About me: My name is Nicole, and I'm a full-time professional who loves sewing as a way to relax and unwind. I just turned thirty (eek!), and my husband and I moved from Manhattan to South Florida last month. I recently started the local chapter of the Modern Quilt Guild (we're calling it South Florida Mod), and it's been a blast getting to know other quilting folks online and in person. I recently had a pattern published in the new Modern Blocks book, and I am so honored to be a part of the new One Yard Wonders book.
Book backstory: In Spring of 2010, I saw a request for pattern submissions. I tried to create a project that would be fun, easy and functional. My husband and I were about to take our official honeymoon to Italy, so a travel-related project was perfect!
I drew up a few patterns and originally made the project in oilcloth, which was waterproof and colorful. Here are the photos from my submission packet:
The editors accepted my submission! They sent me beautiful Echino helicopter fabric and added a few related items from other contributors. The project is great for making quick gifts for family/friends who like to travel or are going on vacation. The finished project is on page 127 of the book and is called "The Jet Set." I hope to get photos of the actual book page in the next few days. :) Here is the fabric, in the meantime:
To celebrate the release of the book, Storey Publishers has generously offered to give a free book to one of my lucky readers!
Prize: One hardcover book of "Fabric by Fabric: One Yard Wonders."
Entry Deadline: Friday, December 23rd at 9:00pm (Eastern time).
How to Enter: Leave a comment at the bottom of this post! If you sign up to follow my blog (or you already follow it), leave another comment and you'll get a second chance to win! If you blog about the giveaway, leave a comment (with a trackback), and you'll get a third chance to win!
Notes: U.S. addresses only. Please include your email address or another way to reach you. If a winner does not respond within 3 days, I will choose another winner.
Good luck, and happy sewing! If you use my pattern, please send me a photo! I will be happy to post it on my blog. :)
Wow Nicole!!! Congratulations!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI borrowed the first book from the library often enough and paid enough late fees that i think I've paid for the book. I'd love to have my own copy. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on taking your sewing to the next level by getting published! And thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteI have the first book, would love to win the second book. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHey there and Happy Thursday! I have the first book, love it and would be thrilled to win the 2nd one. Congrats on your submission, and being sent that amazing fabric to work with must have been so fun. I'm guessing you had a wonderful time in Italy. I'm looking forward to checking out your blog, this is my first time here.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome give away and that fabric is SO pretty! Who knew helicopters could be so pretty! LOL. And I love that travel set as well. I would love to win that book so that I can make one for my mom for her birthday!!!
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ReplyDeletei just checked your jet set- love it in the echino fabric! makes your traveling stylish!
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I am a new follower of your blog.
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congratulations on being published in "One Yard Wonder" I hope I would like to make. thank you.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see your ideas published!!! To use the oilcloth is such a great idea. Those new fabrics are so wonderful and easy to sew on.
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Congrats! Looks like a wonderful book.
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Blogged here:
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here I go again... with hopes of winning... but more importantly wanted to say Congratulations, Nicole.... everything looks fabulous (and love your block for Helen)... we miss you in NYC but know you're leading the Florida contingent to great things and happy creations.
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oh i would love a chance to win this book and i have just become a follower with a second chance of winning x thanku x
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And I just became a follower!
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i follow your blog thru google reader.
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Congrats! This looks like a great book to have handy!
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I'm a new follower. I found you via Jeanne's blog, The Learning Curve~Quilts and Such.
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Congratulations on having a spot in the book. I love these books.
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Love your project...would make these little gems in Hawaiian fabric for my trips home! Aloha!! Kateconn1 (at) msn (dot) com.
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