: the red threadApril 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Lucky you Amy. I have this book... just have to make something out of it now!

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  3. Stacy Kraus McDonaldApril 14, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Awesome - congrats!! And it's good to read your review of the book. I've contemplated buying it but am trying to save more/buy less right now. And I just bought summer shoes (so I'm really not doing that great with the save more/buy less goal....hmmm).

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  4. Diane VukelicApril 14, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    hi Amy
    Have just been looking through your blog...great stuff. I wasnt in Japan in April but ususally go twice a year so maybe next time you need something - supplies, advice ??? Also - possibly a great venue for the Brown Owls in Rozelle. I have just emailed Fran..
    talk soon
    Diane

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  5. MarinaApril 14, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    I agree with you Amy. I recently bought the book and love all the projects. She does make the most stunning fabric choices.

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  6. missi muApril 16, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Fantastic prize- makes me itchy to have a look at the possibilities inside now!

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You are a rockstar! Thanks so much for your comments!