16 Oct Let the handmade holidays begin!
Just in time, Martingale has released Sew Gifts! Sew Gifts! is filled with over 20 projects to make and give for the holidays or any time of year and is available in paper and digital versions. I was lucky enough to have two projects in this book!
Inspired by my morning walks, one of the projects is a Wristlet Key Holder. None of my comfy walking clothes have pockets, so I designed this handy wristlet as an easy way to take my house key with me. It has a zippered pocket for the key and a velcro closure.
I’m a big fan of the art of Piet Mondrian, so I designed an iPad cover inspired by his work. The zipper becomes part of the design and there is a flannel cover inside to protect your screen.
There are so many projects by others I’d like to make too! Cinzia Alloca of deux petit souris designed a great little Card and Key Wallet for when you need to take along a little bit more than my project will allow.
The Casserole Carrier by Linda Turner Griepentrog looks like the perfect thing to give to family and friends who go to potluck holiday gatherings – or for yourself!
And who could resist this great pillow by Sarah Minshall of Hip to Piece Squares! Isn’t her color selection fantastic?
There are so many other wonderful projects, I know you won’t want to wait long to get started π Martingale has generously offered to give a digital copy of Sew Gifts! to one lucky blog reader. So, take a look at the projects and leave a comment telling me which one you want to make most. I’ll let Mr. Random pick a winner at the end of the day (US EDT) on Saturday, Oct 19.
Let’s start crossing some names off those gift lists with these amazing projects.
PS Don’t forget to include your email address if you’re a no-reply blogger!
jeifner
Posted at 02:02h, 22 OctoberThat's a great little wrist carrier. On the thumbnail they also looked like Velcro attatched napkin rings which I think would also be a great idea for the carrier. They could even still have the pocket with maybe a great for the guest π
jeifner
Posted at 02:02h, 22 October"Treat" for the guest π
DanaK ~ WaterPenny
Posted at 16:06h, 20 OctoberLove that casserole dish – it's genius!
b
Posted at 20:26h, 19 Octobersketchbook and pencil case! …. but all are great!
cgnocal
Posted at 15:04h, 19 OctoberThe iPad cover! I need to get started now so I can make some as Christmas gifts!
Cindy
Posted at 12:47h, 19 OctoberI actually follow you via Instagram which lead me to your blog for the first time today for your wonderful giveaway. I "do" homemade projects for family and friends for Christmas and your book would be an absolute wonderful collection of ideas to help me along.
Kathy
Posted at 12:26h, 18 OctoberIt's so exciting to open a magazine and see projects from people I know! I love the ipad cover, but there are a lot of great choices. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Kathleen
Posted at 18:28h, 17 OctoberThere is so much to choose from!I like the aprons.
Pat S.
Posted at 16:51h, 17 OctoberWonderful project book! There's lots to choose from & I think I'd make the casserole carrier first. Thanks sew much for this chance to win π
Megan
Posted at 15:32h, 17 OctoberI would love to make the Sewing Kit in a Jar! Thanks for the chance to win!
Debbie Pokorny
Posted at 14:24h, 17 OctoberGreat gift ideas…I have some runners that the wristlet would be wonderful for!!!!
Allison C
Posted at 12:28h, 17 OctoberI like the travel backgammon!
PT in SC
Posted at 11:42h, 17 OctoberIt's so hard to decide they are all very nice. The card and key holder, the backgammon game, but I think my fav is your ipad cover. Thanks,
Barbara
Posted at 01:37h, 17 OctoberYour color blocked iPad cover is so cool….I'd make that.
West Michigan Quilter
Posted at 00:40h, 17 OctoberI'd love to make the wristlet/key holder for my granddaughter.
Gina
Posted at 18:22h, 16 OctoberCongratulations! The Hoot pincushion and Sewing Kit in a Jar got my attention to make as gifts, but all the projects are wonderful! Thank you!
cinzia
Posted at 17:51h, 16 OctoberHi Debbie, congrats on being in the book too! honored to be featured in the same book with you! P.S. don't count me in the draw π
mildlygifted
Posted at 17:09h, 16 OctoberThat oilcloth wallet looks like my kind of insanity, I've been sewing a lot of oilcloth lately! But each and every project looks great, I could see myself making the key holder wallet as teacher gifts too. – Chandra
Lisa
Posted at 14:20h, 16 OctoberI love the wristlet. I could so use this when I go to the park and don't want to take all of my keys… GREAT IDEA!
Amy Verne
Posted at 13:44h, 16 OctoberMy favorite is the artist sketchbook cover and zippered pouch.
Jayne
Posted at 13:38h, 16 OctoberSome great gift ideas! I am in love with the little Owl Pin Cushion, and the hobo bag! And the iPad cover…I think I love all the ideas!
Lucinda Miller
Posted at 11:45h, 16 OctoberDefinitely the wristlet/key holder! Thanks for sharing!