It's the last Monday in June which means today we are giving away our last book of the month. Up for grabs today is a copy of 1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills with 33 Simple Sewing Projects
by Ellen Luckett Baker. I have been a long time fan of Ellen's blog The Long Thread so it only makes sense that I would enjoy her book.
The title says it all with Bags, Accessories, Home Accents and More. There are step by step instructions on how to make everything from a coaster for your cocktail to a burp cloth for your baby. Plus everything in-between. The projects are divided by themed chapters like Organizers, Pillows and even Blockhead Animals.
1-2-3 Sew is not your run of the mill sewing book. Sure you will be using your sewing machine for these projects, but you are also inspired to use fruit as a stamp, bust out the embroidery hoop and even make some quilting yo-yo's.
There are 33 projects in all that build on each other. Say you start with the simple glasses case that even I could make. From there you build on what you just learned to make a zippered pouch. Once you have mastered those two projects you are ready to graduate to the cosmetic bag which incorporates skills you learned making the previous projects. 1-2-3 Sew - get it?
There are easy to follow instructions, 12 patterns, gorgeous pictures and helpful how-to illustrations inside. A gem of a sewing guide for intermediate and beginner seamsters.
Sounds like something you might like? How could it not. You have one week to leave me a comment and I'll pick one lucky winner. Sorry US residents only.
I love that circle pillow! I'd love to get me hands on this book! Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to check out that book. Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I'm having a hard time picking which one I like most!
ReplyDeleteThis is just what I need! Something to try a variety of items and get my skills in order! Thanks for a chance to win. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd love this book for the photos alone! It looks like a great source of inspiration, and even though I can sew, I'm always amazed at what tips and tricks I learn whenever I open up a book like this one.
ReplyDeleteThose projects look like great fun!
ReplyDeleteI've cut myself off from buying craft books til I finish more projects, so I will just try to win them.
ReplyDeleteI love that pillow! I would love to win this so I can gain some better sewing skills.
ReplyDeleteThat book makes me salivate.
ReplyDeleteI need some srious sewing skills.
ReplyDeleteMelody J
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
I love sewing and have been sewing and I've never found a sewing book I haven't learned something awesome from. :D
ReplyDelete1-2-3 sew is the book I didn't know I was looking for but now I've just gotta have it!
ReplyDeleteKnow what I mean?
Thanks for the chance
Great giveway. I love her blog as well.
ReplyDeleteI am so intimidated by sewing-I would love to make some of these projects! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am new to sewing, this would be perfect to get me to a great start!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks super cute! I also shared the giveaway at http://www.craftbuds.com/giveaway-roundup/
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway. My daughter and I are sewing this summer and this would be great!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow! Love those placemats too!
ReplyDeleteI definately need to build my skills and this is just the thing to do it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fab! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
Circle pillow is divine!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. I'm eyeing the fabric containers pattern!
ReplyDeleteGoodness what a darling looking book full of inspiration! I'm new to sewing so would love this little gem to help with some cute ideas!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous! I love the lemon fabric topped tote, so cute!
ReplyDeleteAs someone who is just beginning to sew, I would love this book! It has so many great little projects!
ReplyDeletegreycoral@gmail.com
Oh that looks so great! There's quite a few things I'd like to try from this book! Thanks for the give away,
ReplyDeleteKatrin
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeletethis book looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat book! Thanks for the chance:)
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun book, i really like the pillow.
ReplyDeleteOOOOOHHHHHHhhhhhh I'd love to get a copy of this book to up my sewing game. which is very very basic right now. thanks for the fun giveaway -- and blog! susie Q
ReplyDeleteps: love that pear tote bag!
I'm always looking for new sewing ideas... would love to win! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletemorgan(dot)riley3(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to get a copy of this book!
ReplyDeletei would love to win this book!
ReplyDeletei am definitely a beginner and would love this!
ReplyDeleteI am also a reader of The Long Thread and would love to see more of her projects.
ReplyDeletei enjoy reading the blog so much
ReplyDeletesoo many ideas
I bet the book would be excellent for my daughter and i to do projects together
This looks like a great book written by a very talented lady! I'd love it!
ReplyDeletetomlou06@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for the giveaway! I've been sewing clothes for about 5 months now, but really don't have basic sewing skills - would love to be able to start on great projects like this!
ReplyDeletegibbylet (at) gmail (dot) com
This looks like a fabulous book to sew some beginner projects with my DD. It would be great for her cedar chest afterwards. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! i'm just a beginner and this book looks perfect for me!
ReplyDeleteEllen's Blog is so inspiring I bet this book would keep me up at night wanting to do ALL The projects.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is learning to sew, and is teaching me. This book would be great for both of us.
ReplyDeletemckwillow (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you for the chance!
1-2-3, please pick me!
ReplyDeleteZippers? Did read this will show you how to do zippers? OMG ... I don't just want this book, I NEED it! I've been slowly but surely hacking away at the huge fear I have of putting in a zipper and this would be the perfect kick in the rear to get me at the sewing machine with a zipper in one hand and fabric in the other. Thanks so much for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteHope to be lucky enough for the book!
ReplyDeleteNeato! Looks like a great fun book.
ReplyDeleteLooks like there are a lot of fun projects! Would love a copy :) Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWow this book looks great, please count me in! Thanks
ReplyDeleteOooh. Pick me! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteI love Ellen's blog, her projects...and I am sure I will love her book too!
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