28 November 2014

Just For You: I'm in a book! {and a giveaway}

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We spent much of it on the beach enjoying a most beautiful day.  We don't do turkey, but we certainly didn't starve. ;)

It was so surreal when I brought the mail in from the mailbox, opened the manilla envelope to see me in a book! 
It's a book Just For You.  Not your kids, but you.  All types of projects, from clothes to accessories to phone covers. It's subtitled Selfish Sewing, but I don't think it's selfish to sew for one's self. It's important to do, in fact!
My project in the book is a faux leather belt, and you can see my silly fabric peeking bio picture.  It's not quite as professional as everyone else, but that's how I am, right? ;)  There are projects that just require measuring and there is also a sheet of patterns in the back for the more complex projects, something for everyone's skill level. :)
It was so fun to flip it over and see my friends Delia, Disney and Jessica's names on the back with mine!  And did you notice my matching nails with the dress?  Serendipitous! 
You can find it on Amazon and you can also win a copy right here! You can also win fabric for 4 projects over here.

+Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win. Answer this question: what would you like to see on my blog? What are your favorite types of posts?
+Enter until December 5th
+Open to everyone internationally!  U.S. winner will receive the actual hard copy, everyone else will receive the digital copy.

54 comments:

  1. I love your decorating style. So I'd love to see more decorating ideas. Happy holidays.

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  2. Congrats Katy!! I love that you keep it real! You are not one dimensional! You invite us into your home, you share your family with us, you sew and craft and take amazing pictures! Thank you!!

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  3. I can't help but say I'd like to see more baby bunnies but my favorite posts are of your adorable family. Congrats on being in/on the book!

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  4. I love the posts about your faith, children and sewing so all of them really, thanks, congratulations on the book and God bless

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  5. I absolutely love your grown up sewing!

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  6. Congraulations!
    I love your posts about orange stuff :-) All your sewing is unbelievable.
    Ester

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  7. YAY! I love seeing everything you make...but I particularly like to see what you make for you! :)

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  8. I love seeing all the little details you put into your sewing and home decorating.

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  9. I love seeing what you sew for yourself!

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  10. Yay! I've got this book on my Christmas wish list and if I don't get it I'm hitting Amazon after the holidays. I love the sewing tutorials, personally!!

    Jess
    storiedyarns AT yahoo DOT com

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  11. I love seeing all the clothes you make whether it's for you or your kids! Everything always looks fun and has details that surprise me!

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  12. This is my first time reading your blog,but from reading the other comments I would enjoy anything you post. Thank You.

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  13. My favorite posts are how to's of sewing (I'm a beginner). I love skirts, and handbags so I would love to see lots of those. This is my first time here, I like your blog and have subscribed by email. Have a great day.
    dawnm1993 at gmail dot com

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  14. I love seeing your posts about the beautiful clothes you make for yourself and your children. I also love when you post the different techniques you use on the clothes you make.

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  15. I love tutorials on just about anything so I can learn and expand my skills. How about a tute on a doggie coat? I have a new dog this year and she gets so cold outside! I'd really like to make something special for her. Or, how about how to choose fabrics to make a quilt? I'd like to see how others choose colors and patterns w/o the use of a bundle of pre-cuts.

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  16. I like how your personality comes out in what you write! You write with lots of joy, and enjoyment of life. I can't think of anything in particular I think is missing. For me, the tone of your writing is more important than the content, and you've got both! sarah@forrussia.org

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  17. I enjoy everything you do, but especially love when you sew.
    Your photography is also divine!

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  18. I love a variety: sewing and everyday life

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  19. As a newbie to your blog I like your style. I look forward to checking out your tutorials. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  20. I like the variety of posts you do. The tutorials are great

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  21. I like the recipe posts. I would like to see product reviews.

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  22. I love recipe posts and seeing your decorating style. Your blog is wonderful!

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  23. I love seeing what you sew for yourself.

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  24. Would love to win the book - but if I don't, I think I'll mosey on over to Amazon and get me one! By the way, doesn't surprise me that you're in a book. I'm surprised you haven't authored one yourself yet!!!
    As for the blog, I like what you do now. I enjoy your family and your sewing adventures!

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  25. I love to see tutorials. While it's nice to see what other people make, sometimes it is not always obvious how it was put together.

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  26. I love to see the things you sew for yourself!

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  27. I would love to see more sewing for the little guy!

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  28. Love this! Yes, sewing for yourself. Love seeing you model your own sewing. So brave! I need inspiration to get the fit right for a grown woman. Some easy starter pieces?

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  29. I love your posts on motherhood and family.

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  30. Congrats!! I really love the sewing you do for kids :)

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  31. I have only just found your blog through this Give Away and so I would leave it as is now until I can form a better opinion.

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  32. The book is full of lovely projects. I like to see new twists on old designs,

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  33. I love seeing the sewing projects that you make for your children. Always so colorful and creative.

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  34. I love seeing quick sewing projects.

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  35. what a beautiful book! I love it when you share stuff you sew on the blog. I have learned a lot from your top notch sewing. Thanks so much! I now sew my girls swim suits with ease :)

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  36. Congratulations on the publishing! What I love most about your blog is your great sense of color and pattern. Your pictures just always make me smile. If I must say one thing I'd like to see more of, it would be the book related sewing. I love the cleverness of both the sewing and the ideas.

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  37. Great job! I'm new to your blog as I found you via this hop. Usually I enjoy tutorials and you sharing your projects and life with us.

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. I just discovered your blog, I like your family and deco posts!
    http://pi-tous.blogspot.be

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  39. looks like a fantastic book -- and what a treat to sew for yourself and not just the kiddos! Congrats!

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  40. I would like to see some vintage fabric recycling going on!

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  41. I love the decorating and Once Upon a Thread posts

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  42. I would love to see more on sewing.

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  43. Definitely more sewing-related posts!

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  44. I would love to see more unique sewing projects. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  45. more mom posts please... how you handle chores (laundry), allowance, holidays, bedrooms sharing, fitting in clubs and sports, etc etc.

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  46. Your sewing skills amaze and inspire me!

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  47. My favorite type of post is the how-to of simple projects that can be completed in an hour or two.

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  48. thanks for the giveaway! I love your posts about life. I always come away feeling better, and willing to try a little harder to be better. :)

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  49. Sewing, sewing, sewing :) and any writing on real life heart stuff

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