Monday 29 August 2016

"Sew Illustrated" - My Makes and a GIVEAWAY

Today is my turn on the 



I can't remember exactly when it was that I stumbled across the Instagram feed of Minki Kim but I do remember being an awe of what I was seeing. I was not sure what it was called or exactly how she was creating the artworks that she was but I was in full admiration of her talent.

With this in mind you can just imagine my excitement when she reached out to see if I might be interested in participating in her Blog Tour for her new book with Kristin Esser.
That excitement turned into slight horror shortly after I sent back my yes email. I had a 'performance anxiety attack' but rest assured, once that book turned up l was at ease and so excited to begin.

This book is so well written. All the tips and projects are so clear and photographed beautifully that I felt excited to get started and playing. All the secrets are shared for achieving great results.
Honestly, any anxiety I had felt was a total overreaction.



My projects.


Have adapted one of the projects to make it mine.
We have a new puppy coming home in the next 10 days so I dove into my stash and found some Pug fabric so I could add our new puppy Elly to my picture and of course I have added a little Bonnie and Camille Jelly Roll tower.

I also have some mini bolts of fabric and a quilt drapped over the ladder.



I have also made some pincushions. 


These were so much fun that I may just have a few more traced ready to make more.
They would make the perfect gift for sewing friends so with that in mind I am planning on filling a basket with them for exactly that purpose.




I must say one thing though, this book should really come with a warning because once you get started with your Sewing Illustrations you will be addicted!


From the Publisher:- 
Sew Illustrated—35 Charming Fabric & Thread Designs by Minki Kim and Kristin Esser is so zakka. With projects for The Table, The Crafter, Every Day, Every Occasion, and Home, it fits the definition perfectly. The projects are all small and guaranteed to make you smile. You can stitch the adorable motifs by hand or by machine, and you can add bits of fabric to to make them come to life.
Making these darling projects is almost instant gratification. 


** Giveaway **
Giveaway is now closed - Thank you

C & T Publishing have kindly offered to giveaway a copy of the book to one of my lucky readers.
If the winner lives in the US they will receive a hard copy of the book and for those of us outside of the US it will be the e-book.

To enter into the competition please just leave a comment below and make sure you have an email that can be accessed via your profile or leave your contact email in your comment so I can get in contact with you should you be the winner.

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Here is the list of all the stops on the Blog Tour.
Be sure to pop on over and see what the others have been busy creating, you will soon realise how addictive "Sew Illustration" is :)

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  (ME!)
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
September 4: Minki at Minki’s Work Table and Kristin at They Grow Up Too Fast

Don't forget to leave your comment below for a chance to win a copy of the book.

Hugs,

Sharon x

93 comments :

  1. Beautiful creations :)
    laura333369@gmailcom

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  2. Beautiful creations :)
    laura333369@gmailcom

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  3. Love love them .... But that pug goodness me! If only all puppies were that sweet timandmichelle@iprimus.com.au

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  4. Oh I have never done that type of creating very much but love it! Maybe the book would inspire me to just take a chance and Do it!šŸ˜€
    LynnMade.com

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  5. You have made those projects so beautifully. It looks like a lovely book.

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  6. Nice projects you have done. Love it!

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  7. This looks like a great book. I love your framed picture, Sharon. xx

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  8. I love ho you added Elly and B&C into the picture. I'd love to try some pincushion illustration as they look fab.

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  9. Such cute projects! (Suzska at gmail is best for contacting me.)

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  10. Your framed sewing illustration is amazing!! Your pincushions are adorable!! I have admired Minki's sewing illustrations on IG and feel very inspired to give it a try.

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  11. What a lovely giveaway, my e -mail that I use is leah.pearce76@googlemail.com xx

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  12. Oh this looks like such fun. Your projects are super lovely, that jelly roll tower and pug šŸ˜šŸ˜
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  13. Oh this looks like such fun. Your projects are super lovely, that jelly roll tower and pug šŸ˜šŸ˜
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  14. Great work!! I love your framed picture!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
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  15. Love your projects, especially the pug in the basket, thanks for the chance to win, Lorraine Isaac
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  16. I love the pincushions :)
    Thanks for sharing!

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  17. I just had this flashing visual of you hyperventilating after hitting the send button LOL....you do such beautiful work and I should know as I've been on the receiving end of a few of them ( still loving my bag ) I'm happy to see you calmed down enough to again produce such lovely items which I'm sure will be received with lots of enthusiasm....looking forward to seeing what else you make from this book :) Barb.

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  18. I love the framed art. Adding your own special touches makes it so personal.

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  19. This book looks like it is chock full of inspiration.

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  20. Thank you for the addiction warning. I can totally imagine wanting to make all these projects!

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  21. How adorable. I love that you added the mini bolts of fabric to your picture; brilliant.

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  22. Hello there I would love to win a copy of this beautiful book - your creations are amazing
    Good luck with the new puppy xx

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  23. Love all these projects! Would love a chance to learn this new skill. Thank you!!

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  25. The pug in your project is absolutely perfect! Have lots of fun with the puppy!!! churcae(at)auburn(dot)edu

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  26. The pug in your project is absolutely perfect! Have lots of fun with the puppy!!! churcae(at)auburn(dot)edu

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  27. Love your pincushions and how you personalized your sewing illustration art pieces!
    Eliseandemelie@gmail.com

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  28. This book looks like it has a lot of different projects. I have not "written with thread", but would give it a try. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  29. This looks like a lot of fun! šŸ˜Š

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  30. Congrats on your new Pug
    and your hanging looks
    lovely! Cute pin cushions
    and great gift idea.
    Carla from Utah

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  31. Sharon your work is awesome! I love the pug! Thanks this very inspiring.

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  32. What an awesome illustration! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  33. How cute is that! Love it all! The little pin keeps would even make cute Christmas tree ornaments{with a different stuffing}. Thanks!

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  34. Love the thread artwork, these sweet little line drawings would make awesome brooches.

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  35. I'm so impressed with your creation. They do look addicting.

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  36. I love your framed picture you made. That would be perfect for my sewing room. I can't wait to try my hand at this.
    Lauriegelo@msn.com

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  37. Super sweet projects that don't need lots of time to make... Just what I need now!

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  38. Love your work!!
    Barbaraj0720@gmail.com

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  39. Love your framed picture and your sweet, little pincushions! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  40. Gorgeous little pincushions and charming projects to craft. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  41. Cute projects! Thanks for sharing your work!
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  42. I'm excited to try the techniques in this delightful book!
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  43. I love your framed picture - what a great idea!

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  44. Great projects in here. The picture looks like a wonderful idea.

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  45. Beautiful projects!! I must get my hands on this book... Love it!!

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  46. Thanks for sharing your projects, the pug is adorable! I would love to try this technique, thanks for the chance to win!

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  47. wow! your sewing friends will be delighted to get one of those cute little pincushions
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  48. Your pincushions and picture turned out lovely!

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  49. Your work is always so well executed Sharon and it looks like you have mastered this technique with ease! Love your framed picture, complete with pug xx

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  50. I am ready to accept the addiction to these projects! What a darling piece you made to have framed with your own personalization. I'd love to do that too!

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  51. I am loving all of the projects I am seeing doing the Sew Illustrating! I would love to win a copy and be able to give it a try!

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  52. I too have been amazed at this art form! What an honor to be asked and I too would have performance anxiety! Lol you did a beautifully awesome job, and in no way do you look like a beginner! I love how you implemented your new pug into your design! Congratulations! It would be an honor to win this book and can't wait to get my hands on it! Thanks for the opportunity to all involved!

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  53. I too have been amazed at this art form! What an honor to be asked and I too would have performance anxiety! Lol you did a beautifully awesome job, and in no way do you look like a beginner! I love how you implemented your new pug into your design! Congratulations! It would be an honor to win this book and can't wait to get my hands on it! Thanks for the opportunity to all involved!

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  54. I love everything I see that is inspired by Sew Illustrated. Your framed illustration is gorgeous!
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  55. Amazing! Love it!
    scdruin@gmail.com

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  56. Such a sweet book! Thanks
    For the chance!

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  57. this looks so adorable!!! :D

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  58. I adore your make from the book and all the pincushions, great idea! Thanks for the chance to win! hopiemommy@gmail.com

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  59. I love your projects so much! Can you please pick me to win? HAhaHa! šŸ˜Š

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  60. Your picture is absolutely adorable!!

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  61. This book does look addicting! tlpmcn@yahoo.com Thanks Tina McNamara

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  62. The pincushions are so cute! But the picture with the ladder is my favourite

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  63. The pincushions are so cute! But the picture with the ladder is my favourite

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  64. Stunning creations that have inspired me to have a go! Thank-you for your beautiful blog and work. j.critchley@me.com

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  65. I've always wanted to try this! Love your beautiful projects and how you made them your own :)

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  66. Hi Sharon! You personally have been my inspiration to give EPP a try. This fabric looks perfect for my initial project. Thanks for sharing! IG: @made.by.mims

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  67. these look amazing!! Love the pug.

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  68. Love all the details you've put into your project! Amazing!

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  69. Love all the details you've put into your project! Amazing!

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  70. Your projects all turned out adorable and are so inspiring! I definitely want this book to try out all the cute ideas. Oh yes, LOVE the pug!!

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  72. Love your projects! So cute! I'd love to learn this method of applique.

    Thanks for a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  73. Love your stitched picture.

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  74. I especially love the framed piece you made.

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  75. Just beautiful, so cheerful ❤️
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  76. Wow, what amazing work, would love to do half as well as you, thanks for opportunity

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  77. So lovely and beautiful! If I don't win the book it'll be added to my must-have wish list. šŸ˜Š

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  78. love your pincushions - they're so sweet and that frame with Elly the pug so gorgeous !

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  79. ooops forgot to add daisyandjack@hotmail.com - just in case !!

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  80. Love your little pin cushions! So sweet & I love pincushions, you can never have too many! spierssusan52@gmail.com

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  81. The framed piece is darling. What a great idea.

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  82. This looks like such a fun process! Your examples are very inspiring.

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  83. Love the addition of your pug, so cute! grecomara at gmail dot com

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  84. Creative book and projects. Thx for give away!

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  85. I always love a good book & this one looks great. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  86. Every project I see which is made from this book is simply so pretty it makes me want to make something of my own--and your framed scene, perhaps most of all.

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