Thursday, October 16, 2014

Colorful Stitchery--A Giveaway

A while back I was contacted by Kristin Nicholas to see if I was interested in receiving a copy of her new embroidery book-- Colorful Stitchery: 65 Embroidery Projects to Personalize Your Home.  Being the collector of crafty books that I am, of course I said yes! As I have dabbled in embroidery projects recently, I am continually interested in learning new methods and techniques.

I received two copies of Colorful Stitchery and have enjoyed looking through it.

I have yet to try felt with embroidery, but I need to give it a try.

I especially loved these pillows--simply embellished corduroy, but I love what the stitching can add on these textured pillows.

This makes me want to add some stitching detail to curtains, although my husband probably wouldn't go for that...

I think it's time to pull out my thread again and start a new project!

Giveaway! Closed

 If you would like to win a copy of Colorful Stitchery: 65 Embroidery Projects to Personalize Your Home, simply leave a comment! I'll announce the winner on Tuesday!

Have a wonderful weekend.

This giveaway was sponsored by Roost Books.

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88 comments:

  1. Afton WarrickOctober 16, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Wow! Your embroidery threads are beautiful!

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  2. barbara woodsOctober 16, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    would love to win, thanks

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  3. AnonymousOctober 16, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    THANKS FOR A NEAT GIVEAWAY!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  4. CindyOctober 16, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Wow, this book looks awesome. I've been getting back into embroidery. CDahlgren at live dot com

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  5. CarolOctober 16, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    I also love those pillows. Very fun.

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  6. TamieOctober 16, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    I'd love to add this book to my library. Thanks for the review.

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  7. SylviaOctober 16, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Jealous of your thread collection! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  8. UnknownOctober 16, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Oh wonderful! I love the stitches! Thanks for the chance to win!
    emily@reznechek.com

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  9. KatrinOctober 16, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    The book looks great and your threads are so beautyful

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  10. SoozOctober 16, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Beautiful embroidery showcased in the book! Will have to check it out.

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  11. erin mcsweeneyOctober 16, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    this book is amazing i would love a copy

    erin2470@hotmail.com

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  12. BetsyOctober 16, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    The book looks amazing. Thank you for the chance

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  13. UnknownOctober 16, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    I would love to win this book!

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  14. LynnOctober 16, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    I love to embroider and the book looks like fun! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  15. JudithOctober 16, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Embroidery was my introduction to sewing, and now it's time to get the next generation started. This books looks as if it would be perfect for the job. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  16. LynneOctober 16, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    I love embroidery! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. MJMROctober 16, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    I love hand embroidery. My grandmother is who taught me this craft, many, many years ago.

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  18. Jill R.October 16, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    I love embroidery, and I'm trying to get more practice, so this would be great! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  19. Rina MasonOctober 16, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    I would love to win! I haven't done embroidery for maybe a decade and recently started again. I can't believe I stopped in the first place because I'm in love with it again.

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  20. UnknownOctober 16, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    This book looks fabulous - I love embroidery and I have been wanting to work with wool for a long time. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
    Pauline

    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

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  21. AnonymousOctober 16, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Your box of thread/floss is so pretty!

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  22. DebOctober 16, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful book for stitchers! I'd love to be included.

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  23. PhyllisOctober 16, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    What a neat looking book! Thanks for the chance!

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  24. Annie WalshOctober 16, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Can't wait to play with this book! Thanks so very much for sharing.

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  25. MariaOctober 16, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    Looks like an inspiring book! Thanks for a chance to win a copy.

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  26. ReneeOctober 16, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    I picked up embroidery finally this year due to illness and being on the couch a lot. I would love to have a good stitch encyclopedia!

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  27. AnitaOctober 16, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    This book looks fantastic; just the right one for me! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  28. linny298October 16, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    After a long break from embroidery I am so ready to get back at it! Thank you for the opportunity to win such an inspiring book.

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  29. Pamela NealOctober 16, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    I'm a bit jealous of your lovely threads. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity.

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  30. Anne DOctober 16, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    The book looks gorgeous. I love doing embroidery as it is something I can do while sitting in the lounge chair. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  31. jednoiglecOctober 16, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    I'm not good at stitching, so such book would be a real treasure!

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  32. MiggsieOctober 17, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    Looks like a great book!

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  33. Maria HarritsOctober 17, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    Would love to win!

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  34. GranChrisOctober 17, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    Looks like a must have book. I would love to win.

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  35. Keitha GrahamOctober 17, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Just what I need......more ideas. But would love to win.

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  36. Michele @ Undiscovered OptimistOctober 17, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    I've been thinking more and more about embroidery recently. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  37. JessicaOctober 17, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Love this. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  38. bookmavenOctober 17, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Thanks for this great giveaway! It looks like a creative adventure.

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  39. Michele BOctober 17, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    I LOVE embroidery :) When I have time I will sometimes add embroidered areas to my quilts.

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  40. SharonOctober 17, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Oooh! Your threads are beautiful.
    I haven't done much embroidery lately…I wonder why?
    I need to get back to that!

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  41. LeeOctober 17, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I love seeing the pretty threads all in a row! Thank you for the giveaway!!

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  42. EmilyOctober 17, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I would love to win this book; thanks for the chance! :)

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  43. sueOctober 17, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Stitching on a corduroy pillow top... what a fabulous idea! Thanks for the giveaway :-)

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  44. yorkie momOctober 17, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    I love embroidery!

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  45. GillOctober 17, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Count me in please!

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  46. MaraOctober 17, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Would love to win this book!

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  47. UnknownOctober 17, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    COOL! I would love to win

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  48. LesleyOctober 17, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Lovely projects very inspiring

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  49. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]October 17, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Looks like fun!!

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  50. UnknownOctober 17, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    I really LOVE embroidery, on everything. This book looks like a lot of good ideas.

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  51. kateOctober 17, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    I'm just getting into embroidery- this looks like a lot of fun!

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  52. LisaOctober 17, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    I have always loved to do hand stitching and I would really like to win this book!

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  53. ShirleyOctober 17, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Looks like a great craft book. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway. (shirparks@gmail.com)

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  54. tktlOctober 17, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    I would love the inspiration to indulge in some embroidery again.....it's been too long!

    t_ktl@yahoo.com

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  55. UnknownOctober 17, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Would enjoy this book very much. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  56. AnneOctober 17, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Have enjoyed embroidery recently and am really wanting to try more - this book looks wonderful!
    (majesticjenkinsATgmailDOTcom)

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  57. CeciliaOctober 17, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    This book looks interesting and since I love embroidery, I would love to own a copy. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  58. SuperMomNoCapeOctober 17, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    I love embroidery so I'm a bit envious of your beautiful embroidery threads! Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.

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  59. LaurenOctober 17, 2014 at 10:54 PM

    I love to add just a little embroidery to almost everything! This book looks awesome! Thank you!!!

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  60. thepalmierifamilyOctober 18, 2014 at 1:12 AM

    I've never tried embroidery. It sounds like a fun first

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  61. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansOctober 18, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    I am a renter so personalizing my home means my soft furnishings!! I would love to win this book!!!

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  62. tusenOctober 18, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    I'm more and more tempted to try some embroidery and this book looks lovely.

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  63. klstitchesOctober 18, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Looks like a beautiful book! I love embroidery, I think it is making a comeback! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  64. StephanieOctober 18, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Love you thread collection :) looks like a great book!

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  65. RosaOctober 18, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    The book looks great and those threads are a delicious rainbow.Love them all!!

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  66. Patty October 18, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    looks like a great book.

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  67. Lisa EOctober 18, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    I love to embroider and would welcome this book as an addition to my library!

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  68. IdleHandsinAlabamaOctober 18, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    I learned to embroidery before I began school, but as time went on I chose other needlecrafts. Once I started quilting I picked it up again because it looks so COOL! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  69. BethAnnOctober 19, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    A terrific book to add to my sewing collection! Thank you so much for hosting the giveaway.

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  70. UnknownOctober 19, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    I love your box of threads, this is a great giveaway. My Grandmother taught me to embroider when I was wee

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  71. bethOctober 19, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Would love a copy of Kristin's book! Thanks.

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  72. ElaineOctober 19, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win this book, always looking for ways to improve my embroidery!

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  73. MollyOctober 19, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful book! I love embroidery and I've been a follower of Kristen's and love her color style.

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  74. SheriOctober 19, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    I just LOVE Kristin's colorful work. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  75. UnknownOctober 19, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Beautiful book, thanks for the chance to win this book

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  76. SherriOctober 19, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    What a beautiful book! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  77. nicolesenderOctober 19, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    I'd love a copy of this book!

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  78. LeeOctober 20, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    I'd love to put this in my craft library for inspiration and enjoyment! Thanks!

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  79. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 3:39 AM

    So inspired...would love to win!

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  80. JessicaOctober 20, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Would love to win!
    JGSchildkraut@aol.com

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  81. adoddsOctober 20, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Kristen is inspiring. I love her embrace of color.

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  82. lilywhiteskyOctober 20, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    I just discovered your blog. Very inspiring. I would love to win the book as I have been following Kristen and her work for awhile..
    PS how do you find the time!?

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  83. Judi A.October 20, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    I have embroidered since a young child and still love doing it. I would love to win this wonderful book.

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  84. PattiOctober 20, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Love Kristin! Tea towels, I never have enough tea towels, and this book inspires me to stretch beyond stem stitch!

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  85. fabricstasher24@gmail.comOctober 20, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    This looks to be a fabulous book and would encourage me to embroider on felt. The colours of your threads are gorgeous! Thank you for the giveaway.
    fabricstasher24@gmail.com

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  86. fader80October 20, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    I have lately become obsessed with learning about ways to bring embroidery into my life - I learned as a little girl but have been wondering what projects would fit into my home now. I am investigating various threads and techniques - what is the type of thread that is in your beautiful thread box? It's prettier than candy! - Sarah, fader80quilting@gmail.com

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  87. grammynanOctober 20, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    I love Kristen Nicholas as well as her blog. Her work is so imaginative and oh, so colorful! Hoping for a win! nurnanc@gmail.com

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  88. EmmaOctober 20, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    Looks like a great book - thanks for the giveaway!

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