Like I mentionned back in August 2011 (wow, it feels like ages ago now !), I had been contacted by Rashida (of I Heart Linen blog) a long while ago, to see if I would be interested in contributing to a new book : ZAKKA STYLE.
It fitted what I was making at that time & I accepted gladly. The book is filled with projects for functional and beautiful objects (I love functional and beautiful), made with linen & cotton prints (mostly), and some with small pieces of fabrics (that's economical & fun). All projects were made by fellow crafter bloggers, from all around the world. I have a couple of friends in there !
I contributed with a simple pincushion.
Here are sneak peeks of other projects in the book :
project by Laurraine / Patchwork Pottery
project by Theresia / Minori Design
project by Karin / The Workroom
project by Kim / Retro Mama
(crochetted stone of course by my friend Margie)
You can win a copy of this wonderful book, here today ! And ... Stash Books is kindly offering to give away a copy of the Zakka Style e-book too ! So that's a double chance for you to give a copy of this book !!
What you'll need to do is to :
- leave a comment to this post
- let me know a way to contact you if you win
- tell me if you are a regular/frequent reader of the blog or if you landed here for the first time today
- tell me which simple thing made you smile, laugh or simply feel good / happy recently
The double giveaway is open to everyone & anyone around the world. Please don't be shy, add your name to the giveaway, and if you feel like telling me more (like where you read me from), feel free to do so ! (because I like to know who reads the silly things I write here !)
OK, so leave your comment & answer on this post, before Saturday 25th 10pm GMT, and I'll announce both winners in a blog post right away ! Good luck everyone !
oxox
S
What a really beautiful book Sonia! Your contribution like all your creations is wonderful. As you know I am a frequent visitor here. Something that has made me so happy recently was my son sharing with me a couple of pages from a funny book he is reading. We laughed so much together as the book is hilarious - these moments are priceless. Good luck to everyone who enters this wonderful giveaway! Jane xxx
Posted by: Jane Cardie | February 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM
been meaning to get here since i saw it on instagram...i am so thrilled for you...what and accomplishment to be proud of!!! the book looks so beautiful and inspiring...would love a chance to win
xoxo
Karen
Posted by: Karen Salva | February 23, 2012 at 12:34 PM
what a wonderful book and I love your contribution so very much. Someone ( maybe you or one of our friends ) should write a book about gift making with natural dyed fabrics and fibers.
Posted by: margie oomen | February 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Hi Sonia! Congrats! I´ve been following you almost for the first day I discovered flickr which are some years. (My nickname is Pompitas). I´ve seen the book in Amy´s blog too and now that I found you have contributed to the book too makes me smile and think how many talented people I found on the internet that are connected. Well, something that made me laughed yesterday was looking at the mirror and seeing that my mascara ran. (I am not used to wear make up.)
Posted by: Ana | February 23, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Hi there.
Thanks for this lovely giveaway. The book looks great. It must be a cool feeling to be part of something like that.
I have been following your blog for some months now. I came across it when I was researching natural dyeing, which fascinates me a lot.
Today I felt very good after having sent a few pacels to friends who are learning for their exams. I love to receive parcels so I love to send them too. : )
I'd love to get my hands on that book but anyways: thanks for writing this blog and sharing your creativity with us!
Greetings from Germany, Katharina
Posted by: Katharina Buck-Gramcko | February 23, 2012 at 01:30 PM
I read your blog everyday. You make beautiful things and I like your cat Gary. I have been reading your blog for about a year. I live in New York, I like to read blogs from all over to see what is happening in different corners os the world. Yesterday I smiled when I took a little winter walk on my local beach with my kids and we picked up sea glass.
Lisa Williams
Leelee624@aol.com
Posted by: Lisa Williams | February 23, 2012 at 01:33 PM
The projects look really inviting, I especially like the purse and potholders (always getting burned in the kitchen...) and of course the pincushion :) I've been a subscriber to the blog and newsletter for a while, and I find your experiments with natural dyeing and your aspiration to life a simpler life are very inspiring. My 3 and a half year old daughter keeps me happy and laughing, with her fanciful language which mixes 3 different ones and the little stories and songs that she's always making up. Thank you and Stash Books for the giveaway!
Posted by: MzTallulah | February 23, 2012 at 01:38 PM
Hi there! What a beautiful book! I would love the opportunity to own one.
I'm fairly new here but a regular reader. My husband (who is currently working and living elsewhere) was able to visit for a long weekend this past week - it was wonderful, so that, indeed, made me extremely happy.
Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Contact me through email at: loriplyler@mac.com or on my blog: blog.studiowaterstone.com
Posted by: Lori | February 23, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Congratulations and well done! I'm a regular reader (Google subscriber), and always inspired by what you are up to.
Recent smile? When my smallest was overwhelmed at her good luck when Dad bought her popcorn *and* fizzy at the cinema. She looked at her tray and said "I can't believe I'm getting this! Mummy NEVER buys us this kind of thing...[pause]....SHE wants us to be healthy!" Parental win or fail, do you think?
Posted by: Catherine | February 23, 2012 at 01:50 PM
I wish I could win this! I love your pin cushions and it makes me smile looking at them right now all in a basket next to my computer!AriadnefromGreece!
Posted by: Ariadne | February 23, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Oh wow Sonia, that is s great! Looks like a great book to be part of ;-)
I'm a regular follower of you but dont visit you blog often enough ;-)
My recent happy moment....yesterday I had a big smile and did a little dance, i have been asked by my favourite dutch magazine for an interview (5 pages) !!
Posted by: Erika | February 23, 2012 at 04:03 PM
What a beautiful and serene look that book has. I love your pincushion.
Something that made me happy recently was ordering some new seeds and some mushroom spawn for this year's garden. It lifted my heart to think of warmer days and the excitement of working towards my goal entirely edible landscaping.
Oh, and I'm a regular here. ;)
Posted by: Lisa J | February 23, 2012 at 04:36 PM
congrats sonia
what a beautiful book, was such a nice surprise to see my poppies pattern used by karin
I come and visit daily, but don't always comment
recently what made me smile was looking at old photos of the kids and thinking how I don't remember how tiny they use to be and surprised at how plump p use to be, since now she's so long and skinny.
have a great day!
xx
Posted by: arounna | February 23, 2012 at 06:02 PM
This is a beautiful book and I would love a copy. This is my first time visiting your website, but i think I'll be subscribing.
I smile daily at the funny faces my toddler makes. She is very expressive.
Thanks.
Posted by: claire el | February 23, 2012 at 06:20 PM
Looks like a wonderful book! congratulations Sonia :-) I remember when you told me about this book back in the summer! Your pincushion is absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Geninne | February 23, 2012 at 06:24 PM
This book looks fantastic and it would make a wonderful new addition to my coffee table for all my guests to enjoy along with me.
I'm actually new to your blog, but I know I'll be back - frequently :)
My friend & I have been working on a Fair Trade clothing line for women (azadiproject.com) Recently, after seeing our collection, one of our partners in Uzbekistan sent us a beautiful letter about how happy he was to see his hand-loomed Ikat used so "elegantly" and how much he appreciated out partnership. The letter made me smile, but also cry a little - tears of joy of course.
Love your work! :)
Fizza
fizza@azadiproject.com
Posted by: Fizza Mir | February 23, 2012 at 07:02 PM
Congratulations and well done! I'm a french regular reader. This is a beautiful book and I would love a copy.
Posted by: Lapichon | February 23, 2012 at 07:09 PM
Sonia the book looks fantastic with lovely, intersting projects. Congratulations my friend.
should I win you can contact me on my usual email.
Something which made me feel happy and smile a lot - recieving a package from a very kind and thoughtful friend today. : ) x x x
Posted by: Jill Wignall | February 23, 2012 at 07:16 PM
I'm a Colorado reader...congrats on the beautiful book...the simple things like walking with the best Golden Retriever in the World make me the happiest. Oh and collecting more wood type to use on my printing press!
Posted by: moose | February 23, 2012 at 07:19 PM
Just stumbled across your blog for the first time today! Glad to have found you! Something that made me happy lately: finding a strange note from a child nestled into a book I got from the library!
Posted by: Erin | February 23, 2012 at 07:39 PM
Hi! A regular reader... admiring that cool book! An unexpected bunch of sunflowers showed up in my kitchen table, courtesy of my awesome husband -- that made me smile!
Posted by: Ana | February 23, 2012 at 07:51 PM
Congratulations on the book Sonia. It must feel wonderful to see your pretty pincushion in the book and on the back cover. It's good you asked about a happy moment as my week has felt frustrating, but I realized I have smiled quite a number of times. Here are two: when I saw the 'animal parade' (in my head at least) in Margie's lichen photo yesterday and when my youngest brought a beautiful book home for me (her teacher was giving books away). It's a book by Vita Sackville-West and illustrated with beautiful watercolours. She knows her mom. :)
Posted by: Kathleen | February 23, 2012 at 07:55 PM
I followed a link to your blog and landed here for the first time. My 3 month old daughter makes me smile every day! This book actually looks very good for me because I am looking for some projects to sew and I am still learning.
Posted by: Carolyn A Pappas | February 23, 2012 at 08:22 PM
Hello Sonia, I'm a regular reader of your blog - but I never commented before. This seems the right occasion! Thank you so much for your insights and for this opportunity. I smile and laugh a lot everyday (lucky me), and today enjoyed a walk by the sun watching the italian sea.
Ciao!
Posted by: Valentina | February 23, 2012 at 09:05 PM
I picked up Zakka Style at my library today and immediately fell in love. Your pincushion is my very most favorite and I quickly looked up your blog, SO glad to find you!! What beautiful work. I would love to own a copy of the book, but either way, you have a new reader!! (And needless to say, this book made me smile today;)
Posted by: Angie | February 23, 2012 at 09:06 PM