I was lucky to get my hands on a copy of Vanessa Christenson's new book, Make It Sew Modern last week. (It even arrived on my birthday. How's that for awesome timing?) I've been so excited to peruse the projects in this book ever since I first knew of it's inception.
And let me tell you, there are some beauties.
This book is all about creating with texture.
And there is a big variety of projects to choose from: bags, wreaths, quilts, home decor, rings and bracelets...
This throw pillow is on my to-do list now. I love the simplicity of the two solid fabrics and the pop that little bit of pleated texture brings.
The book itself is so pretty - lots of eye candy to get those creative juices flowing.
And guess what? Vanessa is generously offering to give away a copy of Make It Sew Modern
to one of you readers. It doesn't even have to be your birthday.
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post. If you want to, share which of these projects intrigues or inspires you most. Giveaway will close Saturday, March 24 at midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.
Happy Belated Birthday!! 🙂 I hope you had a wonderful day! This seems like a great book! Thanks for doing a giveaway! Hope you have a beautiful day! 🙂 xo Heather
Good luck, and thanks again V!
Jenny
using pleats looks like it can be a lot of fun!
Potpourri
Sooo many great ideas I would love this book.
Elisabeth
I love the ruffled trim on that quilt!
noodledogknits
I love this! Having homemade touches around the house makes my heart so happy!
Laura
I'm with you; I love that pillow!!
Tiara
yes please! I follow both blogs. there is not a project in this book I don't want to try, but am especially excited about all of the different flowers! thanks so much
Cheeky D
I love the white and grey blanket. Chic yet precious!
kbzelazny
The book looks absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win it!
QuilterLaura
Oh, love that bag with the big pink bow, it just screams spring!
Robin noteverstill
I would love to learn how to do all those gathers and ruffles!
Marion
Holy cow! Sew much to choose from... sew little time 😉
Jen
Oh, I love the gathering on that bag! So cute.
Eli
There are so many projects to choose from. I would love to make the yellow wreath. It looks fabulous. Thank you!
Izzy
I love the pillow! But everything looks so pretty, hard to choose!
Alexis
I must make that bag in the last picture. Love it!<br /><br />Alexis<br />frogsarecool at gmail dot com
A.J. Dub.
I would love love love this book! I love the tote with the gathered accent and the grey and white baby quilt.
Ginger
The book certainly looks like it has some lovely fresh ideas...and my Birthday IS next month. = )
Jennie P.
I really love the pleats on that quilt! Awesome!
Steph Jacobson
Ruffles, pleats & gathers??? I'm in love! I really like the bag with the big pink bow.
Dani
Looks like a great book~<br /><br />herd1fan87@gmail.com
Kati from Kati's Quilting
I love the gathered blue flowers and the baby quilt. Actually all the project are very appeling and pretty, but those two are the ones I could use the most right now. Thanks for the opportunity. I'll buy the book for sure if I don't win!
Christine
Loving that last shot, the bag with the bow!
notes of sincerity
Good Morning Amy. :o)<br />I have this book and may I just say *I love it*.<br />Vanessa did an amazing job with her gorgeous creations<br />and instruction, so that we too can create something<br />lovely. :o)<br />Have a wonderful day.<br />hugs, Trish
Kati from Kati's Quilting
I love the gathered blue flowers and the baby quilt. Actually all the project are very appeling and pretty, but those two are the ones I could use the most right now. Thanks for the opportunity. I'll buy the book for sure if I don't win!
Julie
The bag on the cover is my favorite! I've been wanting to make myself a fun bad and this looks perfect! I especially love the flower detail.
EM
I love the pillow! It would go great on my ruffled bed!
Irina
I like the cushion and the pleated finished of the quilt... the book looks great. thanks for the chance!
dolores
I'm always looking for a new idea for a bag and really...that pillow with the ruffled insert would be an amazing bag...making the ruffled part a pocket!:)
Budding Violinist
Loving, loving, loving the preview of this book already. 🙂
Biz
Now that my little one is 6 months old I finally feel I have time to sew, this book looks like its chocked full of ideas!
Alyssa
Pick me!!! This book looks wonderful!
Marci
Love, Love, Love the pleated edge on the quilt! Looks like a great book! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win it!
B Greene
I love the pleated edging on the quilt. That would be so adorable for a baby quilt 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
Shelly
Looks like a lot of great projects! Thanks for the giveaway.
LilyKGonzales
I love the idea of a pleated ruffle instead of plain binding! On the other hand, that is a lot of work when you are nearing the finish line!
Jacklynn
I just love the bag with the pink tie - I would make that first. Thanks for the give away!
Amber
I'd love to try the pleated edge quilt or that cute bag with the big bow..... super cute!
Amber
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Ashley
neat book, I wouldn't mind making a few of those pillows.
Shelbi
I absolutely love the pillows. I would love to make some for my couch! I really appreciate the giveaway!
Katharine
I love that little pillow with the ruffles!
Molly
I am with you on the pillow! I am dying to make it now. I would love to win this book. (It was just my birthday too!)
The Glue Spot
I love the grey and white quilt. The subtle details...too cute. I would be elated to win! Thanks.
Meggie
Please enter my name in this special giveaway..I would love to have this book. I am trying to adjust a pattern for the perfect handbag for my daughter. This book would help.
Amy T
I love the bag with the bow in the last picture. That would be such a fun summer bag. My daughter is learning to sew and we might try this as a fun project. A girl can't have too many bags, right? 😉
Mindelicious
That gathered square pillow is a real beauty! Thanks for the chance!
Lynette
Ruffles! I Love Ruffles! I so need a granddaughter so I can ruffle all kinds of pretties! Thank you for the giveaway! I am a follower of V and Co. blog.
Malmbergs
Love the projects in this book. Lots of inspiration. Thanks!<br /><br />barberg@sbcglobal.net
Sue
Definently the gathered throw pillow. I have never tried gathers and this would look great on my couch. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Melanie
Oooooohhh... the bags! I love the bags!<br />Thanks!
Patty
I LOVE bags. And the 25th is my birthday. How awsome it would be to win. Thanks
Mary Grace McNamara
I just love bags, but I also love pleats and gathers, so combine the two and I'm all in! Great projects!<br /><br />MGM
Suvi
The pillow was love at first sight, and the pleated edge on the quilt is adorable!
Happy Cottage Quilter
I love the tote bag that is on the cover. Great looking projects. Thanks!
Cheryl
I love pleats and ruffles in bags! I would love to win a copy!
Dree
I love that pillow too!
pkrueger
The bag on the front of the book is really cute. Thanks.
foodmathquilts
Thanks for sharing these sneak peaks! I am inspired to try more ruffles after using a bit of gathering to fit the skirt to the bodice of a dress I am making ( my first!) this is quite a leap for me since I love the neatness of rotary cut squares and HST's. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Sarah
Jen
Wow, thanks for the opportunity to win this givewaway! I've been looking for a good pattern/tutorial for gathered throw pillows. I can't wait to get my hands on this book!
Heidi ;)
Yay! I love the pleats. Thanks for the giveaway!
Missy Shay
I like the fabric flower and that totebag with the bow is so cute! Thank you for the opportunity to win!<br />missysaprons@yahoo.com
Diane N
I like all the bags shown! (and the ruffled quilt...and the pillow...) I'd love the book! Thanks for the chance
Lis
I'm really liking that pleated trim on the quilted baby blanket!<br />lisamcgriff(at)hotmail(dot)com
Jessica
I'd love to win this book. I love Vanessa (as only one can from reading another's blog) and was sooo excited to see she is know a teacher on Craftsy!
Krista @ Sewwhatscooking.com
I love the pleated pillow! Thanks for the giveaway!
Gill
This looks a great book! I love the bag on the front cover!
Nedra
I'd love a copy of Vanessa's book. The only thing that would make it more wonderful is if Vanessa was the model. She is so pretty, they really should have used her. (although the model they chose is beautiful too!)
nicole
i love the trim on the quilt! beautiful!! thanks for the giveaway!
Nicole @ Patchwork Duck Designs
I love the ruffles! Feminine and fun!
Kelly O.
that quilt with the pleated ruffle binding is amazing!
iluvmybugs
The throw pillow is adorable, as is the tote with ruffle, etc. Thanks for the chance to win this book.<br />~Terry~
Nicole
Oh, I love pleats! I need to learn to use them more in my own sewing!
Lindsay Conner
I have this book and LOVE it! My favorite project is the pleated edge baby quilt. 🙂
Alyssa
That grey and white throw with the pleated border is GORGEOUS!!! Want it.
Allison
I'd love to win! The ruffle trim on that quilt is adorable.
bnh123
I love the ruffled edge of the quilt. So pretty!
Elsa
I like the pleats on the edge of the quilt or any kind of pleat at all!<br />thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to have the book!
Phyllis
I would love to win the book. There are lots of things I'd like to make, but the tote bag would be first.
Jeanne W.
I love her stuff! So cute and fresh. Hope I win!
pennydog
Exciting! Thanks for the chance to win!
Brynwood Needleworks
I'd love to be entered in your generous giveaway! I think I'd love to try making that pillow. The idea of adding ruffles to quilt squares is something I've always wanted to try. (I saw a pattern once that intrigued me!)<br />Thanks again!<br />Donna
Stephanie
I'm all in. 🙂 The real question would be which project would I make FIRST.
Mauri
Ooh, I've been wanting to get my hands on this book! Thanks for the chance to win it. And Happy Birthday!!!!
twelve30
Love Vanessa's gray & white quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.<br />twelve30(at)gmail(dot)com
Johanna
Hmm....bags always grab my interest.
tabbiegirl
I'm intrigued by the pleated edging on the quilt! The bags look great, too!
RaeLyn
I love Vanessa's flowers, and the bag on the last page you showed, awesome.<br /><br />Thanks!
Led By A Child
The pleated pillow is super cute, and I love the bag on the cover! Fingers crossed....
Jamie Lee
I really like the cover bag, the design and colors of it. Thanks!
Laura
I like the bag on the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!
Lorrie
I read her blog and so impressed with her projects.
Jennifer
Wish it was my Birthday but I'd love to win a book anyways!<br />jenn dot barclay at gmail dot com
the mrs
I love all of the bags Vanessa comes up with. The two pictured here are no exceptions.
Deb
I like the pillow - I've been meaning to try a textured quilt top for a while and just haven't found the right project.
Cossebooms
Oh, I love it all! I really like the pillow or the bag, so fun! pfh04@msn.com
Erin
I love that quilt towards the bottom with the ruffly edges. So pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ann
Love that pillow. The added textures are so fun.
Xana
I just love the preview of this book already! I want it!!!!
Shannon
Love that pleated edge quilt!
hollymade
I like the pillow, it would look great on my couch.
Nicole
also love that pillow, but I may have to add some stripes...
Polly Primrose
I think that pleats can look amazing but I am truly scared of them!! I would love to attempt either the cushion or the quilt
Allison C
Pleats look like fun!
Suburban Stitcher
I like the pillow and also the little flower pin. Too cute! Do I get extra points if my birthday is next week? Maybe it would arrive on my birthday 🙂
meghanredmond
I would try to make the purse from the cover first! mredmond@swrsd.org
Kathy
I LOVE the 2 solid color throw pillow with the POP the pleated fabric in the middle it gives out. WOW, I have to have this book and go crazy making these beautiful items in it. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!! 🙂
Cindy
Looks like a wonderful book! I would love to make some of those ruffle pillows-so frilly and cute!!:) Thanks!
Larry
I have been ooggling her book ever since she posted it on her blog. There are so many thing I want to make in it that it is hard to pick one. Right now however, I am thinking about a quilt so the quilt with pleats intrigues me. Tell Vanessa thanks and thanks to yourself as well. -Nancy (blackie_85@hotmail.com
Julie in WA
Gathers for ruffles I can do. But I've never done perfect pleating! That would be an awesome thing to learn!
Agnetha
Looks like a beautiful book full with wonderful ideas!
Deanie
I have a bag fettish what can I say? That's what inspires me from this book, you can never have too many bags right? deanie.dreams@gmail.com
Emily
I'd love to get my hands on this book! The pleated pillow looks interesting to me.
Sallie
I really like the bag on the cover. Thanks for the chance!
Kristi
The pleats on the blanket look so lovely! Thanks for the giveaway!
Christie
I am a fan of pleats and in a quilt!
yorkie mom
Love the flower! crossing my fingers. March 24th is my birthday! Thanks for a chance.
fenna
Love the pleating and ruffles!!! Would absolutely love to win this book !!! 🙂
MollyP
I adore a good pleat. The pillow with the inset pleating is lovely. I beleve ruffles are truly a girl's best friend.
Lynn
i love the pillow! thanks for the giveaway!
Tracey
EEK! This book looks amazing! The ruffles on that quilt are so clean! But i'm also loving that gathered/ pleated pillow! Thanks for the chance to win!
Nifredil
I like the bag with gathering. It would be really great to combine aa bag like this with spring clothes.
Andrea
Such a great book! But, pleats on a blanket's edge?!?! YES please! haha<br /><br />Thanks for doing this giveaway!<br /><br />Andrea - prajaline (at) gmail (dot) com
audrey
love the pics of the ruffles. i've always wondered how those can be accomplished! thanx for the giveaway!
Alisa
I like the quilt with the pleated edge. Very nice.
vintage grey
Happy Belated Birthday!! 🙂 I hope you had a wonderful day! This seems like a great book! Thanks for doing a giveaway! Hope you have a beautiful day! 🙂 xo Heather
Kulla Klan
That looks like an awesome book - I'd love it!
legato1958
I love the pillow with the pleated center!!<br /><br />sue<br />legato1958@aol.com
lynaeve
thanks for the chance to win!
Amy Sp
Ruffles make me so nervous! This book would certainly make me feel more comfortable working with them. Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy
Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Wanda
Wow! There look to be some great projects. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sharon S
I have been eyeing V's book & would love to win a copy. Thanks!
Quilter in the Gap
I adore the gathered trim on that quilt! Thanks for the chance to win what seems like a great book.
Lorraine
Fabulous giveaway!
Anna O
That throw pillow is gorgeous and the pleat-edged quilt is awesome! Happy b'day!! 🙂
Layne Bushell
I love this book and I don't have the confidence to do ruffles, gathers, and pleats. I think I need it so I can learn. I would have so much fun learning ALL of it!!!
Donna
Wow, the pleated trim on the quilt looks awesome.Thank you both for the chase to win!
Christie
I love that throw pillow, too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Caty
Oh gosh, those bags are *hands down* the very items that are inspiring for me! I just made my first bag and feel the need to make more! 🙂 Thanks to both of you very much for doing this giveaway! 🙂
Jennie
It was my birthday on Sunday - does that count?<br /><br />LOVE that bag on the cover. My daughter wants one. Okay, I want one too. So pretty - thanks to you and Vanessa for a fabulous giveaway!
Sarah Craig
I love that little grey and white quilt with the pleated edging - so very chic! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!
Mike Pearson
I'm intrigued by the ruffles on the quilt! It really adds spice to the binding! Thanks for sharing!
Sunni @ Love Affair with my Brother
Oh. That pillow does look great, doesn't it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Natalya H
I really like the pillow with the gathered fabric in the middle and the bags are all cute!!! This book looks like a definite keeper with a ton of cool projects to make 🙂
Allison
thanks for the giveaway! looks like a great book! the pleated pillow looks fabulous, and would probably be at the top of my list if I win 🙂
Becky
I love it!
Carolyn J.
I like the ruffle on the baby quilt....that's a great idea!<br />and my birthday is coming up.......teehee
Amanda Murphy
Love the pillow!
Camberly_and_Caleb
I love the pleated edge on the grey and white quilt. So fun!
The Hunter's Prize
Ruffles are SO cute! I love the idea of a gathered print on the solid bag, especially with Farmer's Market time coming!
Pontos da Flávia
Cool book! And the blue pillow! I love the idea of the pleated patch! Thanks for the nice giveaway!
Jennifer
Can I just say that ruffles are totally my favorite? And pleated quilt binding? Yes please.
kkk
Love the pillow that is gathered in the center...
Lee
I love the baby quilt with the grey ruffled edge! thanks!
Michelle Jensen
That sounds like a good read. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Donna
Beautiful projects! I would love to try some of them. Thanks for this great opportunity to win the book.
tubilinha tiacarminha
Eu ando de olho nesta bolsa da capa,os plissados também fazem cócegas.Obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
Mary on Lake Pulaski
Oh that ruffled pillow looks like something I would like to try.
Aebrimer
The ruffle trim is awesome. Would love to try it
Aebrimer
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creativepixie
The pleated cushion looks so luxurious, and the bags, and the quilt - in fact I want to make it all!
Erin Jewell
so pretty I love the ruffles section, I want to make ruffled shams
pinksuedeshoe
I kid you not I just sketched out a quilt that looks almost exactly like that pillow, but 50 of them all together!
strandkorbtraum
the pleated flower or the cushion. I'm generally not much of a ruffle fluffle fan - but I like to pin flowers on my bags and jackets and that would be a new way for me and the cushion is not overly ruffly as it's enclosed and I quite like that effect.
Nena
Hello Amy - thanks for the opportunity - I think the shirred pillows are a great idea - and one I will make for our master! - what a brain spark can do for your outlook on a dreary day! Thank you!
Krista Hansen
I think the bags and pillows would interest me first because that's out of the norm of my usual sewing. I would love to win! If not I hope to get it for my birthday...in July. Now would be more fun 🙂
Baye
I love the ruffled pillow!
valerie
The pleated trim on that quilt is so delightful. I love the attention to detail. Funny you should mention birthdays- my 30th is on Easter this year!
Diann
I like the cover bag.
Maryanne
the pillow's for me! So cute
Carol
The pillow is really special, lovely to dress a bed. Thank you for reviewing the book, it looks excellent.<br />Carol xx
cooperl788
Oooh, I've been eyeing this book on Amazon; after your review, I'm even more convinced I want it! I love the bag on the cover!
Gemma
Love the pleated pillow.
hiyacinth
What a clever concept to organize the projects by technique. I am really interested in pleats--I used to love pleated skirts but that was a long time ago! I'd like to pleat some other projects.
Thumper
I love pleats...pleats in anything are timeless and cool!
quilt happy
love that bag
Jenny
I just saw this book in the store and loved it!
Cherilyn
What a pretty book! I see lots of things I would like to try. I love the bag on the front cover. Thanks you for the chance to win!
LeAnne
I think it's all intriguing. I really like the pleats and gathers.
Fran
So many gorgeous projects! Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
JustPam
I like the pleated "ruffle" on the quilt. Would love to try that.
Terry
Oh, very cool. I want to know how to do that pleated quilt binding. How cute would that be on a baby quilt?
Iris
I can see many inspiration being taken from the book. Thanks for the introduction and the chance to win.
BillieBee (billiemick)
I like the idea of learning how to use the pleats. I have an old comforter of my Mom's I need to fix with pleats.
Heather S.
I am still a very basic quilter so all of these techniques would be amazing to learn!
ME
I'm loving that pillow too! This book might go on my amazon wish list.
Amanda
I love the projects on the ruffles page. The middle one looks really fun. I love that she talks about how to create texture!
Becky
So many things I NEED to make. A beautiful book.
Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
Oh how sweet! I love the pleated quilt binding and would try that one right away on a doll quilt. I love texture! Thank you for the chance!
Michelle
I love her pillows, especially her gathered one.
Katy Cameron
I love the look of the gathering section, not least because I'm looking for an excuse to get a ruffle foot ;o)<br /><br />Thanks for the chance to win :o)
Bronwyn Beazley
I just love that pleated pillow. I've got some ideas for incorporating pleats into an all solids quilt now. Plus I just have to make new pillows now!
annemarie
I would so love this book - I love her blog and all her projects. Right now learning to quilt is inspiring me.
Leah
Love the quilt with the pleated edging... After making a Kilt, I'm not sure I'd attempt a quilt with all that pleating though.
Liz
It looks like there are a lot of really fun projects in that book. Way to go Vanessa! 🙂
Mrs. C
Would love to make the bag on the cover!
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Andrea
the projects look so fun!! that pillow is so cute
birdWatcher
I like the pillow and that bag with the ruffle. Very cute!
Ms. De
I would love to have copy of this book! The pillow would be my first project with many more to follow! Thanks for the opportunity!
EHC
I too like the gathering projects!
Bern
I do lov textural elements in quilts, bags and other sewn item, so I would love to win this book. Thanks for the offer!
pizzaeater
I have looked through the book and I loved it. I want to try the ruffled pillow.
Meg
Gorgeous ideas! I'm in the market for throw pillows, too, so I like the gathered one you highlighted as well as the pleated one that was hiding on the left of another picture.
Meg
I'm in love with the pillow you highlighted as well. I also like the yellow pleated pillow! What gorgeous inspiration!
pizzaeater
I would love to have a copy of the book. I would make the pillow with the ruffles.
Meg
I'm in love with the pillow you highlighted as well. I also like the yellow pleated pillow! What gorgeous inspiration!
sandyandcosmo
I love the pleated throw pillow and would love to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway.<br /><br />sandy dot hardman at gmail dot com
Erin
I have yet to make a bag that I didn't love, and I think I would really love to make the bag with the ruffle around it - using some solids and a vintage sheet perhaps...Or that pillow with the pleating is also calling my name. I have the sudden urge to make pillows to pizzazz up my living room. But first I have to get through a birthday party and Easter holidays before I tackle that!
Lyn
The book looks awesome!
Angie
Oh, I have been eyeing this book! The gathered throw pillow is definitely first on my list!
Michele
I love the pleated border/binding on that quilt. I would love to call this biik mine.
Georgi Sears
I've got my eye on that Pleats chapter! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome book 🙂
pasqueflower
I'm lovin' the pleated edge on the baby blanket, and I would LOVE to win the book.
Summer Killebrew
Love Vanessa Christenson's work...I love all the texture she uses. Thank you having a giveaway!
CDR Mom
This looks to be an AWESOME book!! I am finally at a place in life where I have a bit of time to develop to sewing interests, and catching these glimpses . . . I AM INTERESTED!
Colleen
Would love to use this book for inspiration.
Marcia W.
I don't know if this will be a duplicate comment as the first one doesn't display and there wasn't a confirmation message.<br />From the photos, my favorite section is pleats. The project with the pleated quilt is especially pretty and inspirational.
Naomi
I am loving the baby blanket with the pleats. 2 of my best friends are pregnant and those would be perfect as baby shower gifts!
ELNM
I love the pillow with the gathered center. I've seen this book - it's beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!
kari
Bags, Bags and more Bags. Can you have too many? I also love the pleated trim on the baby blanket. I have no idea how to attempt that one!
jack
I like that bag on the front of the book!! Thanks for the chance!!
Deb
I like the ruffles and gathers - texture....
Roslyn
Love them all. Texture adds another dimension. What an exciting book.
Terri in BC
I think I would have to try that pillow as well. Thanks for the chance to win!
Mischelle
I would love this book. The bag in the last picture is adorable. I want to make that.
Mischelle
I really would like to make the bag that is your last picture.
KatheG
The quilt with the pleats looks really intriguing to make - thanks for giving.
DeeAnne
This looks like a book I would enjoy adding to my shelf and actually making a few of the designs. I love the bag on the cover--just my style! Thanks!
cllcraft
The book has so many cute projects it's hard to choose, but I'm really inspired by the gathering ones. The pleating projects have lots of possibilities too.
Mev
My birthday was yesterday.... Can I get it as a belated present?
Jennyroo
I love the tote dressed up with a floppy bow! Also, the aqua flower brooch. So pretty!
Loy
Love the bag on the cover of the book. The pillow is a great idea, too.
Carol D.
I just love the pleated ruffle around the quilt. When I win, just contact me at csdillman at gmail dot com. Keep smiling!
Maureen
I like the gathering projects. Great looking book.
Heidi Staples
I can't imagine being able to pick just one project...everything looks gorgeous. Thanks for the giveaway!
Gretchen
Thanks for the chance to win the book! I love the pleated pillow! Would definitely find more than one project from the book. I actually perused through the book yesterday. Love it!
Saundra
I would love to win this book! First off I would like to try the pillow. It is gorgeous.
Debra Lee
The pleated edges on that quilt are amazing!
K
i have wreath block!
Susan
I love all kitchen related sewing projects!
PJ Sheen
Any of these projects would be awesome, but I love the bag on the cover!
Helen
The green pleated pillow is my favourite. I was looking at buying a couple just like it recently. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
Alexis
I would love to get my hands on the gathering tips. For some reason, I struggle with that. Great giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!
Savannah O'Gwynn
OHHH! I love that quilt! AMAZING:) THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
Kristina
MY BIRTHDAY was yesterday - March 20! How wonderful we share a birth month! I love the bag on the cover of the book, and I've always wanted to learn to make fabric flowers too. It looks like the book just gets better after that!
terrieannie
I've been a follower of Vanessa's for over a year now and am always excited to see her latest project. She has such feminine stylings without being frou frou. Just a very clean and enticing appeal consistently!
Carla G
The bag with the bow looks awesome! I'd love to start with that project. Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂
Jackie @ Fred-and-Cissy
Wow, I scrolled down and loved the cushion, then I saw the pleated edging on the quilt - I get the impression that I'd like a lot of projects in this book...
Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts
The quilt with the pleated border is gorgeous, what a stunning idea!
ciccia74
Now i'm loving the ruffles in the book There're many projects. <br />Thanks for the chance!
lemony lucy
Those bags would be first on my list, since I'm a bit intimidated by making bags.
Jodi
How Wonderful! Looks like a super book that's inspiring as well as helpful. I love the bag on the cover and the pillows with the pleats. I'm sure there is more in there that will catch my eye as well.<br /><br />Thank you and Vanessa for a great giveaway and a chance to win an awesome book.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Lucija
I love pleats projects!
Manoule
The pillow and the quilt are so cute! I would really love this book, I've been following Vanessas blog and I'm loving her projects! Thank you for the great chance!
AddieNCE
What a great book! Looks like there are so many nice ideas and a whole lot of inspiring things in there. I'd love to win a copy, but I'll put it on my wishlist anyway ;)<br />Thanks for the chance to win.
Judy
I've had my eye on this book for awhile now - looks great! Pleats - would love to add more style with pleats. So the quilt with the pleats all the way around would be my first adventure. Thanks for the chance.
yenni
i love the bag project...^^and thanks for this lovely giveaway
hennies.pennies
What an awesome book! I love to learn techniques used in different ways...like the pleated pillow. So clever and chic!!
Maria
I would love learn how to incorporate the pleats in to my projects...so pretty!!! thanks for the give away : )
ciccia74
I love the pillow and all the ruffles. Thanks for the chance!
kt
I love the bag on the cover! Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this book!
pforgerson
Oh boy, looks like fun!
mags1179
I love the bag with the big bow! Thanks for the give away!
Cliodana
wow great... in love with the bag on the cover of the book! thank's for the giveaway
Libby
The pillow with the gathered center caught my eye first ~ then the bag with the pink bow and I can go on more. What a lovely book.
Libby
I love the bag on the cover and would probably try that first.
chris
Ooo...ooo...ooo! Pick me. I've loved V's blog for years. 🙂
kate
I love the gray pleats all along the edge of the quilt!
Kathy Davis
Our 1st grand baby is on the way and a just got a new sewing machine. Could life get any better?? Maybe.. If I am the winner. Thanks for the giveaway.<br />Kathy Davis<br />kdavis1@centurytel.net
LeslieG
Great Giveaway! I love the pleated edge to the grey + white quilt. Lovely in its simplicity.<br />Thanks!
Deb
What a great book - my favorite idea was the pleated quilt edging/binding. Wow-nice look - I'd like to try it.
Deb
Thanks for a great opportunity - I really like the pleated edging/binding on the quilt.
sydthewyd
Oooh... I love love LOVE ruffles! Thanks for the chance 🙂
L
I've never thought of a pleated quilt binding!
tseykora
I have been trying to stretch my sewing machine skills beyond just quilting - this looks like the perfect book for both ideas and inspiration. I am almost invision the bag I might make with Moda's California fabric collection.
Beth
I think the bag on the cover would be my first project - I think I could fit everything in there!
Gizala
This book looks like it is chock of full of great ideas. I'd love to dig in!<br /><br />gizala01@gmail.com
Stacy
I can't wait to see your new quilt idea. I love Vanessa's blog too.
Becky
Thank you for the sneak peak...it looks like it's just loaded with fun ideas!
RSHudson
The quilt/blanket with the ruffle & the pleated pillow are 2 favorites. Thanks for chance to win! (marshudson at comcast dot net)
Spontaneous Threads
The whole ruffles picture is out of this world! Thanks for the giveaway.
hart44
Wow! I would think all my birthday's and christmasses have come at once if I coulld win this wonderful book. Thank you for a chance to win one 🙂 I love the cushion cover 🙂
Danielle
I would love this book! And it is even my birthday! 🙂
The Harris Family
This looks like an AWESOME book with so many great projects! It would be hard to choose the first project, even from the few pictures you posted! Love it and would love to try some out...maybe the crib blanket:)
Kathrynn
I think the bow bag is neat. Thanks for the chance to win the book
4c352448-3ef6-11e0-8edf-000bcdcb2996
Love the ruffled pillows
paige
Lucky you! I would love a copy of this book. That bag with the bow is adorable.
sandy
Hi: I would love to win the book. A friend referred your blog to me as I am a "newbie", and I look forward to reading your tips. <br />Thank you for the chance to win such a great book swith great projects in it<br />Sandy
Sewing In CT
That book certainly has lots of projects I want to try (now that I've had a sneak peak)! Toni
Charity Lynn
The book looks inspirational!
Jen
Ohhh, looks great! I love to learn new techniques so this would be awesome!
Amanda&Victorsmom
I would like this book, everything looks fun!
{ Heather }
What fun-looking projects--I especially like the pleated border of the gray and white quilt. But I also liked the other pleated projects you show ...
Amanda Wells
Love to make some new bags!
Annelies
Would I LOVE a copy of this book...YES PLEASE!!!!
Ally
Oh my goodness I would love to win a copy of this book! I am excited about all the different techniques and playing with all that texture! Looks like there are so many fun projects to try!
Cynthia
I really like the bag with the big pink bow, I'm a sucker for bags!!!!
april
I adore the purse on the cover as well as the bag with the scarf. The ruffled pillow is yummy too. I need this book...
jqluo
Loved the projects from the book. Thanks for the chance to win.
Lynne
Well, my birthday is on Sat. when this giveaway closes--this delightful book would be a terrific way to end the day! Thanks!
1lesliehart
Ooohhh! I am loving the idea of putting pleats on the edge of a quilt! I would love to win this book!!
Anna Geletka
That ruffled pillow is adorable and I love the pleated blanket binding also. (And I'd love a copy of this book, obviously!)
Kylie
I really like the pleated edging on that quilt, I'd be interested in trying that on a wall quilt.
Liberty
I love the baby quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!
Janet
I love texture. Thanks for a chance to win the book.
Mariel
This book looks great! I could really use some inspiration!
Sabs
That pillow looks great, as does the pleated/gathered bag. Would def go on my to do list if I won the book!!
nancy l.
This book looks like it could keep me busy for a loooooooong time. : ) I LOVE the bag on the front cover!! That would definitely be my first of many projects!
nancy l.
This book would keep me busy for a looooooong time. 🙂 I LOVE the bag on the front cover! It would be my first of many projects!!<br />gnlenhardt@juno.com
Barbie
I saw that pillow somewhere recently and it is on my to-do list too! I'm going to make mine out of poly shantung--brown with red in the middle. I'm so excited--it must be on my couch.
Sara
I like that pillow too!
kbs2000
Thanks so much for the chance to win the book - it is lovely. the pictures are so crisp and simple - very inviting
Ashley
Oh my I think I was intrigued by every picture you posted. I am sure i would find many projects I would like to make. Thank you for a chance to win and Hope you had an awesome birthday!
Donna S.
Looks like a wonderful book. I would love it!!
Lindsay
I love the bag on the cover of the book.
betty
I love all the neat ideas in this book...pillows are my thing to make right now so would enjoy this book!<br /><br />Quiltingolfer
Elisabetta
thank you so much for giving this opportunity, I love bags and baby clothes as well ^^)
Tonya Love
What inspires me are the gathered flower accessories and ruffles! Thanks for the opportunity!
Kristine Hanson
I would love this, the ruffle edge of the quilt picture looks scary to me! WOuld love the book to show me how 🙂
Emma
I love the bags - I still haven't tried one yet but I am determined!! I also love that flower pin.
Laurel
V is so creative. Wow. Would love see more!
Laurel
V is so creative. Wow. Would love see more!
Amy
Great giveaway - I would love to win so I could learn the finer details of sewing 🙂 Thanks for the chance!! amysalbums2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
Emily
I love the blanket with ruffled edges! I would love a copy of this book! emilybgale@hotmail.com
Lynn
I love the look of pleats, flowers, etc. and know I'd be inspired by this book!
Rachel
I love your blog and this book looks like lots of fun!
Laura-Lu
It's Bret's birthday and I can think of nothing he'd want more 🙂
barbara
your gathered-panel pillow is good, but i think i like the rows of close-set gathered rows for, i don't know yet - something<br />like a baby dress or down the front of a shirt for me to wear on MY birthday. yeah!
trillium
I like the pleated bag on the cover photo. Pleats are "in" this year. <br /><br />trilliumcreates AT gmail DOT com
trillium
I like the pleated bag on the front cover. Pleats are "in" this season, supposedly.<br /><br />trilliumcreates AT gmail DOT com
Carolyn
I love it! Looks like there are so many cute ideas 🙂
MaryAnnB
Oh, I've been waiting for this book and would love to win a copy! I love the many ideas with the ruffles and the pleats, and would definitely do the pillow first, followed by the cover's bag with the flower! Thank you for the give-away!
Lea
This book looks so fun!!! I love the pictures---very inspirational.<br /><br />lea_elina@yahoo.com
Lea
This book looks fantastic. I love the black and white bag with the flower. thanks for the giveaway. <br /><br />lea_elina@yahoo.com
twelfthzodiac
It's my birthday month! There's an adorable little shirt in there that I would love to try for sure!
Lamse
Love the ruffle pillow.<br /><br />Lamse@comcast.net