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Rainy Day Sewing :: Winner!

Hello! I’m a bit late, I know, but I am excited to announce the winner of the Rainy Day Sewing book giveaway. And I wanted to show you just a few of the extra things the winner will be receiving:

Making this little pincushion was a flat out joy.  Way back when, I had stitched this little bear to test out my pattern for Rainy Day Sewing. When I saw that he was sufficiently cute I designed four more animals— and they have become the “lil Critters” cross stitch pattern in Rainy Day Sewing.  If you like to stitch, these animals are quick and easy.  Here’s a look at them all:

{ cross-stitch and tote pattern from the book, Rainy Day Sewing }

Though the one little bear is all I needed for the pin cushion. So, with a dash of stripes (from my Les Petits collection) and a sprinkle of text fabric (from my Paperie collection) it was complete! I backed the pinnie with a soft green velvet. And the joy of sewing something that looked super cute in 15 minutes tops was the best!   

I’m so happy to include this pin cushion and a bundle of my Sonata fabrics (and other goodies, too!) that will be going along with the book to the winner.  

{ Sonata fabrics collection by Amy Sinibaldi with Art Gallery Fabrics }

Who is the winner? Drumroll please... throw the confetti!!

Congratulations to Madeline, who said:

“I'm a quilter who can't sew and quilt fast enough to keep up with all the gorgeous fabric collections that I need to have! This year I'm concentrating on mini quilts, sashiko and machine embroidery, and of course, all the unfinished projects from the prior years.”

 

Thanks to everyone who entered.  Madeline, please contact me with a mailing address asap and we’ll get this right out to you!

xo amy 

Rainy Day Sewing :: Giveaway

hello!  I'm so excited that my next book, "Rainy Day Sewing" is now available online and at bookstores!

Rainy Day Sewing includes 18 sewing projects (from quilts and cushions to softies and totes) that are simple and fun to sew.  This book was indeed a labor of love!  Although, I did have somewhat of a crisis during the writing process.  I had begun to doubt myself and my projects.  I couldn't even work for a very long time because I doubted every. single. thing.  One serendipitous day, on a telephone call with my friend Kristyne of Pretty by Hand, a solution was found.  She said, "How can I help?" And I laughed. I stammered, "Help me write the rest of the book?  How would you like to be my co-author?" And the next day she was on board and we were back in business!

These past few weeks we had a book tour on instagram and in case you missed it, I'd love to share the beautiful projects here.  Everything these makers shared-- based on patterns from our book-- is so beautiful!!

Chloe Cat and Doll Quilt by Faith Essenburg.

Doll Quilt by A Little Patchwork.

Thimble Basket by Center Street Quilts.

Love you to the Moon and Back Mobile by Eloise et Moi.

Sidewalk Quilt by A Bright Corner.

Olivia Pencil Cases and Gifted Bag by Sew Lavender Stitches.

Portfolio Tote by Sew Mariana.

Spotlight Cushion by Shannon Fraser Designs.

Spotlight Cushion by Cotton and Joy.

Sidewalk Quilt and Spotlight Cushion by What Saysie Makes.

Johnny Appleseed Quilt by Bobby Pin Bandit.

Plum Mouse by Tinkerellen.

Plum Mouse by This Handmade Life.

Fabric Button Cards by Cotton Stitch Collective.

Raindrops Potholder and Gifted Bag by Retro Mama.

Bless You Tissue Box Cover by Elise and Emelie.

Portfolio Tote by Said With Love.

Chloe Cat, Plum Mouse, and Doll Quilt, Cushion and Mattress by Sarai Hobbies.

Johnny Appleseed Tote, Chloe Cat & Plum Mouse, Fabric Button Cards, and Thimble Basket by Nina Cotonet.

Chloe Cat and Spotlight Cushion by Zeriano.

Doll Quilt by Down Grapevine Lane.
Whew!  All this and so much more inside the pages of Rainy Day Sewing.  And I love how each of our friends added their own magic to their versions of our patterns.  Kristyne and I are so proud of this book and hope you will love it!  Would you like a chance to win a copy?

Yea!  To enter to win this giveaway please leave a comment below and add a little "pinning" action (yes, as in Pinterest).  Tell me what project has inspired you the most.  Then pin the project image to Pinterest!  Spread that love!! This giveaway is open to all.  Comments will close next Sunday October 13th, and a winner will be chosen and announced Monday October 14th, 2019.  

Good luck to you!

xo amy