a little giveaway
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!***
How fun I would Love to win a copy of the book with your designs!
Posted by: Kyle | September 07, 2007 at 10:45 AM
Congratulations on having your designs published! Please count me in on the lovely giftie.
Posted by: beetlegirl | September 07, 2007 at 10:50 AM
ooooh! looks like a great book! it is always fun to see what new project you will be making, congrats on everything.
Posted by: Liz Taylor | September 07, 2007 at 11:04 AM
Good for you getting your designs published! And I would love to have my name entered in the draw :)
Posted by: Sweet Pea | September 07, 2007 at 11:09 AM
so exciting to have your patterns published! it has been an exciting year for you.
Posted by: allison | September 07, 2007 at 11:11 AM
Oh wow - it looks like there are some lovely patterns in there, and I'd love to have a chance to make them.
Posted by: Jenn | September 07, 2007 at 11:12 AM
I'm just one town over from you. Love your work. It's such an inspiration to me! Congrats on ALL your recent successes!
Posted by: Fanny B. Fairbanks | September 07, 2007 at 11:12 AM
I just adore your soft toys.
Congrats on getting your patterns published.
Jillian
Posted by: Jillian | September 07, 2007 at 11:16 AM
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
Posted by: Laura | September 07, 2007 at 11:26 AM
I love your patterns. My first baby is on the way and can't wait to start making toys!
Posted by: Janelle | September 07, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Congratulations! You are so generous! :-)
Posted by: Tracy | September 07, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Me me! I'm so excited to finally see this book!
Posted by: Sarah | September 07, 2007 at 12:01 PM
hooray all around!
Posted by: sarah jo | September 07, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations on getting published! Would love to enter the giveaway - thanks!
Posted by: edina | September 07, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations on being published! Can I put my name into the hat for the draw?
Posted by: Cathi in Ireland | September 07, 2007 at 12:21 PM
Please let me add my Congratulations as well! I hope the 'bird' link I sent was inspiriational :-)
Posted by: shan | September 07, 2007 at 12:22 PM
It sounds like a wonderful book. Congratulations on being included, it is well deserved.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | September 07, 2007 at 12:31 PM
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!
Posted by: analilia | September 07, 2007 at 12:32 PM
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.
Posted by: Barbara | September 07, 2007 at 12:45 PM
congratulations! great job!
Posted by: Jonah | September 07, 2007 at 12:47 PM
Congratulations with your book! I sure would like to win a copy of it, I think it's gonna be a must have!
Posted by: Linda | September 07, 2007 at 01:07 PM
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!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 07, 2007 at 01:08 PM
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!
Posted by: Dana | September 07, 2007 at 01:09 PM
Wow! I would love a copy! And congrats on getting your patterns published!
Posted by: Julie | September 07, 2007 at 01:29 PM
I've never sewn a softie but would love to try. Thanks for the chance to win this book, it looks great.
Posted by: Maiasaura | September 07, 2007 at 01:39 PM