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Saturday, 7 April 2012

Giveaway: Sewing Made Simple

As promised, the publishers of Sewing Made Simple (which I reviewed yesterday and loved) are giving away a copy to one lucky reader.

Please note that this giveaway is open to UK residents only. Apologies if that doesn't include you - don't worry, there'll be a couple of giveaways next week which everyone can enter :)




Want to enter? Just leave a comment on this blog post for your chance to win. Leave your comment before 10pm on Saturday 14th April, and I'll pick a winner at random on Sunday 15th April. 

Please make sure you leave a name or pseudonym (no anonymous comments please!) and leave a blog link, Twitter username, Etsy username or email address so I can contact you. If I'm unable to contact the winner within two weeks or the person I pick turns out not to be from the UK then I will pick someone else.

UPDATE: this giveaway is now closed.
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72 comments:

  1. Scented Sweetpeas7 April 2012 at 10:08

    I am new to sewing so this would be a fab book for my craft library :-) Please pop me in your hat x

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  2. Kate williams7 April 2012 at 10:25

    I have been making crafty felt items for a few months and selling them on my little brand website (www.facebook.com/feltfromtheheart). I decided yesterday to go to a craft fayre in the summer with a small stand, this book will hopefully provide some new inspiration to make some designs to take to the fayre and sell :)

    Contact: kateheartsfelt@hotmail.co.uk

    Kate x

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  3. jen7 April 2012 at 10:26

    This book looks lovely - I LOVE pretty craft books!
    Jen

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  4. Eskimimi Makes7 April 2012 at 10:29

    I have quite a number of knitting books and a couple of polymer clay books but none on sewing. I'd love to be in with a chance to win because though I do see, I'm entirely self-taught in the 'I guess this is how you might use a zip' kind of style. I'm off to get some fabric to make some new curtains for my flat this week. Eek!

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  5. Make Strangers7 April 2012 at 10:36

    I'm in my 30s. I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SEW A BUTTON! This book looks fab. X

    @MakeStrangers

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  6. Michelle7 April 2012 at 10:39

    The book looks fab. Would love the chance to win x

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  7. Fleur Cotton7 April 2012 at 11:09

    Would love a chance to win this book!

    Fingers crossed!

    Fleur xx

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  8. Unknown7 April 2012 at 11:26

    I would love to win!! :D

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  9. Jessica7 April 2012 at 11:32

    I would love to win this one, the book looks fab from your review!

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  10. kelly7 April 2012 at 11:44

    this looks such a lovely book
    kellyx

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  11. sarah7 April 2012 at 11:49

    This looks a lovely book, would love to win this :)

    Sarah x
    guernseygirlgetscrafty dot blogspot dot com

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  12. Sue7 April 2012 at 12:26

    Wow, gorgeous book, thank you for the chance to win, Happy Crafting, Sue xx

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  13. Sarah Goode7 April 2012 at 12:30

    Looks great!

    pookledo on etsy :)

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  14. Charlotte @ Life of a Domestic Witch7 April 2012 at 12:48

    The book looks and sounds wonderful! Would love to win a copy, it would certainly be treasured!

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  15. Yvette Friendship7 April 2012 at 12:52

    Why have I only just come across your blow? Very interested I am :) This book looks great for a beginner like me. Would love to be entered for the competition.

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  16. Claire Davenport7 April 2012 at 12:57

    Yup, I've checked, there's definitely space on my shelves for this :)

    Claire (@The_Hookery)

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  17. Anonymous7 April 2012 at 13:03

    This book looks fab! Me and my sister have recently set up a blog (http://emma-and-joanne.blogspot.co.uk/) and currently have been teaching ourselves to sew and crochet...we could definitely use this book :) loving your blog as always xx

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  18. Fiona M7 April 2012 at 13:05

    I've just recently started sewing and am enjoying all the ideas from your blog. Your book reviews are very helpful. Thank you.

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  19. Rebecca7 April 2012 at 13:11

    oooh, yes please! Maybe I'll be able to use my antique Singer after all....

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  20. Clare7 April 2012 at 14:18

    Thanks for the review yesterday, the book sounds lovely, so please count me in for a chance to win.

    http://jumbleberries.blogspot.co.uk/

    Have fun.

    Jumbleberries xx

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  21. Twiggy7 April 2012 at 15:28

    Oooo please can I join in? The book looks great and might help me overcome my fear of my sewing machine.
    twiggy

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  22. Polly Polkadot7 April 2012 at 15:32

    It would be great to pass on to my students next term on their Sewing machines for beginners class.

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  23. Unknown7 April 2012 at 15:51

    I would love to have a chance to win this book. x Sue x

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  24. CriCri7 April 2012 at 15:57

    wow! I love sewing.. and I love this wonderful book! I 'm write from Italy.. Happy Easter CriCri

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  25. MamaMunky7 April 2012 at 16:15

    I am just a newbie, so I would love this book! Thanks for the giveaway.

    LindseyAylward at yahoo.com

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  26. Amy~Francesca7 April 2012 at 16:34

    This book looks fantastic, I am starting to learn to sew and this book looks like it would be really helpful. Would love to be included in your giveaway :)

    Amy

    http://thereisnotenoughartintheworld.blogspot.co.uk/

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  27. Maria - A Playful Stitch7 April 2012 at 16:36

    I'd love a chance to win, many thanks!
    Maria x
    http://dinkidots.blogspot.co.uk/

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  28. Leigh7 April 2012 at 16:46

    Looks useful and pretty... Perfect!

    Thanks! Leigh x

    kgaa8183 (at) doctors.org.uk

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  29. Unknown7 April 2012 at 17:17

    http://thevioletpincushion.blogspot.co.uk/

    Always looking for new inspiration :)

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  30. Sarah Lou7 April 2012 at 17:27

    I've seen a couple of reviews and they all seem to agree that this book is fab - Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  31. Unknown7 April 2012 at 19:30

    This looks like a fab book - would love to add it to my library!!

    sarahfmetcalfe@googlemail.com

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  32. ExpatCentral7 April 2012 at 19:59

    This book looks lovely - I'd love to start off a collection with this!

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  33. Lynn M7 April 2012 at 20:32

    great giveaway. THanks for the chance

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  34. Gill7 April 2012 at 20:49

    This looks a great book Laura!

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  35. Julie R7 April 2012 at 20:51

    That looks like a lovely book, I have a very old Singer sewing manual which I have been relying on for 20+ years, it would be nice to have something more modern to refer to!

    Thanks :-)

    julie@flatlan.co.uk

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  36. Tase7 April 2012 at 22:39

    Looks like an interesting little book; even experienced sewers can pick up tips!

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  37. Jacqui7 April 2012 at 23:12

    Lovely little book.

    www.stitchandbake.blogspot.co.uk

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  38. beautiful square feet7 April 2012 at 23:19

    I'd really love to get my hands on that book please! Thanks!

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  39. Rox8 April 2012 at 07:30

    This would be my first craft book so please put me in the running.....aarrgghh I mentioned running on a sunday, quick a hot cross bun!

    Thanks
    Rox

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  40. lindsay harmony8 April 2012 at 08:15

    Looks like a lovely book! <3

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  41. Porcupine Design 8 April 2012 at 08:52

    What a great book! Would love the chance to win it.Jx

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  42. Natasha Newton8 April 2012 at 10:21

    I can only sew at a VERY basic level and it's something I've been meaning to learn how to do for a long time, so this book looks like it could be just what I need!

    Hoping... :)

    Natasha
    x

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  43. Erica8 April 2012 at 10:43

    My lovely husband has bought me a sewing machine......but I don´t know how to sew!!!!. I need help.

    Erica X

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  44. Karina8 April 2012 at 11:23

    I'm happy that you've started reviewing books. As a beginner I really appreciate your comments and hope you keep doing it.

    Karina x

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  45. chrissie8 April 2012 at 11:38

    I have just realised that although I love sewing I have no sewing books to help mej on my way! Please enter me into your giveaway. Many thanks.

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  46. ::cupcakesandbiscuits::8 April 2012 at 12:11

    Please count me in! Looks great!
    Ali x

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  47. Vixanne8 April 2012 at 15:36

    Count me in please! What a pretty looking book :)

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  48. Unknown8 April 2012 at 19:56

    Please count me in! :) x

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  49. VPlum8 April 2012 at 20:01

    Learning how to sew properly and to make new curtains is one of my new years resolutions and this one looks fab. Your website has inspired me to play with felt too.
    Clare xxx

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  50. Anonymous8 April 2012 at 20:25

    Would love to win this, really want to master machine sewing !

    Feltedfancies(at)aol(dot)com

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  51. affiknity9 April 2012 at 06:47

    Thanks for the giveaway. It will help me in honing my sewing skills.

    affiknity at gmail dot com.

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  52. Sewing Siobhan9 April 2012 at 08:31

    What a wonderful book. Thanks for all the reviews so far, they really are so helpful

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  53. Crochet Addict UK9 April 2012 at 08:47

    I am just learning to sew and would love to win this book!
    susand1408 at googlemail dot com

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  54. Vic9 April 2012 at 10:48

    What a great giveaway! Loved the review you gave and its now on my ever growing list of craft books to invest in.

    My mother-in-law kindly gave me her old sewing machine recently and I would love to be able to do more than sew in a straight(ish) line.

    Please enter me in your giveaway.

    Vic (vlpaterson (at) hotmail (dot) com)

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  55. NYLON Girl9 April 2012 at 19:51

    Such a cute books reminds me of Laura Ashley at first!

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  56. Unknown10 April 2012 at 10:38

    This looks like a brilliant book :-)

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  57. Helen Lay10 April 2012 at 11:29

    Lovely book, really enjoying all your reviews.

    Helen

    @HelenLay

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  58. Mea10 April 2012 at 12:34

    Lovely book, please enter me from UK yorkshiremix at aol dot com Thank you.

    Mea xx

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  59. jjnkknmkkl10 April 2012 at 12:41

    Oooh what a lovely book. Please pick me :)

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  60. stapeleylady10 April 2012 at 13:11

    I would love to win your giveaway....

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  61. Janey Millar10 April 2012 at 14:59

    Loved the Hoiokery's comment that she has room on her shelves for another book. I know full well I have no room on my shelves and yet am on Amazon adding to my wish list at least once or twice a week! I loved decent book reviews too, as it always helps particularly when buying online. A good review that answers my questions always sways me, so thanks and keep up the good work. I can always find room on the skyscraper pile of craft books by my bed for one more if I should win, so don't worry about my shelves!!!
    Oh and BTW, trying to make my first thing from your book (pansies!) and my cutting out is awful, what do you do / use to get such fantastic outlines/shapes (apart from a lot of practise LOL!)
    Thx
    Janey

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  62. SaMtRoNiKa10 April 2012 at 16:23

    hi there! I wanna enter. I'm Marta from http://thecuteway.blogspot.com

    :)

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  63. Anonymous10 April 2012 at 17:05

    Hi there..... firstly i have to say your creations are Amaaazzinngg... you are on gifted person .... anyway i would like to enter please.... for the give away.... i could do with a book ...my sewing is atrocious

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  64. Tahira10 April 2012 at 20:39

    This Book looks perfect :)
    @TahiraRKhan

    Tahira_151@hotmailcom

    http://tahira-r.blogspot.co.uk/

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  65. Miss Smilla10 April 2012 at 22:44

    ooooh - I'd love a chance to win this book, as I'm a recent re-starter at sewing :-)looks like a great book!

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  66. twolittleflowers11 April 2012 at 12:27

    Ooh...I love books, and this is a pretty crafty one too - double bonus. Keri

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  67. Polly Washdish11 April 2012 at 12:41

    Such a pretty book, but practical too, particularly for the next generation of aspiring sewsmiths who didn't get the benefit of grannie's wisdom

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  68. Silvia11 April 2012 at 19:02

    I just bought my first sewing machine and this would be perfect!
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    Silvia
    sespantosa[at]gmail[dot]com

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  69. Hollyrolly11 April 2012 at 20:22

    With spring around the corner (hopefully!) I hope this book would inspire me to start sewing again

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  70. collette12 April 2012 at 10:32

    I know your are not supposed to judge a book by its cover but.... its just so pretty! Please choose me! :)

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  71. Charlotte13 April 2012 at 07:58

    I'm dusting off my sewing machine after a 6 year break from having twins (!) and feel the need to start from scratch. My ideas are far exceeding my abilities / memory at the moment :-)

    charlotte
    email: simonandlottie@tiscali.co.uk

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  72. Kay13 April 2012 at 09:56

    I would love this, thank you for the generous giveaway. All craft books are cherished in my house.

    ks.eyles@yahoo.co.uk

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