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The winner of this giveaway is commenter #66, Deb who said: “Oh wow, those patterns look amazing! I would love a chance to win this book please.” Congratulations, Deb!!
Today I’m happy to introduce a very special guest post. It’s none other than Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival!. She’s here today to talk about her new book, Sew What You Love. She’s also going to tell us all about the freebies and giveaway celebrating the release of her book. Take it away, Tanya!

I’m so grateful to Craft Gossip for letting me talk about my new sewing book, Sew What You Love, the Easiest Prettiest Projects Ever today. The book includes 30 projects for bags, home, childrens items (toys, bedding, clothes) and adult clothing. And comes with three large pattern sheets in an envelope at the back of the book. The projects are really simple and will work for sewers at any level. Also included are techniques and tips for sewing with knits, using elastic thread and bag construction. Basically I really wanted to show projects that were simple, pretty, easily achievable and that people would want to use in their everyday life.
To celebrate the release of my book I have a few goodies to tell you about:
-first, there’s a free pdf download here of the Travel Checkers project from the book

-second, enter a comment here to enter to win a signed copy of the book and 6 fatquarters from my latest fabric collection Sugar Hill
-and finally, share the Amazon page for my book by clicking “share” on the right side of the Amazon page (under the shopping cart) on your facebook, twitter, blog or website and I’ll send you a free bag pattern download of your choice, the Monterey Market Bag, Metro Bag or Practical Bag. Just email me, tanya@grandrevivaldesign.com, let me know you shared and let me know which bag pattern you prefer and I’ll email you the download.
Hope everyone has a wonderful and creative 2012! Happy Sewing!!
xoxo,
Tanya
website: www.grandrevivaldesign.com
blog: www.grandrevivaldesign.typepad.com
The Giveaway
Okay,here’s the scoop on the giveaway. Just leave a comment on this post and you’re entered to win a copy of Sew What You Love AND a set of 6 fat quarters from Tanya Whelan’s Sugar Hill collection. I’ll choose one comment at random as the winner. Deadline for entry is January 16, 2012 at midnight CST.
–Anne
By Anne Weaver
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Comments
199 Comments so far















I have always love your fabrics & would love to win your book! Thanks for a chance.
twelve30(at)gmail(dot)com
Your new book looks like it has many easy, useful projects. I have retired after 35 years so I finally have time to work on my to do list. This book would give me even more fantastic ideas.
What a fantastic book to own…and fat quarters too!!!
love freebies! and the checkers board pattern looks PERFECT for the picnic/beach basket! I’ll try and figure out the amazon thing now
This sounds like the perfect book for me. I’m a beginning sewist and not sure what projects to take on!
It looks like a neat book, I would like to win it. Thanks for the opportunity
Can’t wait to get my hands on this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
I appreciate that you offer these great prizes / gifts. I hope that whoever wins will, in turn, pay it forward. Again, thank you! Great fabrics and book as well.
Oh goodness, I’m super excited about this.
Amazing giveaway! I love Tanya Whelan fabrics and the book looks great!
Love the book and the fq are beautiful!!!! Crossing my fingers and toes!!
I love the fabrics used and patterns.
I am so excited about the chance to win your book and the lovely, lovely fabric!!!! Thanks for the chance!
(Is the deadline really December 16, 2012 or is that a typo? Typo, I hope – who could wait that long
)
I’d be delighted to win the book and fabric! I’m always on the lookout for more projects!
Oooh… I definitely want to win the book.
I love that fabric! Those reds and blues are my favorite color combination (of teh moment) for my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway and be blessed.
I love Tanya Whelan’s fabric and have loved the patterns she’s done thus far. This book looks great and I’d love to win!
Congratulations on the release of your new book! Your fabrics are very colorful and cheerful. Would love to own both the book and fabrics.
Looks like a great book!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win this amazing prize!
Great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
I would love this book. Very nice fabric.
Amazing fabric, and I would love to get my hands on a copy of your book! It looks like there are a ton of cute projects in it. Thanks for the giveaway!
Did you mean the giveaway ends JANUARY 16th?
I would love to win the book and fabric. Thanks for the chance
What a wonderful looking book, so fresh and full of much needed inspiration. If i win all i need to do is find time….doesn’t come with the book does it???
Congrats on the book Tanya, it looks fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win
You’re bags are such a handy size with a nice wide open mouth- just perfect for my books as I take the subway!
Love the look of your book.
Fabric is Gorgeous too!
Love the fabrics and the book seems very promising.
Crossing my fingers to win this one!
I would be thrilled to win this!
A book and fabrics to make the projects inside?! Awesome!
I would loooooove to win this book!!!
I’ve been looking forward to sitting down with a cup of coffee and this book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
I would love to get my hands on this book! I have been keeping my eyes open for the perfect fabric to use for the Metro Bag but haven’t found just the right one yet
Beautiful fabric!!! Very lovely. I want to get back into sewing! I just got a small sewing machine!
sounds awesome, thank you
how nice – the book looks great and your fabric is beautiful! thanks!
fabulous book and fabric giveaway! thank you.
Wow, what a great giveaway – and the free patterns! I’m looking forward to seeing what other patterns are in the book.
Beautiful projects and fabrics! Would be so lucky to get them!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Your book is already on my Amazon Wish List! Would love to win it and take it off … hint, hint!
I went Saturday to barnes and noble after reading your sites post about the book but they don’t have it yet:(. I will get it as soon as they arrive. Can’t wait!
This is a great giveaway!
Book looks great!
That Metro bag is just awesome!
I’ve been wanting this book! Thank you.
I would LOVE to win this prize! Thanks for the opportunity!!
So cute!!!! I am curious about the book, and love the fabrics!!!! Great for spring!!
That looks like a fun book.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
what a generous giveaway!
Your book seems delightful and the fabrics are gorgeous!
I adore your fabrics & would love to win a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love your fabrics, would love to win a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
What a great giveaway!, Tanya Whelan is one of my favourites designers!!!!! Thank you for the super chance!
Great giveaway!
Your book looks divine – it would be a fine addition to my library and as for the fabric who would not desire it for their stash.
love it!!! kids or back to school so my sewingmachine can get back on my table!!
Your new book looks lovely. Hope it goes well. Thanks for a lovely giveaway.
Gorgeous fat quarters – I’m sure that I will find something in Sew What You Love to make with them! Thanks for the chance
I love those fabrics!!! Great giveaway…thank you very much!!
OH BOY!!! Would love to win this book and fat quarters! Love,Love,Love youre patterns and so does my 9 year old granddaughter,she already has plans for the fat quarters!
Please count me in, thanks!
What lovely ideas in your book and I love the fabrics too. Thanks for the opportunity
Gotta try that checker set! It looks fun and easy enough for a beginner like me! Thank you for the generosity!
Love the book! Will def be buying, if I don’t win here!! Congratulations from France! Gorgeous!
Oh wow, those patterns look amazing! I would love a chance to win this book please.
Your book is wonderful and I just love your fabrics!!!!!
I love your fabrics, and I’m sure to love your book as well – looks great!
Would love to be the lucky winner.
What a great giveaway, the fabric is swoon worthy! Thanks for the chance!
Love the look of your book and the fat quarters are divine
The book looks good enough for a beginner like me…
Oh my!! A fabulous book and fabric to boot!! Wow! Please put my name in for this fantastic giveaway!!
Love it! Can’t wait to start a project!
Looks like a beautiful book full of inspiration. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
This book looks like great! So excited about the projects.
Put me in! The fabrics are great!
What an awesome giveaway! Thanks Tanya!
There is nothing better then beautiful fabric. Love the book, looks awesome.
I love the tote bag on the front cover. Love to see what else is inside. The fabrics are beautiful. The colors are just right for my spring projects
Both the book and the fabric would be welcome additions to my sewing “room”.
Such an awesome giveaway!!! I love your fabrics! And the projects sound very cool.. Will love to win
the book looks wonderful!! thanks for the chance to win!
ooh, looks fun, thanks!
I would love to win this book! Looks great!
LOVE those bags! I am a purse junkie & those bags are beautiful!
This book looks like such fun! What a wonderful giveaway, especially with the pretty fabrics included as well. Thank you!
Oh what a wonderful giveaway.
How exciting!! I love Tanya Whelan’s new line, it’s so pretty and the book looks great!!!
fabric and a book perfect
I have raved to everyone about your collection and book. So easy and fun, my kids love the metro bag! I would so love love love to have some of your fabric! I hope you have a great day thanks!!
Whoop Whoop!! id love to win theses fantastic fabrics and the book
amanda x
AAAK! what a great give-away! this book is in my wish list already…
can’t wait….
Love your fabric line. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
This looks like the perfect book! I’ve got it saved in my cart already in case I don’t win.
Love to see all the projects in this book. They look lovely.
Sounds such a great book! I’d love to win a copy!
I love Tanya’s fabrics! My toddler’s shabby chic room is done in a combo of French Hat Box and Ava Rose! Hope I win!
Looks like a really fun book.
Thanks for the giveaway! the book looks great.
I already got my copy but would love to pass it on to my mom for an autographed copy from my favorite fabric designer!
How I would LOVE to win this “prize”!!! ( and how perfect it would be since the deadline is my birthday! ;o) I love, love LOVE all of Tanya’s stuff & would love to have some of her new fabric line!
Oh my goodness, this is exciting! I am just starting to sew, after many years of being too scared to start and mess up. Tanya’s book is such an inspiration, and I can’t wait to see the whole thing!
Congrats on your book – it looks super! Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Love the Sugar Hill fabric collection! Such pretty and girly prints! Perfect for my daughters and me too!
ok, I try… but I write from Italy, is it possible for me to win all this fantastic book and fabrics?
To win “SIX” fat quarters is onething which is a great prize, and also to receive a copy of your book WOW that is absolutely terrific. I do hope I can win, thanks for the chance.
Omg I would just love tanya’s book, it hasn’t been released here yet, but I have been stalking the bookstores <3
Thanks for the giveaway! It looks like a good way to start the new year!
I would love to win this! I really want to sew more this year and this would help a lot!
Wow, great giveaway, would love to win this!
The Sugar Hill fabrics are just gorgeous. I’d love the win the book!
Lovely fabric and book. Would love to start my new year’s projects with this.
Great giveaway. The books and fabric look great.
I am absolutely loving the new fabric! So gorgeous! Tanya your the best!
The book and fabric looks fantastic! How fun!
Congratulations on the release of your book and thank you for the opportunity to win a copy! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
I can’t wait to get a copy of this book. It looks like the projects will be just what I need to get started sewing again!
I love love love your fabrics and would totally love a copy of your book!
Cute bags!! The book sounds like fun too!
LOVE your fabrics, and the book looks awesome!! Thanks for a great giveaway!!
Those patterns look fabulous! Thanks for a chance to win!
Your books looks wonderful –and I LOVE Sugar Hill!
Book looks fabulous!
this looks like a fun book. Love that full size patterns are also included in the book. Would love to add this one to my sewing library!
I love Tanya Whelan and her fabric!
This book looks amazing! Thanks for all your hard work!
I’m 41 and haven’t ever sewed. I was always to serious about breaking the sewing machine. But something got into me in September 2010, so I learned to start quilting. For a long time, (at first) my hands would get sooo sweaty I thought I would give it up but I just stayed with it and I now I love to quilt. I’m still nervous to try the adventure of just sewing but if I was to win the fabric I would get your book and try making something from the book and the gorgeous fat quarters… I think you fabric is sooo beautiful!!!!
I just love Grand Revival designs – especially the practical bag. I have made several for myself and as gifts. I hope I win!!
This book looks great! I cant wait to use it.
The Sugar Hill fat quarters are so pretty!
I’m from Italy, a friend told me about you…your works are amazing , I love them! I’d like to win the book and the fabric, it would be faboulous…<3
Ooh! I’ve been waiting for a sneak peak at this book! Can’t wait to use it! Thanks!
Love this book! Yes please!
Would love the pattern for the Metro Bag! Pick me, pick me!
I love your fabrics and would love a copy of your book! thanks for the great giveaway!
Ilove your beautiful romantic fabric. Actually made some Christmas stockings with it this year. Thanks for sharing.
The book and fabric look terrific! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win your book and fabric! Thank you for the chance it is very kind of you!
this book looks beautiful!
wow thank you for this giveaway! I love your designs!
Thanks for offering this great giveaway! I have been wanting this book!
I would love to receive a copy of Tanya’s book and quarter pack of the Sugar Hill Collection. I enjoyed making her Monterrey Market Bag. Thanks for a great giveaway! mfrapp_83 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I love that collection of fabric. So pretty. And a perfect combonation with that fabulous book. Pure goodness.
I would love to win your book! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
im falling in love with all tanya whelans fabric again after seeing this new line!
I just love the fabrics! And the book looks great too!
The patterns look really great! I’d love to win!
I always want to learn new things. My experience with the sewing machine is short but very interesting – i did some “tea-cup” bag and “basket bag” which you can see here http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.176832059032352.37749.158124644236427&type=1&l=ac2f31de82 and here http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.177813365600888.40464.158124644236427&type=1&l=888eedfbdf he he
so Will be GREAT if i can learn more from your book.
I would love to win! The book and the fabrics sound wonderful! Rita
I love your fabric collections. French Hatbox was my favorite so far but I’m drooling over Sugar Hill now. Would love to have your signed book and the fabrics as a bonus! I’m anxious to try the ottoman poufs and each one of the bag patterns. You’re a talented lady.
Thank you so much for the giveaway. I love your style Tanya!!
I hope one day to buy this book.
Oh this book looks so great, and that fabric is gorgeous!
The bags look so cute!
It is so great to find a new book with such great patterns and ideas! I find it hard to describe the ‘rush’ I feel wanting to make new bags with such great fabric. As an Aussie who visited Monterey for the first time in 2011, the Monterey Market Bag would have to be my choice to make first!! Love it.
Great give away. Thanks for the opportunity to win fabulous items.
Love the book…and the fabric! I hope I win!!!!
the dresses look really cute and I love the bags.
The bags are both cute!
I’m always looking for more great sewing books-yours looks like a winner!
The book and fabrics look stunning. Definitely on my wishlist…
Love this fabric collection and would really like to have this book. So many great projects! Thanks, Pam
This book looks so beautiful! If I don’t win, I’m wishing for it for my upcoming birthday. I’m a HUGE fan of Grand Revival fabrics…love to use Darla and Delilah for just about everything. Sugar Hill is such a sweet addition to my alltime favorites! Must get some asap!!!
This book looks so terrific. I love her fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.
thanks for a chance to win the book or fabric. I love Tanya’s fabrics and can not wait until our local shop gets the line in.
Thank you for offering this wonderful giveaway! I am in a neighborhood sewing group and this would be a great book to share. We love to be inspired and this looks like just the ticket!!
I would love to win this for our group!
Oohh! Book and fabric, I reallly want to win!!! I will corss fingers super hard and hope, hope, hope!
S x
Those fabrics are so cute! Eeep! Perfect for those cute bags, too!
Wow! a wonderful giveaway!!! I would absolutely love to win this bundle! I love the fabrics too!
Thank you so much for the chance in winning this book and these fabrics!!
I really want to do the projects in this book.
Just learning how to sew as we speak!
The fabric is beautiful and I am looking forward to reading this book and any more that you write. Thanks for the inspiration.
ooh, fingers crossed…this book looks sooo fun! Thanks for the chance to win!
Hi thank you for such a wonderful giveaway. I would love to win your book, thank you for a chance.
Looks like a great book! the checker idea could not be much cuter
such a beautiful book!!
looks like an awesome book, i would love to win this!
It would be so cool to win your fabulous giveaway. You are such a great artist
Those projects look great I would love to win that book and that fabric.Its so pretty.It would help me with the quilt I’m making with my mom and to make the projects in the book.:D
I wish I may I wish I might win this gorgeous book and fat quarter prize tonight!!!! I just love Tanya’s fabrics and I will be crossing my fingers that I get the book to use them together.
This looks great! Thanks for the giveaway… I’m busy clicking on all the different links and finding so many neat things.
OMG! Would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Wow! This book & the material all look beautiful! What a lovely giveaway
I love the book and I am a huge fan of your fabarics. Your style is so fresh, clean and cheerful.
love the checkerboard
Would love a copy!
I am a huge fan of Tanya’s sewing and love her fabric & projects. This book looks awesome!!!
The book looks wonderful!!! Having a chance to win a signed copy of the book and 6 fatquarters from my latest fabric collection Sugar Hill is OH-SO-FANTASTIC!!!! I SO love the Sugar Hill fabric!!! Thank you so much for the chance to win!!
I would LOVE this book! I four little girls and would love to make some of these projects for them. I sew, but have never taking any lessons, so I would love a book that explains the projects in a simple way.
Oh this is great! Thank you for the chance–and here’s wishing you the best luck with the book.
What a great book! Thanks for the chance to win!
Sugar Hill is SOOOO Sweet! I love her fabrics, and an autographed book would be the cherry on top
Thank you for the chance to win.
Cathy Byrd
byrd at gulftel.com
Such a fantastic looking book! I would love to win this! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to do just that
Oh I’d love to win this!
Ack! So excited looking through the pictures of the book – one of my resolutions is to sew more this year, so this would be great!
I love the fabrics and the seems so nice with wonderful ideas! Congratulations!
I would love to read your book! I can sew ok by hand but my son just bought me my first sewing machine for my birthday and I have no idea where to start or do first. Maybe your book would give me ideas and The fat quarters would be great.
Wow! This is a super giveaway! I have always enjoyed the art of sewing and Tanya’s fabrics are some of my frequently used favorites!Thank you tons!!!
It will be so nice to have her book