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a little giveaway

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A few weeks ago a copy of Softies arrived on my doorstep from Penguin Publishing Australia.  It is such a beautiful book and I was totally thrilled to contribute two of my patterns – an owl pattern and my lizard – to be published in it.   The photography is amazing as is the list of contributers. Besides my patterns, you’ll find patterns by Carly, Sandra, Myra, Fiona, and many more awesome soft toy artists. 

A few days  ago I opened a second package sent from Penguin and found two more copies of the book.  I surely don’t need three copies so I would like to give one away.  I think you’ll have a lot of fun with this book.  The instructions and diagrams are really clear and the projects are very appealing.  The book is only published in Australia right now so it is not the easiest thing to find if you don’t live there. 

If you’d like my extra copy, plus a little package of fabric and buttons and trim, leave me a comment below.  I will turn off comments on Sunday morning and then draw a name to determine the winner.  Thank you to everyone who visits and reads my journal. Your support and encouragement mean the world to me.

***Thanks everyone!  I will announce a winner soon!***

 
 

Comments

  3. Liz Taylor says

    ooooh! looks like a great book! it is always fun to see what new project you will be making, congrats on everything.

  9. Laura says

    I started reading your blog by accident nearly a year ago when I was looking for a pattern for a stuffed elephant. I’ve still never made a stuffed elephant but I did click on some of your links, got drawn into the world of craft blogging (or craft blog reading) and have made lots of fun and exciting things as a consequence! Congratulations on being published – seems like you’re on a real roll at the moment.
    Laura
    xx

  18. analilia says

    congratulations on the book! i’ve been reading your blog for a while and your work just gets better and better. you’ve amazed me and inpired me to make my own soft toys! thanks!

  19. Barbara says

    So exciting to have a pattern published! Great job 🙂 Books like those must be so useful when you’re a softie maker. Unfortunately, my library is limited to one book and mostly I get inspiration from photos on flickr.

  22. Jennifer says

    Wow, how thrilling to be in the book! I have been seeing it in blogland this week, and wishing yet again to live where I could actually get my hands on a copy…but here you are, offering a chance! Thanks, and thanks for always sharing your lovely work, too!

  23. Dana says

    Congrats on being published!
    I have the softies book sold here in the states, and I’ve been bummed that the Australian version has an entirely different set of patterns. I would LOVE to win. Please add me to your drawing. Thanks Abby!

  26. Monique says

    How cool is that to have your patterns published. I have been reading your blog for a while and love your work.
    Congrats and thx for the chance to win.
    Fingers crossed & toes too!

  28. angela says

    Hi!!I will love one of these books!! Here in Brazil is very difficult to find this kind of book, we have some magazines and just this. kisses

  29. jenn says

    I would love to enter! I have been trying to get a copy of that book! How exciting to have your patterns in there! you must be really busy lately. I don’t know how you find the time to do it all. although, I suppose that crafting is a wonderful way to have that me-time that every mom needs! I am always so excited to see what you are up to.

  30. Sarah says

    I have been totally drooling over this book! I’m really just posting to hear myself “talk,” I never win anything… 😉

  36. Beth H says

    What a fabulous giveaway. I surely want to start making more toys for my son and family so this would be perfect…and of course even more special because it’s from you!

  38. gillian says

    I have jsut discovered your blog and etsy shop and am in awe of your work!! It is amazing to see (and I only really know this from your last post) the development of your work to something that is incredibly unique with a true character of its own.
    I have been dying to make some of the characters which feature in my paintings in 3d form but lack of confidence (oh why does that have to rear its ugly head!!) has prevented me thus far – your work has certainly inspired me to give it a go however and I will make that jump soon!!

  39. Ruth says

    Congratulations on your fab book, it doesn’t get published over here until later in the year. Good luck, hope it becomes a best seller!

  44. Vidya says

    What a suprise?! I haven’t visited in quite a while and now, look at you..you are famous!! How wonderfully exciting it is!! You are so detailed in your work and I just feel so inspired looking at your works of art. I hope you’ll put me in the running too, I would love to make some softies for my son. Happy Day!

  47. lucykatecrafts says

    the book looks great, i’ve seen it popping up all over ‘blogland’, but australia is a long way for me to go to get a copy from ‘finally sunny after months of rain’ england!

  50. Angela says

    What a great idea! I’ve been following your work ever since Julia of minecreations pointed me to you. I love to watch your ideas evolve!

  53. Mona says

    Ooh! I would love to win a copy of this book. It looks like it has some great designs so even if I dont win, I will probably buy it later. 🙂

  54. Susan says

    How exciting to have your book coming to your door. I love coming here to see what eye candy you always come up with.
    Please enter me into your drawing!

  55. amanda says

    cute book and how fun that your patterns are in there. I would love to win so I could give the patterns a shot.

  57. Miss Sassy says

    Congratulations on having your patterns published. I’ll be so anxious to see the book in the USA as I just started making softies. Have a great weekend. Sarah

  58. Amy B. says

    Congratulations on being published! It’s been really fun to watch your projects evolve into full-blown art. I’m always glad to see a fellow graduate of Mont. Co. schools excel!

  61. Lemon Tree Tales says

    Oooh, I would so love to win one of these books but I don’t really have good luck with drawings. At any rate, congrats on having two of your patterns published. 🙂
    –Tami

  62. donielle says

    add me in, please.
    i would also like to say that you have really become a very talented artist! you always have been, but your work has definitely evolved :]
    the doggies w/ the party hats are still my very faves ;]

  63. Cassi says

    The book looks wonderful! Congrats to you on having two projects in there! You are so sweet to offer a giveaway – I hope it’s my lucky day 😉

  67. Lara says

    Oooh congrats!!! I’d love to try my hand at some softies! Very nice of you to do a giveaway 🙂 I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🙂

  69. esther says

    hi!
    this is so great! what a generous giveaway!love this book! pls put my name in the draw too. yr blog is always fill with inspirations! 🙂

  71. Pip says

    I’ve been having trouble getting back into crafting, a bit of a drought if you will. Your designs have been just the inspiration I needed to help me put down the remote and pick up some thread. Congratulations and thank you!

  72. cathygaubert says

    your new work is amazing, and i love how recycling is such a huge part of what you do. that must be an awesome “dump” that you visit to scout out supplies! good luck at plush you, and i would love to be added to your drawing, also. 🙂

  73. Amy says

    I would really love a copy I’ve been wanting to create a softie for so long & would love to make one for my first little one due in dec. It looks like a beautiful book – well done

  74. Amy says

    I would really love a copy I’ve been wanting to create a softie for so long & would love to make one for my first little one due in dec. It looks like a beautiful book – well done

  75. Lourdes Aleman says

    I have beeing eyeing this book since I first heard it and would love a copy of it. I love your blog and I think you are incredibly talented. I have in fact forwarded the link to your blog to a friend who is hoping to make it in the art word. I think your story in very inspiring!

  76. gigibird says

    I have this book on my Amazon wish list….and so I wonder if I can be added to your very long list?
    It’s so nice of you to give away such a lovely book:)

  78. Leah says

    A book with patterns by you in it?
    I’m in!
    And if I don’t win, I’m going right down to Carly’s shop and I’ll buy myself one anyway!
    Congratulations!
    Leah xxx

  83. Elizabeth says

    Hi – I would love to be entered in to the draw for a copy of this book. I have so enjoyed reading your blog, and seeing your wonderful skills in soft sculptures developing.

  84. Joanne says

    I would love this giveaway! I read your site everyday and I just think it is wonderful! Thanks for this chance!

  85. Christina Mano says

    Oh yes……please send this over my way:) I have had this book on my wish list for a long time but as I live is the UK; it won’t be out here for ages. I just turned “a quarter of a century” old yesterday, so who knows, maybe I will have some luck on my side;)

  86. Amanda Anderson says

    Wow, what a generous offer! I’m so excited about the wealth of fun craft books that seem to be coming out now, I’d love to add this to my (tiny) library to work on as I wait (just another eight weeks…I hope!) for baby #3.
    Also, it’s been so fun to watch your evolution as an artist and see the direction you’re moving (with the birds and more solid pieces). Thanks for the window 🙂

  92. Heather says

    i would love to be entered to win your book! i’ve actually been online trying to find a way to buy it, but realizing that it is not really available outside of australia, like you said. thank you for your generosity! congratulations!

  94. liz says

    throw me in the hat too! i’d love a copy of that wonderful book.
    and keep up the great work – i’ve been reading for a while now, and your creations just keep getting better and more inspiring!

  99. maggie Smith says

    WOW the book looks gorgeous–I can’t wait to see it! Do you think it will be available in the U.S. soon? Congrats on being published in the book–you cetainly deserve it!