Apr
25

Craft Corps Giveaway Day 18: Copy of Sew Everything Workshop!

UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:

Rebecca Rice!

Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!

Name: Diana Rupp

Gig(s): Owner of Make Workshop in NYC


Excerpt from Craft Corps (Chapter 20):

“VH: Do people from all over the country come to Make Workshop?

DR: Actually, from all over the world. I’ve had a lot of Australians lately–they’re awesome. A lot of teachers come from there and from Canada. Then, I get a lot of travelers and tourists coming through New York who decide to take a class.

VH: I’m always curious to know if craft is viewed differently by people around the world or around the country. For instance, is it seen differently by people in the Midwest than it is nu people on the coasts? Is it defined differently in Australia than it is in the United Kingdom?

DR: I think so. I was dating a guy who lived in Iowa. In his tiny town of 10,000 people, there were multiple fabric stores and a sewing machine dealership. From my perspective doing a book tour, in certain areas, craft is still something that’s handed down to you from your family. I think that’s much more true in the Midwest than it is here (NYC). In many countries kids learn how to knit as part of the school curriculum. In Europe, that practice is a little more present. I also think there are certain periods in people’s lives when they craft more, like for weddings or when someone’s having a baby.”

Today’s Giveaway: Diana’s book, Sew Everything Workshop!

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How to Win:

POST A COMMENT HERE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS (BY 8AM ON TOMORROW). Poster’s will be chosen via drawing at random.

Rules:

Please be sure to include your real, FULL name (not just your screen name) on your post. Winners will be posted on this blog every few days with instructions on getting me your mailing address. Prizes unclaimed will be put up for grabs at the end of the Craft Corps Give-Away-A-Day in May.

Craft Corps: Celebrating the Creative Community One Story at a Time hits shelves May 4th. Be one of the 1st to get a copy by ordering today from BN.com!

Don’t forget to share your story on the Craft Corps website and become a Craft Corps fan on Facebook--fans will be eligible for additional prizes!
Craft.Rock.Love,
Vickie

Psst! Come back tomorrow for a giveaway from DIY Jewelry’s, Jackie Guerra!

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54 Responses to “Craft Corps Giveaway Day 18: Copy of Sew Everything Workshop!”

  1. Darrah Rippy

    I’m just learning how to sew and would love to try out some of the patterns in this book! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Jennifer

    Wow, this is fantastic!
    I just bought the book Craft Corps yesterday, and I cannot stop reading it!
    Thanks for all the hard work!
    Jennifer Elliott

  12. Steph @HCC

    Ooh, someone I didn’t know & a book I hadn’t seen – awesome to find new things to fave.
    ~Stephanie Lauffer

  17. jo90

    Oh! This would so help me with my ambition to take up sewing again. Please pick me!
    Jo Batey

  23. MamaKnits2Much

    I love sewing, but I often have a hard time with it. I’m constantly looking online to find instructions for how to do something or other. This looks like just the book for me!
    Becky Selander

  24. Jenny

    im just thinking of branching out in my sewing experience…would love this book.
    Jenny Rekeweg

  27. jennifer

    I need to blow the dust off of my machine and get back to work! I’m just intimidated by not knowing how. This is the perfect fix!

    Jennifer Cory

  34. Anonymous

    I love to sew! this would be an awesome book to have!

    lycinda richardson

  36. Mary A Helgesen

    I am not familiar with Diana, but I will have to check out that book. I would L_O_V_E to win it! Thanks for introducing us to other craftswomen and men.

  37. Ruby Sundquist

    This book would cure my fear of sewing!

    — Ruby Sundquist

  38. Renee G

    I would love to have this. My sewing skills are rusty at best.
    Renee Grandinetti
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

  39. Grace Hernandez

    I love her interview answer. I wish knitting was taught in school here in the U.S. I’ve learned so much from knitting and sewing. It really helps you with problem solving and seeing the big picture. And the book looks so helpful!
    -Grace Hernandez

  40. Turtle

    very cool! i just replaced my sewing machine. Making friends with it still, feel like i am starting over! great looking book! Turtle/tanya

  44. Rebecca

    As a beginning sewer, that book looks like it would be the most helpful thing in the world!

    Rebecca Rice

  48. Lupie

    I just got Martha Stewart’s fabric book and plan to start sewing now that I am retired.
    I would love this book!
    Carmen Reyes

  49. Jane

    Just what I need, I’m a beginner sewer who really needs some guidance.

    Jane Rafferty

  52. Mimi

    This sounds like an excellent resource for someone who is learning to sew… hint, hint!