I mentioned in last weeks "Quilt Market" post that I would be doing a book giveaway this week. Well, here it is, just as promised - "Sew Serendipity" by Kay Whitt.
One of the first people my mom and I met at International Quilt Market was author and pattern designer, Kay Whitt. We just happened upon her booth where she was sharing her gorgeous pattern designs, her wonderful book and was sporting the most adorable dress that you can see in the picture above (made from one of her own patterns). And as I mentioned before, she was a true ray of sunshine. So warm and friendly and more than happy to help an aspiring pattern designer with the ins and outs of the industry.
Later that day, Kay was doing a book signing for her book, "Sew Serendipity" and I received a signed copy of the book from her publicist. Would I love to add this book to my stash? Well, absolutely! But I have quite a few sewing books and I decided that the book would be better in the hands of one of you. So that leads us to our giveaway.
Oh, how I love this coat. Love, love, love. It's just so sweet and feminine without being over the top. I'm always thinking of children's clothing, so I could totally see something like this on my little girls as well as myself.
I thought this one was really hip and fun with this modern fabric. But it could also be toned down in a more subdued fabric. This shape would be really figure flattering on lots of different body types.
And I just can't stop looking at this one! So classic, yet modern - just my style. If any of you win this book and would like to make this for me, I would gladly take it off your hands. Just kidding, but isn't it adorable?
The book contains tons of illustrations throughout that makes it very easy to understand. Kay does all the illustrations herself, which are just awesome. I also love some of the other earlier chapters about getting a truly custom fit as well as her sewing tips and tools of the trade.
If you have ever been interested in sewing for yourself or another woman in your life, you are going to want this book. So here's how to win...........
Three ways to enter. You may enter up to three times total. Please leave a comment for each entry.
1) Leave a comment. You can say whatever you would like. (1 entry)
2) Follow The Cottage Home Blog. (1 entry)
3) Become a fan of The Cottage Mama on Facebook (click HERE to do so). (1 entry)
Giveaway will be open until Friday, May 27, 2011 at midnight (CST). Pin It




















Thank you for the giveaway...I hope you are having a lovely and hopefully relaxing day!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I've had my eye on this book for a while but just haven't bought it yet. Thanks for hosting!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely looking book. Thank you for the chance to win it!
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ReplyDeleteThose coats are beautiful, would love to win and actually sew something for myself!
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ReplyDeleteOoooh, I have this book from the library and I would LOVE my own copy!!
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Many thanks for a great giveaway!!
S x
lovely book - thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteThis book would be the perfect piece to start my new sewing/crafting room! I'd love to win it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I follow you on Facebook :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know why I didn't before, but I just formally followed your blog via Google. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a splendid book! Thanks for sharing and offering us all this chance :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I have followed you on FB for several months now. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool book. I know a couple of people who could use it, along with myself!
ReplyDeleteI am a facebook fan - that's how I found out about this generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would love this book. I really need to do more sewing for me and not just for Reese!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fun book, love the outerwear! I'm dying to try my hand at some clothes so this would be perfect!
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Already a follower of your blog :)
ReplyDeleteAlready a FB fan :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love Kaye! Would love to win this book!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely book, count me in, Tone
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, Tone
ReplyDeleteI would love to read every single word and drool over every single pattern! Please enter me. Thank You,Beth N. (stormybrew57@aol.com)
ReplyDeleteI just saw this book on PBS with the "Sewing with Nancy"!
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Thank you for sharing your Quilt Market experience with us!! This is a book every sewing mom should have. With Kay Whitt's ideas, we finally have inspiration to sew for ourselves!
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Kris
krisdavis8@aol.com
Thanks for the great giveaway! It looks like a wonderful book.
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Check out my giveaway at http://www.facebook.com/NIXOHandmade
I LOVE your site and your great ideas and projects. Thanks for the opportunity to get a great book. :)
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Check out my giveaway at http://www.facebook.com/NIXOHandmade
I would love a copy of Sew Serendipity, expecially signed! Thanks.
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Check out my giveaway at http://www.facebook.com/NIXOHandmade
love it. would love to add it to my collection and sew some things for myself for a change!
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ReplyDeleteI am a faithful follower ! Thanks for the chance to get this adorable book :)
ReplyDeleteI've followed Serendipity's website, and what a thrill it must have been for you to meet the creator. Please enter me in the book giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteThat book looks very interesting - I'll bet the young ladies I help with sewing projects at our church would love it!
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ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great book to win! hanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteI already follow you on FB, so that's done.
All I need to do now is leave a comment here... oh wait... hooray, that's done too
Wonderful, wonderful giveaway, thank you. I'll now throw myself at the mercy of the random number generator...
And a second comment, for my second entry
ReplyDeleteDo I leave a 3rd comment here or on FB? Im confused!!
I will anyway...
... and you can delete it if need be!!
ReplyDeleteBtw, my 1st entry has come up as 'me', not 'Debby B' for some reason!!
This looks like such a great resource to have...Lots of illustrations is what I need.
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ReplyDeleteI really would love to try one of those coat patterns for my lovely college daughter. She would look so chic.
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ReplyDeleteIt was that last coat pattern that sold me on the book, too. I wish i could just get my hands on that exact fabric!! But every thing is so cute! How generous of you to give it away!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to have this book! I'm starting to make clothing for all of my family and I want some cute patterns for me and those coats are super cute!
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ReplyDeleteI've had my eye on this book for a while! Thanks for all the good sewing tips on your blog too!
ReplyDelete-Laura (laura.e.maxwell@gmail.com)
I'm a follower on FB now. :)
ReplyDelete-Laura (laura.e.maxwell@gmail.com)
Now "officially" following your blog too!
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Just recently found your site - very inspriational... makes me feel more courageous about trying to sew clothes for myself:)
ReplyDeleteofficial blog follower now too:) and facebook fan. whooot!
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I follow Cottage Home blog!
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oh, and i've been following your blog for a spell. love it!
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ReplyDeleteLOVE this give away. "Sew" many fun hours of projects.
ReplyDeleteI am a new seamstress and would love to have some more ideas and patterns to work with. Sewing is my new favorite distraction and this would keep me busy for hours!!!!
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I follow your blog.
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I'm a fan on fb!
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I've been wanting that book ... the projects are so fun and have such a unique twist!
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ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book, as I have a new 6 month old son but can't quite fit back into my clothes. I am working on that, but would love to make myself some things. Thank you for a truly wonderful giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteI love the same coat you do; great giveaway! And thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteWould love to make those coats for my two grown daughters - we all follow your blog! Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteLove that outfit Ms Whitt is wearing in the picture of her holding the book! Hope the book is that cute!
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i am already a follower! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your coats!!! I follow your blog and you on Facebook. I would love to own your book!!! If I had known the opportunities of writing books, designing patterns and working with wonderful fabrics was an option, I would have been right there with you at the Salt Lake City show. What wonderful talent and a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteTamara.kemp @yahoo.com
How exciting, I just discovered your wonderful blog today AND you are having a give away of something I am coveting!
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ReplyDeleteWow, what a book, I Love that first Coat too!!! Thank~you so much for a Fabulous Give Away!!
ReplyDeleteNancy
I do follow your Blog!!
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I like and follow you on FB!!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Nice blog, thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteWow, Lindsay! I see you already have 162 entries for this give-away! Well, I will enter with this comment: That lady looks like YOU made that dress that she is wearing. It's just your style/creation! :) Sadly, I am NOT a seamstress... BUT, if I won this book, I would gift it to my cousin, Sandra, who has been a wonderful seamstress her whole life. I'm sure she would enjoy seeing these patterns. So please enter me in your give-away. Thank you!
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Gloria
What a wonderful giveaway!
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relmuffngirls@bigpond.com
and I follow you on FB =)
ReplyDeleteNarelle
relmuffngirls@bigpond.com
what an awesome giveaway!
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I am a new follower!
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What a great book! Would love a copy.
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I am a follower!
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ReplyDeleteDeborah
Homemaker Honey
homemakerhoney.com
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What beautiful coats! This would be so much fun to have. I think I would make everything in it.
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