Day 10 of 30 Days of Giveaways - Hook Loop & Lock

IHAN's 30 Days of Giveaways

Anniversary Celebration

 hook, loop and lock

by Theresa Pulido

Krause Publications

 Ooooohhh Ahhhhhhhh.....(short shallow breaths).....Wow, aren't those beautiful?  That is what I said the first time I saw Theresa Pulido's work.  She was sitting  at a table outside a large conference room.  I saw her using this beautiful fabric and an hook.  Theresa smiled as I approached and I asked what she was doing.... "Locker Hooking (which refer to the tools that are used), would you like to see?"...(really big smile on my face) "Yes!"  Who would not want to know what she was doing with all that lovely fabric and those cool looking tools?  

For those of you who are not familiar with locker hooking tools, I bet you want to know how it is done, don't you? 
I thought so.....

Didn't you think that was a great video?  Feeling more confident that you can also make something very cool?  (if your answer was not yet...check out Theresa's second video on her website: Color Crazy.)

This craft is a great way to deplete a whole lot of scraps and leftovers from other projects.  Once used, you can shop for more fabric with a clear conscious!!

Can you imagine this as a house warming gift?

 
Theresa's Sari Silk Bangles are just stunning.  Did someone say SILK?  Wow that is a popular word these days:)  Another great use for the winner of the Brewer Dupioni Silk Giveaway!!

Theresa has a new kit coming out next month:

The Blossom Basket Kit

 You may want to become a fan on Facebook or her blog so you will know when it is available.

(Hi Theresa:)

Day 10 Giveaway- One very lucky IHAN blog reader will have everything pictured at the top of this post delivered to the address of their choice:

• hoop, loop and lock book by Theresa Pulido
• a starter kit to make a trivet with insert tile
• a locker hooking kit to make a blossom basket (great for gifts or as a business card holder
• additional supplies to make the matching bottle cozy that can double as a pencil cup holder

 Thank You Theresa!!!  Someone is going to be extremely happy with your generosity :)

Many of you have asked about where to find the great products that are being given away.  You can find them at www.IHaveA-Notion.com my on-line Quilting and Stitching Notions store :)

To enter today's giveaway you need to leave a comment (Click on Please Comment Here directly under each post and scroll down to comment box)  telling us if you are familiar with locker hooking, weather you have done locker hooking or think you would like to give it a try, and say thanks to Theresa for this great opportunity :)

For extra entries, e-mail photos of your locker hooking projects to IWantToWinAtIHAN@yahoo.com

All giveaway entries will remain open until April 15, 2010 at 10PM CMT.  To qualify for the entries you must leave the required comments that are indicated in each post.  If you would like to increase your chances of winning, check out Darlene's recommendations at SewCalGal and the Happy First Anniversary Page.

Smiles,

Kelly

Theresa Pulido Author of "hook, loop & lock" was in Houston for Quilt Market

This is my first official collage....if this actually shows up on my post. I can't believe it....truthfully....I can't. This is not how I intended to tell you about meeting Theresa....but this is how I'm gonna do it because it is to pretty to remove at this time. Raise a glass of bubbly for me!!!

This very pretty and friendly lady below is Theresa Pulido.  I met her in Houston at Quilt Market.  She was sitting at a table working on a project and it looked interesting to me so I walked up and asked her what she was doing.  She told me it was locker hooking and she showed me how she was using her fabric and needle to create a really neat placemat. 

I had no idea she was there to do a Schoolhouse presentation and that she had just published her new book, "hook, loop & lock." 

Theresa took the time to show me the things she had brought from home to show at Market.  She was so friendly and cheerful.....you know how much I love people who are friendly and cheerful :)  Lucky for me I got a copy of her book.  Unlucky for you because she signed it and put my name in it.  I know many of you are crying right now....but I'm friendly and I'll share (but you have to come to my house!!!).

Locker hooking requires the use of a locker hook (looks like a long crochet hook with an eye on the end), locking medium (any strong cotton twine/cording), pre-cut fabric or plastic strips and rug canvas.

Theresa has made some absolutely beautiful bracelets using silk.  She gives you the directions to make placemats, coasters, rugs, pillows, wall hangings, gift bags, Easter baskets, totes and many other fun things in her book, "hook, loop & lock."  You can use printed cotton fabric (anyone have any of that hanging out at their house?), batik, wool and even plastic!!!  The strips Theresa uses are 1 inch, 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch strips.  This looks like a great stash buster for sure. 

Smiles,

Kelly