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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. Natasha Avatar
    Natasha

    Congratulations on the book release! I’ve been a reader since before you moved back to NZ and it’s neat to see the different things you’ve made over time. I’m excited to see the pattern for those sweet shoes.

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  2. Amy Avatar

    Congratulations on your new book! It looks lovely. I’m a friend of your sister’s in Motueka. One time at a violin lesson I was telling her all about the woman in Nelson who prints her own fabric, and how I had seen her blog, etc, etc, and she said, that sounds like my sister! The book looks delicious, and hope I can find it locally. Warm regards. Ha det bra.

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  3. Jo Avatar

    Can’t wait to see your book Melissa – how very exciting for you!

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  4. sandra Avatar

    Brilliant book. I would move to be in the draw to win a copy.

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  5. Fain Avatar
    Fain

    Awesome giveaway!

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  6. Susan Cook Avatar

    So excited for you Melissa! You inspire me so much and I am tickled pink to try to win a copy of your book. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. Rosa in the Antipodes Avatar
    Rosa in the Antipodes

    It’s a huge step and I’m sure you’ve done it wonderfully! Can’t wait to dive in it with loads of tea in my poky “spare/sewing” room! Congratulations, Melissa!

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  8. Annri Avatar

    congratulations, Melissa! it would be fun to win the giveaway, but if I don’t win a copy, I’m sure to buy one! xo
    best – annri

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  9. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    Yay!!!! I have been so excited about your book. I would love to win one and than buy one for my sister.

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  10. Littleminx.wordpress.com Avatar

    I am so looking forward to owning this book – whether I win it or buy it. So happy for you Melissa with this new direction in your crafting x

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  11. maya Avatar

    I’m so excited for you, Melissa! And for all of us that get to hold in our hands your new wonderful book. I’d be so happy to win a copy.
    Congratulations! xox Maya

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  12. Lotus Avatar
    Lotus

    Well done, Melissa! What a massive accomplishment. Can’t wait to see your book and make some projects on my new sewing machine xxx Lotus

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  13. Sonya Avatar

    I will be buying my own copy regardless Melissa- but what a great gift it would make for a new mum! Congratulations- you should be so proud.

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  14. heather Avatar

    Oh, how wonderful!!! Many congrats on your book! It looks beautiful. I would love to win a copy of this, what a treat!~

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  15. emma Avatar
    emma

    You new book looks as lovely as your blog. Best wishes x

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  16. emma Avatar
    emma

    Your new book looks just as lovely as your blog. Best wishes. x

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  17. Lucia Avatar

    oh I want that book ๐Ÿ™‚ fingers crossed ๐Ÿ˜€

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  18. marie Avatar

    My fifth grandchildren was born last week…I would love to put this book to good use! Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  19. marie Avatar

    I meant “grandchild”. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  20. melissa Avatar

    congratulations! your book looks so wonderful!
    i’d be thrilled if i won!

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  21. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    I’d love to win your book Mel, but if I don’t, I’ll just have to buy it! Well done you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  22. Rach Avatar

    Would love to win a copy – your projects all look lovely ๐Ÿ™‚

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  23. Morgan Avatar
    Morgan

    Congrats, Your ability to see and be inspired by the world around you inspires me every time Ireland your blog! I’ve started embroidering because of you – thanks!

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  24. jade Avatar
    jade

    congratulations, how wonderful. your book looks gorgeous and inspiring!

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  25. Marine Avatar
    Marine

    Congratulations on your book! Wishing you lots of sales and happy customers, who will spend hours sewing your gorgeous projects!

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  26. Mel Avatar
    Mel

    What a lovely idea! I too have been following your blog for years!

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  27. Catherine Barriga Avatar
    Catherine Barriga

    Finally, well done Melissa. Definitely a keeper for the bookcase.

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  28. Heart Felt Avatar

    Oh my, how exciting, congratulations Melissa, can’t wait to get my hands on my own copy. Jxx

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  29. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    Hi Melissa, I would be thrilled to win a copy of your beautiful book. I hope to ease myself back into crafting and think your book would be the perfect motivation i need to make some threads for my babies. Kelly

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  30. Lisa Avatar

    Wishing and hoping. Also very happy for you!

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  31. Debbie H Avatar
    Debbie H

    WOW! what a wonderful achievement. Looking forward to seeing the actual book in shops soon!I enjoy following your blog (and have for the past few years).

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  32. Kirstin Avatar
    Kirstin

    I love that you have made a book, and had it published! very inspiring.

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  33. Marta Avatar
    Marta

    I really would like to read this book and try all of 25 projects ๐Ÿ™‚
    Have a happy time there!

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  34. Jillian Walst Avatar

    What a lovely gift to give away!
    Would be simply perfect for a new mother-to-be.

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  35. Deidre Avatar
    Deidre

    oh how lovely! thanks for the chance to win a copy of your lovely looking book!

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  36. Maggie Avatar
    Maggie

    Yes please!!! What an excellent gift – love that it comes with tissue patterns too ๐Ÿ™‚ Congratulations ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

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  37. Nemo Avatar

    Congratulations! The book looks lovely!!!

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  38. julie Avatar

    I’d love a copy of your book, I’m sure it’s as great as your blog and has been made lovingly and thoughtfully, like all the things you make.

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  39. Katherine Avatar
    Katherine

    Thanks for the giveaway. I’m expecting and would love to make some of those cute baby shoes!

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  40. Santa Avatar
    Santa

    The book looks beautiful. I am so happy that Your wonderful designs can now be found in this book ๐Ÿ™‚

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  41. Lilia Avatar
    Lilia

    very happy for you and for the chance to be an owner of such a beautiful work!

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  42. Adrianne Avatar

    Fantastic – what a great achievement! I have lots of friends expecting babies in the next few months and it sounds like this would be great for baby gifts.

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  43. Ginny Avatar

    Your book looks so nice. Scrolling down the page I think my odds on winning are quite low, but what the heck, I might as well try.

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  44. Sonata Avatar
    Sonata

    Your blog – one of the cutest and sweetest in the enormous craft world..:)
    Congratulations on the book!

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  45. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    Will be more than happy to share on Facebook, good luck for the future with your new book!

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  46. Mariarita Sacchi Avatar
    Mariarita Sacchi

    complimenti Melissa, sono sicura che รจ un libro bello e utile. per la copia in regalo ci provo,come le altre volte ciao Mariarita

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  47. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Congratulations on the book! I can’t wait to see it.

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  48. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Congratulations on a wonderful achievement Melissa. Please may I enter your draw as would love to win a copy. Thanks, Julie ๐Ÿ™‚

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  49. Bridget Michelle Avatar
    Bridget Michelle

    What a great accomplishment! Your book looks lovely and I would love to win a copy ๐Ÿ™‚

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  50. em. Avatar

    I LOVE your embroidery plants! Have been fallowing you on Flickr for ages now, you are so inspiring! Thank you so much and congrats on your beautiful book!

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