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Friday, August 26, 2016

Sew Illustrated - Book Tour and Giveaway


Have you ever seen the stunning creations of Minki Kim - well you need too if you haven't already.  Seriously this is one very talented lady with a sewing machine and thread and what she turns them into is nothing short of amazing.


Sew Illustrated - 35 Charming Fabric and Thread Designs is an amazing book by Minki and Kristen.  I totally admit that I have been really intimidated to give Sewing Illustration a go as I thought it was way out of my league.  After reading through the Tips and Techniques in this book - I was sure that I could give it a go.  These ladies have made a wonderful team creating and writing this book.

I decided to make the Tea Mats and using just a few simple supplies which I already had in my sewing room - set about making these.  Well these were so much fun to make. 




I just loved making these and although some of the lines were at times a little wonky I really enjoyed the process and want to give some of the other projects a go.  I can totally see that this type of sewing is totally addictive.



I thought that these Tea Mats were too cute and will be perfect for when friends drop over.

I really enjoyed reading this book with well written instructions and with Minki and Kristen taking you through the steps it was easy to create these fun projects.  Definitely stop by Minki's blog for all her sewing illustration - she is such an inspiration.


C & T Publishing are generously giving away a copy of Sew Illustrated at every stop on the blog tour. If the winner is in the USA, they will receive a hard copy of the book. If the winner is International, they will win an eBook.  To enter, just leave a comment below. Giveaway is open world wide until September 3, 2016. 

You can check out all the amazing creations by all the talented bloggers here 
August 15: C&T Publications
August 16: Amy at nanaCompany
August 17: Wynn at zakkaArt
August 18: Sedef at Down Grapevine Lane
August 19: Lisa at A Spoonful of Sugar
August 20: Amy at chick chick sewing
August 21: Stacy at Stacy Olson
August 22: Debbie happy little cottage
August 24: Faith at Sarana Ave
August 25: Ayda at  cafenohut
August 26: Melissa at Oh, how sweet
August 27: Jemima at Tied with a Ribbon
August 28: Veronica at Vivid Felicity
August 29: Sharon at Lilabelle Lane Creations
August 30: Nadra at ellis & higgs
August 31: Kristyne at pretty by hand
September 1: Elnora on Instagram
September 2: Jennie at Clover and Violet
September 3: Auribuzz


Happy Sewing
Jemima x 

61 comments:

  1. Not sure my first attempt will/would turn out as cute as yours! Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  2. I love everything I've seen on this tour so far! 😍

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  3. Love your tea mats!! Your sewing illustration is beautiful!!

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  4. The tea mats are too cute. I see Christmas presents.

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  5. Great job on the tea mats, I need to do this.

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  6. Adorable tea mats! I'm interested in the tips & techniques because this looks beyond my skills too.

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  7. Love the use of fabric and thread in this book of projects. gives me ideas to do some of my own with traditional embroidery patterns. Just what I need more ideas!

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  8. Your tea mats turned out beautiful!! It's so amazing how everybody's makes are looking so different but all so goooooooood!!

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  9. I love these! Thank you for a chance to win the book.

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  10. I love your little mug rugs. They are so sweet. And so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Love the stacked tea cups on your tea mats. I must try this , I think I would tea dye some linen to make these. Thanks for giveaway.
    djcutting2 at gmail dot com

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  12. All of the projects and photos on this hop are awesome and make me want to jump in and sew! I love your wonky sewing and it just looks perfect on the tea mats. It would be so much fun to entertain friends with these on the table...especially your wonky friends (I have plenty of them...and they are the best!).

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  13. lovely mug rugs sew pretty thanks for sharing

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  14. What beautiful mats, Jemima. I have been hooked on this blog tour, and would love to win a copy of the book. I can't wait to give this technique a try. Xx

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  15. Your projects are adorable. I love this and I want to try it!!
    Thank you for sharing your massive creativity

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  16. Your mug rug are lovely! I would love to win this book, thanks for the chance!

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  17. Your projects are lovely. Love the tea mats! Would love to have a copy of the book for inspiration.
    mbbaker35@yahoo.com

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  18. Your work is beautiful!! I would love to win this book!! Thank you!!

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  19. I found Minki's blog a couple of years ago and fell in love with her amazing illustrated sewing. I'm so happy that she has a book out now So I can try it out.

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    1. Hi Terri, congratulations you are the random WINNER - if you can please email me at - tiedwitharibbon@gmail.com with your details we can organise your prize.

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  20. I absolutely love these tea mats. They would be great for my mug at work.

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  21. Jemima your work is beautiful! I am so inspired. Thanks a lot!

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  22. I really like the tea mats. Very cute.

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  23. Such cute projects. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I might win.

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  24. So sweet!!! I have been loving all the projects in this book and would love to win a copy!!!

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  25. Your tea mats
    are adorable!
    Love the tea
    cups, lovely
    colors.
    Carla from Utah

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  26. This looks like a fun book with lots of cute projects!

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  27. Wonderful creativity with this Sew Illustrated process. I am going to give this a try.

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  28. Wonderful creativity with this Sew Illustrated process. I am going to give this a try.

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  29. The tea cups are adorable. I would love to try this technique.

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  30. Such a delightful book! I'm looking forward to getting a copy and try her techniques.
    flgirl1987 AT yahoo DOT com

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  31. This looks like such a fun book.

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  32. The little tea mats are so sweet!

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  33. What a sweet pair of tea mats! I'm so enjoying this blog tour! Can't wait to see what else you make from the book.

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  34. Those tea mats are so cute. I can't wait to check out this book.

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  35. I seriously need to try this - everything is so darling! :)

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  36. Very cute mats-nice illustrations.

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  37. I love your tea cup and macaroon mug rugs
    sharongalli(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. You did an amazing job! I would be intimidated by this method too...you almost make me brave enough to try :)

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  39. Your tea mats turned out adorable! I definitely want this book to try out all the cute ideas.

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  40. Love your tea mat! I'd love to give this a try.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. I just can't get enough of all the lovely projects everyone is making from this book. I'd love a free copy, but either way I am getting it!

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  42. Love the tea themed projects. Since tea is one of my favorite drinks, these are great for gifts.

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