It is so rewarding to see your work in print. So yesterday when a big heavy book arrived on my doorstep I was super excited to open it up and see my designs beautifully photographed inside Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders. My projects include the Kaleidoscope Table Runner on page 150, and the Speedy Ruffle Scarf on page 336.
This is the second book authored by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins... and it's a great rival to their first. The projects are fresh and fun and best of all there is a variety for every level of sewing. Fabric-by-Fabric focuses on uses for types of fabrics many of us haven't dabbled in like knits, voiles, oilcloth, wool and more.... and with all the new designer prints becoming available in these different materials it's such a great resource for learning how to use them.
Today I'm giving away a copy of the book to one lucky girl... or boy I guess :D. Just leave your entry below by answering this question. What is one type of fabric OR medium you've been dying to learn to work with, but haven't bit the bullet yet?
For me that is leather. I could talk about it for ages why I haven't yet, but that is another topic. I just can't decide if it is the right fit for me considering where is comes from and all. And not to make any wrong impressions... I own leather shoes, boots, a jacket and other home objects, but sewing with it myself seems much more personal. It sounds strange I know, but it's a decision I have not committed to yet in either direction.
The winner will be selected randomly on 12/24/11 around noon central time. Please note that this giveaway is only available for residents of the USA. Good luck and thanks for visiting!
You can visit some of the other contributors of the Blog Tour for more book info and giveaways here:
12/12/2011 Becka's Project Journal
12/13/2011 Craft Buds
12/14/2011 Patch Work Duck Designs
12/15/2011 Patch Work Duck Designs
12/15/2011 A Spoonful of Sugar
12/15/2011 Nifty Kids Stuff
12/15/2011 Becka's Project Journal
12/16/2011 Nom Nom Nom
12/16/2011 Quaint and Quirky
12/17/2011 ikatbag
12/17/2011 Two Brown Birds
12/18/2011 Sharon Sews
12/19/2011 LBG Studios
12/19/2011 Carolina Fair Designs
12/19/2011 Under Construction
12/20/2011 Little Blue Cottage
12/21/2011 Craftzine
12/21/2011 Neuroses Galore
12/21/2011 Emily Steffen
12/22/2011 Jenna Lou Loves You
12/23/2011 Spincushion
12/27/2011 One Inch World
12/28/2011 Sew Sew Etc.
12/29/2011 While Tangerine Dreams
12/30/2011 Studio Cherie 
I don't know if this necessarily answers the specific question, but I would love to start making quilts. Just haven't had the time, space, etc. Now that I'm an empty nester, I have all (but time!) to learn.
ReplyDeleteBecky in Texas
btheisen(at)austin.rr(dot)com
Thanks!
I think I've tried sewing with just about every fabric type, bu I'd like to really get my teeth into using knits more. I love sewing for my daughter and I would love more experience with knits. Thank you! everesewsweet(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI want to learn to work with vinyl and oil cloth... I have some but am intimidated! Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMine would be knits. I love things out of knits, but the one time I tried sewing with it, it got all bunched up in the machine. I haven't attempted a second time!
ReplyDeleteJulie in Washington
jewels3568@aol.com
I find knits and silks to be the most intimidating to me. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would like to work with oilcloth - there are some intriguing projects out there, but I haven't taken the plunge yet. Thanks for the chance to win the book!
ReplyDeleteknits, voile, jersey... Okay. So anything but cotton scares the crap outta me. =) Including Leather. I am super excited to get my hands on this book...
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to try to make myself a pair of jeans that fit. I haven't taken that plunge just yet.
ReplyDeletelaura at littlekahootz dot com
I haven't worked with silk yet, or really anything other than cotton, felt, and t-shirts. I'm really hoping to branch out this year. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI too would love to work with leather. It's just so expensive to do real leather. What if I screw it up? I probably just need to bite the bullet one day.
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I haven't ever used oilcloth yet, and I've seen some really neat projects that use it. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletecallahansmusician@gmail.com
I have also been wanting to work with leather, though my simple machine can definitely not take the abuse.
ReplyDeleteThe soft, knit type of sweatshirt fabric. I got a large piece thrifting and keep looking at it, but haven't cut into it yet. Such a pretty pink too.
ReplyDeleteThere are a number of different fabrics I want to start working with that I haven't. To start with I would love to work with oilcloth and have some sitting in my fabric stash. Congratulations on the book! It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI checked this book out the other day! It is gorgeous-love how the sections are divided. I'd love to try some of the home-dec projects!
ReplyDeletestampinmich at yahoo
I've been wanting to try knits and wool.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try sewing clothes...just haven't started that yet (so working with knits!)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try out oil cloth!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I've been really wanting to try using oilcloth.. its something that has always fascinated me, but I've never tried!!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try oilcloth and/or laminates. They look intriguing.
ReplyDeletethanks for the great giveaway!
Katina
kjkoukla(at hotmail dot com
I still need to tackle oilcloth...making my way up to it!
ReplyDeletesazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
knits! i'm intimidated by them! I'd love to whip up a quick maxi dress or skirt... i even have super quick patterns for both, but i'm scared!
ReplyDeleteOoooo good question. I'd love to be better with knits, but silk and chiffon really scare me. :)
ReplyDeletebrady(dot)kristen(at)ymail(dot)com
I'd like to try sewing leather, too! I'm not sure if my machine could handle it...congrats on your patterns! Looking forward to getting this book.
ReplyDeleteI want to make some plastic/fabric type reusable sandwich bags.
ReplyDelete23Jenny@att.net
Leather is a good one. I haven't worked with knit yet either. I have a few yards that have been sitting around waiting to be put to use!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like to sew with leather too. I saw a really cute zipper bag made of leather I'd like to try.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to work with wool, and definitely plan to, but just haven't tried it yet. There are some adorable projects using wool! :-) Thanks for the chance to win this awesome book! :-)
ReplyDeleteWool, leather, or oilcloth... This would be great to get some introduction! Happy holidays!
ReplyDeletedanainalaska at- yahoo.
I have some really cute pink polka dot oil cloth in my fabric stash that I "had to have", but I'm very intimidated by it. SO that would be top of my list. Would love to win this book! SO many fun projects, I want to make them all :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen a tutorial on ironing plastic bags & using it as fabric - thought that was interesting & worth a try. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWould love to try sewing fur!! Chiefrn@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThe fabric that I would love to work with but know to little about it is knit. By knit I mean the cute knit fabrics that children's clothes are made from. I've been following the blog tour for this book in hopes of winning it. I would really love to have this book.
ReplyDeleteWell I would like to try to learn how to create a design for fabric. Wouldn't that be fun? I have read about it and thought about it but it is SO intrimidating! :( One day - I may just give it a try!? ;) I hope I will anyway.
ReplyDeleteI have learned how to digitize embroidery designs and love playing with photos
Thanks for the chance to win.
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and always remember the reason for the season :)
Cathy Byrd
byrd@gulftel.com
I've wanted to knit for years, but starting just seems so daunting!
ReplyDeleteShannoncarman at yahoo dot com
Chiffon freaks me out. I used to be afraid of jersey knit, but I've tackled that, maybe 2012 will be a chiffon year! liz.taylor24@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletedenim for sure! :) raineoc@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletei agree with the leather (a special needle? comeon!) and also voile- its really slippery!
ReplyDeletefor me its lace. The large openwork stuff.
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