Book Blog Bonanza 10/14/10

I need to teach a few of my friends how to sew. Then I wouldn't have to do all of their sewing for them.

I have a small sewing business, so I am able to be creative, as well as work for creative people who don't sew :)!!

I teach 5th grade girls on Wednesday night. We just made an apron and then did some cooking. Next we are going to lean some embroidery stitches and then crochet.
After we made the apron on girl wanted a sewing machine for her birthday. When I have an open weekend we are going to have some sewing lessons.

These books look awesome! My mother taught me to sew and I was brought up in a 4-H family. I had boys, but they were both taught how to use a sewing machine! I became a 4-H advisor and taught my nieces how to sew...and now I'm working with both of my DIL's teaching them!

I have taught several people how to knit and my best friend taught me to sew. I love passing down creative arts to others and creating new addicts.

Sewing has taught me patience, believe it or not. I want to learn all I can so I persevere through the difficult stuff, and have learned when to walk away from a project. Good life lessons for me to learn.

oh man, I would love this! please win, please win!

I recently taught a friend who was expecting a new baby to sew, and I have been sewing lots for other expecting friends. It's so rewarding to look at the finished product and saw "Yeah, I made that".

Hi, very cool books! I would love to win...I taught my mother-in-law to quilt..actualy got her interested and she took a few classes and is now addicted like me! Lisa in Texas

I am currently teaching my 11 year old daughter to sew! She and I both are enjoying every minute!! I love AB books!

I let my 5-year old son sit with me while I sew, so I've taught him a thing or two. I've also tried to teach him a few crocet basics, but he just ends up twisting the yarn into knots (knots that he is often quite proud of though!).

I have not yet taught anyone to knit or sew, but I would if those who have expressed interest didn't live so far away! I taught myself how to sew and knit using the Internet and books, but I was taught how to crochet as a child by my Grandmother.

I've taught my daughters how to knit and do basic sewing. My daughter got a Janome Hello Kitty machine for Christmas last year and she loves it. I'm hoping these basic crafting skills will be with them their whole life. I'm so grateful to Mom for taking the time to teach me how to sew and knit!

The children's director at church wanted to learn to sew. I gave her my old sewing machine (I had just bought a new Babylock) and went over to her house to teach her the basics. I have another friend that wants to learn to sew. I just need to clean and put away my sewing room first. We just moved so we are still in boxes.

Don't remind me! A few friends asked for knitting lessons two months ago and I still haven't scheduled anything with them. I'm so bad!

Yes, I encouraged lots of friends to sew. My granddaughters are doing well, too
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What a great contest! I am too much of a newbie to share sewing tips, but as a photographer, I've shared a variety of tips to help people get better shots! :)

I tried giving my mother-in-law a lesson in scrapbooking once, and now I can't wait to teach my daughter how to crochet and sew and quilt, though I've already begun to give her little mini lessons. It's so much fun when we can do things together like that!

I love to teach people how to sew or knit especially when a little spark of interest on their part turns into a lifetime hobby!

What a great book combo! I'd love to read more tricks and techniques from Amy Butler and the kids patterns look dreamy! Thank you for the chance to win!!!

I have offered to teach my sister to sew a million times, but she never takes me up on it. The only thing I have ever been able to show her is how to stamp and use the end of a paintbrush to make perfect polka dots.

must have must have must have! :o) amy is my fave fave fave (her fabric and designs are beauteous and her very explicit instructions meld so well with my own verbose style and constant predisposition to second-guessing everything i do)! i can hear the books screaming my name!

Creating is in my soul and if I didn't share it I think I'd burst! I have to admit I'm a bit obsessed; whether it be sewing, kitting, crocheting...I love them all! And spreading that love is a very good thing; it makes the world a better and more beautiful place :)

I'd love to get my hands on these books. I love Amy Butlers stuff. I have taught a couple friends to sew, but I think they rather me create the items for them. Ive also taught my kids to knit as well as my stepmom.

I have daughters 8-19 who love to sew and we are always on the lookout for GREAT projects. Christmas is coming and we would love to bless our friends and family with gifts from our hearts and hands.

I have never taught anyone to sew or crochet. The only thing I have taught is rubberstamping and I don't have any desire to that now. All I want to do is sew and crochet stuff.

I attempted to teach our daughter to sew when she was a teenager but she showed no interest at all. She said< "Why should I learn to sew when I have you to do it for me?". Now she is married and has two babies and she is correct. When she needs something made or repaired she brings it to me to do!

I'm fairly young to know how to sew, knit and crochet and some quilting. People my age just don't "get into it". I have taught many people how to knit, sew and crochet. I love making baby stuff, head band slip covers, purses and anything trendy . I love a challenge and making new things and being creative! I'm always coming up with cute ideas! I don't have this book, but it's on my amazon x mas list! ; ) I think it's important that the younger generation learn to express themselves and their creativeness through sewing etc. Same as canning food. These are lost arts now days! The best feeling in the world is to look at all you have accomplished! : ) I'm so proud of the things I make and to see the big smile of people's faces when they get them as gifts. Nothing says I love you better than a handmade gift! Lots of time and love put into it. : ) Something they will cherish forever! My grandma started me stitching when I was a little girl. Been hooked ever since!

I am teaching myself how to sew! I need all the help and inspiration I can get. I just made my daughter a tote bag - it was my first "big" project (I know, it was actually probably extremely simple to most seamstress').
I got the bug and am ready to create!

At the moment I am teaching my 10 yr old daughter how to crochet. I have my sewing machine sitting in a corner collecting dust..... I think these books will help motivate me to start sewing again!

Years ago I taught 4-H sewing and a sewing class for adults. Now I have a small sewing business and 4 little grandsons for which this book would come in handy! I love Amy Butler patterns and fabrics!

Oh, I LOVE Amy Butler's work! She helped renew my love of sewing when I discovered her a few years ago! :) Good luck everyone!

I've taught a sewing class at our church. I'm really looking forward to teaching my two little granddaughters how to sew as soon as they are old enough!

I've taught lots of people to sew and crochet. My most difficult students have been my blind friends. I would love to win these Amy Butler books!

I absolutely share my creative knowledge with others! I love sewing/crocheting/etc and I love being able to show that to people and get them interested in it to, gotta spread the love! I have taught a few people how to crochet and even more how to sew (including my younger brother), I can't wait until my children are old enough so that I can teach them as well!

I love to sew and have been dying to look through Amy's new Style Stitches book...I have the baby book and LOVE it. If I won, I'd pass the baby one on to a friend and sew up lots of fun bags from the other!!

I have been making children's clothes for over 25 years. Recently, I had to make an elaborate gown for our granddaughter. She is only six but showed tremendous interest in learning to sew so she "could be like me ("My-Née"). I was elated! So she is getting a sewing machine for Christmas and we are going to sew together.

Working on really involving my two girls (4 & 5) in sewing. The 5 yr old has really been into the creative mode but haven't tried her with a needle yet - LOL. She definitely has ideas about what to create!

I learned very little from the Home Economics teacher we had in junior high in the 1950s. I taught myself how-to but, I learned my best sewing methods from other, more adept seamstresses. I try to share with others by using the internet to post on websites that deal with "all-sorts" of sewing. It is free and should be out there for those who wish to improve their methods. Nehmah

I always talk to my kids about what I am making and how to make it. My 4 year old daughter just saw a children's sewing machine at the store and wanted it to make her own stuff.

I would love to teach my 10 year old daughter to sew, but she just isn't interested lol. I have taught her a little crochet. She can chain stitch and single crochet. She does like other types of crafting though and I love to bond over crafts with her :)

I've just started sewing, so I am not the one who gives advice, but I am the one who asks others for it. :o) It sure does help a project to have others inputs and ideas to think about.

My mother taught me to sew, knit, crochet when I was very young. I learnt how to quilt on my own. I am not happy unless I have a project or two to work on. My daughter (she is 12) has taken a real interest in following in my footsteps. Last spring she attended a quilting for kids class at our local quilt shop and completed her first quilt. She was so proud of her accomplishment. Since they she has continued on. When she has friends over and shows them what she can do they get very excited. As a result I am now going to be having one of her friends over once a week to teach her to sew/quilt. I wish I had more space and machines because so many of her school friends are asking for lessons too.

Inspired by an amazing teacher, Sue Chang, who recently lost her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She taught us that every error can be fixed. Lucky to have her both as a teacher and a friend.
Working with my friend to inspire him to finish the projects he started in her class.

I will be teaching my granddaughter!!She is 7 years old and wants to watch everything I do so she will know how.

I learned to sew from my grandmother, and someday I hope my son may be interested in learning some manly crafts from me at least!

I bought my lovely daughter-in-law an inexpensive Bernina sewing machine for Christmas one year. I thought that I would teach her to sew, but she knew the basics.
I have Amy Butler fabrics just waiting for those books.
I have made two King-sized quilts in Amy's Belle collection. I made them in different colorways in the Log Cabin pattern in the barn-raising layout. I do have to say that the one that I made for our son's wedding was really spectacular. It was very easy. The lady who did the long arm quilting just put it "over the top."

I taught my husband how to use the sewing machine, he already knew basic sewing.

I try to encourage my friends to sew and/or do crafty projects. They tend to think it is too time consuming and not worth it! I beg to differ! It is time consuming, but is SO worth it! I am a mommy to 2 year old triplets and am pregnant with one on the way. I know what it means to value every spare minute I get. And alot of my spare minutes go into sewing....I LOVE IT!!! It has become my passion.

I've taught my friends to sew and it is so fun. We now have even more to talk about than the regular day to day conversations, we let each other borrow our tools, books, and patterns. We are trying to start sewing craft days. It is so funny when we get together and see something we all like, we usually end up with the same fabric and lots of different projects. One of the most common things heard from all of us when we go shopping is "we could totally make that". :) Amy Butler is one of our favorites! Everyone loves her fabric designs and her fun projects that she comes up with!!

I love teaching ppl how to do crafty things! i've taught a few ppl to crochet!! i'm still new to sewing... but i like to share little tips i figure out along the way if i see someone else struggling!

I have never taught anyone to sew, knit or crochet, one-to-one. I never felt that my skill level was up to that. I recall that my mom, who majored in home ec in college, was very frustrated and angry with me when she tried to teach me anything. I didn't want to communicate that to anyone else. I see now, that she was one of those kids who was left-handed but had been forced to use her right hand, growing up. She did sewing, quilting, rug-hooking, and needle work, preferring her left hand, but wrote right-handed. My grandmother taught me sewing, hand embroidery, Swedish weaving, tatting, crochet, and knitting, but I was really small then; and I had to learn it all over again when I grew older. And don't remember the Swedish weaving, although I have some of Gran's old tea towels with Swedish weaving borders. I do have a blog, where i encourage might-be sewists with my stories of "If I can do it, then you can too!"

I over the summer I taught my 13 year old daughter how to sew. She made a really cute skirt and she really enjoyed sewing! I also tried to teach my FarmGirls how to crochet a wash cloth. That wasn't as easy, because I'm left-handed and they were all right-handed! lol

I love the Little Stitches book. I make the kimono pjs for baby shower gifts. I would love to check out the bag book.

To be quite honest...I dabbled in sewing in my 20's with the assistance of my Mom, I'm revisiting sewing and have been learning as I go. No teaching on my end as of yet, it's just a matter of time however. ;)

I would love, love, love these books!

Sewing Insight - Have more than one stitch remover, because they mysteriously disappear on you when you need them the most!

Love Amy Butler!

I help people sew. I usually teach them with a pair of pj pants for their kid. As simple as pj pants are, they have several basic techniques rolled up in one piece of clothing.

I use to teach people how to rubber stamp greeting cards. I love being creative and Amy Butler's style is great! I love sewing for my little girl and would love to win these books!

I have never taught anyone how to sew or knit but I would love to. I love this book and have been eyeing it for quite some time. Amy Butler anything is a treat!

Would love, love, love to have these books! Bought all 3 of my daughters sewing machines and hope that some day they will have time to really get into sewing.

Love Amy Butler's books! A group of us girls share our experience with each other, whether we are beginners or we've been sewing forever. We also look to our mothers who sew! Such great wisdom from women who have been sewing for many years more than us! We love to sew together and we let our kids play while we sew!

Although I am not much of a teacher, I bought my daughter her own sewing machine, and I a trying to teach her to sew.

I enjoy teaching my little sister how to sew. I'm looking forward to teaching her the art of quiltmaking.

I have been helping a friend at work with her family's Haloween costumes and teaching her how to sew ( a little) at the same time. Please enter me in the book drawing!

I am really enjoying teaching my daughter quilting, sewing, and crocheting. I would love this book for new ideas for us to try.

I am new to sewing and am in the process of teaching myself. I've started with small projects but am not comfortable enough to teach anyone else yet. I have been interested in crafts for as long as I can remember. I have always enjoyed cross stitch, latchhook, knitting, etc. I have taught a couple how to do these this and hope to some day have a daughter of my own to teach how to sew and quilt, once I've mastered it myself. I would love this book and think it would be helpful win my learning process!

I'm a doer, not a teacher. For one, I don't have the patience. Secondly, I don't have the right terminology to make sense. I use words like "do-hickey" and "thingamajigger". I do, however share tips and tricks with friends who sew.

I am just starting a small sewing business. My mother taught me how to sew and now all my friends are asking for help making and mending their things! I love learning about new ideas and need to expand my library.

I'm always trying to convince my friends to be crafty. So far, they have been resistant! *laugh* But recently, I convinced my sister to try some "art therapy." We got her some paints and a pad of canvas, and she is really enjoying it. Makes me feel good that art can help someone else.

I've taught several former roomates to knit, and recently helped a friend learn some basic sewing techniques. Just started making handbags and I've been drooling over Amy Butler books, especially Style Stitches ever since!!!

My daughter & I have a sewing business. My mom & grandma taught me to sew and I taught my daughter. Friends and family are always asking us to sew things for them! We adore Amy Butler!

What a fabulous giveaway, thank you!

I feel like I'm still learning everything there is to learn about sewing, stitching, knitting, etc. But, a friend of mine and I started a blog almost a year ago to share with each other the projects we're working on and what we're learning through trial and error. I guess that would be considered sharing my creative knowledge with others! The blogging process has been such fun and I'm constantly inspired by and learning from our readers as well.

I have just started this as a hobby thanks to my best friend. It is my outlet now being a stay-at-home Mom of 2 boys and 1 girl. I am trying my hands at making cute like clothes for my daughter. I wish to make a few handbags for family for christmas and both of these would be a great help.

Having just learned to both sew & knit, I don't know enough to teach someone. But, I am getting more comfortable.

I'm not confident enough to teach anyone, but I always encourage people to try it if they have any interest! There's a craft out there for everyone! :)

I'm still a novice sewer and just past beginning quilting, but know the basics of knitting. I've reached out to a teen in our congregation who has some ADHD issues and who takes the ribbons on the hymnals and likes to weave them together during the service; I've offered to teach her how to knit. I think she'd be great at it!

I share my sewing as I am able to with friends. So far my kids haven't been that interested in learning. I have really been looking forward to Little Stitches since I will be having my first grandchild in May. I think it will make my art much more exciting for me to share it with the beautiful baby as s/he grows.

My sister doesn't sew that much, but I challanged her to make an easy quilt for me and I would make her one....to be exchanged in March, her anniversary and my Birthday! So we are helping each other since I haven't made a quilt either!!

My Mom and I teach each other tricks on sewing and machine embroidery - I share with her the projects we do in embroidery club, and she shares her years of experience with me. I also encourage her to try new products (specialty threads, different types of stabilizer) that were not readily available when she started doing machine embroidery many years ago.

My mom had done some basic sewing years and years ago, but once I started taking classes, she decided to bring her machine out here with her one visit. We had so much fun! I taught her the things I was learning in class (drawstring bags and pajama pants) and we made some of both. We had a blast, and if was a good refresher for her and good practice for me. We need to do that more often I think

I love to share ideas with my friends. I work in a fabric/quilt/sewing machine store and I am always sharing ideas with the customers. It inspires me every day to see what others are working on and helping people work through their sewing challenges :)

I love to pass on any knowledge that I have that can help others with their passion.
When I worked in Atlanta, I taught about 8 gals to knit on their lunch break. It was a lot of fun and laughs. Some ended up with huge scarves and others that were knit as tight as can be, but they still had a great time with their first project. We found that some were trying to knit under their desks (after lunch) because they couldn't get enough :)

I love Amy Butler fabrics and patterns! I bought the Birdie Sling purse pattern last year. My daughters and I made purses together. I sew almost every day and enjoy sharing the love of creating something from fabric with others.

I'm teaching my 6-yr-old daughter to make doll clothes and will soon be teaching her crochet. I've also taught my niece to crochet and to sew a little.

I'd love to win this prize so I could buy more fabric from my favorite on-line shopping store!

I have Amy Butler's Softwares cd and it's awesome. I'd love to have her books, too!

I love both the Amy Butler patterns and fabrics. I've used the fabric & patterns to make handbags. I've used her fabrics for curtains and slipcovers. My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was a young girl and since then I have taught many people how to sew as well as how to knit. There is immense pleasure in slowing down and taking the time to pass along these skills to yet another person or generation of crafters. It insures that my Grandma"s skills will live on not just in me but in others as well.

I share my knowledge of sewing on my blog and can't wait for the day to teach my kids to sew.
I REALLY want to win this book!

I keep crafting supplies on hand for emergencies like the other day when I got pulled in to substitute in preschool, I had beading activity ready to go the kids loved doing something new and wearing their work.

I love the simple designs from Amy Butler, I've bought a few of her individual patterns and they just come together so easily.

I'm a retired FACS (home ec) teacher, and I taught about 1600 students to sew. Before that I was a 4-H leader, and now I'm teaching our three neighbor girls to sew. They home-school, so it has been a fun experience. Right now I'm sewing Christmas things for the Wichita Children's Home, so life is not dull in retirement. :-)

ohh- who doesnt love Amy Butler - she rocks the fabric world!

I have taught sewing and quilting to relatives, friends and groups of ladies at church. We have used those new skills to make quilts for several different missions including children in orphanages in third world countries. To share our gifts with others is a special blessing!

I love Amy Butler! I've been wanting to check out her books for a while now. I keep hearing great things about them!

I don't necessarily teach people how to sew, but I'm always sharing tips and tricks to make their sewing or crafting a little easier. I am thinking of starting a "sewing together" group with some of my playgroup moms though!

I'm making the blossom purse from Amy Butler's book now. It's been the most tedious purse pattern to get together. But with it half way done, I think it will be the purse that I'm most proud of! It is absolutely beautiful. I really want to buy this book! But hopefully I will win it!

Oh wow, PLEASE can I win?!

I've tried to teach a couple of my sisters how to sew, but they always give up. Hopefully I'll have better luck teaching my daughter? She's only 4, so she has some growing up to do first!

I bought my daughter a sewing machine a few years ago. It seemed the only time it got used was when I was at her home, and I used it. She did little things on it, but is now sewing with her friends and making baby items, and I have also started making bags, so these books would be great.

i have used amy butler fabric many times to make her beautiful bags as well....i love her fabrics and all her sewing patterns....i have a 4 year old grand daughter and look forward to teaching her all i have learned about sewing in the near future....we "sewed" a few doll blankets together this summer and it was so much fun.

I have taught my best friend to sew and crochet, I'd teach others, but I haven't found anybody who's interested.

At my old job, I used to meet up with some friends at lunch and we would knit, crochet, and gossip while watching Young and Restless. When we were finished, we'd give Jen all of the projects and she would take them to the children's hospital. I've never given lessons on sewing, but have had friends come to me about with sewing advice while they were learning or had a quick first time (one time) DIY sewing project.

I haven't taught anyone to sew yet. I have given tips and tricks but I am always open to the idea. I think it would be great to have more friends who sew.

I have been sewing since I was 12 and am now 61. I made my wedding dress 41 years ago and just this past summer was thrilled to make a Christening dress for a dear friend from her wedding gown. I have just found out that I will be a grandmother for the third time. My sweet daughter is expecting her first child next summer, so Amy Butler's books would be a wonderful start on new goodies for the soon to be baby.

I am looking forward to teaching my two little granddaughters to sew. The oldest is 4 and is just learning to knit a bit with Grommie. What fun. Amy Butler's books have such fun ideas and her fabric is so beautiful. A friend just slipcovered a sofa and chair with her fabric and they are gorgeous!

I'm all for sharing the wealth. If it weren't for people being generous with their knowledge I'd wouldn't know how to sew. By sharing what we know with others the whole DIY community can grow. I'm constantly learning new techniques on the internet because people are kind enough to do tutorials.

What an awesome prize!!! I sew for all sorts of people all over the country. :) I am also have been teaching my two daughters (14 and 11) to sew.

This book looks great! Several years ago, I loved giving workshops for my quilting guild. It was a great group of quilters, and we loved sharing different techniques w/ each other.

These books are on my wish list! I have four teenage daughters who I've taught to sew and I've also assisted in some of the beginning sewing classes our 4-H offers. It's great to pass on skills and helps keep mine a bit sharper.

What an awesome prize pack! Sewing literally changed my life, so there's no way I couldn't pass that on to others. I teach 8 & 9 year old girls twice a month, and my 4 year old is already interested in fabrics, ribbons, etc, so it will be nice to have a sewing buddy soon!

I have taught others to sew. I want to teach my daughter, but she thinks there's no point since I can sew her whatever she wants.

Yes, I do share sewing, cooking, gardening, etc. w/anyone. Life is much more fun when you share w/your friends/family. I love other people sharing their ideas w/me!

i don't teach it but I share by just doing it or at least shoping it with other people :) I would love this book!

I love both Amy's fabric designs and patterns!

One of the best parts about crafting is sharing something I love with someone else.

I teach all ages...to sew, to do a variety of needlework. Right now I have projects going with fifth graders.

My Daughter-in-law knits and I sew. I have shown her some beginning techniques. I think she might like to learn more later but right now she is busy with her work and her knitting!

I haven't really taught anyone but I have sent instructional books and supplies to my baby sister (in high school 5 states away from me) so she can learn to sew. I was self taught and I want her to hopefully figure it out a little faster than I did! She's into theater and loves to make her own costumes.

Count me in.

My girlfriends and I have a twice monthly sewing club which is a great way to get started on projects and share good finds. I taught them how to sew initially but they keep my skills sharp!

Yes, I sew & knit & crochet. I have taught both sewing & knitting to my nieces. Have not taught crocheting. My nieces were in the 20's when they decided to learn & have taken to it so fast. They have especially learned the art of stash building.

I taught a friend to knit in college...but being right handed, taught by a lefty, who was taught by a righty can make your technique a little wonky ;) Now I mainly sew and help out friends who are winging projects every now and then - I love it!

I love to teach my kids about sewing. I think my son likes to learn more than my daughter but could be cause he likes scissors :)

I love sharing creative knowledge. I have taught some of my coworkers to crochet. I've also taught some of the teens at my church to crochet and sew.

I love sharing what I know. I wish my family and friends wanted to learn how to sew! I'd happily do it!

I have never taught anyone to sew, but my daughter wants to learn so I guess I will be soon!

I love to sew and crochet, I was taught by my grandmothers and aunts. I have tried to teach my 3 granddaughter's but I guess they will get the bug someday. Their Mother (my daughter) is very good at many crafts. I am also a book lover and all of these books gets my mouth watering to be added to my collection. If I were to win one of them, my husband couldn't complain!!!

Thank you for all the good inspiration and material (another thing I have a lot of!!)

Jan

I post tutorials on my blog, and help my sister-in-law from time to time... but nothing formal!

Thanks for the chance for the book; I've been wanting to get this one. :)

LIke everyone else, crossing my fingers for these titles (:

I have had many people ask me to teach them but none really follow through (most are my Mommy friends who want to make stuff for their little darlings, but that potential "free" time never really appears. . .) Maybe in a few years I will get the chance.

I LOVE teaching people to sew. Mainly, I just love sewing with other people and that sometimes means converting my friends to sewing. It also really helps relieve some of the stress of being "the friend that sews". If you teach them, then they can fix their own D**N jeans!

I love Amy Butler fabrics and her bag patterns. These look like great books. I'm always in the market for another great bag/purse to make. I've just started teaching my 9yo daughter to sew, it has been fun so far.

Luv Amy Butler! I have taught my daughter & granddaughter how to crochet. I have also started to teach my granddaughter how to knit. Hoping they will pass it down & keep it going!

I have taught my six-yr-old daughter to knit and bought her a cheap $25 sewing machine so she could learn to sew.

I've taught a few people how to sew--renews my interest in sewing!

I'm just learning how to sew, so I'm definitely on the learning end of things rather than the teaching end. Hopefully soon that will change.

The very first item that I attempted to sew was the small frenchie bag. I used daisy chain fabric and it ACTUALLY turned out OK even though I used a 1970's sewing machine and it took me all day long. I persevered. After that I tried the stash and dash bags and I've been sewing and buying ever since. I have found my niche in life.

Awesome books!! Just looking at the covers gives me ideas! lol As for todays blog question.... Yes I have taught people how to sew,crochet,knit,and use the round knitting looms. I love to teach it is so much fun to watch their faces light up at that "AH HA" moment when things finally "click" for them. :) Thank you for the chance to win these great books. Good luck all!

I will be teaching my boys how to sew!! It's a skill everyone needs at some point! Right now, my oldest (2yrs old) helps me stuff the stuffed animals. :)

Thanks fr the giveaway. I'm spending time this year doing paper piecing....regular and english. I've enjoyed learning this do skill that is good for any level of quilter.

I have held a few lessons for my friends in the recent months. All of us are learning new skills and then sharing with the others. I love getting fresh eggs in exchange for sewing lessons!

A friend of mine wants to learn to quilt - her m-i-l is a quilter also, so hopefully she'll learn too!

I get creatively inspired by so many things, nature, laughter, people. I am looking foward to teaching my new daughter-in-law to sew.

I've taught a variety of sewing classes and to all different age groups. But my favorite sewing enthusiasts have been two very special little girls that aren't so little anymore - my granddaughters, Whitney and Jadyn. Their sewing lessons began while they were still toddlers sitting on my lap pushing buttons, snipping threads, and guiding fabric. Together we made pj's, doll clothes, or just "stuff." My first sewing teacher was my precious grandmother. How thankful I am that I can share what I cherished as a child with my own sweet granddaughters keeping the art and love of sewing alive in my family.

I have purchased Husqvarna embroidery machines for my two daughters which I will give to them as soon as they are away from their mother as she won't allow gifts, or contact,from me. Also one for either myself, as I'm learning to sew, or my future new wife.

I love to teach quilting, reupholstery, knitting and crocheting. I have also taught old english smocking and french handsewing. I love making bias binding by marking the widths in a parallelogram on about 5/8 of a yard, sewing the ends offset by the lines and then cutting on the lines, round and round to get about 12 feet of binding already sewn together! Clear as mud? lol
Terri

I have taught my nieces to sew when they were 13 and wanted to make teen pillows for their room. Now they are in college and one taught me to knit this past Christmas. Ah-hh, the joy of sharing! My sewing friends and I also share sewing tips amongst each other.

I learned sewing from my mom. She was so good at sewing and made it seem so easy. I sewed for my family even making both of my daughters wedding dresses. I taught my daughters to sew and now one of them is sewing for her family. Right now I am trying to get back into sewing but having to learn to adapt after losing the sight in my left eye.

I sometimes teach a beginning sewing class. I like to teach that fabric is another medium for an artistic endeavor plus can be dang practical!

I started teaching my best friend how to sew with her new sewing machine, but then had to move out of state :(
Always willing to pass on the creativity!!

I havent had the chance to teach anyone around here most people are into quilting and I am not into that.

This book would be great i love amy butler!!

I tried to teach my girls how to crochet and I've taught them how to sew. I love getting together with my quilting friends and discuss new techniques and ideas. Thanks for the giveaway.

Hi, love the cover of your book. Also love the concept of "did you ever teach..." I was taught to sew by my older sister Christine, watching her create my Easter, graduation and holiday dresses as I grew up. My sewing is not as keen as hers, but I can make many wearable garments. I also weave and knit. Each of those I have taught to others, pay it forward as it were. And, I continue to strive to engage many in fiber arts. Meg

I've tried teaching two friends to crochet. I don't think I'm a very good teacher...as far as I know neither friend has stuck with it.

I taught my granddaughters to sew. One is going to college now for fashion design. Thanks for the give away I would love to win Amy's book so i can dream up some more projects.

It would be great if sewing classes were still taught in middle schools.

I show my projects to my friends and explain to them how I make them. If they show more interest, I give them ore details.

I've recently rediscovered sewing, knitting and crocheting. I've been making gifts for my young nieces and they are enthusiastic about learning crafting skills. Their enthusiasm fuels my desire to keep learning new techniques.

I get to go on sewing retreats with one of my best friends at least twice a year. What fun we have teaching each other new things.

I taught sewing lessons to 6 girls this summer - they were so excited to be able to create a new project each week! It was a great feeling to teach them sewing skills and help boost their confidence in what they can do. I have also created lots of free tutorials for sewing and craft projects on my blog, which my readers really appreciate.
ps. Amy Butler is my favorite designer, I'm REALLY crossing my fingers that I get these books!

oops. I see I've already missed the deadline...shucks!

I love those books or any amy books for that matter. I just started to teach my little girl to stitch and she loves it. For some reason when i start to be friends with people who is not crafters, sooner or later they become crafters, it like I make them addictive to the crafts. But how can you be not addictive to such a cute things, most of that stuff you can't get at the stores, especially kids toys. I just love crafts.

I am currently teaching my friend, Gina, to sew. She is 45. and has never before sewn, but is learning fast!

I am currently teaching my friend, Gina, to sew. She has never sewn before, but is learning fast!

I would really love to win these. My cousin is having a baby in a few months and I would love to make her some things.

I would SOOOO lOVE t win this.. I love all her books!!

I don't know what to think. This is the 15th and I just got this message which tells me the last day to enter is the 14th! This has happened several times. Am I the only one with this problem?

Suzanne

Women can have"things" happen and they need a friend. I have collected fabric, machines, sewing items and tea cups. I invite "a woman" over for an afternoon to sew a project. For many this is a first time to sew. We have fun picking fabric, a project and I help and listen. They always leave so excited and happy. MY husband comes home from work and I have a story that is not just "housework" again! Everyone's a winner for an afternoon. Now I just need extra afternoons as my calendar is full! But hopefully I've been a "friend in deed".

First of all, I taught myself to sew at twelve years old as mom refused to, she said she was too busy. She did however give me permission to use her wonderful New Home sewing machine and have access to her fabric, patterns, and notions and would answer my questions as they came up!( mom was very appreciative and surprised at my skill as I brought her my creations to admire and critique) I can still remember what joy filled my heart as I dug in. I started with a curler bag, I still have it. It was made with little squares and was my own design. My sisters were so jealous when I stayed home from a family outing to sew and had a really cute top to show for it when they all got home.It was trimmed around the square yoke with ribbons. My dad stuck up for me and it was one of my proudest moments. I taught my children to sew and taught sewing to girls at the local recreation center for a term. I also taught home schooled kids to crochet.

I learned how to sew from my mom & grandma ... And what a delightful day it was when my oldest granddaughter & I sewed her 1st pillow project! Sewing is one of my gifts from God.

I now have friends with babies to sew for!!!!