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A couple of nights ago I made a new cover for our coffee plunger, (as well as one for a friend and one for the shop). The beloved coffee press is something I use every day- I made my first cover for it a few years ago now, and elastic was starting to get a bit tired. This time I used mismatched buttons and a couple of extra layers of wool fabric, and it's doing the job nicely on these cold mornings we've been having. 

In a strange coincidence, the very next morning I received an interesting-looking box from a US publisher on the doorstep. Inside was this 2011 'Sewing Calendar', compiled by Megan Smith and published by Accord Publishing. My little tutorial for this coffee cosy, and one other pattern was published in the calendar but I'd forgotten all about it. 

It's a boxed set featuring lots of different craft projects from around the internet- enough to last you an entire year.

They kindly sent me two copies, so I have one Sewing Calendar to give away here. I'm happy to send it anywhere in the world. If you'd like it, just leave a comment telling me something special you'd like to do next year. 2011 seems kind of far away, doesn't it? But I'm sure it will come around soon enough.

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  1. Kathryn Avatar
    Kathryn

    Next year I want to learn to make yellow things. Seriously! I want to learn to make pasta from scratch, bread, biscuits, pastry (my shortcrust is okay, but puff pastry and filo pastry are an elusive dream), souffles, custards and cakes. It just so happens that all of these things are yellow 🙂 And all of them are better hand-made than bought from a store.

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  2. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    That’s awesome you have a pattern of yours in the calendar. I really hope i’ll be back to good health next year, and be able to get back to running, swimming and biking…and making things again!
    it is so sweet of you to share Melissa, thank you for having this giveaway, good luck to everyone.
    xo
    lori

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  3. Sharonnz Avatar
    Sharonnz

    Sweet pattern;-) I’ve learned patchwork quilting this year, so next year is learning to spin my own yarn to feed my habit!

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  4. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    I’d like to learn a new instrument, possibly a bass or cello. Of course sewing more lovely things is always on the do list.

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  5. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    This year is just whizzing past isn’t it. Next year I’d like to find more time to be creative.

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  6. bora Avatar
    bora

    What I want to do next year? Oh my… such a long list… I wish to finish a quilt and knit a wool sweater for myself- both things I didn’t manage before but really love.
    bora from Switzeralnd

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  7. Caroline Avatar
    Caroline

    Thats one beautiful coffee cozy. Next year I would love to do something radical to shake up life a bit, but I am not entirely sure at the moment what this will be! Thanks for a lovely blog.

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  8. Lyndy Avatar
    Lyndy

    Oh lovely. I am hoping we might get away for a white Christmas next year. It might be our last big overseas trip as a family as the following year will be Jack’s last year at High School.

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  9. Vanessa Avatar
    Vanessa

    2011 will be the year I take one special trip with my oh so lovely girl before she heads off to school.

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  10. Delwyn Avatar
    Delwyn

    next year, I would like to do less….
    I hope you’re enjoying the new house.

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  11. Laura F Avatar
    Laura F

    On the first day of next year I turn 40.I would like to meet my two best girlfriends in New York City to celebrate.
    Thanks for the generous giveaway.

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  12. Nathalie Avatar
    Nathalie

    oh it’s gorgeous melissa. it’s so nice to see that your art is beeing published and is getting out there in the world. 🙂
    next year i will be giving birt to our second child, i am hoping i can birth this baby at home as sophie (my first child) was born three weeks early and therefore had to be born at the hospital. we are all keeping our fingers crossed it will work out this time.
    x

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  13. Barbara Avatar
    Barbara

    My daughter will be only be turning one in 2011. I’m looking forward to spending my days with her and crafting as many things as possible for her.
    I’ve diligently read your blog for the last year. I check it every day. I feel embarrassed that it took a giveaway post for me to comment. So greetings from Canada!

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  14. Nadine Avatar
    Nadine

    The special thing I will do is teach someone to read.
    I have a client who trains people to use a special system of deconding words using phonetics. They have received amazing results. Imagine not being able to read!I tutored a 2nd grader when I was in High School & will never forget the experience.

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  15. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    I would like to make more of my own & wear more dresses next year!

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  16. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Love the fabric you’ve used for the coffee cozy. Glad you’re included in the calendar!
    Next year…. I would like to really organize my work room – not just straighten it up like I do from time to time when it becomes too unruly, but a system of organization. 😉
    And I would like to be more diligent about keeping my journal, but hope to start doing that before 2011.

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  17. mailboxcandy Avatar
    mailboxcandy

    Lovely coffee cozies! I’ve made a few of those for friends, they are a great scrap buster and quick gift.
    Next year I hope to open an Etsy shop of my own. Trying to sew more surplus when you work full time and are a single mom can be challenging. The fact that sewing is therapy for me, makes it a bit easier.
    Happy settling into your new home!

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  18. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hey nathalie, thats such wonderful news, congratulations!

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  19. ange Avatar
    ange

    Next year I would like to sew … successfully ….. for myself!

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  20. Tammy Avatar
    Tammy

    I would like to take our baby (yet to be born) to Wales to visit the other grand parents and family x And buy a house!

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  21. Joy Avatar
    Joy

    I would love to learn to knit next year. I love sewing so much that I never seem to make the time to learn a new craft – it’s nice to love something so much that you never get tired of it! The calendar looks like fun…thanks for the chance to win it.

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  22. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    In 2011, I hope to do some projects in the bungalow we bought this year. With adopting two kids in the past two years, redecorating has taken a back seat!

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  23. Delwyn Avatar
    Delwyn

    Hi Melissa,
    SO GOOD to meet you at the Art gallery… now I can picture you when I read this!
    Next year is my beginning to do craft again year. Sounds pretty simple but big for me and you are a major insiration :)thankyou

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  24. sewperstitious Avatar
    sewperstitious

    Would love to sew more clothes… thanks for that giveaway!

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  25. Z. Avatar
    Z.

    Oh I’d like to do so many things next year. One of the things I’d like to do is visit New Zealand. But I probably won’t be able to afford that!

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  26. Nanou Avatar
    Nanou

    Your cosy coffee is great. Next year, I would love to go to Japan…
    Thanks a lot for the giveaway.

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  27. ingie Avatar
    ingie

    what a fun calendar. congrats and thanks for the chance!

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  28. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    Hello Tiny Happy,
    What a lovely thought with the press cover and calendar. I’ve always wanted to make a cover for my husband’s press. Next year I have so many projects to do. We’re finishing our little island cottage and we plan to be done in a couple of months… covering pillows and making curtains with vintage sheets, embroidering duvets, new quilt for my bed, etc. Thank you so much for your inspiration!

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  29. carrie Avatar
    carrie

    Next year I’d like to learn a new skill, like pottery or letterpress.
    Congrats on the pattern publication!!

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  30. Karina Avatar
    Karina

    Lovely calendar.
    Next year, uffs can’t beleive I am already thinking about 2011. The one thing I would like to try next year is make preserve out of my Chilean berries (somebody told me they saw them plant at a shop at they were called new zealand berries, hmm). Anyway, they are just delicious I have been propagating them for a while now hopefully will have enough to try preserving…
    Ps: chilean berry or ugni molinae

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  31. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    How wonderful! Next year I would love to learn how to use my new sewing machine proficiently, so I can make the many things that I have designed in my head. I would love to spend the year making handmade gift for my friends and loved ones.

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  32. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    What a lovely gift idea! I would like to become a mom next year, it’s something I’ve looked forward to for a long time now 🙂

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  33. Irene Kwak Avatar
    Irene Kwak

    Next year will be the busiest year ever for me. I want to find a new house, so I can officially live with my boyfriend. Set up a real business and get hitched along the way 🙂
    I love the cozy!

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  34. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Next year… it seems a long way away. I would love a little family holiday in the South Island. That would be nice 🙂

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  35. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Next year I would like to make a dress for myself! I’m making a few things for my little girl now, but I would love to take sewing classes and learn more skills!

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  36. monkeemoomoo Avatar
    monkeemoomoo

    I love this coffee cover and looove the fabric!
    As for 2011. It would be, to finally get around to making quilts for my children’s beds. I have been collecting fabric since they were born. They are now five and four. But I feel ready to tackle this daunting task now and have recently met some fantasic quilting craft friends who will be happy to help me out.

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  37. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    Hi Melissa, you inspired me to make a cozy for my coffee plunger 🙂 Thanks!

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  38. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hey claire, i love your version! thats awesome- thanks

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  39. Jen Clark Avatar
    Jen Clark

    I would like to learn glassblowing! I’m not sure what I’d blow, but I’d be happy with a paperweight.

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  40. lorena Avatar
    lorena

    Oh, thanks for sharing! 🙂 Something special for 2011, let’s see. I would like to extend the ski season for as long as possible! 😉
    lorepuckett at verizon dot net

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  41. Sally Avatar
    Sally

    Special for next year… honestly I don’t think very far ahead so I haven’t really thought about it – even so I’d like to have a family holiday!!!

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  42. hands follow heart Avatar
    hands follow heart

    The cosy is lovely. Please count me in for the calendar if I’m not too late for the draw. I’m just back from hols and catching up on blog reading. In 2011 I’d like make more time for sewing! Congratulations in having your pattern published.
    Luciana

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  43. Kitty Jane Avatar
    Kitty Jane

    Such a lovely project!
    My coffe pot warmer is looking rather tired – too much use maybe? Having a new kitchen installed means that this project enables me to carry through the colour / design!!
    Daily suggestions via a sewing calendar is a wonderful idea!
    This time next year I shall be booking my Wedding – so it will be all hands on deck as I intend to make as many things as possible in fabric (corsages, gift pouches, ‘Save The Date’ cards and my Wedding Flowers made out of ribbons)…..wont make the dress, will be entrusting a professional for that!!

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  44. Nicola@Which Name? Avatar
    Nicola@Which Name?

    I would love a chance to win it. Congratulations, Melissa! Cute cozy!
    Next year, I want to have processed enough that I vaguely know which direction to head in life and I want to feel lighter doing it.
    Warmly, Nicola

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  45. Amy Seven-Stitches Avatar
    Amy Seven-Stitches

    What a darling callendar. Next year I’d like to go on a family holiday, just us, the kids and no house work, no garden nothing that would make me say “in a minute, jut let me finish this.. to my family”

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  46. Btrflywmn Avatar
    Btrflywmn

    I would love to make a quilt, I’m new at sewing.

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  47. kathleen Avatar
    kathleen

    For 2011 I want and hope to have my creative space ready for sewing and other projects. I want to be inspired by things I see, places I go, and by all the amazing creative and talented women who I come across.

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  48. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I’d like to enjoy the simple things and make the most of having two little girls who seem to be growing up too quickly. Must remember to take more photos and write down their quirkly little behaviours! 🙂 Kate

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  49. trixi Avatar
    trixi

    Wow, congrats on having your tutorial published! How much fun is that. I would love to go to Japan next year and wander through those amazing craft stores that I always read about.

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