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Book Review & Giveaway {The Best of Sew Simple Magazine}

by Kim

You’re going to love this book! {Even if you’re sewing challenged!} The Best of Sew Simple Magazine has over 50 quick projects that are…SIMPLE!

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I’m a simple project kind of person! I like to start on something and be completely finished in a few hours. This book is full of quick projects that are beautiful! You’ll find ideas for purses, coffee sleeves, aprons, and lots of tips on techniques to help you with each project.

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This table runner would be fun for your summer parties. There’s a great section for your home and even ideas for upcycling your old clothes!

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These gift bags would make a someone feel special! You might have a hard time giving them away once you’ve finished sewing them.

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I love this little skirt! Please excuse the poor photos…the light wasn’t great and I’m impatient! It looks better in the book.

This is a wonderful book with tons of quick projects that work out great when you’re feeling creative and you don’t have much time.  You could even use your fabric scraps for some of these.  If you read Sew Simple Magazine you already know the quality of their work.

Leisure Arts has been kind enough to offer TWO Everything Etsy readers their own copy of The Best of Sew Simple Magazine! This book is over 200 pages, and I know you’re going to enjoy it!

Here’s how to win one of the copies of this book…

  • Visit Leisure Arts and leave a comment about one of your favorite books…they have a ton to choose from, but you only need to tell me about one to be entered! :)
  • Let me know if you subscribe to Everything Etsy, Like us on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter – 1 extra entry each
  • Spread the word of this giveaway by blog post, Twitter, or your Facebook page – 1 extra entry each

***This giveaway has ended!  Thanks so much for all your comments!  Congratulations to Lauren and Blore Knitter!  I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

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{ 127 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Holly June 21, 2010 at 9:37 pm

That book looks great! lots of great ideas I’m sure!!!!

Another one I like is the Beading Workshop book on their website!

2 Holly June 21, 2010 at 9:37 pm

I like everything etsy on facebook as Holly M

3 Heather June 21, 2010 at 9:38 pm

I love Mason-Dixon Knitting. I don’t own it- I just check it out from the library when I need it. :)

4 Holly June 21, 2010 at 9:38 pm

I subscribe in rss feed as beachcovejewelry google reader :)

5 Crystal June 21, 2010 at 9:48 pm

I like (love) you on facebook!

6 Crystal June 21, 2010 at 9:51 pm

I like the candle making book.

7 alisa June 21, 2010 at 9:54 pm

I really like the Sew Simple one or the Small stash sewing one. Thanks Kim!
.-= alisa´s last blog ..Giveaway winner! =-.

8 alisa June 21, 2010 at 9:54 pm

I follow you already!
.-= alisa´s last blog ..Giveaway winner! =-.

9 alisa June 21, 2010 at 9:55 pm

I’m also a facebook fan!
.-= alisa´s last blog ..Giveaway winner! =-.

10 Natasha June 21, 2010 at 9:58 pm

Ooh, that book looks fun (and addicting)!
I like the BeadSimple book. I own it, and the pictures inspire some of my own designs.

I like Everything Etsy on Facebook.
I also follow Everything on Twitter (@ohanaglass).
AND I am retweeting this contest. :)
.-= Natasha´s last blog ..Bronze Baubles– beaded bracelet =-.

11 Sandy a la Mode June 21, 2010 at 10:09 pm

I really do love the book you are giving away but I think the Hearst Books-House Beautiful Fabrics For Your Home would be pretty fantastic too! Thanks for a chance to win!!

12 Sandy a la Mode June 21, 2010 at 10:11 pm

I follow you on twitter! (sandyalamode)

13 Sandy a la Mode June 21, 2010 at 10:11 pm

*tweet tweet* I twittered about the giveaway to my followers!

http://twitter.com/sandyalamode/status/16738897135

14 Marta June 21, 2010 at 10:12 pm

Love your book! So many great ideas!

15 Kristina June 21, 2010 at 10:18 pm

Small Stash Sewing looks fun! Thanks for the giveaway….I would love this book!
.-= Kristina´s last blog ..Baby Shower Surprise =-.

16 Stacy June 21, 2010 at 10:18 pm

My favorite Leisure Arts book is no longer in print. It’s a crochet leaflet book – “Beautiful Bazaar Projects.”
.-= Stacy´s last blog ..Get the Sugar Our – Book Review =-.

17 Kristina June 21, 2010 at 10:18 pm

I am a facebook “fan”.
.-= Kristina´s last blog ..Baby Shower Surprise =-.

18 Stacy June 21, 2010 at 10:19 pm

I’m a fan on Facebook, too!
.-= Stacy´s last blog ..Get the Sugar Our – Book Review =-.

19 Kristina June 21, 2010 at 10:19 pm

I’m a new e-mail subscriber!
.-= Kristina´s last blog ..Baby Shower Surprise =-.

20 Stacy June 21, 2010 at 10:24 pm

Gave ya some Linky love on my blog http://slmpetersen.blogspot.com/2010/06/attention-sewers.html
.-= Stacy´s last blog ..Get the Sugar Our – Book Review =-.

21 Stacy June 21, 2010 at 10:25 pm

I also posted it on my facebook page, as well as my fan page!
.-= Stacy´s last blog ..Get the Sugar Our – Book Review =-.

22 Miki June 21, 2010 at 10:31 pm

I just found a book called Celebrating Cobblers and Pies…I don’t own it but I sure would love too! We’re in the middle of berry season here so I would get lots of good use out of that one!
.-= Miki´s last blog ..4th of July =-.

23 Sara June 21, 2010 at 10:32 pm

Celebrating Cupcakes looks like a book I could enjoy!

24 Sara June 21, 2010 at 10:33 pm

I follow the blog!

25 Sara June 21, 2010 at 10:33 pm

I “like” everything etsy on facebook!

26 Miki June 21, 2010 at 10:33 pm

I tweeted about it and I’m already a subscriber, follower & liker! :)
.-= Miki´s last blog ..4th of July =-.

27 monika mrozkova June 21, 2010 at 10:34 pm

well…you know me :) I follow you on twitter, I’m your FB fan and of course I just retweted …lol …have a good night, Monika
.-= monika mrozkova´s last blog ..Crochet Coasters – Pink Strawberry set of 4 =-.

28 Steph June 21, 2010 at 10:35 pm

I don’t own it, but I have borrowed the Mary Engelbreit book “Sew, So Cute” from the library. It’s really sweet!
.-= Steph´s last blog .."The Bees Knees" – A Pinafore Set =-.

29 Steph June 21, 2010 at 10:35 pm

I’m a subscriber to your blog. :)

30 Pamela June 21, 2010 at 10:43 pm

Love the book Stash This! There are so many wonderful books and patterns to choose from.
.-= Pamela´s last blog ..Red and White Floral Fabric Card Case – business card, loyalty card, gift card =-.

31 Pamela June 21, 2010 at 10:44 pm

And I follow your blog – love it!
.-= Pamela´s last blog ..Red and White Floral Fabric Card Case – business card, loyalty card, gift card =-.

32 Katy~TheCountryBlossom June 21, 2010 at 10:46 pm

I think the 50 Fabulous Knit Garter Stitches Book looks great. I love to knit..and they have all kinds of great books about it!!! :)
.-= Katy~TheCountryBlossom´s last blog ..We keep moving forward, =-.

33 Katy~TheCountryBlossom June 21, 2010 at 10:47 pm

I follow you on Twitter! KatyLMA
.-= Katy~TheCountryBlossom´s last blog ..We keep moving forward, =-.

34 Katy~TheCountryBlossom June 21, 2010 at 10:47 pm

I am a fan on Facebook! Katy Mc. Ald.
.-= Katy~TheCountryBlossom´s last blog ..We keep moving forward, =-.

35 Katy~TheCountryBlossom June 21, 2010 at 10:47 pm

I am an email subscriber….thecountryblossom@hotmail.com
.-= Katy~TheCountryBlossom´s last blog ..We keep moving forward, =-.

36 Katy~TheCountryBlossom June 21, 2010 at 10:48 pm

I tweeted this giveaway! :)

http://twitter.com/KatyLMA/status/16741186310
.-= Katy~TheCountryBlossom´s last blog ..We keep moving forward, =-.

37 Katy~TheCountryBlossom June 21, 2010 at 10:49 pm

I shared this giveaway on Facebook! :)
.-= Katy~TheCountryBlossom´s last blog ..We keep moving forward, =-.

38 susan mccarthy June 21, 2010 at 11:11 pm

I just bought the cupcake book! I had to have it as soon as I looked at the cover! I love it & already tried the decorating ideas. Will definitely look at all the other books listed.
.-= susan mccarthy´s last blog ..July 4th Cupcake Wrappers and Flags =-.

39 Wendy Bloeser June 21, 2010 at 11:13 pm

I like you on Etsy and very interested in making that purse on the cover…..adorable!!

40 Terry aka Pink June 21, 2010 at 11:26 pm

Oh how I would love this book! I have just started sewing again! The book I love is the sew simply book.

I “like” you on FB, I retweeted this, I also posted it on my Face book here: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/tegal2169, I also did the RSS subscribe thru my google reader, and have posted a blog here: http://pink-itsmorethanjustacolor.blogspot.com/, and left a comment…so I think that is SIX chances to win! Wooo Hooo!

On Twitter I am ThePinkLady40

41 Terry aka Pink June 21, 2010 at 11:35 pm

Ok, I tried to leave a comment here, but not sure if it took. So I am gonna try again.

1.) I love the sew simply book and the cupcake book
2.) I follow you on Twitter as ThePinkLady40
3.) I retweeted this
4.) I follow you here using my google reader
5.) I “like” you on FB as Terry L Galbraith
6.) I did a post on FB about the give away
7.) and I did a short blog post about your give away here: http://pink-itsmorethanjustacolor.blogspot.com/

Wooo hooooo….SEVEN chances to win!
.-= Terry aka Pink´s last blog ..Drum roll please………… =-.

42 Alice June 21, 2010 at 11:44 pm

I subscribe to Everything Etsy on Facebook (Alice Renard).

One of my favorite book at Chronicle is the Sublime Stitching Craft Pad. Too bad it’s out of stock. :( I already embroider, but /really/ want to learn how to sew. This book would help!

43 BloreKnitter June 22, 2010 at 12:17 am

I love the book ‘Sophisticated Babies and Toddlers’. But the site says ‘Sold out’. Bah!

44 anni June 22, 2010 at 2:28 am

I follow you on twitter, and I reposted this contest on twitter as well. before i knew how to enter=)

45 Lauren @ten23designs June 22, 2010 at 7:07 am

Wow… there are a lot of great craft books over there. My favorites would have to be: Big Green Book of Recycled Crafts, Rubbish Reuse Your Refuse and Green Crafts For Children. My son is into making new things from old things.

46 Lauren @ten23designs June 22, 2010 at 7:08 am

I follow you on Twitter under ten23designs – I started following you several weeks ago.

47 Lauren @ten23designs June 22, 2010 at 7:10 am

I “LIKE” you on Facebook under: Lauren SA
And you are a suggested page on my FB page: Ten23 Designs

48 Cheryl June 22, 2010 at 8:19 am

Really, THAT book is my favorite on their site. They do have a lot of nifty ones (Mary Englebreit’s would be a must-flip-through, at LEAST), but I can basically fix a seam and reattach a button (and that’s about IT), so the Sew Simple is just about at my level, LOL.
.-= Cheryl´s last blog ..Thought this was amazing. =-.

49 Cheryl June 22, 2010 at 8:20 am

I do subscribe to Everything Etsy via GoogleReader.
.-= Cheryl´s last blog ..Thought this was amazing. =-.

50 Cheryl June 22, 2010 at 8:22 am

And I am now following you on Twitter (physicstchr95).
.-= Cheryl´s last blog ..Thought this was amazing. =-.

51 Catherine June 22, 2010 at 9:39 am

I follow your blog in my dashboard {is that the same as subcribing?}.
.-= Catherine´s last blog ..Front Porch Flowers {Project #37} =-.

52 Catherine June 22, 2010 at 9:40 am

I’m intrigued by the book – Japanese Crafts: Wooly Embroidery.
.-= Catherine´s last blog ..Front Porch Flowers {Project #37} =-.

53 Kelly Irene June 22, 2010 at 9:52 am

This book looks good! I also think The Painted Kitchen looks like a good one–I’m trying to extend my DIY skills beyond sewing (but it’s still my first love :)
.-= Kelly Irene´s last blog ..New Cloth Napkins =-.

54 Kelly Irene June 22, 2010 at 9:53 am

I follow the EE blog!
.-= Kelly Irene´s last blog ..New Cloth Napkins =-.

55 Susan June 22, 2010 at 10:16 am

I “like” you on Facebook! A great giveaway – thanks for the opportunity :)

56 PeachRainbow June 22, 2010 at 10:27 am

I’d like the “That Patchwork Place-Double Take”
.-= PeachRainbow´s last blog ..Win $40 Gift Certificate! =-.

57 PeachRainbow June 22, 2010 at 10:28 am

subscriber!
.-= PeachRainbow´s last blog ..Win $40 Gift Certificate! =-.

58 PeachRainbow June 22, 2010 at 10:29 am

FB fan
.-= PeachRainbow´s last blog ..Win $40 Gift Certificate! =-.

59 PeachRainbow June 22, 2010 at 10:31 am

I follow via twitter @thepeachrainbow
.-= PeachRainbow´s last blog ..Win $40 Gift Certificate! =-.

60 Lindsey June 22, 2010 at 10:49 am

I follow the blog! :)

61 Artist June 22, 2010 at 1:21 pm

Hi, I found your website on the list of the 50 Best Blogs for creative thinking. Congratulations. I’m always interested in creativity of all kind. Great site.
.-= Artist´s last blog ..Enchanted Red Tulips =-.

62 Elizabeth June 22, 2010 at 1:48 pm

Really I like the book you are featuring, but among their others (tons I’d like!) I found Pretty Little Pillows. That could be a lot of fun making for my granddaughter. :)
.-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..Scarf #1 for Mission Crafts Ministry =-.

63 Angie June 22, 2010 at 2:11 pm

I’m following you on Twitter, and just saw
this book on your site.
It’d be perfect, since I’m a Newbie with a sewing machine :)

64 Sarah Shelton June 22, 2010 at 2:47 pm

This book looks great! I also like A Fresh Look at Bows. I love gift wrapping too!

65 Sarah Shelton June 22, 2010 at 2:47 pm

I am also a subscriber. Thanks!

66 cheryl cooper June 22, 2010 at 2:54 pm

The book I like is ‘Fabricate’ ,I own this book and it has a lot of cool ideas.
.-= cheryl cooper´s last blog ..Knitting Needle Case/ Black and White Floral Print by ccooperdesigns-FREE SHIPPING IN US =-.

67 cheryl cooper June 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

I follow you an twitter
( ccooperdesigns)
.-= cheryl cooper´s last blog ..Knitting Needle Case/ Black and White Floral Print by ccooperdesigns-FREE SHIPPING IN US =-.

68 cheryl cooper June 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

I ‘like’ you on facebook
(ccooperdesigns)
.-= cheryl cooper´s last blog ..Knitting Needle Case/ Black and White Floral Print by ccooperdesigns-FREE SHIPPING IN US =-.

69 Allison C June 22, 2010 at 3:17 pm

Junk Beautiful or Altered You look great! So does the prize :)

70 Allison C June 22, 2010 at 3:17 pm

I am also a fan on facebook!

71 Marci Girl June 22, 2010 at 5:29 pm

My favorite book is Doodle Stitching….I have been wanting that book for quite some time!

72 Marci Girl June 22, 2010 at 5:29 pm

I follow you on twitter! @Marci_Girl

73 Marci Girl June 22, 2010 at 5:30 pm

I follow your blog!

74 Steph B. June 22, 2010 at 8:36 pm

Small Stash Sewing or Sue Spargo Folk Art Dreams (such cool designs).
.-= Steph B.´s last blog ..Custom Wool Felt Travel Tic Tac Toe – You Choose Style and Colors =-.

75 Steph B. June 22, 2010 at 8:37 pm

I already subscribe to Everything Etsy.
.-= Steph B.´s last blog ..Custom Wool Felt Travel Tic Tac Toe – You Choose Style and Colors =-.

76 Steph B. June 22, 2010 at 8:38 pm

I’m already a fan on Facebook.
.-= Steph B.´s last blog ..Custom Wool Felt Travel Tic Tac Toe – You Choose Style and Colors =-.

77 Steph B. June 22, 2010 at 8:39 pm

Posted on my Facebook page.
.-= Steph B.´s last blog ..Custom Wool Felt Travel Tic Tac Toe – You Choose Style and Colors =-.

78 Anne Marie June 22, 2010 at 8:44 pm

Love all the crochet books – could never single out one!

79 Anne Marie June 22, 2010 at 8:45 pm

I am an email subscriber.

80 Kerry June 22, 2010 at 8:53 pm

I am already a follower on Facebook!

81 Kerry June 22, 2010 at 8:53 pm

I am also a follower on Twitter! :)

82 Kerry June 22, 2010 at 8:56 pm

Wiley Publishers-Small Stash Sewing – that book looks really fun & just what I would need for all my scraps! :)

83 Jessica B June 22, 2010 at 9:54 pm

Would totally love to own More Cute Little Animals to Crochet.
thanks for the giveaway
sewcraftable@gmail.com
.-= Jessica B´s last blog ..MyPadMedia { website review} =-.

84 Jessica B June 22, 2010 at 9:55 pm

subscribe to everything etsy. {You know it} such a wonderful website =)
sewcraftable@gmail.com
.-= Jessica B´s last blog ..MyPadMedia { website review} =-.

85 Jessica B June 22, 2010 at 9:56 pm

fan on fb
fb name: Jessica Blankenship
sewcraftable@gmail.com
.-= Jessica B´s last blog ..MyPadMedia { website review} =-.

86 Jessica B June 22, 2010 at 9:57 pm

follow you on twitter
twitter name: @aidanadisynsmom
.-= Jessica B´s last blog ..MyPadMedia { website review} =-.

87 Megan June 22, 2010 at 11:49 pm

I think that more cute animals to crochet looks cute.
That book looks like good times to me! I know that I have fabric that I could put to use!
.-= Megan ´s last blog ..A Cute House =-.

88 Megan June 22, 2010 at 11:49 pm

I’m an EE subscriber.
.-= Megan´s last blog ..A Cute House =-.

89 Alison June 23, 2010 at 12:04 am

Altered You looks interesting!!

ali_thorne@hotmail.com

90 Alison June 23, 2010 at 12:05 am

I’m a subscriber!

ali_thorne@hotmail.com
.-= Alison´s last blog ..I’m such a slacker…we’ll at least when it comes to keeping this blog updated. =-.

91 jc June 23, 2010 at 12:38 am

Haven’t done any sewing for a while now, the ultimate slacker if you will! This book is timely to get me back on my feet, thank you!

I also like Celebrating Cupcakes, sounds like a fun and delicious read.

92 jc June 23, 2010 at 12:39 am

I subscribe via email, thank you.

93 G Kom June 23, 2010 at 5:49 am

The Clay Day book sound interesting for little girls :)
.-= G Kom´s last blog ..More origami inspiration =-.

94 Lilly June 23, 2010 at 8:46 am

The Celebrating Cupcakes book looks great!
Thanks for the chance.

95 Lilly June 23, 2010 at 8:47 am

I am an email subscriber.

96 Lilly June 23, 2010 at 8:47 am

FB fan (Lilly Papers)

97 Garilyn June 23, 2010 at 1:39 pm

I think the book Freezer Paper Quilting would be interesting.
blessed.mama4 at yahoo dot com

98 Garilyn June 23, 2010 at 1:40 pm

subscriber
blessed.mama4 at yahoo dot com
.-= Garilyn´s last blog ..~Another Sundress!~ =-.

99 Garilyn June 23, 2010 at 1:40 pm

facebook fan
blessed.mama4 at yahoo dot com
.-= Garilyn´s last blog ..~Another Sundress!~ =-.

100 Garilyn June 23, 2010 at 1:41 pm

twitter follower
blessed.mama4 at yahoo dot com
.-= Garilyn´s last blog ..~Another Sundress!~ =-.

101 Garilyn June 23, 2010 at 1:41 pm

tweeted
blessed.mama4 at yahoo dot com
.-= Garilyn´s last blog ..~Another Sundress!~ =-.

102 Katherine June 23, 2010 at 4:41 pm

I would love to own the Celebrating Cupcakes book! – http://www.theleisureboutique.com/shop/leisure-arts/150996-celebrating-cupcakes/?filters=crafts-decorating%2Fproducts%2Fcake-and-candy-making%2Fbrand-leisure-arts&page=1

103 Katherine June 23, 2010 at 4:41 pm

I subscribe via email!

104 Katherine June 23, 2010 at 4:42 pm

I’m a facebook fan – ktkatherine

105 Katherine June 23, 2010 at 4:42 pm

I follow on twitter – @ktkatherine

106 Danijela June 24, 2010 at 7:45 am

Since I love to crochet I would love A to Z Of crochet and also Crochet totes but I would be happy with this one too =o).

107 Lisa June 24, 2010 at 9:22 am

I have been lusting over this book and would love to have it. The other that I would enjoy is Mary Engelbreit Sew, So Cute!

108 Lisa June 24, 2010 at 9:22 am

I am now also a Facebook “fan”.

109 Carolyn June 24, 2010 at 10:00 am

I like the celebrating cake and icecream. Bet it has yummy ideas in it.

110 Carolyn June 24, 2010 at 10:02 am

I follow you on facebook.

111 Carolyn June 24, 2010 at 10:03 am

I subscribe via email.

112 Carolyn June 24, 2010 at 10:06 am

I profiled the giveaway on my facebook.

113 Jessica Warrick June 25, 2010 at 10:40 pm

I subscribe to feed burner jessicawarrick@ymail.com
.-= Jessica Warrick´s last blog ..New items i created for the store. =-.

114 Jessica Warrick June 25, 2010 at 10:41 pm

i liked you on facebook jessicawarrick@ymail.com
.-= Jessica Warrick´s last blog ..New items i created for the store. =-.

115 Jessica Warrick June 25, 2010 at 10:41 pm

i follow you on twitter jessicawarrick@ymail.com
.-= Jessica Warrick´s last blog ..New items i created for the store. =-.

116 megan June 26, 2010 at 10:52 am

I check out a few books and I liked this one. Mary Engelbreit Sew, So Cute!
.-= megan´s last blog ..A new direction -amp Giveaway Gift- =-.

117 megan June 26, 2010 at 10:53 am

I follow you on fb….
.-= megan´s last blog ..A new direction -amp Giveaway Gift- =-.

118 megan June 26, 2010 at 10:53 am

follow on twitter….
.-= megan´s last blog ..A new direction -amp Giveaway Gift- =-.

119 megan June 26, 2010 at 10:54 am

and finally I retweeted!
.-= megan´s last blog ..A new direction -amp Giveaway Gift- =-.

120 Mary June 26, 2010 at 10:46 pm

Small Stash Sewing sounds interesting to me, I will have to look out for that one.
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Fathers Day Bucket Hats =-.

121 Mary June 26, 2010 at 10:47 pm

I like you on FB too!
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Fathers Day Bucket Hats =-.

122 Ginny June 27, 2010 at 1:13 am

52 More Scrapbooking Challenges (Creating Keepsakes) and Heidi Swapp Love Your Handwriting
.-= Ginny´s last blog ..Happy 1st day of Summer =-.

123 Ginny June 27, 2010 at 1:15 am

subscribed

124 Ginny June 27, 2010 at 1:23 am

like on facebook

125 Elizabeth Brunner June 28, 2010 at 9:57 pm

“Whip Up Mini Quilts” looks great.

126 Elizabeth Brunner June 28, 2010 at 9:58 pm

I am a new Facebook like-fan. Thanks for hosting the contest.

127 Pink July 18, 2010 at 11:14 pm

Did I miss the drawing? I keep checking back, but have not seen a winner posted? Have you picked a winner?

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