Welcome back to our 2014 Summer Book Club. Today, we are featuring Sew It! by Allison Nicoll of Quilting Mumma. Sew It! features sixteen different projects using all precut fabrics and it's also our July Book of the Month (which means its 20% OFF ALL month long). From jelly rolls to fat quarters, you'll find all kinds of simple, easy and kid-friendly projects. Allison is here on the Jolly Jabber to talk about her book and what she loves about it!
Q: What inspired you to write the book?
A: I wrote the book to inspire children to begin their own sewing journey. It's a way to share the joy of sewing with fun projects they will want to make.
A: There are 16 amazing projects in this book that are made using precuts. They are super affordable and easy to achieve.
Q: What is your favorite part of
the book?
A: My favorite part of the book.... Oh, there are so many, I couldn't choose just one thing.. I love the fresh color palette and the photos, and diagrams are amazing too!
Q: What’s next for Allison Nicoll?
A: Well, I've started sketching ideas for book #2, so I am itching to get started on that. I will continue to teach my love of stitching to kids and adults alike, it's such a blessing to be able to share what you love with others. Check,out what I'm up to by heading to my Facebook page.
I typically don't buy precuts because I'm never sure what I'm going to make with them-- sounds like this is just the book I need! Thanks for sharing! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love to make kids quilts with precuts.
ReplyDeleteprecuts make me happy! I have made quilts, bags, lots of things with them. I teach teens and younger girls to sew & precuts are perfect for them. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteI love to make mini quilts from the smaller precuts!
ReplyDeleteWell so far I have only made one project with precut charm squares, a baby quilt! I loved the ease of already having the pieces cut!!
ReplyDeleteI like to make kid quilts with pre-cuts. Thanks for the fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love pre-cuts. I've used jelly rolls to make Bargello style totes and lap quilts. I also use charm squares and layer cakes for quilts and bags- such a timesaver!
ReplyDeleteI like pre cuts for making quick baby quilts !!
ReplyDeleteQuilts, definitely!
ReplyDeleteI usually make quilts with precut fabric. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of a fun book.
ReplyDeleteI like to use precuts for smaller quilts!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like them for making quilts.
ReplyDeleteI use pre-cuts in quilts.
ReplyDeleteI'm starting a little collection of precuts and have recently made a Granny Square quilt with a jelly roll. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI tend to make quilts, but want to try making bags and pouches.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used many precuts so I guess I need more ideas of what to do with them
ReplyDeleteHI,I make mostly Baby Charity Quilts and I love to use all Precuts,especially charm packs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
I love to use precuts to make quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love to add embellishments to little girl outfits with pre-cuts or jazz up a tote bag.
ReplyDeleteLove making Pinwheel blocks with Charm packs; and Jelly Rolls are my go to for bindings.
ReplyDeleteTV quilts, pillows, bags, wall quilts and I use leftovers for regular quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love to make lap quilts for the kids in my extended family using precut fabrics. I chose a fairly simple pattern and the quilts sew up very quickly.
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Quilts, bags & other crafts.
ReplyDeleteQuilts, bags & other crafts.
ReplyDeleteI'd make some quilts!
ReplyDeleteLove Precuts! I'll like to make Quilts, Play Mats, and ruffle skirts for my Granddaughters~ Thanks for this weeks Book Preview!!
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Nancy
Quilts, placemats, table runners, and totes are projects I've made with precuts. My favorite precut is layer cake. Thanks for the book reviews...I'm learning about new designers.
ReplyDeleteI love to make charity quilts for the Children's Ward at my local hospital. Precuts are just perfect for that!
ReplyDeleteI love to make quick baby quilts or lap quilts - precuts are great when I'm itching to sew a quick project!
ReplyDeleteI love to use charm squares to make HSTs and use them to make table runners. Thanks!
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I love to make quilts with precuts. Large quilts, small quilts -- I love them all. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI use precuts to make quilts. Because they are so versatile, you can do most anything with them!
ReplyDeletequilts quilts quilts, I love quilts!
ReplyDeleteI like making star quilts with precuts. Ljbisme-at-msn-dot-com
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ReplyDeleteSo many things are possible with the precuts - have collected quite a few different ones but unsure what to make with them - this book sounds like it has a lot of answers to that question... will out it on my wish list... great ideas to play with..
Thanks for the chance
MaryLou
Fun4Me1249@aol.com
I have used the charm packs to make baby quilts:)
ReplyDeleteI like to make Quillows with precuts The fabrics that are chosen for a specific bundle helps out a lot, because I would of never been able picked on my own.
ReplyDeleteI love precuts for fast and easy quilts! thanks!
ReplyDeleteQuilts - because they're so fast to make up!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is bags because there is always enough variety to make them look great!
ReplyDeleteThere in lies my problem. I don't know what to do with my pre-cuts! I'm too anxious about having the perfect project or pattern planned, that I can't bring myself to cut into them. Help! As of now, I just admire them as they sit on a shelf...waiting for that perfect idea.
ReplyDeleteQuilts! They're great for my 10 year old daughter who's getting into sewing with me- less cutting for me!
ReplyDeleteI love precuts because I always want the newest lines of fabrics & this is a way to use them without having to spend a lot of money. I like to make small quilts with them. This book would be great help in teaching my granddaughter to sew.
ReplyDeleteOnly one project so far with precuts...a baby blanket. I am looking forward to many more projects.
ReplyDeleteCushion covers is my favorite thing to make! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteTruth is I mostly make sewing room decorations with jelly rolls-they're so enticing to me. I do have a quilt picked out for 1 of my many rolls.
ReplyDeleteI like to use precuts for baby and children's quilts
ReplyDeleteI love to make lap quilts from pre cuts. I couldn't believe how quickly it went together when I made the first one.
ReplyDeleteQuilts, bags, pillowcases...I'm always looking for fun precut projects. They're a great way to get a variety of fabrics for a smaller price! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love precuts!! I have made baby quilts, large quilts, zip bags, totes, and purses!! I love that you can get a scrappy look that is color coordinated. I went on a cruise in March and used a jelly roll for one quilt project and a layer cake for my second quilt project!
ReplyDeleteI've made baby quilts with 5-inch squares. I alternate prints with a coordinating gingham, dot, or solid and layer it with a minky fabric. It's so cute, quick and soft.
ReplyDeleteI like to make children's' quilts, table toppers, and totes with precuts. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this book! Is already on my Wish List! :)
ReplyDeleteI love using Charm packs, great fro sooo many things..totes, baby blankets, larger quilts too..kitchen accessories..on & on. Have not used Jelly Rolls yet, and only a Layer Cake once so far.
Love precuts. Use them whenever I can. Love having a little bit of each piece in a collection. Always looking for ideas to efficiently use precuts in a quilt. Cindy
ReplyDeleteI am new to quilting and just learning. Precuts make it so easy to coordinate fabrics and just jump in and sew.
ReplyDeleteI make EPP hexagons with mini charm packs, table runners and tote bags with charm packs, jelly roll race quilts with jelly rolls and layer cake lemonade with layer cakes!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway,
Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows
I enjoy making baby quilts or lap quilts from precuts. It's a nice way to enjoy all of the fabrics from a line.
ReplyDeleteQuilts and table runners. I love making these and precuts make it so easy. thanks for a great giveaway
ReplyDeleteAny precuts for quilts are just great!
ReplyDeleteAny thing is great made with precuts.
ReplyDeleteI like to use precuts for many of my kitchen accessories or small gifts that I make. I also have a charm pack that I am planning to use for a baby quilt.
ReplyDeletePrecuts are the best!!! Quilt, handbag, table runner - I'd make something delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteI have several precuts on my shelves right now! One is intended for a quilt as you go tote bag and the rest are all for quilts!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to sewing and am yet to use precuts. This book would be great for some ideas! I love looking at jellyrolls and charm packs, hopefully one day I'll work myself up to making quilts!
ReplyDeleteLove to use precuts for wall-hangins ,tablerunners, and quilts. They work great for just about anything.
ReplyDeleteI have never made anything from precuts before; I typically use scraps, and have been making my own "precuts" :) sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteOMG...this contest is for me! I love books....I devour books! I actually wanted to be a librarian when I was a little girl. I hoard books, especially quilting books.....it's a combination of my two favorite things. If I won any of these books I would use it to inspire myself to make quilts, totes, mini quilts, pot holders, the list never ends. I am a book/quilting fanatic! And pre-cuts just make things easier :)
ReplyDeleteKaty
Cloth napkins are quick and easy to make with FQs!
ReplyDeletePrecuts allow me to make quick gifts and there so many patterns out there now for precuts. Love your book reviews and would love to win one of them.
ReplyDeleteThe longer I piece the more uses I find for pre-cuts. They are so versatile, color coordinated, and save me a lot of time. I often sew strip sets then get creative. Many of my recent projects are original designs using pre-cuts. I just plain love them - in all shapes and sizes!
ReplyDeleteI like the bags! carolann427@aol.com
ReplyDeleteIt's great that young people have a book to go to for sewing. My daughter didn't like so I hope that I can teach my grandchildren in the future. They are too young right now.
ReplyDeleteI love to make quilts with precuts. I have also made patchwork zippered pouches.
ReplyDeleteI love making quilts with pre-cuts. Jelly rolls and honeycombs are my favorites. I also like to make bags.
ReplyDeleteI don't buy a lot of precuts! I usually do yardage! I do love a good jelly roll every now and again!! I have a few patterns dog eared in my jelly roll bookS!! time to get sewing again!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't use precut fabrics yet, but I really want to make layer cake and jelly roll quilts
ReplyDeleteI like precuts for childrens quilts.
ReplyDeleteBaby quilts made from charm squares are fun because I can indulge in just enough of a fabric line I like--kind of get it out of my system and then see what the next line I'll fall in love with turns out to be.
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ReplyDeleteBags and mini quilts
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by seeing new ways to use colors together that I may have not thought of. I have always found it hard to coordinate colors and to try new schemes. Quilt
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