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Just For You {Blog Hop + Book Giveaway}

November 18, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 74 Comments

Fox Cell Phone Cover desigbned by A Spoonful of Sugar

“Just For You: Selfish Sewing with Your Favourite SewCanShe Bloggers” by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and Sarah Markos, is a new sewing title from Stash Books that includes 24 stylish projects to make for yourself. Containing patterns for an assortment of clothing, bags, and accessories, you are sure to find some projects to inspire you. I was pleased to be invited to contribute to this lovely book. You will find my Foxy Smartphone Cover (pictured above) included in the book. The projects are designed by the authors and a collection of bloggers.

Foxy Smartphone Cozy

I love making small projects and have made a few smartphone covers from industrial felt over the past few years. What I love about felt covers is that they fit snugly and they protect the phone. In this version, I was inspired by some Fox Ribbon (shown below). Foxes are on trend at the moment and the bright green and orange colourway makes it easy to find you phone in your handbag!

Foxy Smartphone Cover

Just for You is a tutorial style book with loads of step by step photos to guide you through the project construction. Everything is beautifully photographed and directions are clear. The book includes full sized pattern pieces in a handy lift out at the rear of the book.

Some of the other projects include the Quilting Bee Dress designed by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield

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and the Venna Tote by Sarah Markos

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Stash Books are generously giving away a copy of Just For You to one A Spoonful of Sugar reader. If the winner resides in the US they will receive a hard copy of the book. If the winner is international, they will receive an eBook copy of Just For You. To enter, simply log in to the raffle copter giveaway box below with your email address or facebook account. Do as many of the giveaway options as you wish – if you already follow A Spoonful of Sugar  on facebook/pinterest etc, just click the button below for an automatic entry. Giveaway is open world wide until November 26, 2014 . The winner will be notified by email and announced here on the blog. Good Luck!

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  Check out the other stops on the Blog Hop for more chances to win!  

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Comments

  1. Anne Marie says

    November 18, 2014 at 7:11 am

    I love to make aprons – can never have too many.

    Reply
  2. Lynda Taylor says

    November 18, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Love your cute phone cosy.
    I do love anything foxy at the moment.
    Thanks for the chance to enter.

    Reply
  3. Kati says

    November 18, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I like making felt animals. I have a whole collection of them and they make great last-minute gifts, too.

    Reply
  4. Shez says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:10 am

    wow Lisa i havent seen this book before and your project is so very cute,well done.xx

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:17 am

    I love your foxy applique. I like to sew things for my home like placemats and pillows.

    Reply
  6. Gweneth says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I don’t often sew for myself but i like to whip up a new frock or top!

    Reply
  7. Kathy E. says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Very cute smartphone covers! I will add that to my ever-growing list!
    I enjoy making myself a table runner or two, when time allows. I like to have something different to set out for each holiday and season.

    Reply
  8. Melanie C says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    I like to make myself quilts, pillows, and bags. I’m wanting to try clothes next.

    Reply
  9. Vicki H says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    I have made pin cushions for myself.

    Reply
  10. Beth says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    really, I’ve only sewed on a quilt other than what I made in sewing class. The quilt is definitely for me. I love getting to play with the colors and directing the shape of how I want the quilt to go. It is for others, too, though. That’s one of the great things about sewing a quilt. I take pride that it will keep my family warm and that they will enjoy the colors and look of it. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Gay Ferland says

    November 18, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Wow! What a deal!!!

    Reply
  12. Elisabetta says

    November 18, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I like to sew tops

    Reply
  13. Fatema Ali says

    November 18, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    I would like to sew a bag!

    Reply
  14. Susan Snooks says

    November 18, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    I love making myself clothes- summer dresses, winter skirts or blouses!

    Reply
  15. Suzanne says

    November 18, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    Skirts!!!!! I love skirts!

    Reply
  16. Nanna Chel says

    November 18, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    I never know if I have completed these Rafflecopter entries properly 🙂 I hope to sew some tote bags next year as they have been on my ‘To Do’ list for some time now.

    Reply
  17. kaholly says

    November 18, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Love your little felt foxy pouch!

    Reply
  18. Pati from London says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I love to sew dresses!!! Thanks for such a lovely giveaway!! Pati x

    Reply
  19. Noemi says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I love to sew pouches and skirts for myself.

    Reply
  20. Amy Wong says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I love foxes! Your designs are always so cute. Good luck with the book 🙂

    Reply
  21. Renea says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I have been making scarves for myself. Thanks for the great giveaway.

    Reply
  22. Debar says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I like to make purses and tote bags.

    Reply
  23. Mary S says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Mostly sew for others or mend for them. Looking to make some free standing lace for Christmas, for myself.

    Reply
  24. Barbara says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    I have a bag/basket obsession! I’ll make any kind of vessel, and sometimes from strange materials!

    Reply
  25. Andrea S. says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    What an adorable pouch! I like to sew clothes for myself, but right now I’m putting that aside and working on all sorts of Christmas gifts.

    Reply
  26. Jen K says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Totes! Can never have too many cute tote bags.

    Reply
  27. LadyD says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    I like to sew garments and accessories for myself, but my first love is sewing stuffed animals.

    Reply
  28. Vikie says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Ohhh this little fox is so lovely,
    Thank you for your beautiful foto and I’m trying to play
    Thank you

    Reply
  29. Karen McMahon says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:14 am

    I love to sew doll quilts and fabric bags for myself.

    Reply
  30. MarjoryW says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:54 am

    I like to make doll clothing and aprons.

    Reply
  31. Fredette Kopola says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:23 am

    Love the little fox! I think I will try to something like this.

    Reply
  32. Shari K. says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:51 am

    I like to make pouches, bags, and quilts.

    Reply
  33. Lesley says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:57 am

    I like to make bags for myself

    Reply
  34. Pauline Perry says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:59 am

    I would like to make a dress for myself.
    Pauline

    Reply
  35. Patricia says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:57 am

    Accessories!

    Reply
  36. Karen Falzon says

    November 19, 2014 at 3:26 am

    Everyday I see more amazing designs by very clever people, wish I could be that good!

    Reply
  37. Christine M says

    November 19, 2014 at 4:03 am

    How cute is that little fox! I don’t tend to make a lot of things for myself. I enjoy making little gifts for others.

    Reply
  38. Susie says

    November 19, 2014 at 4:23 am

    I love to sew tote bags and mini wallhangings for myself.

    Reply
  39. Margaret says

    November 19, 2014 at 4:51 am

    I love to make bags and pouches, and I dabble a little in quilting too. I’m also getting back into dressmaking after a long break.
    Your foxy project is so cute. It looks like a wonderful book full of great projects.

    Reply
  40. LINDA says

    November 19, 2014 at 5:14 am

    HI, I like to sew home decor items,such as place mats,curtains etc.I also love to hand+machine quilt.Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  41. Margaret Zupfer says

    November 19, 2014 at 5:55 am

    the fox is cute but I think I would attach Velcro on the pouch and inside my bag.

    Reply
  42. Lisa McGriff says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:47 am

    I made myself a throw sized quilt and it is one of my most prized possessions!

    Reply
  43. debbie says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:06 am

    Love your little pouch. The fox is so cute. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  44. Beverly Greve says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:26 am

    Thank you so much for the chance to win this book. I love this fox phone cover!

    beverly

    Reply
  45. Sarah says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I’ve sewed myself a few bags and a few garments. I guess costumes are what I’ve made most recently.

    Reply
  46. Jan c. says

    November 19, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Thanks for the nice giveaway.

    Reply
  47. Kathy H says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I love to sew gifts for friends and family. Stitching pillows and little way quilts are my favorites.

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    November 19, 2014 at 11:18 am

    I like sewing myself skirts.

    Reply
  49. MelodyJ says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I like skirts.

    Reply
  50. Alex says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    anything useful and practical… bag, pouches, things for the kitchen…

    Reply
  51. Gill says

    November 19, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    I like sewing bags!

    Reply
  52. Marlene says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:18 am

    Love this bag!! Thanks for the chance to play : )

    Reply
  53. Debby E says

    November 20, 2014 at 4:50 am

    I don’t sew for myself! This book is certainly an inspiration to start!! Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy 🙂

    Reply
  54. Katy says

    November 20, 2014 at 6:21 am

    I like sewing zip pouches for myself 😉

    Reply
  55. Laura in NH says

    November 20, 2014 at 6:28 am

    I love to make small projects like wristlets and hand bags, pin cushions and such in addition to a big quilt for the shows each year.

    Reply
  56. Lori Morton says

    November 20, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Love the Fox! So cute! Grangirlie would love it!

    I am a Tote “Addict”…for sure!! Have made 3 since Spring!! lol So do make Totes for myself. and like making things for the house. Been awhile, but have made a few Tops, a robe, and a dress.

    Reply
  57. Kylie says

    November 20, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Oh, I really want to start to sew dresses for myself!

    Reply
  58. Jowyn Jenson says

    November 20, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    I love making bags and small purses for myself.

    Reply
  59. Michelle Smith says

    November 21, 2014 at 12:23 am

    I love sewing bags for myself and I have really been getting into sewing clothes as well.

    Reply
  60. apple blossom says

    November 21, 2014 at 6:25 am

    oh, I love the bag, but I am an apron person too. I love sewing thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book

    Reply
  61. Karen B says

    November 21, 2014 at 9:32 am

    dresses!!! and purses!!! Wheee!

    Reply
  62. Nicole Sender says

    November 21, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I like to sew tops and aprons!

    Reply
  63. Lisa Marie says

    November 21, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Lately my favorite thing to sew for myself is infinity scarves. So easy to make and pretty to wear!

    Reply
  64. Lee says

    November 21, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I love to make clothing for myself. Skirts and shirts and some jackets! thanks!

    Reply
  65. mokki says

    November 22, 2014 at 12:08 am

    I like to sew hats and bags for myself.

    Reply
  66. Rachael Lorenz says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:06 am

    Normally I sew for my daughter, she is so easy and fun to do projects with.
    But for myself, I am inspired by the millions of pins I have on pintrest,
    of summery maxi maternity dresses,
    made from light cottons. Light pastel fabrics, some with floral prints.
    I recently spoiled myself with some new cotton thread sets so I have now 24 colors from which to choose in my
    little sewing case 🙂

    Reply
  67. Marianne says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I don’t sew for myself. Mainly make quilts when I sew.

    Reply
  68. melissa says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:01 am

    i love making myself comfortable tops!

    Reply
  69. Renee Ballantyne says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    blankets for my kids beds

    Reply
  70. BJ Marley in SC says

    November 28, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Cute fox pouch

    Reply
  71. Ronnie says

    November 28, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    I like to make zippered pouches and cushion covers

    Reply
  72. Mara says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I like making bags and pouches.

    Reply
  73. Ellee says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    My favorite item to make for myself is a totebag — large, small, any size for any reason.

    Reply

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