Melanie Coombs: October 2010 Archives
Hello, readers! Who doesn't love to win prizes? We sure hope you do, because every weekday from now through October 15, 2010, we'll be giving away great books to build up your sewing library!
Today, we're giving away signed copies of Joel Dewberry's Sewn Spaces to FIVE lucky winners.
THE WINNERS FOR THIS ROUND ARE:
Commenter name: Angie
One home decor tip I have has to do with holidays. I have seasonal
quilts that I switch out with each holiday so it gives a festive look
to our room but also keeps the style of the room the same.
Commenter name: Danielle
One word. Piping. Once I learned how to make bias-strip piping I added
it to everything I make for the house. It gives a finished look to
every edge.
Commenter name: Mountainquilter
I change my pictures, quilts, wallhangings, pillows with the seasons.
Makes the whole house look different!
Commenter name: Elaine
I'm not sure it's a best home sewing tip, but it was cheap! When we
rented our first home with no draperies, our landlady loaned me a bunch
of wooden rings. I bought yards of burlap (and it was pretty raw and
horrible.....but about $.50 a yard), and I made curtains. Think we
used dowel rods to hang the curtains. They actually looked pretty
sharp, but I had to give the rings back when we moved.
Commenter name: Beth R
I took a look thru the table of contents for this book - it looks like
some great info in there, would be lots of fun.
TO ENTER:
Leave a comment on this post and share your sewing insights! Talk about this book, tell one of your favorite stitching tales, or answer this question: What's your best home dec sewing tip?
The deadline for entries is today, October 8, 2010 at MIDNIGHT ET.
Winner will be picked at random and announced sometime Monday, October 11, 2010.
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Hello, readers! Who doesn't love to win prizes? We sure hope you do, because every weekday from now through October 15, 2010, we'll be giving away great books to build up your sewing library!
Did you miss our first give away of signed copies of Kay Whitt's Sew Serendipity? Well, good news! Today we're giving away more to FIVE lucky winners.
DRUMROLL PLEASE:
Commenter name: fergliz
I learned to sew with my mom. In the summers when I was about 10 we
would make drawstring or elastic shorts out of all sorts of crazy
fabrics. I don't think I was very patient back then, but I love to sew
now. And I know that it was because my mom had the patients when I was
younger to teach me an invaluable skill. Thanks mom!!
Commenter name: torilynn
Sew Serendipity is "sew" up my alley! When I was in my first year of
sewing in High School, I decided not to use a pattern to make a skirt.
(My first ever sewing project to boot.) The teacher didn't chide me or
anything, she asked me how I was going to make my hips fit into that.
And I've been thinking how to make things work ever since, without a
pattern. Though I definately use patterns equally as often as I
'freestyle' it, I joy in the creativity of Just Doing It!
Commenter name: Becky S
The first project I remember making was a pillow I sewed while I was
visiting my Grandmother one summer. I think I was six or seven.
Thanks for the chance to win--I would love to make that adorable skirt
on the cover!
Commenter name: Northanne
One of my first sewing memories is of sewing an apron by hand in
Brownies ... and sewing it to my skirt! My mother and grandmother both
sewed, and I loved rummaging through the scraps of fabric and trim and
assembling them into bags or little animals.
Commenter name: ella
I was around 8 when i got my first sewing machine. It was a little
brother you hand cranked...wished I still had it now. I made doll
clothes for my barbie doll.
TO ENTER:
Leave a comment on this post and share your sewing insights! Talk about this book, tell one of your favorite stitching tales, or answer this question: What's your first sewing or crafting memory?
The deadline for entries is today, October 7, 2010 at MIDNIGHT ET.
Winner will be picked at random and announced sometime Thursday, October 8, 2010.
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Hello, readers! Who doesn't love to win prizes? We sure hope you do, because every weekday from now through October 15, 2010, we'll be giving away great books to build up your sewing library!
Today, we're giving away copies of signed copies of Fast Forward Quilts by Pat Sloan to FIVE lucky winners.
TODAY'S WINNERS!
Commenter name: cc
My first completed quilt was made just before my wedding. The "Quilt
Police" would have been appalled by it: 5/8" seams, a sheet for backing
and no binding! ;-)
27 years later it's still my favorite project. :-)
Commenter name: jul
Wow $500 - since I'm fairly new to sewing $500 would sure jump start my
stash! When I see these amazing pictures of peoples sewing rooms I'm
blown away by the amount of fabric so many have!
Commenter name: Melinda
If I had $500 I would buy enough fabric for a whole bedding set for my
bed AND pay someone else to quilt it on a long arm machine! I love
making quilt tops, the actual quilting of them? Not so much.
Commenter name: denise
I would buy my fabric and make a quilt for my kids and their families
Commenter name: pauliegirl
If I were to win $500 for my Project...I would make tie quilts for my
grandson's soccer team in Germany. I just returned and he is 6 years
old, playing soccer like a champ. I am making him a beautiful tie
quilt with red, white & black soccer balls(team name is Red & White) on
one side & black on back. In Germany they do not have the fleece fabric
and my son was ectatic when he saw the fabric I ordered and will be
making the blanket with.I would love to surprise the team with blankets
for all....with the quilt book I would use all my scraps and make lap
quilts for wheel chair students I worked with for 23 years...just
retired in June.
TO ENTER:
Leave a comment on this post and share your sewing insights! Talk about this book, tell one of your favorite stitching tales, or answer this question: If you could spend $500 on a dream project, what fabric or other supplies would you buy?
The deadline for entries is today, October 6, 2010 at MIDNIGHT ET.
Winner will be picked at random and announced sometime Thursday, October 7, 2010.
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Hello, readers! Who doesn't love to win prizes? We sure hope you do, because every weekday from now through October 15, 2010, we'll be giving away great books to build up your sewing library!
Today, we're giving away copies of Amy Butler's Style Stitches with autographed bookplates to FIVE lucky winners.
THE WINNERS ARE:
Commenter name: Sarah
What a beautiful book. Amy's projects are so fun and creative. My
sewing insight is to always enjoy your sewing :-) Really, every time
I'm in a bad mood and I start sewing, bad things start happening -
broken needle, crooked hem, the list goes on. So I've learned to make
sure I'm in a good mood if I plan on sitting down to work on a project.
Commenter name: Meg M
i used to sew a lot more than i do now (made my prom dress my junior
year of high school). i don't typically make a ton of sewing projects
in a month or year, but lately i've been knitting and felting purses
and sewing linings and zippers into them. i really think the zippers
and linings give the purses a professional, finished look. i've been
considering making a Halloween costume this year...i would LOVE to sew
some purses using this book! thanks for the chance to win!
Commenter name: Pam
What great projects to use specialty fabrics!
Commenter name: karen
I sew when I have time.... so sometimes there are a couple of projectsa month, and sometimes tons. Of course, it depends on the SIZE of the
projects too! I'm mostly a quilter, so they take quite a bit of time!
Commenter name: tuhraycee
I'm a newbie so I'm proud if I finish one or two small projects a
month. I read dozens of tutorials a day though to build up my
motivation!
THANKS EVERYONE!
TO ENTER:
Leave a comment on this post and share your sewing insights! Talk about this book, tell one of your favorite stitching tales, or answer this question: How many sewing projects do you typically complete in a year? A Month? A Week?
The deadline for entries is today, October 5, 2010 at MIDNIGHT ET.
Winner will be picked at random and announced sometime Wednesday, October 6, 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: To be qualified, you must create a user name if you haven't already. Anonymous posts cannot be considered for entry. One entry per person, please. Duplicate entries or multiple entries from the same user may be deleted. Thanks!
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Hello, readers! Who doesn't love to win prizes? We sure hope you do, because every weekday from now through October 15, 2010, we'll be giving away great books to build up your sewing library!
Today, we're giving away signed copies of Anna Maria Horner's Little Stitches for Little Ones to FIVE lucky winners.
Thanks for all the comments!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!
Commenter name: tracie brown
My grandma taught me to sew many years ago and i love it since she has
passed away and i recieved all of machines and fabric and thread i love
to use them it make me feel closer to her i would love this book maybe
i can learn more and have more fun sewing
Commenter name: April
I haven't gotten into sewing clothing yet, but I will with two
daughters that fit in nothing correctly when purchased from the store.
But I do like to modify existing garments and make them more fun...
just be creative and harness your inner child!
Commenter name: Busydaycake
Ahh... I have finally solidified the lesson to NOT rush sewing clothes.
When I do, I end up frustrated, having to un-sew, and sometimes have
even had to simply toss the whole thing. Now I take my time and enjoy
completing small steps.
Commenter name: Gem
This is so much fun! All these books are wonderfull! I am so lucky to
have been able (with a little help)to have a new sewing machine! It
would be awesome to have this book for more ideas . Not to mention I
don't have any more money to spend on books now, gotta pay off the
machine! LOL .. thank you again for the chance to win!
Commenter name: AmySews
I have gotten back into sewing after 25 years. I am taking lessons with
a fantastic teacher at a really hip local studio & she absolutely
recommended this book & has it on her shelf I hope I win!
Thanks for commenting!
TO ENTER:
Leave a comment on this post and share your sewing insights! Talk about this book, tell one of your favorite stitching tales, or answer this question: What's your best apparel sewing tip? Share it with us!
The deadline for entries is today, October 4, 2010 at midnight ET.
Winner will be picked at random and announced sometime Tuesday, October 5, 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: To be qualified, you must create a user name if you haven't already. Anonymous posts cannot be considered for entry.
*If you experience technical difficulties posting your comment, you may email your comment to blog(at)fabric.com to be included in the random selection process.
Hello, readers! Who doesn't love to win prizes? We sure hope you do, because every weekday from now through October 15, 2010, we'll be giving away great books to build up your sewing library!
Today, we're giving away signed copies of Kay Whitt's Sew Serendipity to FIVE lucky winners.
Thanks for all the comments and the great tips!
THE WINNERS ARE:
Commenter name: naomig"Oh, I LOVE books about sewing. One thing I try to do is intersperse my
huge projects with quick easy ones... that way I always have a sense of
satisfaction that comes from producing something fabulous in an hour or
two, as well as the glory of huge projects and the awesomeness of
getting them done. It just keeps me going. Also, I ALWAYS cut out my
next project as part of my cleanup from my last project. That way when
I start in on it I'm starting at the fun sew together part instead of
the annoying cut out part. I hope so very much that I win this book! It
looks amazing!"
Commenter name: berendslisa
"I love sewing books, they are probably almost as addicting as fabric!
My best sewing tips is to store fabric in clear bins by type and those
plastic school pencil boxes make great storage containers for needles,
sewing tools, threads, etc. "
Commenter name: marshakaye
This looks like a fantastic book to add to my sewing library! Would
love to do some "grown up" projects! Lots of ziploc bags helps to keep
patterns, ribbon scraps, button, etc sorted and together.
Commenter name: thyme2sage
I have a very small house with limited storage. I have shelving in my
family room for my fabric with bamboo shades hung from the ceiling to
hide the fabric and also to keep it clean and protect it from the
sunlight coming through my windows. It's stacked according to color
and season. I bought a box of 9x12 clasp envelopes at Costco for my
patterns. I glue the front of the pattern on the front of the
envelope and the back is glued on the back...it's so much easier to put
the pattern pieces into a big envelope than trying to stuff back into
the original one. They're stored in a four drawer filing cabinet.
Commenter name: gfawga
I saw this book at JoAnn's last week and ALMOST bought it. But i'mstill learning so until i get a pattern down for clothing i decided to
pass. I'd love to see what it can teach me though so keep in today's
drawing! Thanks!
TO ENTER:
Leave a comment on this post and share your sewing insights! Talk about this book, tell one of your favorite stitching tales, or answer this question: Have you come up with an ingenious storage solution for your sewing or craft area? Share it with us!
The deadline for entries is today, October 1, 2010 at midnight ET.
Winner will be picked at random and announced sometime Monday, October 4, 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: To be qualified, you must create a user name if you haven't already. Anonymous posts cannot be considered for entry.
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