It's the Countryside Softies, book blog tour, book giveaway, live web chat, plus retro Owl post!
Have you been following the tour? So far it's been to Australia, USA, USA again, the UK, back to Aus, the off to Finland. Today it's my turn, so, let's get down to business ::
1. Have you got the book?, if not, you can get it either from here or a signed copy direct from me on Etsy.
2. Leave a comment on this post by midnight (GMT) on Friday 29th April, and you will be in with a chance to win a copy. You can also win a copy at every stop on the book tour and don't forget there is nothing to stop you commenting on every post so you go into every draw.
3. All the book winners will then move onto a separate draw to win the Robin Softie.
4. If you have got the book, please do join the Countryside Softies Flickr group and post your creations.
5. There's also the Lucykate Crafts... Facebook group as another way of keeping up to date with design news etc...
6. This evening (as in easter Sunday), I will be here online from 9pm (GMT), see down at the bottom of the blog, there is a Wibiya bar, click the 'join chat' icon and sign in, this will open up a chat room box which is where I will be (not literally, but you know what I mean)
Don't worry about me being a 'billy no mates' for my web chat. When I say I'll be here live, it will involve sitting by the computer with my feet up, a bit of sewing on the go, a (large) glass of Pimms and an easter egg with the chat box open.
Talking of sewing, remember my hankering for all things retro, Lucienne Day-ish, and the fabrics which I bought? Well, here is the result. Taking a motif from the atomic design era,
and we have eyes,
add a little embroidered cross hatching for a crest,
and we have an Owl. A retro Owl.
Although once I'd finished, I wished I'd used greens and browns instead. Guess that's my sewing for this evening sorted!
Well, if you're around later, I'll see you for the crafty web chat, if not, the there's the rest of the tour to follow, continuing tomorrow with the lovely Manda...
monday 25th april - treefall design
tuesday 26th april - i heart linen
wednesday 27th april - sometimes crafter
thursday 28th april - plush you
friday 29th april - allsorts
70 comments:
looks like a fabulous book. Would love to included in the draw to win a copy :) x
Hello
Very excited about the chance to WIN! If I don't I will treat myself to your book anyway (As I bought it my sis & I NEED one now!)
Hope chat goes well x
Wow, love the eyes on that owl. You are so creative. Do hope to win a copy of your book. Would love to have a go at a number of the softies I have seen pictures of so far. I am following the tour and am loving the opportunity to get to know some new blogs. Good luck with the chat later on.
I am so excited about the book! You have the most adorable designs! Thank you so much! :)
Every picture of every animal from this book is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win.
It looks a fabulous book and many of the photos I have seen are animals I could make for boys and in my family that is a major consideration. Love the owl too.
Ohhh...the blue looks so soft on the owl - sweet, sweet! I've been following several of the sites for the book tour - I like how different things strike each of the hosts.
I would love to win this book so please add me to this freebie x
This really does look like the best book. I've got a birthday coming up, so if I don't get lucky on the tour I know what I'm getting myself for a present! I'm particularly excited about the squirrel I gather is in the book, but those bunnies and the hedgihogs (been watching too much Charlie and Lola) are pretty darn adorable too. Thanks for the chance to win!
Gorgeous little owl, I think the colours are lovely very fitting for this time of year. Would love to win a copy of your book,
thanks
Emma x
Love your book, love the critters, love your retro owl! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the book! :-)
Love how the owl came out, and love the colors you used. Enjoying touring on the hop and meeting new bloggers.
Debbie
Your book looks wonderful, please add me to the draw. :)
Best of luck with everything, I love the style of your softies!
Thank you!
Sharon.
Lili and I love your softies and would love to win your book. It's neat to have a grand daughter who loves the things you do! Please enter us in the drawing.
I think your owl is perfect wearing those colors! I'd love a copy of the book!
I would love a copy of this book! It looks amazing.
I love retro owl!
And yes please, I'd love the chance to win one of your books!
xx
aw the owl is well cute and i adore the colours. if he wants a foster mum he can fly by somerset and live with me and my other owl adoptees,
Jo xxxx
Hi Amy .. I love your book .. so gorgeous!! I would love to win a copy. All the creatures from it that I have seen so far are wonderful. The fox is very cute!! Thank you.
please put my name in the hat! I am in love with the fox on the front cover :o)
I would love to win your beautiful book! So inspiring. The animals look so cute!
Looks like a beautiful book, I'd love to be entered. Thanks!
I love your softies, very adorable! I would love to be entered to win your book.
This book looks like a great one to have. It would be fun too let my Granddaughter pick out any animal she would like me to make for her. They are all just so adorable in the book from those I've seen during the blog hop so far. Great job! The owl in your post today is super cute and I really love those eyes. Awesome job.
Your book so wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win it. If not, I will be purchasing it as the critters are so darn cute!
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Hello,
That owl is super,love that you don't need huge amount of supplies to make your projects.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
I love your soft owl. The gray-blue wool and the funny pink fabric is perfect for it. Congratulations.
What a great book....and I love that cute owl. I would love to win this book and thank you for sharing!
I've had your book on my wishlist since I found a preview weeks ago that showed a bunch of the amazing projects in it - if I'm not lucky enough to win a copy I'll hit the "checkout" button on Amazon and order it, lol. Thank you for such an inspiring book, and thank you for this fun blog hop and all the chances we have to win a copy!
The fox on the cover steal my heart. I am following the tour and hoping I can get a copy of the book. Thank you for doing the give away.
I'd love to make some of these animals for my toddler-they're soo cute!
I love the way you did the owl's eyes, very pretty and creative... That's such a nice howl !
Your owl is terrific!
I'd like to win a copy of this beautiful book
Bozena from France
Your book looks really great, love Mr Fox on the front cover!
I love this book! I love this owl...so much goodness all in one post *eek*
Such gorgeous little creatures! And unique! And, oh that owl!! Love it!
I'd love to win the softies book. Thanks for entering me.
All the projects in your book are so wonderful!! I'm sure it'll be a success!! Thanks for this giveaway!! :)
Looks a great book!
Count me in please!
Love your retro owl! He's a Cutie!!!
The book is fun ~ would love to win a copy.
Thanks for a chance to do so...
I love that book...so want to win it! Thanks for the chance! Allison gougeonathome@charter.net
yay...i've just received my copy of your book and i love it! my family not that much, because now i'm looking at their clothing with a completely different eye (my mom's new cashmere sweater was already claimed if it will ever be worn out...hehe).
Your book looks wonderful and if I'm not lucky enough to win a copy I'll be buying one shortly :)
I just can't get over how cute that fox is! Would love to win this book!
Your fox on the cover has so much character!
Gorgeous, gorgeous softies. I just found out about you from ric rac. Love the expression in their faces!!!!!
Love the owl & would love to win the book!
I love the owl, he's so cute. i would love to have your book . thanks.
Oh, I would love, love, love to win a copy of your book ! All of the softies are adorable !
Please enter me into your giveaway, I do love your creations, so cute!
I love your owl!!!.
Would love to win this book as I love softies and would like some more ideas.
I love all the cute critters. Now I've a use for those jumpers I've been hanging on to....now they can be rabbits :o)
What a cute retro owl! You are so talented, I can't believe it. I love to see what you come up with next. :)
Thanks for a great giveaway, I'd love your book!
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Renee
your owl is perfect - what fun you must have playing with all tht fabric.
I would love a copy of your book, would you send it internationally if I was lucky enough to win though? If not, I'll just have to wait til it comes out in NZ and go buy a copy :)
Love your inspired owl, what a hoot eh! ; ) Really see the retro style coming through.
Your creations are so wonderful and whimsical - loving the owl!!! Congrats on your book! I know it will be a best seller....
Vickie C
I love, love, love your whimsical style... wish I could make lovelies like you! Maybe if I win the book I can learn and try. Thanks for the chance!!
How lovely!
Wow! It looks like a great book -- Congrats! Thanks for the chance to win it!
I would love to win a copy of your book, I've been reading your blog for a good while now and find it a wondeful source of inspiration! I particularly like the gorgeous, soft, muted down colours of your softies.
Ooo I would love the chace to win a copy, it looks great.
Your book looks wonderful, please add me to the draw. :)
Thanks for the chance to win it!
Saule from Lithuania
The owl is really gorgeous. Gilly
Oh I really want your book, and since I am on a spending freeze winning would rock!
Just found your book this morning. If I don't win a copy in the blog tour I'll be buying it. It looks perfect!
I'm absolutely addict with your creations. You now marriage wool and cotton, add a simple details which change all. Like everyone, I'd like to win your book. I'd like to make all your softies. I made fancy peacok but I could not give it The Life like we are used to make. Thanks
(My english isn't very good)
Béatrice
The book looks so great. Would be awesome to win. I LOVE! LOVE! The owl. I have a thing for owls anyway :)
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