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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Pincushion Appeal Book REVIEW and GIVEAWAY

Pincushion Appeal by Cecile McPeak and Rachel Martin

The first time I laid eyes on this book it was mine...I just knew it.  Then I saw who wrote it and I knew why I loved it so much.  Cecile and Rachel from Just Another Button Company wrote this fun book!!
I do my very best not to "collect" too many things because the more you own, the more it owns you...right?  Salt and Pepper shakers are one of my weaknesses and the other is pincushions.  I love to give and receive them as they are so much fun.  Cecile and Rachel will tickle your pin cushion fancy with all the patterns they have in their new book, Pincushion Appeal.
I can't imagine a down day or being frustrated when looking at this heavenly mushroom including
 "embellished wonderments" (my term for Just Another Button Company's products).  Pincushions are my anti-depressants...LOL.  I just love them :)

Not only are you going to have a chance to win this great new book....but your prize will also include the fabric kit and a tiny packet of extra embellishments.  I can not guarantee you'll have the same anti-depressant effects I receive....but I bet you'll be dancing at your mail box if you are the winner.

A few notes about this giveaway....you must be an IHAN ® blog follower to win, you must leave a comment on this blog post (before 1/31/14) and you will be asked to pay the shipping associated with this prize (shipping from 43551 zip code).   See the Rafflecopter below to enter.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Best of luck to all of you in the giveaway....if you like Pincusions or know someone who does..I know you'll enjoy this book immensely.

Smiles,
Kelly 

45 comments:

  1. Adorable! (and who doesn't love doing the happy mailbox dance!) :)

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  2. How adorable is that mushroom pincushion???? LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

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  3. I don't have a favorite pincushion, but I sure love the book.

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  4. The book looks wonderful, please include me in the draw.

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  5. I love interesting pincushions. Our local sewing guild is going to do an exchange so I have been looking for just the right one to make. Could it be in this book?

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  6. I too love to make and collect and give pincushions for gifts. Looks like there are some cute ones in this book! I've been a follower for ages.

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  7. Crazy fun and happy! (Pin cushions and S&P shakers!)

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  8. I have been searching for just the right pincushion. I only have a little plastic box of pins...and let's just say that I have poked myself one too many times. ;)

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  9. my fave is the one my granddaughter made me

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  10. My favorite pincushion is a simple square that is tied in the middle with a ribbon and buttons, out of a pink floral fabric. I bought it at a guild fund raiser years ago for a buck, but love it as it is small enough to drag around everywhere, but pretty and the pins go through it like butter.

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  11. My favorite is a pincushion shaped like a flower that I made years ago. But since I started reading blogs I have seen some pincushions that are over-the-top cute! And it looks like this book is full of them! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  12. My favorite pincushion is a top hat that my daughter made for me...I love pincushions and would love to have this book...thank you for such giving us a chance to win this lovely book...I have been a follower of your blog for a long time now.

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  13. I found an elephant pin cushion at a garage sale made out of feedsack. It came home with me in a heartbeat! (I actually think it started life as a child's stuffed toy, but someone started using it for a pincushion somewhere along the line.

    Sandy A
    PS..I follow your blog through Blog Lovin.

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    1. I decided this year I wanted to make pin cushions. About two years we called all over Stratford trying to find crushed walnut shells-none. About a month ago he came home with five lbs of it so I guess I better get busy. So happy to see how well you are doing.
      Blessings Sandra

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  14. The pin cushion designs in this book would certainly make for cute and yet functional decorations for our sewing rooms, as well as amazing gifts. Super cute.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  15. A few years ago I made a very small woolen pin cushion to carry with me when I work on my hexies on the go. I love that little thing, and keep thinking I should make a bigger one to keep by my sewing machine. Seeing the darling blue bird in this book makes me glad I've waited--I'd be giddy if that bird were by my machine.

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  16. Those little projects would be great project for between the big ones... or when you need something small to take about!!! The book looks fun!

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  17. I have my mother's much worn and much loved tomato pin cushion and strawberry emery. I treasure it. Not worth a fig to anyone but me, but that is what matters. Thanks for a chance to win this book. I love to make pin cushions.

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  18. I don't have very many pincushions and I have been wanting to make some for me and gifts. I do have a heart shaped pincushion that was crocheted a long time ago. I found it in my grandmother's thing.

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  19. I dont have very many pincushions either. My favorite one that I have is one I made that is like a log with a piece that comes down and has pockets for my seam ripper and marking pins.

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  20. Oh my goodness that mushroom is fantastic, need more.....

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  21. What a fun project! Would love to win it!

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  22. I love all types of pincushions. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  23. Adorable!!! Would love to win.

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  24. I only have 1 pincushion that is allowed to have pins in it, I need to make more. I follow on bloglovin

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  25. I love my old tomatoe one the best. It has been with me the longest. thanks so much for sharing

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  26. I use a pincushion watermelon I made a few years ago. It's on my table and used everyday. Love the book and I am a follower.
    Barb@Witsend

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  27. I have a vintage silk and lace pincushion that I found at an estate sale. It's too lovely and fragile to put pins in. I'm with you - I love pincushions! Thanks for the absolutely delightful giveaway!

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  28. I'm a follower - ideas for pin cushions seem really fun. Thanks for putting my name in the hat for the drawing.

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  29. I saw this book at the Houston Quilt Festival and forgot to go back and pick it up, which is easy to do at that show. Very nice projects inside - just full of creativity.

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  30. My guild had a swap last year. It was so much fun to see the different designs people came up with. I had so much fun I made 10 to give away to my quilting buddies. Love to win a book with more designs to try.

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  31. Just too cute! Who would have thought that a day would come when we could never have enough pin cushions. Gone are the utilitarian pin cushions of yesteryear!

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  32. I love pincushions and this book has some of the cutest ones I have seen.

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  33. What a fun book! I can't wait to check it out...

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  34. Oh, I love pincushions! Thanks for a chance at the book give-away...it's looks awesome!
    mgw070 at shaw dot ca

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  35. I would love to win this book! Our guild is doing a pin cushion challenge and I need inspiration! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  36. I won one online that is filled with very fine sand. LOVE it!

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  37. I love pincushions. Looks like a very cute book. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  38. I, too, love pincushions. That mushroom is just too cute.

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  39. The bird on the cover is so cute! I love pin cushions too.

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  40. My favorite pincushion is always the next one I make. ;)

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  41. Great book! My favorite pincushion is a little velvet chicken. My neighbor who is not a quilter gave it to me. Take care!

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Thank you for reading the IHAN Blog. I love getting and reading every comment that is left here; however I may not be able to respond to all comments left during giveaways. There are times when I am juggling many tasks at one time and may not reply to all comments. Please e-mail me at quiltnotions@gmail.com if you need a reply quickly. I thank you for your understanding and-
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