Who’s your craft crush? I’m here to admit that I’m a little obsessed with Rashida. Not only did she design Washi, my current favorite fabric collection but she just curated this gorgeous book, Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched with Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy. Rashida Coleman Hale invited 24 of her favorite designers to each bring you one of their most loved projects—including quilts, softies, pillows, decorative items, and bags. Swoon!
But what is “Zakka,” you ask? Rashida defines it in the introduction of her book:
Zakka has been loosely translated from Japanese to mean “miscellaneous goods,” “many things,” or “sundries.” It has grown to mean a style that embodies a kind of simple charm and uniqueness—something handmade that is useful, yet pleasing. Zakka has evolved into a design style that has become popular all over the world.
Want to win a copy? Read on to learn more about this drool-worthy book and how to enter.
As with all of the Design Collective titles, Zakka Style focuses on the advanced beginner sewist who does not need a lot of the basic sewing instructions, but wants to dive right into the projects. By streamlining the instructions this way, they can pack in more projects for you to make and enjoy into each book, but still give you all of the step-by-step instructions you will need to be successful.
So whether you enjoy embroidery, appliqué, patchwork, or a little bit of everything, you are sure to find something to inspire you in this brand new book.
And now for the giveaway – one lucky reader will win a copy of Zakka Style! To enter to win, leave a comment here telling us your craft crush anytime between now and midnight PDT April 17th. Maybe the bohemian Anna Maria? Classic Martha? Vintage Elsie? No extra credit for picking me or Jaime. Ha! So spill it! U + ? 4EVR
Increase your chances to win…Follow Prudent Baby on Twitter and tweet a link to this giveaway… then enter an extra comment!
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I think Orla Kieley it’s my personal sort of drugs/fabric. And any chevron prints!
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Ooooh have been looking at this book longingly for a few weeks now. Currently having a soft animal craft thing going on – spurred on by my 5 yr old , but really wanting to make some fabric baskets.
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I have a huge, schoolgirl-style crafty crush on Dana from ‘made’. The things she makes are so lovely: the fabric choices! The use of yellow and white! Those adorable children! There. I feel better for having got it out.
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Martha all the way for me…. Oh, and all of the super crafty women I have chanced upon on the WWW. Seriously, I dont know how we crafted before the internet, though truth be known I spend a *bit* too much time “researching” rather than crafting! Nonetheless, it is super fun!
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I have a little crush (read: I want to live in your world) on Lotta Jansdotter, makes me wish I had a more craft-tastic name too!!!
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I have a serious (and very unfortunate) craft craft crush on Heather Ross’ Mendocino line. Sigh.
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Hi! I have this book on my amazon’s wish list so this giveaway is a must try for me. I’ve just bought a sewing machine and my main inspiration has been Kajsa at Syko. I’m realy into projects for kids and for playtime. Hope I win!! Cheers!
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I’m in love with the gals over at sewsweetpatterns.blogspot.com! I love their simple, but adorable sewing patters that I can whip up in a day.
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As a dad I go for a little more of the “manlier” type crafting. With that said I have been reading a lot of stuff at http://ana-white.com/ Does that count? I especially like the projects that I can do with my 3 yr old daughter.
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Second post for the tweet.
https://twitter.com/#!/Teagew/status/189675044551655424
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I’m a big fan of Jess over at http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com. Some super cute toddler dress tutorials over there.
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Not sure I can narrow it down to one – maybe Heather Bailey or Elizabeth Hartman’s tutorials really helped me learn to quilt.
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I am sorry to say I don’t have a crush.. I just bounce around finding things to make for the granddaughters.thanks for a chance to win.Amy
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Lotta Jansdotter for sure!
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I love Jennifer from CraftSanity – her emag is stuffed full of awesomeness in every issue!
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I pick you) And I would love to win)))
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Jacinda Reply:
April 10th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
You win Julia! Well, not really, but I hope you do. xoxo
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I like so much stuff I don’t have a particular crush. Thanks so much for this giveaway.
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classic martha!
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I love Amanda Soule, Meg McElwee and Anna Maria Horner… this style is right up my alley!!
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Definitely Elsie and Emma of A Beautiful Mess. Every single one of their DIY projects are actually, gasp, DIY! Love the hair tips too. I’m becoming more and more brave with my sewing machine and would love a copy of this book! Thank you for such a great giveaway!
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My craft crush is Heather from House of Alamode. She’s a modern quilting genius and pretty sassy like me!
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I have a crush on any fabrics from Michael Miller. They’re always so colorful and sometimes I buy a yard just in case a project pops up for it.
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I want to live in Dana from Made’s blog. Everything always looks so cheerful and clean!!
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My mom!
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And got the tweet in!
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I love Dana from MADE. http://www.danamadeit.com/
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I have to admit I grew up smitten with Martha. I’d watch her every chance I got, and to this day I love the clever things she comes up with, so, of the professionals, she’s my shining star
My real craft crush though, is my daughter, Vanessa. She’s only eleven, but she already designs patterns for her own clothes. They’re a bit, rough, and, she’s still a bit inexperienced, but she comes up with combinations and ideas I never would.
She loves oragami, and she organizes everything with an ease I envy. She’s creative, and loves to make projects for people, telling me that it’s the best way she can think of to let people know she loves them, or that they’re special.
She’s an amazing kid, and, will always be my craft hero
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I like design mom for kid things, this blog, and about 30 others. I’m an old grammi and I am amazed what young women are doing out there. It’s great!
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I LOVE Rashida’s creativity and style!
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Rashida is my current crush!
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I tweeted my crush here: https://twitter.com/#!/Aunt_KayKays
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I love this book, it’s been on my wishlist for the longest time. Right now I am crushing on handmade books. I’ve been trying several different styles to see which is best for me.
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I know its oh-so-lame, but I just love anything Martha Stewart. I’m a beginner sewer, and she’s got so many patterns and projects that build my confidence!
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I have just recently started sewing again,instead of knitting all the time, and love Anna Marie Horners blog. I have discovered that I love Indygo Junction Patterns as well!
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I definitely have a craft crush on Kinsey at http://sincerelykinsey.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-discoveries.html. How does anyone come up with SO MANY gorgeous DiYs? It’s incredible. Also Meredith at http://onesheepishgirl.blogspot.com/2012/04/adding-crochet-edge-to-tea-towel.html. She makes the cutes GIFs and it just makes me want to do everything on her blog
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Martha!
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Dana from Made was the first sewing/craft blog that I ever found… definitely my craft crush!
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Tweeted!
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anything heather ross. i just love all of her stuff – so fun!
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I have a TON of craft crushes! But I think the top of my list is Lotta Jansdotter!
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I follow too many craft blogs to pick one… so I’m going to have to crush on a ‘thing’ and say Pinterest. Because without it, I may have never returned to my crafty ways.
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For my first real foray into sewing, I used Lotta Jansdotter’s book “Simple Sewing.” While my finished products are not quite as neat as Lotta’s, that book taught me so much. Lotta will always have a very special place in my heart!
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Anna Maria Horner’s bold use of color and pattern. I’m generally drawn to neutrals and solids but she has has inspired me to branch out in new ways.
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I’d have to say Heather Ross..such dreamy fabrics!
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I love the styles of a blogger named Rae of Made by Rae. They are simple enough I can manage them while caring for my very independent almost walking babe and they are pretty too. Designs for me and the babe and the house make me happy
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My mom and my aunt Denise. They always make the cutest things!
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little girl dresses
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I love Amy Karol’s book Bend the Rules Sewing. I have made sooo many of the clutches for all my girlfriends. Used them for birthday gifts to wedding presents for the bride.
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Love Elsie! Love her style as well as her beautiful family!
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I crush on any of the Japanese Push Pin designs for Kokka. They are always so cute and colorful.
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My craft crush is Meg McElwee and her book Growing Up Sew Liberated. I want to make every single project in the book!
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Totally crush on this book every time i go on amazon!
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I love Anna Maria Horner and her bold use of color!
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How can I pick just one favorite?! I love every craft in this book! Want so bad
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I’d have to go with Martha. That’s how I got started.
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I can’t pick just one crush! There are so many lovely ladies I follow in blog land. They have all inspired me at one point or another. Thank you for the chance to win!
carissa.sutton(at)gmail.com
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Martha is definitely my craft crush. Her recipes, craft projects, and gardening tips never fail!
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I have a craft crush on Ayumi of pink penguin she is so talented! Thanks for the giveaway i have been wanting this book!
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Definitely Martha! Lotta Jansdotter, as well.
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Oh. Anna Maria is totally crush worthy! I love her style and her fabrics are my most fav! But I think I would have to pick someone I follow a lot more, like Maureen Cracknell.
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Oh,my fave craft crush is Eleanor Burns. If it hadn’t been for Eleanor, I would never have tried quilting. I love that she took something that seemed so complicated and made it seem so easy. I would love a copy of the Zakka Style book. I really enjoy seeing her projects and would love to try them.
Thanks for the chance.
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I have crush with Ayumi from Pink Penguin blog. I admire her style and creativity!
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I follow you and tweeted – https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/189756378909376513
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Sherry from Young House Love! Maybe not as crafty as you were going for, but most of my projects are for my house and I love all the diy projects they share!
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My craft crush is one of my crafty friends – Amber. She introduced me to scrapbooking and sewing! (Got a machine for Christmas, used it for the first time yesterday!)
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I have many craft blog crushes but I think Classic Martha is still a favorite!
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My craft-crush revolves around Pinterest… and that’s how I found you! I’m always looking for things I think I can handle with limited time, energy & skill, but always dreaming bigger than I should!
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I just blogged about this book last night! It is so amazing, and therefore, Rashida is my new crush as well.
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It was Lotta Jansdotter who inspired me to get into sewing again, so I guess I’ve gotta give it to her! Zakka style was a close second. This was a tough one…Thank you for the amazing giveaway opportunity!!
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Denyse Schmidt!
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I am a big fan of Kristyne from the Pretty By Hand blog!! I would LOVE to win a copy of this wonderful book.
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I’m crushing on Tula Pink.
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I follow PB on twitter, of course!!
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My craft crush is crazy quilting. I just inherited some crazy quilt blocks from the 30′s and 40′s that are unfinished, from my grandmother. They have been basted to muslin and cut to size. I now have to do the embroidery and then sew them together. I am very excited to get it done.
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I need to delete my comment #73 bc I didn’t follow directions!!
Here’s the correction. https://twitter.com/#!/java_diva/status/189760949450833920
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My craft crush is Angela Walters — her quilting is amazadoodling and I love how much she cares about each quilt she works on.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I need to spend more time reading up, I didn’t realize Rashida did the Washi, I just picked up some Squiggles from fabricworm a couple of days ago. SO much to learn, I’ve actually gotten a much better grasp of who is who in the fabric world this weekend via extensive shopping and browsing, but apparently I have a long way to go.
My fabric crush is Anna Maria Horner, since I saw a quilt with her fabrics on the Stitched in color blog. It was what made me switch my efforts from making clothing to household goods. I’ve since then made my own version of the quilt, and ordered some of her Innocent Crush Woodcut yesterday…that goes with nothing in my house. I know I have it bad when I’m ordering fabric I have no use for…
thank you for the giveaway!
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My latest craft crush is Christine Mason Miller and transforming art to inspirations!!!
Love ZAKKA style. this book would be a most welcome addition in our home! Thanks for the chance!
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Ooh cool!
I am obsessed with Heather Bailey’s fabrics.
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Tweeted!!!
https://twitter.com/#!/omshesaid/status/189771191337222144
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I love crocheting, and my crush is Teresa from Crochet Geek!
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I love Melanie Testa, Rashida Coleman-Hale, Alisa Burke, and Emily Cier – just to name a few!!! So many artists, so much fabric, lots of great ideas – wow, it is mind boggling! Would love to win this book! Everything I have seen about it is great.
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I have the biggest craft crush on Amy Butler. Honestly, she can do no wrong in my book! I loved Rashida’s first book, would be over the moon excited tow in this follow-up book Zakka Style!
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And I tweeted the giveaway (and follow you on Twitter, too!) @Jennyroo1 https://twitter.com/#!/jennyroo1/status/189776595530153984
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I am really loving the Zakka Style – love Rashida Coleman-Hale’s style.
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I don’t know that I can narrow down one person that I have a craft crush on but what I do know is I love all things Anthropologie. I draw most of my craft inspiration from Anthropologie style items!
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I have to copy an above poster and name a thing instead of a person… pinterest is my go-to for craft inspiration. I love the look of the book! Thanks for the opportunity to win it
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I just received my Zakka Style Book. I am so pleased with it, so many beautiful items I want to jump around. I wont tho, #1- 24. Hubby was impressed. Thanks. I tweeted
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I love the style of Maureen Cracknell – everything she makes and shows on her blog is so pretty. Thanks for the chance to win!
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There are so many to choose from I had a hard time!! I think right at this moment one of my favorites is the tutorials over at Lella Boutique. This changes daily though…we have so many more options out there these days. Thank you all for taking the time to blog and teach us all these new things!!
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I am a huge Amy Butler fan. I love her fabrics most and her patterns are so functional and cute. Thanks for a great giveaway!
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I don’t have a crush on a person. I get most of myy inspiration when I am shopping. I won’t buy something if I know I can make it for way less. If I never get around to making it I know I didn’t really need it.
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My crush is a concept rather than a person. It’s the challenge format of Project Quilting. You’re given an inspiration concept and can make pretty much whatever you choose and it must be completed in a week. I did 5 challenges and could tell that I learned something from each one. And a couple of my projects are things that I now love and might not have made otherwise.
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Always Martha! And all the wonderful, clever ladies I spy on Pinterest…
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My current craft crush is Dana from Made. I love how she uses so much color!
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I do love Martha!!
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I follow Prudent Baby on twitter
Thanks for the chance!
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I love Rashida’s work! I have a hard time narrowing down one crush, I am always crushing on the variety and creativity on Pinterest!
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Anna Maria Horner all the way! I wish I had a room full of her fabric that I could dive into (kind of like Scrooge McDuck on Duck Tales). Ok, that is just weird….
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I really like Anna White. I’m nervous to try most of her projects, but they always turn out really impressive when she does them
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I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity. I dont have a craft crush. I sort of go with what ever I like or am lookig for at the time.
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My mum and my sister in law.
Thanks for the chance!
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I love Lori Marie at Pretty Little Things. Her creations are so bright and cheery and I love her dog too!
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I have to say that my forever crush has to be Amy Butler and now that her husband has a line of fabric as well, I absolutely love it!
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According to my Pinterest, it’s you guys. But I do love me some Subversive Crossstitch.
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I love Anna Maria Horner’s colorful, eclectic style and I adore the retro, hand printed quality of Lotta Jansdotter. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I crush big time for Alexander Henry fabrics and Lizzy House’s fabrics and designs! I’ve loved using Amy Butler’s book Little Stitches for baby patterns. The kimono pj’s are my favorite! Ooooooh, and you can’t forget Oliver + S!
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I have a huge crush on Pinterest! That site is full of great DIY ideas and challenges for those like me, always looking for something new to try! Also, love to make plush friends, so anyone I come across who makes softies like Dee Construction in NZ, or Black Apple in PDX.
xoxo
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I love maureen cracknell’s blog
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I’m a huge fan of Caryl Bryer Fallert’s quilting work.
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Vickie Howell. She has a yarn line for Caron now. It was her show Knitty Gritty on DIY network that gave me the push to finally learn how to knit.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
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I really have a craft crush on Dana form “Made”. She is so exuberant in her crafts and they make our home more colorful. I feel comfortable reading her posts and following her crafts. I have made almost everything she has posted, even in the archives. Not stalking, just an avid follower. I haven’t been able to craft often since I had to leave the “mommy-hood” to return to teaching, so this book would fill my summer with delicious things to ponder and create. Thanks for the chance!
Shannon
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Shabby Chic,, Boho, too.. I am doing this sew-a-long and its easy and fun and I am using up what I have.. Its a great book.
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I LOVE pezzy prints!!!! and the paperweight line from Kaffe! What a great book! You are so sweet to give one away!
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I do love Martha!
– classic with a twist, looking for ways to simplify things. 
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From your snapshots, it looks like the book has plenty of good ideas! My Most recent addiction is probably Simply Simon & Company!!
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My craft crush is Kaffe Fassett. I’d love to live in his head for just one day!
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Not looking for brownie points (although I would definitely take a brownie…) but I really would pick you lovely ladies at Prudent Baby. I’m constantly in awe of the things you churn out (while also keeping a house and raising kids), and find myself wishing I could make them all too. Reading your blog is inspiration for when my super mom gene kicks in.
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Anna Maria Horner….I can’t stop making her quick-change toddler pants!
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I have too many crushes to count but I love Anna Maria Horner, Camille Roskelly and Heather Bailey.
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Yeah, I’m so obvious – AMH is definitely the bomb!
Although Rashida and me have a thing going on over on Pinterest, just don’t tell Anna! 
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Have tweeted the give away.
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i’m loving Chevrons!
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I am loving all over re-purposing cloth diapers. Like burp cloths or other fun baby things.
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Dana from MADE. She’s the first one to inspire me and help me to realize i’m actually crafty and can sew!
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I am a big fan of Made by Rae. Love her designs and fun approach to sewing. Thanks for the chance!
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My craft crush is Denyse Schmidt, I think she is an amazing fabric & project designer. I love all of her fabrics & the quilts that she designs are fantastic & inspiring. Thanks for a lovely giveaway, would LOVE a copy of this gorgeous book.
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Definitely Meg McElwee, especially Growing Up Sew Liberated. I bought the book before I even had a sewing machine because I loved everything in it so much!
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I have a huge long list of bloggers who have shared their talent..seriously crushing on ALL of them! Thanks for the chance to win this amazing book.
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Ahhh my crush would definitely be Anna Maria! I just love her use of color and pattern for her fabrics and her blog is so inspiring!! Crossing my fingers to win!! I’ve never tried a Zakka sewing book before and would love to!
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I could never pick just one. This book looks amazing. I love practical crafts… it’s all part of my sustainable living goals!
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When I got back into sewing this site was the first that really struck me! Now, thanks to you guys I have gotten into a lot more than I thought I could do. And through your links I have found many other lovely blogs and projects. This book sounds like it would be a blast
Thank you!
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Loving the fabric catch-all baskets. I have some dark brown burlap leftover from making tablecloths for my daughter’s Vermont wedding that I would love to pair with the fabulous prints you show. Thanks for the chance to win the book!!
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I love Made by Rae!
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I <3 Make it and Love it! I'm obsessed with making clothes for my LO and she has a LO about the same age that she is always making cute clothes for.
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Tweeted! http://t.co/iJ4CLk5E
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Lindsey Reply:
April 10th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
I think this is the right link…sorry twitter newbie
https://twitter.com/#!/lindseym_parker/status/189900760631357440
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A craft crush? Is that the same as a “Do-I-ever-want-to-be-like-that-designer!” crush? I wish I had a smidgen of the quilting skills of Wendy at IvorySprings blog. She’s an amazing sit-down quilter. Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway.
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This book looks just amazing – I love the style! My craft crushes change so often… but my latest are making things for my baby boy and his room, due in 10 weeks
I’m having lots of fun!
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lately it’s been brett bara.
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Hmmmmm, can’t decide between Elsie Larson and Jessica Christian from Craftiness is Not Optional. Oooo, and Ashley from Make It and Love It. Those 3 women are geniuses!
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My sister-in-law, Mariel. She’s definitely “industrious” (as my DH would say) and does such a great job keeping her house super cute!
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i’m not entering because i already own this gem – and the pin cushion, tote bag, and message board that have resulted – but i want to make sure you know about the Sew-Along!! http://lrstitched.com/2012/03/16/zakka-style-sew-along/ sew much fun. enjoy!
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me + Denyse 4ever, but don’t tell my husband
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I love Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous.
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Martha is my go to for ideas and instructions.
She has stood the test of time.
I love this book and would def. make some of these designs.
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Thanks for the giveaway, I really like the look of this book.
Jenny from The Missouri Star Quilt Company. I have NEVER wanted to travel overseas, but if I did I would Love to meet this lady.
Hugs
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Way too many crafters that I love to follow. Anna Marie is definately a favorite. Aneela Hoey, and many many bloggers. You are a new one for me so I am not familiar yet. Thanks for the give away. Love this book from what I have seen so far.
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My favorite crush changes constantly. I currently love the bird shapes on fabrics and that trend seems to have been hot for a while. ALso love your stuff and Ann Marie Horners. Thanks for the chance. Jane
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These days I get most of my craft ideas from Pinterest (including things from here and Babble), but I have to say that my heart still flutters whenever I get my new Martha Stewart Living in the mail. How does she make everything look so easy and gorgeous?!
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It all started with Anna Maria Horner for me with her Seams to Me book it got me hooked, I bought the book and I didn’t even have a sewing machine at the time! I crush on soooo many crafters now I’d need all day to list them, all I can say is thank god for the blogesphere and how much inpiration there is out there.
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Martha all the way for me!
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I follow you on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway at https://twitter.com/likwan/status/189970865893556224.
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I love love love Kaffe Fassett fabrics! The book has me drooling; thanks for hosting this giveaway!
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I may be old school, but it’s Martha!
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https://twitter.com/#!/WAHWithJL/status/190018303689883648
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I’m always impressed with Martha!
Thanks for the oppurtunitty to win! I’m very curious about this book
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I’m following you on twitter and also twitte about your giveaway but no idea how I put the link here! lol
maybe this one? https://twitter.com/#!/Papgena
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My craft crush has to be Corinne from threadbanger.com if it weren’t for her I wouldn’t even know what diy was!! Love her!!
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I have crushes all over the internet right now, you ladies, Christina at http://2littlehooligans.blogspot.com/ and Maggie at http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/ those would be my top 3
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My craft crush is Joel Dewberry. I just can’t get enough of his Aviary 2 collections, especially the lavender colorway.
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My mom.
She made us tons of stuff all growing up and made sure we had the skills to make stuff for ourselves.
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I love Lotta Jansdotter as a designer. But now, I’m doing some toys from Fiona Dalton (Hop Skip Jump) which I find adorables. I’m an ‘advanced beginner sewist’ who would love to have this book!
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My craft crush has opened up from one or 2 designers now to the amazing talent you find through blogs, pinterest etc…
Why limit when the www (whole wide world) is at your fingertips (pun intended)
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I love Elizabeth Hartman. Always look forward to her posts. And her first book is such a great resource. So inspiring.
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I swear I am not sucking up but my craft crush right now is you two lovely ladies at Prudent Baby! Your tutorials have been invaluable to me as I am just 3 weeks away from having the mommy title “3 under the age of 3″. Thank you so much! I “heart” U!
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My current craft crush is Jenn from In Color Order. Her quilts are exquisite. Her color choices inspire me, and she seems so young to be such an accomplished quilter. Her tops are just adorable.
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Definitely miss Anna Maria!
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I really love the tutorials by jess at craftinessisnotoptional – super cute and easy too!
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I am new to the blog & crafts world… One of my favorite blogs so far is made-by-rae.
And thanks for the giveaway
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lately I am crushing on martha for sure ;p
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My Mother-in-law is my crush
. She’s great at repurposing things, has a great sense of style, can sew amazing things, and sees things for what they could be not what they are.
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I’m pretty much obsessed with Elizabeth Hartman. I even started a space invaders quilt a while ago. I LOVE her quilts.
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I tweeted as well – @TheHipSoiree
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You are right, this is a drool-worthy book. I have a crush on softies, it’s been a while now … i think its true love, more than a crush. And recently i like everything patchwork
inspiration i find on PoppyTalk, PrudentBaby, Whip up and of course Pinterest
hope to be the lucky one
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My craft crush is Liesl Gibson, Anna Marie Horner, and/or Ysolda Teague. Such talented ladies!
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Melissa at Tiny Happy and Alicia at Posy Gets Cozy. oh! and Jessica at What About Orange? thanks for the chance!
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https://twitter.com/#!/libstress/status/190219777539710978
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I love you guys for your baby crafts, but the authors of Sew What! Skirts have my vote.
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I have a million favorites. The one I have made more projects from than anyone is Anna at Noodlehead.
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Maggie from smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com; Ayumi from ayumills.blogspot.com; Anna from noodle-head.com; and Joelle Hoverson, author of “Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts.
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WoW! Looks like an amazing book and one I need (want) hehe. I belong to several BOM, embroidery, applique and quilting groups that I attend each month. So I’m always doing something, keeping up and doing my “homework”. I love Martha Stewart but I also love the thrift-retro-vintage-shabby-chic look.
Thanks for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
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I now follow you on twitter. I tweeted and RTed about your giveaway. That is actually how I found you, I saw a tweet about your awesome giveaway! (@usairdoll)
Thanks again for a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
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It’s hard to choose, but I guess i’d go for Martha, it’s because of her I found my way back to quilting!
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My craft crush right now is still Martha Stewart! After over 20 years as a MSL subscriber, I still get great ideas from her!
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P.S. And I tweeted about your giveaway here + I’m following Prudent Baby now
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I have to admit it’s Martha… she really has an eye for what looks great.
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Oh I want, want, want this book! Such cute projects coming from it!. I am loving following Maureen cracknell these days! Love her sewing sketching! Amazing stuff
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My craft crush is my mom too – she might question my taste, but the techniques I’ve learned are all thanks to her.
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I have serious admiration, and a bit of envy, ok I have a crush on Homemade by Jill. Wow! Everything she does is cute and turns out well.
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Tweeted the giveaway!
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I crush on Zakka Style all the time
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I am new to the craft-blog world… no specific crush yet but I already have a huge addiction! Would love this book!!
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Aah…so hard to choose! Lotta Jansdotter or Jess from craftinessisnotoptional.com or Jill from homemadebyjill.com or you guys of course! I am Dutch and in The Netherlands we don’t have a lot of good craft blogs (or at least I haven’t found them yet) so I am really happy with all these great crafters/bloggers from all over the world.
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I am smitten with everything Anna Maria does (of course!) and I’m also loving Eithne Farry’s cool, boho, up cycling style in her book ‘Lovely things to make for girls of slender means’ She rocks!
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Luv Denyse….FMF
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I don’t have a crush, there are so many crafts persons out there, Maureen @ Maureen Cracknell Handmade, Jenna @ Sew Happy Geek, Sunni @ Love Affair with my Brother, Renee’ @ Sewn With Grace, and so many others I can’t pick just one.
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It hurts my brain to even try to choose from soooo many! I honestly love ‘em all! Allow me to demonstrate my string of thoughts: Make It Perfect’s slumber party jammies AND the uptown jackets, the fabric used to make this apron (http://www.themotherhuddle.com/tutorial-pleated-apron-with-built-in-hot-pads/comment-page-2/#comments), and the apron of course, then we have the fabric used to make this viewfinder holder (http://liberatecreativity.com/2011/06/01/viewmaster-pouch/), then there’s Oliver + S, and then.. and then.. I should stop now… See my dilemma?
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I do heart Martha, but lately, as I am trying to self-teach sewing, I’ve been super excited by different gals I have found on the web that have both great tutorials and inspiring ideas, especially for the kiddos. That is how I found and fell in love with you!
Some other lovelies:
Ikat Bag
Sew Like my Mom
Angry Chickens
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Oh goodness. I like so many out there but I must say since I have had a craft crush on Sarah Jane Studios since Children at Play. Her Etsy shop? <3
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I have a huge crush on the Australian CWA – I love all their crafts!
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My crafty crush??? omg how do you chose just one? Gwen Marston a liberated quilter… she is my fav quilter…
then we have Cath Kidson… her fabrics are very quaint and pretty… which one if I have to chose from the two????
Gwen, she has more erm well she has a more fluid approach to the precise world of quilting x
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I feel like I’m new to the crafting world, so I don’t have a favorite yet; however, I always look forward to reading your posts! They always catch my eye!
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I have a major craft crush on Alicia Paulson. She’s a local blogger who is amazing! rosielittlethings.blogspot.com
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Amy Butler is my favorite, this week lol. I like her style. But I also like Pinterest. If I get bored working on a project I just hop on there and wham!! I get my mojo back. So many beautiful fabrics and ideas. I want to make it all but unfortunately my skill doesn’t match my enthusiasm.
Donna
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It’s such a hard question, there are just so many inspiring people and projects. If it is to be related to my dream of one day combining illustration and fabric, I have a big crush on Sarah Jane, Heather Ross and Patty Sloniger. As for clever crafty ideas – Michele Pacey @Michele made me is one of my favourite.
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right now I adore Amy Gibson, I am following the Craftsy Block of the Month and I can only say I adore her, she makes everything look so simple and quick! and I love Moda flowered fabrics they make me bloom!
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I follow now you on twitter, this is my tweet https://twitter.com/#!/kikkamella/status/190831034584145920
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thanks for the chance to win….my favorite is Martha Stewart!
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You two have turned me on to so many different designers and given me ideas for a lot of beautiful projects so I’d have to say…you!
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I love the designs of Kaisa Witman.
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Right now my craft crush is paper piece quilting. I love Pink Penguin and Sew Hooked!
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I follow Prudent Baby on twitter and I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/kluckingbear/status/190870989255606273
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I am currently crushing on quilting, small animal hammocks, and baby clothes.
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I don’t know about a crush, but I just love Amy Butler on Craftsy.
I’d love to win this book.
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Not really sure yet. I’m still new to all of this sewing and crafting funness. I love the vintage look, and the style of fabrics that are shown on this post are awesome. Mostly I find my stash of fabric at yard sales and Goodwill, but do occasionally purchase something. Although I’m never sure what brand it is.
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Oh I don´t know, I visit all days a bunch of blogs, can be my favorites? Because can pick one. If that is the case I choose, Trula Kids, Cirque du bebe, Skirt as top, and MADE. Those are my favorites, favorites.
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me + corduroy or burlap projects 4ever!!
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I’ll admit a “crush” on the purl bee.
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I follow @PrudentBaby (@cmouse01)
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I love feedsack style scrap quilts and reproductions. I’ve been recently mixing quilting and embroidery, and would love this book!
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The Young House Love couple. Both of em!
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I love Gwenny Penny, she is so talented!
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I love anything by Lotta Jansdotter, Amy Butler fabrics, and Purl Bee tutorials!
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classic Martha
But I recently found a whole bunch of really creative blogs (such as yours!). Even after looking through them I don’t think I can pick just one. They’re all so pretty!
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Mi craft crush is vintage Elsie from A Beautiful Mess
! I’m always so inspired by her projects 
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Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/misspsychosexy/status/191925348764631040
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I like Purl Bee but check the 50 or so blogs under my favorites on a regular basis.
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I think Joel Dewberry is my crush right now! (hope Mrs. Dewberry doesn’t mind!)
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I really enjoy LiEr at ikatbag – she not only sews but does science stuff too. And no-one works the cardboard like she does!
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I love Amanda Jean over at crazymomquilts.blogspot.com. Amanda Jean’s blog was THE first I ever read, and I still visit her every week for my “crazy mom” fix! I love her new book and she makes quilting very approachable!!!!
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can’t go wrong with martha
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I am currently crushing on cute bags by any designer. I love the Zakka book, its on my Amazon wishlist!
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