Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Sew the Perfect Gift ~ A Giveaway

Martingale released a great new book last week just in time for the gift giving season!
Both my granddaughters have birthdays in October and I love how excited little children are about their ages. Unlike adults they eagerly anticipate their birthdays and proudly display with cute little fingers just how old they are. So I thought the girls might like pillows with their ages on them for their bedrooms and it was the perfect idea for the "Perfect Gift" book.

Here are my projects in the book!
And since the big girl is turning 4 next week, I had to make a new one. You may remember that she asked me to use cuter fabric this time. Do you think she'll like it?
The book has 25 quick, easy gift projects by various designers ranging from pillows to bags to table runners. I love them all and here are a couple of my favorites both designed by Cassie Barden.
City Roses Purse

Gardener's Apron
I need this myself! (Did you notice it's made with laminate?)

So guess what! I have an extra copy thanks to the nice people at Martingale! Leave any comment if you'd like to be entered in the give away. If you can't think of anything to say maybe you can tell me your favorite hand-made gift. I'll randomly draw a winner next Wednesday morning. You really want this book! Good luck!

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65 comments:

  1. scottyloverSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Those pillows are too cute! I have a friend who gardens that the apron would be perfect for! Please count me in on the give away!

    Sandy A

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  2. TraceygSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    The pillows are gorgeous and such a great birthday gift idea. Looks like a fantastic book.

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  3. TamieSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I'd love a copy of this book. I'm always open to new gift ideas.

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  4. wintunancySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks for a chance at this book. I especially like to give homemade, personalized, gifts. It is so much fun to think of something that is just right for the recipient.

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  5. CarlaSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    The book sounds like something I'd love and could share with my crafty daughter. Your pillows are so cute....and cupcake fabric is going to be a winner, I'm predicting! Lately, mug rugs have been fun to give special people.

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  6. TeeeeeenaSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Wow! I love the pincushion on the front of your book. Thanks for the chance to win this copy of this book. Christmas is right around the corner!

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  7. SewLindaAnnSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Totally loving the patterns your showing..throw my number in there please!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Cindy~
    your projects are very cute, and I'm sure your 4-yr. old granddaughter will be thrilled!
    thanks for offering this!
    Blessings~

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  9. CathySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Your pillows are very cute and you could always substitute an initial for those who don't want to broadcast their age.

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  10. AnitaSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What a fun looking book.

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  11. Di~September 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Yes, I do really want this book! I love a handmade apron! I've read another book by C. Barden. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  12. GinaSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    The cupcake print is adorable. I'm certain your grand daughter will love it.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Cute, Cute pillows. Im sure she will love it.

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  14. RuthSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Oh the cupcake pillow. I need one for me, never mind the grands!
    Pretty please?

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  15. elizabethSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    what cute projects!!! i love everything you make! you are such a great teacher.

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  16. Monica at ButtoncounterSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    my favorite handmade gift was a quilt that Diane Sehorne made for me. I never had a quilt made for me! (you can google her name to see some of her quilts) I will not forget that gift, ever.

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is like you are planting trees instead of weeds. Weeds grow fast and comprehensively; however, trees stay with us forever.

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  17. CortniSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Crafty gifts are always fun!

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  18. SylviaSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    What a great-looking book--thanks for the chance to win!

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  19. leanneSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    thanks for the great giveaway - I love that bag and I know a couple of young ladies (my nieces) who would love it as well !

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  20. CarolSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Cute projects. I would love to have this book. Thanks for the chance.

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  21. Ginny WordenSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Cute pillows, and the book comes at the right time as we all wonder what to make for those people in our lives that deserve a hand made gift.

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  22. LadybugSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Your granddaughter is going to love her new pillow. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. YCSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Oh, that little Gardener Apron is perfect! I've been wondering what to do with some laminated cotton scraps. (The staging is hilarious: put this apron on with some strategically placed seed packets, and hold a pot of bulbs. Tada, you're a gardener!)

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  24. ♥DuffSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    a giveaway?! you know I'm in! I think the old saying is "third time's a charm" but in this case, it's the fourth! Cupcakes are perfect!!

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  25. Quilting CornerSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Thank you for this opportunity. This looks like a very creative book. I give gifts often and I'm always looking for new ways to cheer people up when they are down.

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  26. SolstitchesSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    The book looks lovely and your pillow projects are such fun for the little ones.
    I think your little grandaughter will be thrilled with her cupcake pillow. You can't get any cuter than that :)
    Margaret

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  27. Kathy ManningSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    The pillows are too cute!

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  28. Astrid sinSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    This book looks very nice. Love to win! And your blog is lovely. I have got many creative ideas from your blog.

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  29. KathySeptember 28, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Love that City Roses bag! Please enter me into the giveaway!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Looks like lots of fun...love cute stitching projects!

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  31. Linda KSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Just looking at the few projects you showed from the book, it looks terrific and a must have. I have a quilting retreat coming up, and I'd really like to make a pillow and that City Roses bag. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  32. jlkSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a darling pillow! This looks like a great book.

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  33. NickySeptember 28, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh yes please - it will be so useful to have ideas for swap items! Thanks!

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  34. ReneSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I think Elyse will like her pretty pillow with the CUTE fabric. The book looks like a good one! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  35. JanelleSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Cute pillows! The book looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  36. GillSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    This looks a great book!
    I love the 'City Roses Purse'

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    A sewing gift to me from a friend was a pincushion.

    Linda

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I have a hen pincushion from a friend.

    Margaret

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I have given several pincushions to friends.

    Melvagene

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    THIS BOOK LOOKS REALLY NEAT!
    THANKS MARTINGALE+YOU,CINDY FOR SHARING!
    HAPPY STITCHING ALL!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  41. ColbySeptember 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    That purse is adorable! I'm always looking for new ideas for gifts and this would be perfect!

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  42. kbzelaznySeptember 28, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    So cute! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  43. Heather ASeptember 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    A book like this would be most timely since it's getting close to Christmas! Some of these project look easy enough for a beginner like me!

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  44. SharrieboberrySeptember 28, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I love the idea of the gardener's apron! I do not, in any way, shape, or form, look that cute when gardening! I could use the help. :)

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  45. kathySeptember 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Great book! I love the pillows and may make one for my sister for her "big" birthday with the "big" number on it. :-)

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  46. NancySeptember 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    would love a chance to win.. i need some new ideas for this christmas.

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  47. JocelynSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Oh wow this book looks awesome. I love the projects you showed. Thanks!

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  48. LexiSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    So cute! Love your projects. Would really love a copy of this nook. Thanks for the opportunity, lexilucas@gmail.com

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  49. Stitched With PrayerSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Oh...This book looks completely wonderful, thanks so much for a chance to win one. As for favorite handmade gifts, it doesn't matter what it is, if someone took the time to make something special, I will adore it! Hugs...

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  50. AbbybethSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    The gardening apron with the laminates is a great idea - I have a few people on my Christmas list who would appreciate that gift!

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  51. Sinta ReneeSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Oh please count me in! I was just looking at that book yesterday at my LQS. And those were some of the pojects I loved in it! Those pillows are a great idea!!! and like your grandchildren... I have a bday in Oct. too... can you see how many fingers I am holding up? Uh-oh.. I can't do it with just two hands anymore!

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  52. ThelmaSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Congratulations on your contribution to what looks to be a wonderful book, perfect timing too! I love your pillows, the cupcake one is my favorite, naturallY

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Linda told me about the give away and would love a chance to win.

    Linda G

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  54. Cheri C.September 29, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I am not into purses that much BUT the one you show... I LVOE IT!!! ANd, would love the book to make it!!

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  55. Archie The Wonder DogSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Looks like a great book - if all the patterns are are lovely as the ones you've shown it'll never be out of my hands!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  56. Jen BOctober 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I like making placemats for handmade gifts, but have made a bunch of other things too!

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  57. Marcia W.October 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    for some reason my comment did not post - glad checked again
    I'm always at a loss of thinking of handmade presents that people will actually like to receive. Thanks for the giveaway - and the chance to have some great ready ideas. I especially like the age pillows and gardeners apron. mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  58. CandyOctober 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I love the handmade gifts. The pillows are adorable. Can we make our own???

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  59. HeatherOctober 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I love that cute bag and the birthday pillow idea is great! I love to make gifts for other people, actually most of my sewn projects have gone to live with other people.

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  60. CityHouseStudioOctober 2, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    The book looks great - perfect with Christmas coming up!

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  61. SegelfliegeOctober 3, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I love the idea of the pincushions with the age of the receiver on it. Its such a great idea for kids!!!

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  62. ShirleyOctober 3, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Everything about this books looks wonderful. Thank you for a chance to win it. :)

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  63. Chrissy O.October 4, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I'm so excited to discover your blog! And just in time to possibly win an awesome-sounding book! I met you at the Sew-In and I can't believe I was among so many celebrities! Everyone practically has a Moda Bake Shop entry! So happy to meet so many terrific, talented women! Chrissy

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  64. Paula LemosOctober 8, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    My favorite hand-made gifts are toys and dolls. Kids always love them and I enjoy making them. The book looks lovely, love the purse and the gardener's apron is a clever idea that I could well use! Thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  65. sewvintagepattiMarch 29, 2012 at 8:24 PM

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