So I am the lucky one to be kicking off the blog hop for Heidi Staples' wonderful new book, Sew Organized for the Busy Girl and giving away three copies of the book at the end of this post. The rest of the stops along the tour are also listed at the bottom of this post.
This book is all about helping you to organise yourself so make time to sew and to fit sewing into your life and is beautifully styled with a real retro feel.
There are tips all about organising your sewing space, your fabric, your sewing supplies, your projects, as well as including a lovely list of projects to make to help you get and stay organised and to brighten up your sewing space.
There are also tips from other busy sewers (sewists?!) around the world, including a couple of little tips from me about how I stay (relatively) organised.
For your chance to win a copy of the book, just leave a comment on this post and a winner will be drawn a week from today! The rest of the stops on the tour are listed below:
April 6 - Jodi of Tales of Cloth & Angela of Cut to Pieces
April 13 - Lindsay of Craft Buds & Debbie of A Quilter's Table
April 20 - Leanne of She Can Quilt
April 27 - Fat Quarter Shop
May 4 - Erin of Why Not Sew?
May 11 - Jennifer of Ellison Lane Quilts
May 18 - Svetlana of SOTAK Handmade
May 25 - Lucy of Charm About You
June 1 - Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade
June 8 - Becca of Bryan House Quilts
June 15 - Beth of Plum & June
June 22 - Jessica of Quilty Habit
June 29 - Caroline of Sew Can She
July 6 - Heidi of Fabric Mutt (Tour Wrap!)
This book is all about helping you to organise yourself so make time to sew and to fit sewing into your life and is beautifully styled with a real retro feel.
There are tips all about organising your sewing space, your fabric, your sewing supplies, your projects, as well as including a lovely list of projects to make to help you get and stay organised and to brighten up your sewing space.
There are also tips from other busy sewers (sewists?!) around the world, including a couple of little tips from me about how I stay (relatively) organised.
April 6 - Jodi of Tales of Cloth & Angela of Cut to Pieces
April 13 - Lindsay of Craft Buds & Debbie of A Quilter's Table
April 20 - Leanne of She Can Quilt
April 27 - Fat Quarter Shop
May 4 - Erin of Why Not Sew?
May 11 - Jennifer of Ellison Lane Quilts
May 18 - Svetlana of SOTAK Handmade
May 25 - Lucy of Charm About You
June 1 - Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade
June 8 - Becca of Bryan House Quilts
June 15 - Beth of Plum & June
June 22 - Jessica of Quilty Habit
June 29 - Caroline of Sew Can She
July 6 - Heidi of Fabric Mutt (Tour Wrap!)
Sounds like a interesting book. I know I could use some organizing tips to be more productive
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ReplyDeleteLooks like this book would be really nice to have......I try to be organized sometimes. I could use some good tips on organizing.
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I so need help in organising my time and my sewing space. It looks like this book was written for me! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
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ReplyDeleteBlooming spelling fails! I'd love a chance to win this book. Thank you
ReplyDeletei'd love to have some organization in my fabric room
ReplyDeleteLove the cover! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm always glad to get useful tips, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSounds very good
ReplyDeleteOrganization in sewing is always a good thing. Makes everything go more smoothly.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a book I could need!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a book! Who doesn't need more time to do what we love? Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI kid myself that I thrive on chaos.....not true - I need to be organised to be productive.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like my perfect book!
ReplyDeleteI could definitely use this book! Just take a look at my "sewing room"! I used to be organized....
ReplyDeleteakronne17@gmail.com
I can always use a few more tips on how to better utilize my limited space!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this book. Organisational advice would be really helpful too. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat book idea. I could definitely put it to good use!
ReplyDeleteI could certainly use this book!
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this looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteLove the color pixel quilt
ReplyDeleteI bet every sewist could use this book....but I NEED this book!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks awesome. I could really use this book in my sewing room. Thanks for the giveaway and the blog tour.
ReplyDeleteOoo! The hexagon cushion is lovely, and this looks like a great book. Thank you for the chance of winning!
ReplyDeleteThat's the kind of book I need!
ReplyDeletedoyleajackie AT gmail DOT com
I love Heidi's blog and everything she creates. Would love to win this book :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book with fun projects! Looking forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, could I use this book!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a book! I would love to win a copy...thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI completely need this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a refreshing change of a book! I think everyone needs organizing once in a while one way or another!
ReplyDeleteI need all the help I can get! This looks fab, can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteBoy how I could use some tips!! Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would really like to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity. I follow via Bloglovin at 2bquilting247 at hotmail.ca
ReplyDeleteBoy could I use some help. I just moved.
ReplyDeleteBoy could I use some help. I just moved.
ReplyDeleteAny organizing tips are appreciated!
ReplyDeleteMy house is very organized - except my sewing room. Help is needed!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great resource.
ReplyDeletei am new to sewing and am still trying to learn and teach myself....but this looks cool! thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteNow that sounds like a book that would be welcomed by every quilter!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Always sewer. Never 'sewist'! *shudders*
I am always looking for information on how to get more organized so that I can sew for a longer period of time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway chance.
I'm a sewist that could use this book! I have an extra small sewing space and it's always in chaos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the fab book!
Since I'm not perfect, I love tips on how to work smarter. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book for me. Lots of projects I want to do just need the time. Plus my sewing space definitely needs some organisation nice giveaway
ReplyDeleteI am in the process of getting a new sewing space and sure could use help organizing before I move in!
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway! Thanks for the chance! Everyone needs organization LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like just what I need! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHeidi had such wonderful things to say about you Lynne, that I had to check out your blog. That is how the reader lists grow, one blog leads to another, with a recommendation.
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HELLO, Thanks for starting off a neat Hop! Book looks so interesting>like to see it!
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Sounds interesting. I try to be organised it doesn't always happen though.
ReplyDeletefldankosnel@yahoo.co.uk
This book looks like a great resource. Who doesn't need to be more organized, and I love tip books! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the book for me. No matter how much I try, I can't seem to stay organized.
ReplyDeleteOrganization - always in need of more!!
ReplyDeletelove these types of 'tips' books!
ReplyDeleteVery cool....thanks for thr chance!
ReplyDeleteI have my scraps sorted by color but the fabric is all mushed up together. It's a start although I still find myself pawing through fabric. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteanndunn24(at)gmail.com
Looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteI can use all the help I can get. Looks like a great book to help with organizing my time.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun read. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI bet there are good tips in there. Is quitting your day job one of them?
ReplyDeleteThis is on my wish list! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like something I could do with, organisation…. Thanks for the introduction
ReplyDeleteI could really use some organization right now. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI could really use some organization right now. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI certainly need help organizing! It has never been my strong suit. :) Can't wait to visit the other blogs on the hop!
ReplyDeleteLike so many, I could really use this book. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSounds like just the book I need!
ReplyDeletelenelson(at)mail(dot)com
I definitely need some organisation in my life!
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Knitwitsowls@gmail.com
A fab giveaway - I'm sure I'd find more time for sewing if I was more organised!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking forward to the release of this book and will be following the blog hop each week. Thanks for kicking it off!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful book. I always need more organizing ideas.
ReplyDeleteI was looking at my sewing area this weekend and wondering how on earth I'm going to organize it -- I have a very small area. This book would help for sure!
ReplyDeleteJulie.mirdoch@shaw.ca
I love Heidis blog - the way she writes, what she sews... it's all so inspiring and beautiful. And having a small boy to look after I'm grateful for every tip to organize my spare time in a better way. Thanks a lot for the chance to win a copy of this book.
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for new ways to organize my sewing area. Looks like a great resource.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a new sewing book that I might actually, genuinely NEED!
ReplyDeleteLove the styling and I definitely need some tips so I can get to sew more.
ReplyDeleteLove the styling and I definitely need some tips so I can get to sew more.
ReplyDeleteLove the styling and I definitely need some tips so I can get to sew more.
ReplyDeleteWho could not use some organizing tips!
ReplyDeletewould love to win, thanks
ReplyDeleteI really need some tips to make the most of my sewing time!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely book!
ReplyDeleteA great giveaway - I know I could do with some help with organisation!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book. Most people who quilt/sew could use this book, I'm sure. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCould definitely use some organizing tips! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your book.
ReplyDeleteI'm another one who could really use this book! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI really need this book now. I've just taken the dining room for my quilting and need help figuring out how to get it set-up and organized from the get-go. Thanks for this give-away. ktsquiltdreams atgmail dotcom
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book most of us need. Help finding time to sew, and to get that space organized is perfect for us all.
ReplyDeleteI Love the retro look of the cover! I can only imagine how sweet the inside is....
ReplyDeleteLike everyone else I could really do with a bit of organisation in my sewing room! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI luv to sew & quilt but my room has kinda gotten bad, so ANY help organizing would be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently most interested in breaking up my bigger projects into multiple short or on-the-go sessions, to stay on task w/gifts for many summer birthdays coming up quick. Thank you so much for any tip, big or small:) the book sounds fabulous and exactly what I need.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great resource and idea book for all of us quilters!
ReplyDeleteI need to be organized! looks like a great book! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!!! This is wonderful for a mom like me who is always on the go! Looking forward to following this!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on sewing room organization right now. I'd love to read this book! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletesounds like this would be a perfect book for me to read - always looking for tips to stick to deadlines and sew at leisure instead of the last minute dash !!
ReplyDeleteLooks like this book would be a lifesaver when it comes to several different types of tips. I'm sure I could use most of them to make my life easier. Rina
ReplyDeleteI could sure use some help in this area. What a cool book. Camille@focus20.com
ReplyDeleteSome help organizing would be really good. Can't wait to see more of this book.
ReplyDeleteI could use some ideas on organizing my sewing areas-yes, I have more than one. Thank you for the chance to get the book.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! This would be a great book to have. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteWho couldn't use more ideas about maximizing our seeing space and time! It's a great concept for a book.
ReplyDeleteI could certainly use a book on organization! Thank you for your tutorials! I am a new viewer and based on what I've seen so far I am sure I will be visiting often.
ReplyDeleteI could use some organization on the sewing front... thanks much for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteFunny you should mention sewers/ sewists! I hate to think of myself as a sewer....ick! Sewist sounds much more artsy and fascinating. My organization isn't so fascinating, so I could use your tips! I am already intrigued by your photos.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I need all the help I can get!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI surely could put this too good use.
ReplyDeleteGoing to set up a sewing room fairly soon. I need to be inspired!
ReplyDeletejchiagan at yahoo dot com
Looks like a fun book!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for kicking off the hop, looking forward to seeing all the stops!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to this one. I need help organizing my sewing room. It is always a disaster.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how other people organize their work spaces. Having moved several times, I think it is fascinating how each space can function so differently.
ReplyDeleteLove this book. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteOh I badly need this my current philosophy is "quilts before housework" but I suppose at some point that will have to come to an end...
ReplyDeleteOh, my. My sewing room is saying I really need this - now!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fun book! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, fun, fun book.
ReplyDeleteI have no sewing room so tips on keeping my sewing things organised would be great.
ReplyDeleteI did research organized book for months to find more ideas to organize my sewing space. It seems like what I'm looking for. Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for this book to come out I would love to win a copy
ReplyDeleteI really think i could put this book to good use so I sure hope I win one of the copies. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteLOL with so many entries it's obvious there's a good few of us with organisation issues!
ReplyDeleteI just adore the cover styling of this book, I was born in 1949 so 50 s colours and styles are sheer nostalgia :)
It looks like a gorgeous book, a real must have for my shelf! I first met Heidi 3 years ago through your blog and she's done so brilliantly, all her projects are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA book that I need, as apposed to want, I am not the most organised person in my crafting room.
ReplyDeleteI love the style of this book, it looks stunning. I could certainly do with some advice on organising my craft space.
ReplyDeleteI certainly count on the busy front. And sometimes I even get to sew! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I need, thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds like a must-read for all stitchers
ReplyDeleteI've been coveting this book! Would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a book I need. Would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks fantastic! I would love to try some projects from the book. I've used some of Heidi's tutorials and she's awesome at walking you through things. shopgirl7232@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like an excellent book that I have been watching for, for some time. I can't wait to see inside it!
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs more organizing, this book sounds great and it's so cute too!
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DeleteWhat a great book! Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteOh please pick me! I'd love to be better organised and make more time for sewing!
ReplyDeleteI certainly need help with organization in my sewing room. Thanks for the chance to win. b.j.day68@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWho couldn't use a bit more organisation? What a good idea for a book!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteThis is *exactly* what I need!
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to organize for a while now.....I really need help for ideas. Thank you for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteThis books sounds like it is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have a great idea for staying organised that would work for me. I was thinking that I should buy the house next door and build a tunnel from it to my current house. The next door house could be my sewing space, leaving my current house free from my sewing 'stuff'. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI can definitely use some organizing tips.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking book!
ReplyDeleteHeidi does such great work! The book looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be organized in my sewing room!!!
ReplyDeleteThis books looks like it could be so helpful keeping organized. Would love to win one. Matsche.christine@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteMy stash and sewing area has gotten out of control, any help is greatly appreciated! Plus, who doesn't need more adorable projects to start?!?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book! I definitely can use all the help I can get! -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of this book...It addresses many of my issues..never enough time to sew, never enough time to clean up and reorganize my supplies, how to handle my stash...all things I could use some advice on!
ReplyDeletebuffyh_6 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
Looks like a fun and helpful book!
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Looks to be a fabulous book! Would love to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteOrganization is my biggest downfall.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the book. Since Mom died I can't seem to get motivated to get organized. This book may be the push I need. Thank you for the opportunity
ReplyDeleteSounds like a book that I could use as well as all of my sewing friends!
ReplyDeleteWe all could certainly use more organization in our sewing area. More organized...we will get more sewing time!
ReplyDeleteI love the" illusion" of being organized and in control of my life...
ReplyDeletethis book could be great for that!
Get organized? Yes, please. I could use a few good suggestions. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI need this book. My sewing area is very disorganized.
ReplyDeletesenstrings at yahoo dot com
Interesting book. I just add it to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book and I could really use some help with that at this point.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun and helpful book!
ReplyDeleteSusie
This sounds like a great book and a fun blog hop......
ReplyDeleteCan wait to see it! Congratulations on your new book, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteJulie @ Pink Doxies
Congratulations!This Busy Girl Sews book sounds interesting. I could surely use some tips on organizing...
ReplyDeleteOrganized sounds so very promising! :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe that's what I need as I try to organise my stash and sewing room. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteFabulous - I would love to win a copy!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous book - so many yummy pictures of yummy quilts!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not very organized and so I need all the help I can get!
ReplyDeleteI so desperately need to get more organized. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteSounds like just the book I need!
ReplyDeleteThe cover of this book is so cute, AND I could use some organizing tips too!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to see Heidi's new book- I love her work!
ReplyDeletethose illustrations are so cute. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book!Congrats to Heidi!
ReplyDeleteWhat great timing! Am just starting to set up my new sewing room after a recent move. This book would be a great help in getting organized.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book, thanks for a fun giveaway. x
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this book!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a book I could really use. Just setting up a new sewing space and I'm trying to get it right!
ReplyDeleteI have been going through my 30+ years collection of fabrics and supplies. I could really use some better organizing ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love being organized and could use some tips!
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Would love to win. I love her blog so I'm sure I would love the book. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book and I certainly need some help getting organised!
ReplyDeleteI would really enjoy the book. Really love the quilts
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great! I particularly the retro looking graphics! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI need some organising help! I plan to adapt our home office into a sewing space so this would be a great help x
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! It always seems like a make a total mess of things when I think I've organized. Then again, it might help if I didn't have so many projects in progress at one time...
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great book and giveaway! Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com
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