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It's pretty exciting to be able to offer a giveaway for my new book, Sweet and Simple Handmade.

It's published by Stash Books (C&T Publishing) and should be available in most countries right now. If you can't find it, please ask your local bookshop to order it in. Otherwise, you can order it directly from the publisher here, or at other online booksellers. From tomorrow (Tuesday), I'm also offering signed copies in my etsy and felt shops- but I must admit- the overseas shipping costs are quite high. But I wanted to offer it as an option anyway.

There are 25 projects, including the reversible baby shoes I've been making for almost 8 years. There's a pattern for a velveteen rabbit, and a winter coat for an older child. I'm hoping there are lots of projects you want to make. All the patterns are provided on tissue paper in a pocket at the back. It would be a nice gift for a new parent or aunty/uncle.

The book is a compilation of my textile designs of the past ten years, since I became a mother. I really wanted the book to be USEFUL and for each design to be really customisable for the maker. It's not about spending loads of money on designer supplies, but rather thinking creatively and making lovely things for the kids you know. Things from the heart.

If you'd like to win a copy, please leave a comment below. I'll draw a winner randomly on Wednesday (I'll ship anywhere in the world). If you could let your friends/facebook pages know about the giveaway, I'd appreciate it greatly.

Thank you for your support and for following me on this bookwriting journey!

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203 responses to “sweet and simple handmade: book giveaway”

  1. aqeela Avatar

    I have loved your blog for years and would be absolutely delighted to receive a copy of the book, you are wonderful 🙂
    Aqeela xx

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  2. Zelia Avatar

    Oh wow! How lucky WE are…. I will go and share it now!
    Congrats ON the book!

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  3. louana Avatar

    I’m SO excited for you Melissa! xxxx

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  4. Jo Avatar

    congratulations Melissa, so very excited for you! Jo x

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  5. Patrícia Barbosa Avatar
    Patrícia Barbosa

    I would be very happy with this gorgeous book. 🙂

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  6. cass Avatar

    Oh a huge congratulations on such a wonderful accomplishment. You’ve written a book! Wow! As a normally silent reader of your blog I am thrilled to read of your latest achievement, and of course all the achievements by others that will occur because they’ve been lucky enough to find your work.
    I’d love the opportunity to win and am very excited at the idea of finding a coat for an older child. Many books tend to only cater for the very young, but I see more of a need to learn how to sew well for my older daughter.
    Thanks for the opportunity and I can’t wait to see your book all over blogland soon.

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  7. Sampling Avatar

    Congratulations on your book. This is perfect timing, my niece was born late February!

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  8. Sónia Robalo Avatar
    Sónia Robalo

    What an excellent idea 🙂 I will share on facebook and be delighted to read and learn with your book 😉

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  9. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I love your work! Win or not, I’m getting one of these!

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  10. ozlen Avatar
    ozlen

    Congrats melissa I had no idea!! Congratulations k w of of course love a sign e d copy 🙂

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  11. Marie-Claire Kingman Avatar
    Marie-Claire Kingman

    Thank you for giving us the chance to be able to believe we can all sew…with a little bit of help from you of course…I would like to give this to my daughter so she can start to learn….if I win of course…x

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  12. Clare Avatar

    Lovely!!! Fingers crossed I win a copy, but if I don’t I’ll be buying one anyway 🙂
    x

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  13. Lyn Smith Avatar
    Lyn Smith

    Congrats on your book. It looks like one to add to the bookshelf. I love books. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  14. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    I’ve so long admired your creations (so very dear and useful) – what a treat to see them in print! Congratulations.

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  15. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    I just ordered a copy, but it won’t hurt to have a spare… Congratulations Melissa xxx

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  16. Sarah Avatar

    Can’t wait for this book! I’ll buy it if I don’t win it xx

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  17. Sally Avatar

    Congratulations on the birth of your book!! It looks really great, if I don’t win a copy I’ll just have to buy one instead. S:)

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  18. Michelle Marmelo Pedro Avatar
    Michelle Marmelo Pedro

    Wow, this is awesome! Congrats on the book and thanks for the opportunity.

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  19. anissa Avatar

    Yay! What a beautiful book to offer the world! x

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  20. barbara Avatar

    I’ll sit here with my fingers and toes crossed that I win your wonderful book. I love making toys for my kids (and sometimes for myself!!). 🙂

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  21. Sharonnz Avatar
    Sharonnz

    I have yet to spot this in real life but am hoping Minerva will have a copy this week! We’re planning for the kids to use it to make gifts for their baby cousin.

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  22. Mousy Brown Avatar

    I would love a copy of your lovely book Melissa, you know how much I love your designs! 😀

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  23. Megan Avatar

    I would be delighted to win a copy of your book. I can’t wait to see it!

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  24. Joanne F Avatar
    Joanne F

    Congratulations on the book! I’d love to win a copy.

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  25. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    What a lovely giveaway 🙂
    Gotta be in it to win it!

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  26. Linda Avatar

    Congratulations on the production of your first book! I love the concept of simplicity and it’s “heartfelt ness” if that is a word. I hope that it is hugely successful!

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  27. Tonia Avatar
    Tonia

    How exciting! I can’t wait to see all the loveliness on those pages!

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  28. Jenny Avatar

    I don’t need to be in the draw as I have my own copy already, but I just wanted to congratulate you on writing such a practical, beautiful, and inspiring book. Bravo!

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  29. vianne purcell Avatar
    vianne purcell

    Melissa you are such an inspiration – I love the simplicity of your designs makes me think I can do this too!!

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  30. Stacey Avatar
    Stacey

    I would do love to win this book and make things for my two little boys as well as for gifts for friends. I have been following you on your blog for see time so I know it will be just Devine! Fingers crossed x

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  31. Samantha Avatar
    Samantha

    I have been waiting very impatiently for this book to come out and am so happy that its finally here! Congrats and I can’t wait to see it. Cause even if I don’t win I am definitely buying it very soon.

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  32. miriam Avatar

    count me in! =))) I would love to have a copy of this. ❤

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  33. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    I would love to win your book, it looks beautiful! I’ve followed your blog for ages. i’m inspired by the ideas you have for using old embroidered tablecloths etc…making them live again!

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  34. Samantha Avatar
    Samantha

    Congrats! Have been following your blog ever since I saw an article in a magazine about your work. Love it!

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  35. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Congrats Melissa – you’ve done very well to get to this stage 🙂

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  36. anne Avatar
    anne

    I’ve been reading your blog for years and I adore your work! So lovely, calm and inspiring – it always makes me smile.

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  37. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Great giveaway. Thank you.
    Have a good day!
    shimmerstolz@hotmail.com

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  38. Ruth Avatar

    Congratulations on your new book. I’ll be looking for a copy when we visit Australia in July…

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  39. Karen Avatar

    This is just so exciting! Well done you x I would of course love to win a copy, and will Facebook it for you! Xx

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  40. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Was off to order but will wait to see if it is my lucky day! Congratulations – I cannot wait to see your book

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  41. Laura Avatar

    It looks lovely, congrats!

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  42. Tania Avatar

    I’ve had your book pinned on my wish list for months! Really looking forward to having a read and trying some projects. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

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  43. CHD Avatar

    Congratulations on your book. I’d love to have a copy. Thank you.

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  44. pneu Avatar
    pneu

    I love the philosophy behind your book–beautiful, handmade, useful things to make for loved ones. It would be wonderful to win a copy. Thank you!

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  45. Mel Avatar
    Mel

    I’m really looking forward to seeing a copy of your book! I love your blog, and the delightful photos.

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  46. Erin S. Avatar

    Wow, I started following you after finding that reversible baby shoe pattern, what a wonderful journey! Congrats on the book! Going to share everywhere now!

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  47. Lou Avatar
    Lou

    I would love a chance to win this beauty! I am certain that it will be as amazing as your blog and everything else you’re doing. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!

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  48. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    Congratulations. I’m really looking forward to reading this, and of course making things. I’ll be buying a copy regardless.

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  49. Kay Sneddon Avatar
    Kay Sneddon

    Looking forward to seeing your book. I will show it to the craft group at the Nelson library. I am going to suggest to ELP and the library to buy a copy of your book.

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  50. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    Congratulations!

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