Monday, April 1, 2013

New Book Giveaway!

My new book!

My newest embroidery book, Embroidery and Beyond, is now out in the world! I'm so excited to share it with you and I'm giving away a free copy right here.

Here is a sneak peek inside...

new book projects

new book projects

If you've ever been interested in learning about embroidery techniques like Crewel, Cross Stitch, Sashiko, Shisha, Cutwork or Stumpwork then this is the book for you. This book includes introductions to all of these, as well as tips on applique, color tinting, advanced stitches and more and you'll be integrating them into your projects before you know it.
You'll also find a basics section for a refresher course if you need it, and lots of fun sewing projects to stitch designs onto.

You can win a free copy just by leaving a comment here, 
I'll post the winner one week from today, Monday April 8.
Tell me if you've ever tried any of these techniques and what you thought of it!

xo aimee

69 comments:

  1. I love your other books! If I win one (or eventually buy one) it looks like I'll have to decide to shelve it with my embroidery books or my felt books. I have a bunch of both since they are my favorite mediums.
    Thanks for the giveaway and the inspiration, Sarah Marie

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  2. Congratulations! This looks like a great book

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  3. Wow, What an amazing giveaway. I've never done any of these techniques, just basic embroidery. Would love to win this!

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  4. Congrats with your book. I would love to win a copy of your book.
    I only did simpel stitching on felt and normal crosstitching. ( a winnie the pooh alfabeth when I was pregnant from my second boy in 1999. ) it would be so amazing to learn more from your techniques.
    Liefs, Melanie

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  5. I love the 'sneak peek' photo of the birds with the little nest! The basics section would be very helpful - it's been a while since I've done any embroidery! I'd love to learn more :)

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  6. From your list, I only know about cross stitch. Obviously, I need to read your book! :)

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  7. I love stitching and would so enjoy this book!

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  8. congrats! The matryoshka looks very sweet. I've done some embroidery and cross-stitch, nothing very adventurous...

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  9. Congratulations on bringing a new book into the world!! How very exciting. I've checked out "Doodle Stitching" from my library more times than I can count. I'd love a chance to win this one! Your designs are adorable. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  10. It's beautiful! I love your work SO much - thank you for all the inspiration!

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  11. I have dabbled in cutwork and done lots of cross stitch. The sashiko is something I have never tried but will soon as I like the rhythm of the stitches. Your books are always so bright and cheerful, I would love to win this one. The sweet matryoshka doll would be my first project!
    Deb

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  12. I loved the first two books, and can't wait to get a hold of this one as well! Your work is always so lovely!

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  13. oh my, it looks awesome^^ probably it won't be awailable in Poland, so that giveaway's a great opportunity to get your book:)

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  14. I only try cross stitching and it amazing me! I'm very fascinated from embroidery.
    The book likes good :-)
    I'll cross my fingers, good luck
    Hugs eli

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  15. The color of their impact on the world... beautiful colors...

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  16. I am just not sure how you find the time to be able to write a book with all the other crafty bits and peices you do!! But congratulations on doing so and would love this book in my collection.

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  17. At the risk of repeating what everyone else has said...your newest book looks adorable. And as to the stitches, you show some I've never seen. Would love the opportunity to win your book. :) Dishy!

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  18. I've done a lot of cross-stitch but I'd love to learn to embroider and do crewel too. I'd love to win your book and thank you for the opportunity!

    Marie

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  19. Aimee - so nice of you to give away a copy of your new book. I have been seeing Sashiko everywhere and can't wait to try it. Would love to have your book. I still refer to your first one time and again. :D

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  20. I love Embroidery and it would be great to learn some new techniques.

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  21. Hello Aimee,
    I just love all of your designs, they are great! I would love to win a copy of your book! Take care and have a great day.

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  22. Aloha Aimee!

    I've been itching to get into embroidery and those mushrooms!!! They're just too cute :3

    I'm really happy that I found your blog :D it's very inspiring.

    Whitni

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  23. I've got all your other embroidery books so would love to have this one as well!

    I haven't really tried any of those stitches; thus, why I want your book! ^_^

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  24. This looks super duper fabulous! If you ever make a clone of yourself and have lots of time on hand, you should start an online embroidery school. I'd sign up!

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  25. I haven't done embroidery since high school (almost 40 years), but I am getting back into it. There are so many felt craft on Pinterest that I want to make and I need to brush up on my embroidery skills. I would LOVE to have your book, and it would be in time for my April birthday too. :-)

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  26. Hurray! A new book!
    It looks great and I really, really want it. I use my other books weekly. Sometimes just for inspiration but also to look how to make that one stitch I have in mind... ♥

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  27. As a beginner, I would love to win a copy of that book. I really liked sashiko style and also tried it once, but what I'm in love with is this floral embroidery (don't know its name, is in the bottom of the last photo). Really, really beautiful and optimistic :)

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  28. I've taught myself to embroider with Doodle Stitching so I could mix in some thread and texture into my drawings, it's so much fun to embroider paper! I'd love to learn new stitches and techniques and your second book looks just as lovely and helpful as the first one.

    Silke
    silke.molitor@googlemail.com

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  29. It looks like a really fantastic new book! I would love to learn some new techniques.

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  30. Hello Creative Friend!
    I have your first book and love it!!
    I cant wait to try some of these new techniques in this book!!!
    I * Love * Love * Love the bird house coo-coo-clock!!!! : )
    Hugs, Colleen
    cmcartist@yahoo.com

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  31. OMG I would so LOVE to win this! I have been machine sewing all my life but only recently got into hand sewing and embroidery and have absolutely fallen for it. I don't even go anywhere anymore without my needle and threads, and everyone thinks I have gone "away with the fairies" LOL! xx

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  32. Your book looks lovely! I would love to win a copy :D
    I really like your work and have been admiring it for quite a while. I didn't know you also authored books! That's pretty neat!
    I am still fairly new to embroidery and would love to try any of the techniques mentioned (except cross-stitching - wait, maybe I should try cross-stitching sometime to see if I can get over my dislike...)
    Anyway, if I should win this would be my first embroidery-related book and hopefully the start of a nice collection.
    Fingers crossed!

    Thanks for a chance to win.
    Liefs, Audrey

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  33. Congrats on the book release! I'd love to try some of these techniques. I once had a book on crewel, but the designs in it weren't really to my taste. That is as close as I've come to trying other stitching techniques in the embroidery family.

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  34. Just the book I've been looking for to get out of a stitching rut. I have tried color tinting based off of your tutorial on your site, and while I need more practice I was pleased with the initial result.

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  35. I love cross-stitch, but I've never tried any of the other techniques, although I want to!

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  36. Looks like a great book... just what I need. I just have returned to doing embroidery & need lots of help & inspiration. Your site has been very helpful as well. Thanks

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  37. Your book looks great. I'd love to give it to my daughter to encourage her to embroider.

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  38. How gorgeous! Congratulations on your release!

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  39. I love your other book I have. I do a lot of cross stitching but also enjoy embroidery to dress up kids clothes.

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  40. I would love to try Shisha, I tried crewel and moths ate the yarn before i finished. Done Cross Stitch and i think i'm a little freer living than cross-stitch allows. Have Sashiko by machine and am looking forward to doing by hand, I did Stumpwork and loved it but it is not for me for all the time, just occasionally, Did very little cutwork using my sewing machine, tried cutwork as a child (yep, that is what it looked like) but my granny loved it.
    New books looks wonderful. Scarlette Hobbs shobbs@scarlette.com

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  41. Congrats! I am a big fan of your works and desings!

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  42. thats so rad! *adds to wishlist!* :)

    love it!

    Barnicles

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  43. You're work is enchanting, Aimee. Just looking at it makes me happy.

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  44. Aimee, I'm so glad I found your blog! I already own one of your books and would love to add this one to my collection. Thank-you for all the inspiration, Sandy

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  45. This book looks enchanting. You are one talented lady! I would love to try everything out in this book.

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  46. Oooh. I must get this book. I've done embroidery, cross stitch and crewel, but I haven't done cutwork or shisha or stumpwork

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  47. YAY - so excited! Have loved, and used your previous books for embellishments to my daughters clothing - she loves it!

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  48. Wow! Such beautiful things to make - I would love to try everything out! So inspiring.

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  49. Thank you for being so generous. I would have to say I've only tried applique and cross stitching as well as basic embroidery and some ribbon embroidery, but nothing too fancy.

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  50. Oh, Aimee! I love your books, and I LOVE your name! You are so clever! I have dabbled in embroidery, and plan to do ever so much more! Thanks for a chance to win a copy!

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  51. Oh I'm so excited for your new book! I started embroidery because of your second book. I love them so much but I've really only done basic embroidery.

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  53. This looks a great book!
    I've only done a little sashiko and cross stitch!

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  54. Just starting out waiting for "Doodle Stitching the Motif collection" to arrive from the book seller! Wow, it would be wonderful to win this one! You handwork is beautiful. I have done crewel and cross stitching in the past!

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  55. Congrats on the new book! It looks great! I have done cross stitch and some embrodiery in the past, but I am always looking for something new to try or great inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  56. Can't wait to see this book. I've always loved the look of french knots, but always had difficulty with them. I also love embroidery on felt. Thanks!

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  57. Finally purchased one of your earlier embroidery books! I've been embroidering for about a year now and love it! <3 This book looks great!

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  58. I would love one of your books! I don't have any but I have looked through a few and you do beautiful work. Learning to embroider would be so fun!

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  59. I love cross stitch. It's very simple and fun. This book is very intresting! Thx for the game!

    Bye, Farcalasz Johanna

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  60. I would love to win a copy of your latest book! The first two doodle stitching books were the first embroidery books I ever owned! i love your work!

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  61. Oh that is so exciting! I absolutely pore over your other books and would love to have your latest. But if not, it will definitely be on my wish list!

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  62. Congratulations on the new book! It looks fabulous as expected :) thank you!

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  63. Your book looks great!
    Amazing giveaway! I love cross-stitch!

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  64. I haven't tried yet, but I want to learn so bad!

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  65. I'm really a beginner but I would love to learn the technique with the mirror in the middle.

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  66. I'm too late for your giveaway ... :( ... but since I have your other books, I must have this one, too!!!

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  67. I bought this book after seeing it turn up reviewed on craft blogs I follow. I just wanted to say it's my favourite of your books yet- and I've had a go a my first ever stump-work piece inspired by your tutorial (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunar_lapin/8759096964/). So cheers for the inspiration Aimee and congrats on the new book!B.x

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    1. Thanks so much! ^_^ I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Best wishes! <3

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