Monday, April 20, 2015

stash-busting blog hop with retro mama and giveaway::CLOSED::

Hello sweet friends!
Well, I am so excited for today's post as it is my turn for the The Stash-Busting blog hop to celebrate the most lovely Kim of Retro Mama's new book Scrap Happy Sewing and 50 Fat Quarters Makes! Both books are full of beautiful and sweet projects and inspiration!
 (Scrap Happy Sewing photo from Kim Kruzich)

I was excited to read through Kim's new book as I love scraps and have some very loved pieces that are just meant for projects she has created!
 I made this sweet Cozy Four-Square scrappy pillow cover out of Kim's book, and had so much fun choosing some of my favorite scraps for it! 
 I added the cream with black swiss dots binding as I am going through a little polka dot kick right now and loved the sweetness it gives to it!
Simple quilting lines Kim has you add to each square gives it such a sweet touch and gave me some good practice on my straight lines! 
 Scrap Happy Sewing was such a lovely book to look through with beautiful scrappy projects to make!  I can't wait to make some more projects. I think Kim's On-a-Roll Crochet Hook Holder is next on my list as my hooks are quite a mess right now, and need a cozy, organized spot to be!
 Now for some sweetness!  
The lovely folks over at Stitch, Craft, Create
are kindly going to give one of you dear readers a free e-book copy of both these fabulous and must have books! All you need to do is leave a comment on this post and I will pick a winner on Monday, April 27th!

 You can also head over to Stitch, Craft, Create for another chance to win these two books and a fat quarter bundle of pretty fabrics! 

Here is the rest of the blog hop schedule::

APRIL:

Thu 2nd  – Retro Mama

Tue 7th  – SCC

Wed 8th  – S.O.T.A.K Handmade

Thu 9th  – Fabricworm

Fri 10th  – Clover & Violet

Mon 13th  – Robot Mom Sews

Tue 14th  – Vivid Felicity

Wed 15th  – Cut To Pieces

Thu 16th  – Straight Grain

Fri 17th  – Sew Take A Hike

Mon 20th  – Vintage Grey

Tue 21st  – Miss Print

Wed 22nd  – Pink Penguin

Thu 23rd  – Sew Creative Blog

Fri 24th  – Follow the White Bunny

Mon 27th  – A Bright Corner

Tue 28th  – Sew Justine Sew

Wed 29th  – LRstitched

Thu 30th  – Pieced Brain

Thanks for stopping by and visiting! Wishing you a most lovely and crafty day! xo

                                         

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58 comments:

  1. andrea createsApril 20, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    such cute projects ! : )

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  2. Pam~ Virginia RetroApril 20, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Heather, I'll enjoy checking out your blog hop friends.

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  3. UnknownApril 20, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    The pillow is absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. MokkiApril 20, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    I love that polka dot binding.

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  5. Vicki HApril 20, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Very cute pillow. The books look to have a nice variety of projects.

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  6. sisylyn2April 20, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Really like both of the books and would enjoy either one Love the baby doll.
    Nancy Hilderbrand
    gandn74@ymail.com

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  7. barbara woodsApril 20, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    love your projects

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  8. Deal.licious Real Food DebbyApril 20, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I am loving polka dots right now too. They are a perfect touch on the pillow!

    determineddebby@gmail.com

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  9. amyApril 20, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    These books look great for a beginner like me. I have fat quarters but not sure how to best use them sometimes
    There's always some leftover from a project and it'd be great to make some of the little projects with them.

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  10. DebApril 20, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    I love this pillow...so lovely. Thank you for the great giveaway.

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  11. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]April 20, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Love the pillow!

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  12. Katy MApril 20, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Beautiful pillows! And the books look great too :)

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  13. claire rossApril 20, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Thanks for a fab giveaway, these books would be perfect inspiration for my fabric scraps xx

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  14. Christine MApril 20, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Your cushion is so pretty, Heather.

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  15. Her IndoorsApril 20, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Your cushion is gorgeous - so summery. I have loads of scraps in my stash that I can't bring myself to throw away but I'm not quite sure what to do with them.

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  16. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    These books look great! Thanks for the chance to win them. I have a ton of scraps I'm looking for ideas to use them for.

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  17. LouiseApril 20, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    Love your cushion, Heather. I think I need to practise straight-line quilting too! ♡

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  18. LeeApril 20, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    The pillow is lovely!

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  19. Laura FerdalApril 20, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    I would LOVE to win this prize - thanks!
    merryorganic@gmail.com

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  20. Vintagelady5776April 20, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    I always love looking at your beautiful pieces and now these books like they too have a number of beautiful projects.

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  21. mlhummyApril 20, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Your pillow is so sweet. :)

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  22. magistraApril 20, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    These books look great! I have a very bad habit of buying and buying fat quarters! I love fabríc and I seem to want to own it all! So, really, I need these books!
    Beth

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  23. Ella and NestaApril 20, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    The polka dot binding is the perfect finishing touch! Beautiful cushion, too pretty to use!

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  24. UnknownApril 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    I love creating scrappy treasures & could always use more inspiration!

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  25. Kathy E.April 20, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    I am a believer that scrappy projects are the best! They contain all of those little pieces of past projects that were adored and so carefully chosen for the ones we love. Put those all together and you have a piece full of love!

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  26. Delcia R.April 20, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Love your pillow! Who wouldn't want one of these books--lots of quick projects. I know a few little girls who would love that dolly

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  27. Jusmom1April 21, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway! Love these books! Thank you!

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  28. Diane BeaversApril 21, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    Heather, your pillows are so delicious looking:) reminds me of party mints. I'm a straight line quilter too and that is such a cool touch to the 4 blocks. I could do that w/your guidance. Scrappy is me and owner of a few FQ bundles so both books would be in continuous use here:) THank you for sharing and it so nice to meet you

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  29. EmileeHopeApril 21, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    They look like fun books, thanks for a review & chance to win!

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  30. Sarah and JackApril 21, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    I was just looking at this book on Amazon!

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  31. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Your pillow is gorgeous...thank you for sharing. I would love to win one of these books!

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  32. GillApril 21, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    I love your cushion - great colours!
    This looks a great book!

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  33. Said With LoveApril 21, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Lovely cushion - I think I need to make some of these for my sunroom! Can't wait to this book 😊

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  34. KristyApril 21, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Would love to sew from these lovely books! Thanks so much for the post and the chance to win!

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  35. LauraitaliaApril 21, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    I would love to win this giveaway, thanks for the chance.

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  36. GranChrisApril 21, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    I love the pillow, very bright and cheery. This looks like a fun book.

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  37. DebbieApril 22, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    The books look great. Such cute projects. Thanks for the chance to win. (debbie at wowilikethat dot com)

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  38. fabricstasher24@gmail.comApril 22, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    Fabulous books with beautiful makes. Would love to win either one.
    fabricstasher24@gmail.com

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  39. annemarieApril 22, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful book.

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  40. Kathy HApril 22, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    I have been collecting polka dots fabric and love it in your binding. Wonderful looking projects.

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  41. LilbitbritApril 22, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Such lovely books, would be fun to read.

    Lilbitbrit_007@msn.com

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  42. KarenApril 22, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    I just found your blog by way of Pretty By Hand. I am in love with your pillow, your choice of happy fabrics and your straight stitching lines! This is a must do for granddaughter, but maybe for grandson too! Lovely books, lovely sewing!

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  43. sherryberrybimApril 22, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Nice projects, I especially love the fabrics you chose.

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  44. wendyApril 22, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    I love the fabrics you used in your pillow cover! So sweet and happy! Can't wait to see more projects from these books. Thanks for a chance!

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  45. ReneaApril 23, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    I would love to add these books to my quilting library. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. Your pillow is sew cute.

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  46. SallyCApril 23, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Very cute pillow. I think this book looks like fun.

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  47. DebApril 23, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Love the 4-color pillow! That's a great project to try.

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  48. donnaApril 23, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Your pillow turned out great my dear. Love the fabrics that you used. What awesome books. They look like a lot of fun.
    Hugs
    donna

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  49. traditional_quilterApril 24, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Your pillow is adorable! The book looks great with all the lovely scrappy projects. Have a wonderful day!
    Lisa

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  50. AnneApril 24, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    This book looks like it is full of inspiration! The pillow would be perfect in my house!

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  51. UnknownApril 24, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    Love these books! Thanks for the giveaway. Scrappy projects are my favorits.

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  52. auschickApril 25, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    I have so many fat quarters - this book would be great for destashing!

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  53. Pat's PatchApril 25, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Dear Heather. I love your scrappy cushion cover.. Looks really good with your spotty border. Thanks for the giveaway it looks great fun. Love Pat x

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  54. SusanApril 25, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    I love that pillow! Would also love to win those books!

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  55. Simply, SarahApril 26, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    I love the pillow!

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  56. LauraitaliaApril 26, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    I love little projects using scraps of fabrics! Thanks for the chance of winning this giveaway.

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  57. Oogies Yarn StudioApril 27, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    Love the colours you chose for the pillow! So adorable! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

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