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Giveaway- The Simple Simon Guide To Patchwork Quilting: Two Girls, Seven Blocks, 21 Blissful Patchwork Projects

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Giveaway- The Simple Simon Guide To Patchwork Quilting: Two Girls, Seven Blocks, 21 Blissful Patchwork Projects

Leave a comment in today’s post by August 3rd, 2017 and you are in the running for this pretty quilting book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

7 simply gorgeous quilts to complement any room!

Classic patchwork gets a modern makeover! In this sophisticated guide to quilting and sewing, popular Simple Simon and Company bloggers–and sisters-in-law–Liz Evans and Elizabeth Evans show you how to create traditional quilt blocks with a contemporary feel. Written with beginners in mind, The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork Quilting invites you to get creative with step-by-step directions for making:

  • Bold, colorful quilts with graphic designs
  • Stunning skirts and accessories
  • Unique home decor, from whimsical wall art to a fabulous fabric basket that makes tidying up a treat
The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork Quilting also includes tutorials on everything you’ll need to complete each project, from cutting fabric to attaching binding. Whether you’re new to quilting or simply looking for inspiration, you’ll love this stylish approach to a traditional patchwork.

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Comments

  1. I would love to win this book. You can never have too many quilting books. So much fun to make.

  3. What an exciting opportunity to win this book. Would love to give it to my daughter who quilts for her Birthday. She would be thrilled. So would I. She might finally make me one, lol Thank you all for this contest. ?

  10. I’ve been working on improving my quilting. I’ve done several simple designs on baby quilts, would like to expand to larger more complex designs/projects.

Have you read?

Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!