If the word “applique” conjures up images of Sunbonnet Sue and gingham-checked Scottie dogs, then you haven’t seen the new twist on applique by modern sewists.
In Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist
, Meg McElwee captures the spirit of this new approach with a handful of projects that use simple applique patterns to create items for the home, items to wear, and items for baby.
Flipping through the book, I found myself saying, “Oh, I am SO making this!” again… and again… and again. Standout projects for me were the Capture the Moment camera bag (the color and texture are such a happy departure from the typical black canvas camera bag), and the Funny Animals Children’s Tote (ribbon legs for the critter – oh my!).
As much as I want to keep this book for ever and ever, I’m giving away my review copy to one lucky Craft Gossip reader. Leave a comment on this post to enter.
Deadline for entry is midnight CST on February 15, 2010.
I have heard so much about this book and would LOVE to have it! Thanks for the chance to win!
It sounds so much fun and I obviously need it becaue my first thought was… what’s wrong with gingham-checked scotty dogs? *g* 😀
Thanks for the chance to win.
Oooh, I wan’t too! Thank you!
It’s so kind of you to offer this giveaway! I’ve been wanting this book for so long, it looks amazing! Thank you so much for the generous giveaway!
It looks like a lovely book. Thank you for the chance.
I’ve just found Meg’s blog and have really enjoyed her work. I would love to add her book to my library and get to work making her awesome projects!
What a wonderful offer! Looks like an inspiring book!
I would love to win this! The patterns look wonderful!
This book will be used and used again. Thank you.
thank you for a great review and for the chance of winning a copy!
I looked thru the preview and LOVED the dark green bag. I hope I win…I hope I win… (*crossing my fingers)
What a lovely giveaway! I’d la la LOVE to win!
such a great offer!!! thanks!
I’ve wanted to get this book for a while now and would love to try out the patterns!
I want this book, big time.
I was just looking at that book at amazon. thanks for the review
ooh ooh pick me!
I have been wanting this book, but can’t bring myself to buy it yet, thanks for the review!!!
i want this BAD!!!!!
There’s an apron in there I am dying to make for a friend’s recipe shower!
I NEED this book! 🙂 Thanks for sharing it.
How perfect! I would love to have a copy of it! Sounds like the perfect thing to keep be busy and create a few fun pieces for spring!! =)
I’ve seen this book! Oh, I would love to win!!
Oh, man. I saw this book at Barnes and Noble and fell in loooovvvvve, but my wallet was all, “Uh, how about groceries, moron?” So now I’m well-fed and ready to craft my ayuss off…with that book?
I’d love a copy– I’m learning to sew and have spent a lot of time with Amy Karol’s book– and I’ve been hunting around for new challenges to tackle!
OoooH! This is on my book wish list.
I read her blog and would love to learn how to applique like she does! Have you ever seen a cheerier skirt?
I am already in love with the skirt on the cover!! Would love to see what other treasures are inside.
ooh- I was just looking at this on amazon! It came up after I bought Betz White’s “Warm Fuzzies” (which is incredible). It’s definetly on my ‘to get’ list
This has been in my wishlist for some time now – thanks for the giveaway!
Looks like a great book! Thanks.
Oh, I have had this on my wish list!
This book would be worthwhile just for the pattern for that camera bag! I use lots of recycled denim and I can ‘see’ that bag in denim. It sure would be a great book to win!
Wow! That books looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the new twist on an old craft! Fingers crossed I’m the lucky winner!
love learning anything new! count me in…
Oh, thanks so much for the chance!! I’d love to work on projects I’ve read about from this book!
I am rekindling my sewing skills and this would be a wonderful help!
This book sits on my amazon wishlist waiting to be purchased. It would be great to WIN it instead!!! Thanks for the opprotunity.
Oh, that looks divine! Pick me!!
Everytime I go to the book store I flip through this book. It looks so cool! I really shouldn’t buy anything else until I finish what I have soooo…I should win it instead! 😉
Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win it.
I’ve been eyeing this book. I would love some sewing inspiration.
Looks like a great book – thanks for the chance to win!
The book looks great! I would love to win it!
Ooh, would love to try applique!
Please add my name to the pot!
I’ve had my eye on this book for a while. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for a chance to win such a great book!
I saw it at the craft store this weekend. Unfortunately hubby made me choose between the book and fabric! This is my shot to have both. Thanks!
I really enjoy looking and dreaming about the projects in this book everytime I browse through it at the fabric store…I really want it!
Would love this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
i have tried to sneak a peek at this book but can never seem to find it in stock! i have loved the pics i have seen posted on line…. yum!
Thank you for the chance to win this great book!
oooh I would love to win this, it’s on my wishlist!
Cool book and projects. I would love to curl up with it. With so much snow coming again to MD I need something to read!!!!
This looks like it’s right up my alley! I’d love to win it!
This book has been on my wishlist and I would “sew” love to win it!!!
This is such a fun book, thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
Aww, that skirt is amazing, what a great give away!
I have a hold on it in our library, but it is taking soooooo long! My grown daughters and my 15 year old son decided that this would be the year they all learned to sew. We would get a lot of use out of this book.
Nice of you! Of course, I’d love to have it too!
the book looks great i would realy love to have one!
thanks!
I came here after googling the book for reviews and now am so glad I did as I’ve found another crafty blog to read! Thanks xoxo
Me too! Me too! Oh, yes, I’d love to win!
Thanks for the chance!
This looks wonderful! I would love to win!
I’ve had my eye on this book, too. Would love to win it!
Love the skirt on the front- thanks for the chance to win
Wow I’ve been looking for good books on sewing, but they’re hard to find. Looks Good, and even a chance to win! Cool!