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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. Teresa_c Avatar
    Teresa_c

    I’d love to get a close look to the book, thank you!

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  2. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    I’ve enjoyed reading your blog over the years, and now a book! How lovely it would be to ponder over the the lovely projects throughout those pages.

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  3. Lauryn Avatar
    Lauryn

    I’m so happy for you! Love reading your blog.

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  4. Caroline Avatar
    Caroline

    Best wishes for your book. I love your work.

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  5. Margarida Avatar

    How beautiful!
    I wished I were the lucky winner 🙂

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  6. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Hi mellissa, your book looks gorgeous! I would love to win a copy 🙂

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  7. Matariki Avatar

    Congratulations on this getting out, I hope you sell out!

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  8. Mar Avatar
    Mar

    Congratulations on sucha lovely book!!! It looks really nice.
    And thank you for this wonderful giveaway.
    xxx-mar-

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  9. Janet Osmond Avatar
    Janet Osmond

    Congratulations. It looks great and I can’t wait get my hands on a copy.

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  10. Sera Avatar
    Sera

    Congratulations Melissa! I would also love to win a copy, even though I’m not yet a mummy or an aunty, I know I will be one day and I have always admired your patterns.
    Sera

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    kp

    Congratulations Melissa! I can’t wait to see your book.

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  12. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Looks lovely 🙂 I would love to win xx

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  13. Louise Avatar

    Congratulations on the book. From what I’ve read in reviews around blogland, it sounds amazing! I’ve just ordered a copy, but I’m pretty sure I will be giving copies to my crafty friends, so it wouldn’t hurt to win another copy!

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  14. Jaime O Avatar
    Jaime O

    your book looks wonderful! I wish you every success with it.xx.

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  15. Louise Avatar

    I forgot to mention that I’ve also asked the Hutt Library to stock a copy since they have such a great selection of craft books and they should really have one by a local author too!

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  16. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Congratulations! It looks amazing and looking forward to spreading the news.

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  17. Sophie Avatar
    Sophie

    Wow, what a beautiful looking book. So many great projects. I would LOVE to win it, you can never have too many projects on the go!

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  18. Edwina Avatar

    Fantastic Miss Tiny Happy 🙂 all your hard work and magic in one wee book! Congratulations on producing what looks like a gem, I will be buying one very soon.
    Arohanui x

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  19. Silvia Avatar

    Congratulations for your book!! It looks wonderful!!
    Thanks you for this great opportunity :))

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  20. Anne-Marie Avatar
    Anne-Marie

    Such a LOVELY book! It is all very exciting and I am excited to have found out about your blog, too!

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  21. Mac Avatar
    Mac

    Congratulations on the book. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  22. Kelly A Avatar
    Kelly A

    Congratulations! How exciting! I’d love to be in the draw to win a copy 🙂

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  23. j_clark8@sky.com Avatar
    j_clark8@sky.com

    I would love to win. Havent been crocheting for long, and find your work so exciting and fun. Easy to follow to. Good luck for the future…

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  24. Tine Avatar

    Oh lovely giva away, i would like to win so i can make these beautiful,things for my newborn son!! I will let my friends know!! Greetings, a fan

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  25. Brigid Avatar
    Brigid

    Oh – I do look forward to sitting down with tea and dunkable biscuit to pore over your book, whether bought or won. I’m also going to look for a well-worn cardy type thing to make the hottie cover for another Melissa, currently pregnant with her first baby and still plagued with cold toes (I was trying to come up with some sort of bun and oven metaphor but nothing worked). I so enjoy your blog. It is my wind-down must-read, which is probably why I dream about making lovely things rather than actually making them. The book will work wonders!

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  26. Lex Avatar
    Lex

    congratulations on your book launch Melissa. It looks fabulous. If I don’t win it, I’ll have to buy one! 🙂

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  27. Allison Avatar

    Congratulations to you! The book looks amazing!

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    Jessie

    congratulations Melissa , your book looks delightful!

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  29. Karen Turvey Avatar
    Karen Turvey

    I would love the book – a little bit of your blog to take home – thanks Karen

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  30. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Congratulations!!! The book looks wonderful, I love that you are so dedicated to thinking creatively about the resources used in your projects. I have followed your blog for some time and am continually inspired by your projects. Enjoy this wonderful journey you are on and thanks.

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  31. Hadley Avatar

    Congratulations again! I will buy a copy whether or not I win. I am sure it’s absolutely lovely.
    xo,
    h.

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  32. Hadley Avatar

    Congratulations again! I will buy a copy whether or not I win. I am certain it is gorgeous.
    xo,
    H.

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  33. Hadley Avatar

    Bah! Mine did a wonky thing and posted twice! Sorry for throwing off the count!

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  34. Ambika Olney Avatar

    Wow how exciting. I am so pleased that your projects have finally made it into a book. I would love to win a copy. Congratulations.

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  35. Sarah K Avatar
    Sarah K

    Oh, thank you for the chance to win a copy of this beautiful book! I keep going to look at the previews on amazon and dreaming about what I would like to make for my own children.

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  36. Ariadne Avatar

    Oh I’d love to have one, count me in!It will make me make things!I will share on facebook, too.AriadnefromGreece!

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  37. Cozy Memories Avatar

    Congratulations on the release of your book, my friend ! It’s just wonderful ! Thank you for the generous giveaway ! Big hugs xoxo

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  38. Andrea Avatar

    Congratulations! It looks beautiful!!!

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  39. Alexia Avatar
    Alexia

    I really love your work dear Melissa!
    Wish to win a copy.
    Greetings from Greece.

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  40. Lucia Marikova Avatar
    Lucia Marikova

    Congratulations for your book! It´s a great job to write a book. Maybe i have luck to win a copy 🙂

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  41. Jenni Avatar

    Congratulations on the release of your book, your projects are beautiful, would love to win….

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  42. Andrea W Avatar
    Andrea W

    The book looks lovely. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  43. Anita Hellström Jansson Avatar
    Anita Hellström Jansson

    What a nice give away! I have been following Your blog for a few years now and I have been inspired to see what you have being up to. Thank You! Anita (from Sweden)

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  44. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Don’t enter me in the giveaway – my copy arrived this morning! (I am in the UK and preordered it from Book Depository) It looks absolutely super, very inspiring, and I’m quite sure I will find it extremely useful for years to come. Well done!

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  45. Elisa B. Avatar
    Elisa B.

    Lovely lovely lovely. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  46. Abby Avatar
    Abby

    I don’t have facebook, otherwise I’d share it with her, but I’d love a copy of this book to give to my friend Janelle, who taught me how to craft as a child. She has two little girls of her own right now, and I know she’d love this book.

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  47. Angela Avatar

    What a wonderful give away! I would love a copy for future sewing for little ones.

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  48. Katherine | Gathered Heart Avatar

    How lovely! And how exciting to have printed copies in the flesh! Congratulations again on your accomplishment, this is really so wonderful! If I don’t win, I will surely purchase a copy of my own 🙂

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  49. Francesca Avatar

    what a beautiful presentation of your book, Melissa! a must-have for all lovers of sweet & simple handmades! 🙂

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  50. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    What a beautiful book! And how generous to share your fabulous patterns!

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