Giveaway: Sew Retro book plus Anna Maria Horner fabric and patterns!

Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro: A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution, shares a Q&A on her blog with none other than Anna Maria Horner.

But it gets better. Ms. Horner is partnering with her to offer a fabulous giveaway package, which includes:

— A copy of Sew Retro, signed by Judi Ketteler

— Fat quarter bundle of Innocent Crush (cottons)

— Fat qaurter stack of the Pastry Line collection

— One yard cut of Jewel Velveteen

— The ENTIRE Anna Maria sewign pattern collection. Yep! 10 patterns in all. (Proper Attire Skirt, Ruthie Clutch, Sidewalk Satchel, Roundabout Dress & Slip, Gathering Flowers Quilt, Socialist Dress, Flower Patch Pillow, Evening Empire Dress, Study Hall Skirt, and Multi-Tasker Tote)

Go to the Sew Retro blog for details and to enter the giveaway.

Deadline is Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 10:00 am EST.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!