Review + Giveaway: sewExpecting eBook

sewexpectingcover sewExpecting is the new eBook from Leigh Ann Tennent (The Object Project and Strawberry Truffle). If you’re an expecting mother, or know someone who is pregnant, or just like to have sweet baby gifts on hand just in case, this eBook is for you. In it, you can find patterns and instructions to make 20 – yes, TWENTY – different projects for baby:

A basic infant bib, plus a patchwork and appliqued version.
A basic toddler bib, plus a patchwork and appliqued version.
A toddler bib with a storage pocket that doubles as a crumb-catcher!
A basic burp cloth, plus a patchwork and appliqued version.
A burp cloth with an innovative storage pocket!
Three styles of changing mats.
A very cool diaper clutch with instructions for 2 looks.
A textured securtiy blanket to keep little fingers busy!
A satin lovey.
A very simple, super-quick quilt!

All of these projects are boutique-quality, assuming of course that you construct them of quality materials.

The instructions are straightforward and are geared toward those with limited or no sewing experience. (Experienced sewers can probably skip straight to the patterns and use the instructions just as a quick reference guide.) If you’ve wanted to learn how to sew but haven’t known exactly where to start, sewExpecting is a good place to begin. The beginning of the eBook gives quick instructions for basic sewing, applique, and patchwork skills that you’ll need to create the projects. Most of the projects are constructed with from simple shapes, with minimal fuss.

sewExpecting is available from Strawberry Truffle for $22.00.

By now, I know there are more than a handful of you who want a copy of sewExpecting for your very own. And so Leigh Ann has graciously offered to give away one copy of the eBook to a lucky Craft Gossip reader. Here’s how it will work:

To enter, post a comment on to this Craft Gossip post telling me which SewExpecting project (listed above) you think will be the first one you’ll sew. One entry per person, please. Deadline is Friday, August 7, 2009 at 10:00 pm CST. I’ll choose a winner at random the following day.

Creating beautiful tablescapes in real life has been trendy for awhile, if you’re hosting a big event, special occasion or a party you might have worked hard to design an amazing table yourself. This trend has now made its way into coloring pages in the Creative Haven Tablescape Coloring Book from Dover Publications. You’ll find it filled with long tables overflowing with pretty dishes, vases full of flowers, lovely napkins and rings, table cloths and runners and delicious foods with lovely coordinating backgrounds and rooms. They are sharing three FREE coloring pages that you can download and color as well as get inspiration from for your next tablescape idea. There’s this Spring inspired table with loads of Tulips and flowers, another table has cool coastal vibes with seashells and sailboats, and a down on the farm table with Sunflowers, farm animals and downhome country flair.

Click here to visit Dover Publications, pull up a chair, grab your colored pencils and and get your 3 free downloads.

-Heather

Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able to calm itself and focus on less. Coloring is used to help relax and calm anxiety and stress. Coloring keeps our mental health in check and allows us to develop parts of the creative brain. We highly recommend Faber castell coloring pencils .

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