*Edited* This post is now closed. I'll announce the winner later today! (Sat., Oct. 24)
Hey there. Are you all freezing like me? Geez louise this weather is nuts. My fingers are sticking to the keyboard! Anyone wanna knit me some hand warmers? Okay, I'm exaggerating. Still cold though. Sheesh. *does the running man to warm up* K, better now. ^_^
So how awesome is it that super fabulous Ayumi from Pink Penguin is on the cover of the Fall issue of Stitch?! This little tote is going high up on my sewing to-do list. If you haven't yet been to her blog, you're missing out big time. She's got tons of wonderful zakka tutorials, so run over and take a look. Oh! She has a Flickr group too!
In other Stitch news, this issue is not only their biggest issue ever but also the best. Most of it is dedicated to the Japanese influence that has taken our little sewing world by storm. Lot's of cute zakka projects, by Melissa Frantz of All Buttoned Up, Linda Permann at lindamade.com, Malka Dubrawsky at stichindye, Theresa Gonzalez, coauthor of Dorm Decor, and several other talents we know and love.
I'm so thrilled because there's a full page ad of I Love Patchwork as well as an excerpt from the book with instructions to make this super duper cutey Travel Sewing Kit!
There are 14 days until my book releases and I'm over the moon excited! So you know I have to have a giveaway baby! Woot!! *claps hands like a school girl*
Up for grabs is the actual Travel Sewing Kit that I designed for the book as well as a copy of my book when it releases. I'll even throw in the cutey post cards in the photo cause.......well.....they're cutey post cards!
So leave a comment if you'd like to win! ** Oh and become a fan of 'I Love Patchwork' on my Facebook fanpage for updates and fun stuff! That part's optional. ;) **
**Edited** I almost forgot! I'll keep this post open until next Saturday, October 24. Noon ET. Good luck! ^_^
I will be heading to the bookstore this week it looks like such a great issue. :)
Posted by: *Staci * | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 06:00 PM
Hi Rashida! I'm a fan of your beautiful work and so... wishing to win!!!
Congratulations! X :)
Posted by: Jacque Magossi | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 06:02 PM
I'd love to win a copy of your book...it looks fantastic. I'm also a fan of yours on FB. Thanks for hosting.
Posted by: Lisa | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 06:25 PM
i'm so excited i was actually able to get this issue right when it came out!!! the last issue was so hard for me to find, i actually got it in canada while on vacation!! and you are right, one of the best issues yet! tons of great projects to work on- and yes, totally cool Pink Penguin was featured! i've subscribed to her blog for some time now and love all the stuff she makes!!
Posted by: natalie | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 06:27 PM
That issue of stitch looks so awesome. Wonderful for gift making.
Posted by: margie oomen | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 06:33 PM
Wonderful giveaway Rashida! I would love to win your book and I really appreciate all of the inspiration in your blog.
Posted by: twitter.com/Thefabricbar | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 06:36 PM
Count me win!
I can't wait for your book to come out!!
Posted by: Concha | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 06:41 PM
oh, my goodness! I don't usually enter giveaways, but i love everything here and would love to receive them. Thank you for being so generous! The issue of stitch looks amazing as well, I will have to look for it. Congratulations on being a part of it! xo sharilyn
Posted by: sharilyn | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 06:52 PM
What great things you come up with! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Bethany | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:01 PM
I already pre-ordered a copy of your book months ago, can't wait to receive it! I'm going to have to go get a copy of Stitch mag, too.
And, incidentally, it's 91 here today! I'm not bragging, because I'm frankly quite sick of summer, and am looking forward to some autumn days ahead. Wish I could send you some of this heat.
Posted by: greetingarts | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:19 PM
I'm freezing too! One way or another, I am going to curl up with a copy of your book under a warm blanket, I'm telling you. Thanks for the information about Stitch -- I'm going to go looking for that, too!
Posted by: Willow | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:23 PM
please enter me ! thanks !!!
Posted by: saganaga | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:25 PM
Ok, so I'm not freezing yet :). Many congrats on your book release!!!
Posted by: Rachel | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:32 PM
I would like to win very much. Please count me in!
Posted by: Jenny | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:40 PM
That's a lovely giveaway... who wouldnt love that travelling sewing kit? it'd be the ultimate torture for my boyfriend... I would also have my sewing while he drives!! And the vintage postcards? Too darn cute!
Posted by: Patricia | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:46 PM
can't wait for your book to be released!!
Posted by: Casey | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:47 PM
I haven't wanted to win a giveaway SOOOO badly for ages and ages! Your book looks amazing, Rashida!!
:D
Posted by: Kirsten Duncan | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:47 PM
How exciting!!! I'd love to win a copy of your book!
Posted by: nancy | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 07:51 PM
I'll have to look into stitch (first time I've heard of it) because it looks awesome and I would love to win! (pleasepleaseletmewin!)
Posted by: hanamik | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:03 PM
One way or another I will get my hands on your book. Christmas list here I come! *smile*
Posted by: Stefanie | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:03 PM
I love looking at your blog, so full of inspiration. I love sewing for my daughter and myself! I'm already making things for the new baby due in December!!!
Posted by: Ashley | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:04 PM
I'm only just becoming interested in sewing/stitching, but I'm so into this magazine already! I'll have to pick it up!
Posted by: Kayla | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:12 PM
Congrats on your book, can't wait to check out it out!!
Posted by: kaylah | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:16 PM
Congrats - can't wait until the book comes out - you must be so excited!!!
Posted by: Heather | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:23 PM
It's cold here too! Well, Alabama cold, anyway. Your book is on my wish list! I'd love to win.
Posted by: Katie B | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:25 PM
ooo! what a great giveaway!!!! i'm in :)
Posted by: rosalyn | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:27 PM
Oh yay! That looks like a great issue. I need to pick that up. And congrats again! Woo! How exciting! xoxo
Posted by: Maritza | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:34 PM
Sheezy!!! In in for the giveaway!!! xoxoxox!!
Posted by: Amber L'Amie Stephan | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:42 PM
I love her blog - and how exciting! I have to go out and get the new issue now! Great giveaway!! Should I make you totally depressed and tell you how hot it is here...but it is Hawaii....
Posted by: Amber | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:43 PM
I am very excited, the magazine and book look full of great projects, I can't wait.
Posted by: Anna | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:44 PM
hello...love the book...love the projects...hey...& actual "travel sewing kit"...bravo!
Posted by: louise | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:45 PM
Congrats! Thanks for having a giveaway!
Posted by: Kris | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:46 PM
Your stuff is so cute and well made! Congrats on all the success!
Posted by: Evie | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 08:51 PM
I love your stuff!
Posted by: deb | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:05 PM
I'm really looking forward to your book!
Posted by: Sarah | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:15 PM
Can't wait for the new book!
Posted by: Trisha | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:15 PM
How adorable! And added inspiration to take my sewing with me anywhere I go. Plus a copy of the book with the pattern (so I can have several travel kits on hand ready to toss in my bag) even better!
Posted by: Kari | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:20 PM
Can't wait for your book to come out!
Posted by: Corry O | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:23 PM
ooooo count me in! I love your work, and can't wait for your book to come out!!!
Posted by: Sara | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:26 PM
Your book looks amazing. I want to make a calendar and sewing machine cover. That travel sewing kit is so sweet.
Posted by: Heidi | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:28 PM
Wow! Wat a cute design. I'd love to win.
Posted by: kbonikowsky | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:33 PM
Count me in! I love your work. Very inspirational. The new stitch does look awesome and I LOVE pink pengiun.
Posted by: Anna | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:33 PM
Stitch is one of my favorite sewing magazines. I make sure I pick up every issue. AND can't wait to check out your new book! How exciting! You should make yourself an adventish calender for your book release. :)
Posted by: LeeAnn | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:35 PM
Hi Rashida! You know I love your work and I would love to win... count me in :) SO looking forward to seeing the book!
Posted by: Sarah | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:36 PM
I love your blog so I'm sure I'll love your book. Oooh, I hope I win!
Posted by: Kathi Bertsch | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:43 PM
oh goodness, that travel kit is killing me...in a good way of course. i wouldn't mind those cards either.
Posted by: liz | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:44 PM
I love that bag on the cover, and your travel kit is super cute. I need to go pick up that issue.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:58 PM
Congrats on the book. What a fun giveaway.
Posted by: Jodi | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:58 PM
Yes, yes, yes. Of course I'd love to win! I've been waiting for your book for a loooong time.
Posted by: Sora | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 10:07 PM
so excited about the book! i would love to win a copy along with those postcards, i will keep my fingers crossed.
Posted by: lindsay | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 10:11 PM
Your project is soooo cute!! I would love to win it ;0)
Posted by: Wanett | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 10:28 PM
OMG, this is one great giveaway!
The travel kit looks really nice!
I'd love love love to win!:D
Posted by: Joanna | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 10:30 PM
The travel sewing kit is super, super cute!!
Posted by: Jamie | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 10:45 PM
Oh my goodness! I am SO looking forward to your book! I'd love to win a copy, and now I want to run out and find a copy of that magazine. It looks awesome.
Posted by: Erin Compton | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 10:47 PM
What a cute travel sewing kit, it's absolutely gorgeous. What a great giveaway!
Posted by: Jennifer | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 10:53 PM
you are so great! can't wait to read your yummy book.
Posted by: jackie | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 10:55 PM
Your book is going on my Christmas wish list!
Posted by: Hannah | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 11:01 PM
I'm very excited to see your new book -- Congratulations!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 11:14 PM
Can't wait to see your new book Rashida. Your sewing is absolute perfection. I've been staring at your flickr pics this morning admiring your exacting hand.
Posted by: Kristine | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 11:38 PM
Ooh I will have to keep my eyes peeled for both your tasty book and that tasty mag!
Posted by: amanda | Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 11:53 PM
That mag. looks great, I can't wait to get a copy. Congrats on getting some publicity! And thanks for the giveaway. I'd love the travel kit AND the book. So kind of you.
Posted by: Amy M | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 12:08 AM
Waiting for my copy of Stitch in the mail. Just joined your flickr group and can't wait for my pre-ordered copy to come! Congratulations! You're one very talented lady. :-)
Posted by: Mary | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 12:23 AM
this is a great giveaway! i will be getting your book, even if i don't win. congrats! so exciting, it looks great.
Posted by: kate | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 01:25 AM
Congratulations for the book!
I can't wait to see all your wonderful things in a book!
Thank you fo rthe giveaway!
Posted by: Sylvie | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 01:36 AM
Congrats on the book! Looks like it will be great!
Posted by: Erika R | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 02:06 AM
cute giveaway...that magazine looks good.
Posted by: Christine | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 02:46 AM
I looks very interesting and inspirational stuff, so please count me in :)
Posted by: egater | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 03:42 AM
Wooooohoooo what an amazing giveaway ! you're so so kind !! Count me in ! I would loooooooove to win ^_^ !! Smooches ;-)
Posted by: Sandrine | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 04:36 AM
Oh I love the travel kit, and also cannot wait to see the book. I really love the things you make. Would be nice to win. :)
Posted by: Kornelia Szabo | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 05:29 AM
Congratulations on your book. Your work is so lovely!
Posted by: Jeanne | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 06:27 AM
Best of luck with the book release very much looking forward to getting my hands on a copy so count me in for the giveaway! Just wish we could get stitch over here in the uk! All the best x
Posted by: Rebecca | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 06:43 AM
I want to win, but I also want that magazine. I haven't seen it in Norway before.
Posted by: Yvonne | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 06:51 AM
Congratulations!! The book and magazine look great! Your work and photos are always so beautiful. I'm not sure that I can get hold of the mag over here in Spain.... but sure Amazon will have your book!
Posted by: Amanda | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 08:08 AM
yay, count me in! I'd love to receive a copy of your book, it looks so great!
Posted by: Angela M. | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 08:20 AM
i love it! thanks for doing a give-away. i always enjoy your posts.
Posted by: mary allison | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 08:37 AM
Yay!I'd love to win-and I can't wait for your book to come out.I'll be one of the first in line :)
Posted by: andrea | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 08:49 AM
So cute!
Posted by: Christina J. | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 09:14 AM
My fingers are crossed!
Posted by: janna | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 09:35 AM
Count me in.
Super psyched about your book coming out. Especially since seeing all the sneak peeks on Flickr! :)
Posted by: Liesl | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 09:38 AM
Oh, yes please! I would definitely love to win a copy of the books and your travelling sewing kit is so cute that I'm not sure I'd even be able to use it! Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!
Posted by: Kaye Prince | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 09:41 AM
oh yummy! yummy! Give-away!!! Yay!! Thank you for sharing your talent. Without women like you, women like me would sit and do nothing! I borrow, instead of create. And l.o.v.e. all of your creations.
Posted by: dodi | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 09:46 AM
Oh I love the Zakka projects! Too cute! Can't wait to see your book! Thanks for the chance to enter =)
Posted by: Holly | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 10:12 AM
Ooh, I love the beautiful things you design and make with linen *wishing I win*!!
Posted by: kelly jo | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 10:13 AM
I can't wait for your book!
Thanks for offering the giveaway!
Posted by: allison | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 10:31 AM
of course I am dying to win a copy of your book! so count me in!
Posted by: Christine C. | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 10:42 AM
Congrats! I'd love to check it out!
Posted by: Ashley Ann | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 10:54 AM
Your book looks great in the magazine.I can't wait to own it!
Thanks for the sneak peek and a chance to win. :)
Posted by: Laura F | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 11:11 AM
Oh I was so excited when I saw the new issue of Stitch. I HAD to have a copy, and I'm so glad I did!
Posted by: Tracy | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations on the book! I look foreward to see it "in person" :)
Posted by: Solveig | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 11:25 AM
What a lovely giveaway - fingers crossed!!
Your projects look lovely and I've just started a patchwork class so can't wait to try out new techniques and projects :o)
Posted by: Cara | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 11:42 AM
Congratulation on your new book! I'd love to have it!!! Please pick me. :)
Posted by: Pia | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 12:11 PM
Yes!
Count me in. I would love to win this.
Posted by: Nancy | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 12:11 PM
I have Stitch magazine on my wishlist, and now your book will go on it too! (Unless I win it, of course ;) Thanks for the chance at your giveaway!
Posted by: Liz B | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 12:21 PM
I can't wait to get the mg and your book!
Posted by: Xanthi | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 01:43 PM
Hope I get lucky! Very excited about your book release and also the limited edition (one off!) that you are currently working on:) Congratulations on both. Janis
Posted by: Janis | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 02:28 PM
I just went to a sewing retreat yesterday and I could sure use a travel sewing kit instead of a ziploc bag! Can't wait to see the book :)
Posted by: Christina | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 02:29 PM
what a great giveaway! congrats on your book!
Posted by: Emily | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 03:09 PM
What a fabulous giveaway! I would love to win your book.
Posted by: Katrina | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 03:47 PM
i saw the magazine and your work in it! so cool. i would love to win! thank you!
Posted by: cindy | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 03:55 PM
It is getting colder in Oslo as well. Winning the giveaway would definitely warm up my crafting soul. It would be so much fun to win your (signed?) book and the actual travel sewing kit. *crossing fingers and toes*
Posted by: Anne Marie | Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 04:14 PM