Fabric Flowers from Indygo Junction review and giveaway

I was recently asked if I would like to review Amy Barickman’s (of Indygo Junction) newest book, Fabric Flowers and I jumped at the chance. I love all the fun ideas and techniques (at least 25 different ones) for fabric flowers that are contained in this beautiful book. It’s such a nifty reference with lots of pretty inspiration and information.

I love to work with wool and wool-felt, so I chose to create the large Spiral Bloom. I used the pattern and method in the book to create this rosette with the contrasting detail.

I also tried a slightly simplified version where I just stitched the outer edge, rather than adding the contrasting wool embellishment. I machine stitched using Aurifil wool thread to give the stitching extra thickness and I really like the result. I think I need to try more with wool thread too.

I really am impressed by the quality of this book – I would highly recommend it if you love creating floral embellishments – so many pretty ideas in one place. The video above gives a nice sampling of the projects and pictures from the book.

If you would like a look at other projects from the book, visit these other stops on the Fabric Flowers blog tour:

2/2/13 – Indygo Junction Kick Off Post

2/2/13 – Indygo Junction
2/4/13 – Kollabora
2/5/13 – CraftFoxes
2/6/13 – Sewing Secrets
2/7/13 – Princess Lasertron
2/8/13 – Dollar Store Crafts
2/11/13 – Tatertots & Jello
2/12/13 – Family Ever After
2/13/13 – This Mama Makes Stuff
2/14/13 – Amy’s Creative Side
2/15/13 – Today’s Creative Blog
2/18/13 – Lazy Girl Designs
2/19/13 – Skip to My Lou
2/20/13 – The Sewing Loft
2/21/13 – The Crafty Cupboard
2/22/13 – Fishsticks Designs
2/25/13 – Taradara
2/26/13 – Diary of a Quilter (moi)
2/27/13 – Craft Gossip
2/28/13 – How Joyful
3/1/13 – Lindsay Sews
3/4/13 – Flamingo Toes
3/5/13 – In Color Order
3/6/13 – See Kate Sew
3/7/13 – Handmade Charlotte
3/8/13 – Sew Caroline
3/9/13 – Indygo Junction Wrap Up Post, Bonus Giveaway & Free Project

And today, Indygo Junction is giving away a copy of the book and a collection of Clover Yo-Yo Makers in four different sizes. Some of the projects in the book are designed using the handy Clover products for creating embellishments. I love these yo-yo makers – they are so snazzy and slick – you can make the perfect looking yo-yo’s so quickly.

I’ve been experimenting creating yo-yo’s out of fabrics besides quilter’s cotton like linen and silky rayons. They turn out so pretty.

To enter to win a copy of Fabric Flowers and a collection of 4 Clover Yo-Yo Makers, just leave a comment on this post. ~~Giveaway open until Saturday, March 2, midnight MST~~. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.

Winner: Sonia BFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Looks like a beautiful book. Thanks for the chance.

And as a gift to everyone Indygo Junction is giving you 20% off your next IndygoJunction.com order with the code FFBK17. Offer good until 5/1/13!

February 26, 2013 By Amy

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Missy Shay

February 26, 2013 at 7:13 am

What a fun book, I love fabric flowers, and can't way to try the yo yo makers! missysaprons@gmail.com

Melody

February 26, 2013 at 7:18 am

This seem like a good book. Lots of new techniques to learn. melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

Carly R.

February 26, 2013 at 7:18 am

I have not made yo yos yet but would love to try. Thank you!

LandGirl1980

February 26, 2013 at 7:18 am

What a wonderful looking book and a generous giveaway! Looks like it could very well help me answer my wedding flowers dilemma.

Lynn

February 26, 2013 at 7:32 am

Ohhh…I think some of these would be so sweet on a quilt for my girls! Love it!

LittleHouseontheDairy

February 26, 2013 at 7:46 am

I love to use fabric flower for hair clips for my little girl.

Laurel09

February 26, 2013 at 7:47 am

I've read other reviews of this book also, and it looks like a good one. I haven't made flowers in the past, but I have a 2 year old daughter, and I suspect that the ability to make flower embelishments will come in handy in the coming years! Thanks for the chance to win!

Mischelle

February 26, 2013 at 7:54 am

This looks like a fun reference book. Thanks for the review and the chance to win.

LJ

February 26, 2013 at 8:02 am

I enjoyed that video but it sure made me want to have a closer look. I like your flower and think the extra detail is wonderful; now I'm curious as to how it's done.

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dortha
February 26, 2013 at 8:04 am
I I think the idea of embellishing with flowers is great. Would love to win.

Maggie Hauer

February 26, 2013 at 8:04 am

What beautiful photos! I've never made flowers like these, but would love to try!

✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾

February 26, 2013 at 8:22 am

What a fun looking book! With three daughters I'm sure I'd find some projects to do:)

UnikByYes

February 26, 2013 at 8:24 am

Lovely! As every other stop in this tour you did a wonderful job, I would love to make all of them, thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful day Liz

Courtneysews

February 26, 2013 at 8:25 am

Great book and give-away! Thanks for the chance to win!

Elizabeth

February 26, 2013 at 8:27 am

Free stuff. How could I refuse? Elizabeth@roadnotchosen.blogspot.com

su montoya

February 26, 2013 at 8:38 am

I love working with wool. Thanks for sharing.

Sarah_L_N

February 26, 2013 at 8:53 am

I've not tried making yoyos or fabric flowers before, would love to have a go!

Deb@asimplelifequilts

February 26, 2013 at 9:10 am

What fun! Looks like a great book, thanks for the give away chance.

{ HeatherK @ AReformedHeath'n }

February 26, 2013 at 9:11 am

What a fun-looking book! I'd love to try some of the felting and recycling ones. Thanks for the chance to win!

manybooks

February 26, 2013 at 9:14 am

I just stopped by to say THANK YOU so very much for the lovely giveaway from Westwood – I was so thrilled to wake up to the "You Won!" email today. I truly love your blog and appreciate your inspirations and tutorials, and your generosity! Thanks again, manybooks (Linda)

Julie

February 26, 2013 at 9:17 am

This book looks awesome! Thanks for the chance!

Gill

February 26, 2013 at 9:18 am

Great book! I love the flower on the cover! I've never made yo yos before!

Jeanie

February 26, 2013 at 9:19 am

The book looks great for making flowers to embelish art quilts. Love the clover yo-yo makers. Thanks so much!

Trin

February 26, 2013 at 9:29 am

Beautiful flowers! What an artist you are. Quite amazing.

Larry

February 26, 2013 at 9:30 am

I love flowers, thanks Amy. -Nancy

RaeLyn

February 26, 2013 at 9:36 am

What a fun book! It's so fun to see something a little different.

Tiff

February 26, 2013 at 9:36 am

I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the giveaway. tiffandbran2005@gmail.com

Deb

February 26, 2013 at 9:44 am

I have several yoyo makers but haven't really used them – I'd love some inspiration! Thanks!

Connie

February 26, 2013 at 9:45 am

Wow! this looks like a great reference book…I love to make fabric flowers. They are so versatile. I'll have to purchase it if I don't win. Thanks! Connie in California

Shirley

February 26, 2013 at 9:46 am

Lovin' the Spring looks of all the flowers, would love to have this book!

ELNM

February 26, 2013 at 9:46 am

I've never tried projects with yo-yo's, but I do love working with felt. Thanks for showing us both the simple version and the one with the contrast trim. Beautiful! ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

Sonia B

February 26, 2013 at 9:48 am

Looks like a beautiful book. Thanks for the chance.

Donna

February 26, 2013 at 9:48 am

I love working with wool felt, but it is so hard to find. The flowers in the book are gorgeous, thanks for the chance to win it!

Cheryl

February 26, 2013 at 9:53 am

What great flowers we've seen from the new book!!

Jenn

February 26, 2013 at 10:07 am

Exactly what I need! I love the beautiful flowers…fabric and flowers, perfect together! Also, I recently thought, "I need to learn how to make those cute yo-yo's". Thanks for the giveaway!

Nati

February 26, 2013 at 10:28 am

Thanks for the chance to win these fantastic prices!

KT

February 26, 2013 at 10:30 am

I would love to learn to make some new things!

allypally

February 26, 2013 at 10:31 am

Yoyo makers? There is such a thing? I was going to start a project this week that calls for yoyos, would love to make it easier! That looks like a great book… one to add to the list….

Happy Cottage Quilter

February 26, 2013 at 10:35 am

What a fun book! And I LOVE yo-yo's!!! It would be great to have a simply way to make them.

Leila

February 26, 2013 at 10:52 am

What a great resource! Thanks!

marie

February 26, 2013 at 10:57 am

The flowers look so pretty and fun to make! I'd love to learn how to make them!

Lesley

February 26, 2013 at 11:12 am

Totally fun! Looks like a perfect Mother/Daughter activity

Joan and Kevin

February 26, 2013 at 11:17 am

Love the flowers! Thanks for the giveaway!

Christine

February 26, 2013 at 11:29 am

Beautiful!

Rebeckah Austin

February 26, 2013 at 11:43 am

This would be so much fun! My BFF and I used to make fabric flowers all the time when we were young. This would be fun to get and make her some for old time sake.

donna bryan

February 26, 2013 at 11:44 am

thanks so much for the tips on working with wool! Love this book!

dd

February 26, 2013 at 11:56 am

I love the yo-yos! They would look great with shimmery fabric and a big rhinestone in the center! Can you tell I like me some bling! This book should really give me some creative ideas. Thanks for the giveaway.

DonnaP

February 26, 2013 at 12:19 pm

Love yo-yos – my great grandfather, when confined to his bed, made a coverlet for a single bed completely out of yo-yos and did it by hand without the clover products! 😉 Would love to make one also!

Becky S.

February 26, 2013 at 12:36 pm

That looks like a great book-lots of pretty projects! Thanks for the chance to win.

Lady Dragoness

February 26, 2013 at 12:54 pm

The more of the blog tour I see, the more I want a copy of the book! Looks like making the flowers would be lots of fun!

Claire

February 26, 2013 at 1:20 pm

Oh your flower was just too cute! I would love a copy of that book, what a brilliant give away – thanks for the chance.

Pam

February 26, 2013 at 1:27 pm

Those flowers are just cute, the yo yo's look similar to "Suffolk Puffs" something I have never made so it would be so good to win.

Amys Crafty Shenanigans

February 26, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Oh I love fabric flowers 🙂 I have never made a Yoyo so now I need to try !!! Great looking book – thanks for the chance!

Katy Cameron

February 26, 2013 at 1:59 pm

Oooh, very pretty, they would look gorgeous on bags and things! Thanks for the chance to win :o)

lulu

February 26, 2013 at 2:07 pm

Just such sweet little flowers … I would love the chance to win these yo-yos & the book, thanks so much!!

Karen L.

February 26, 2013 at 2:21 pm

Love those pansies on the hat pictured on the front cover of this book! Who wouldn't want to win this book? Thanks for doing this give-away. I just found you on Pinterest and came to read your blog. I will be back again!

maureen

February 26, 2013 at 3:34 pm

These flowers are sooo cute! I am already picking fabrics in my mind to go with different outfits. (and some great gifts too!) Thank you for the chance to win this give-away. I promise I'll make bunches of flowers if I win it!

Hubby and Wife

February 26, 2013 at 3:35 pm

I just got some wool felt to make the Indygo Junction Cleverly Sritched Cases pattern. The wool flower may be my second wool felt project, if I win the flower book!

Wlsngrl

February 26, 2013 at 3:38 pm

Oh, I would love this. Have the medium clover maker now and it's great to use!

Mrs. C

February 26, 2013 at 3:49 pm

Oh how wonderful is this! With spring coming up I have had flowers on my mind! Love making yo-yo's! 🙂

LindaSonia

February 26, 2013 at 3:56 pm

I love all things floral and this book looks like it's right up my alley and I'd love to win – thanks for having the giveaway!!

KULLA'S JOURNEY

February 26, 2013 at 4:05 pm

Would love to win this book!

diplofam

February 26, 2013 at 4:07 pm

I am not entering any giveaways this year…..except this one!! I really would love this book-my 11 year old daughter and I enjoy making things like this. Thanks! Carin

Jo-Ann Intlekofer

February 26, 2013 at 4:08 pm

What an exciting opportunity. Love the book and yo-yo makers! Thanks for the chance.

Renee G

February 26, 2013 at 4:26 pm

This looks like an inspiring book.

reubenandemily

February 26, 2013 at 4:33 pm

Great giveaway! Looks like a neat book!

Mary on Lake Pulaski

February 26, 2013 at 4:36 pm

what beautiful flowers!! i can think of so many things to embellish!

Terry@ a quilting blog

February 26, 2013 at 4:38 pm

Looks like a fun book! Thanks for the sweet giveaway 🙂

JenniDMills

February 26, 2013 at 4:52 pm

It does look like a great book. I love adding flowers as embellishments to my quilts.

Marisa

February 26, 2013 at 4:56 pm

Thanks for the review and giveaway opportunity-I think my daughter would love to help me create some of these!

Elizabeth

February 26, 2013 at 4:57 pm

Looks like fun!

Deb

February 26, 2013 at 5:26 pm

Thanks for the giveaway – this book looks like fun!

pkrueger

February 26, 2013 at 5:38 pm

Looks like an awesome book. Thanks for the review.

annemarie

February 26, 2013 at 5:51 pm

What a fun book – would love to win.

Kirsty

February 26, 2013 at 6:04 pm

This would be a great book for ideas to add a little something special to bags. Thanks for the chance to win!

kcs619

February 26, 2013 at 6:06 pm

What fun! I see headbands with flowers, hats with flowers, quilts with flowers, placemats with flowers….the list is never ending!

Cherilyn

February 26, 2013 at 6:08 pm

Looks like a fun book! Would love to try to make a few of those felted flowers!

Ramona

February 26, 2013 at 6:21 pm

I love flowers and this book looks so fun! Your spiral came out so cute. Thanks for the chance to win.

Jenny Faasavalu

February 26, 2013 at 6:37 pm

Love the yo yo's!!! I love this blog!!!

tinfoilrose

February 26, 2013 at 6:38 pm

I just found a pattern for an adorable baby mobile that uses yoyo – I'd love to win this giveaway!

pippirose

February 26, 2013 at 6:53 pm

It looks like a wonderful book! And I love yo-yos! Thanks for the review and great giveaway! :o) pippirose59 at gmail dot com

hennies.pennies

February 26, 2013 at 7:25 pm

Oh, I'm thinking I just adore this book… love the cover and YoYos are my thing. I started creating some just to keep my hands busy when I sit with my family at night. They're addicting!! Be especially blessed, Kathy

Katie Cohagen

February 26, 2013 at 7:28 pm

These would be cute to add to cardigans and purses!

Melissa at My Fabric Relish

February 26, 2013 at 7:45 pm

Ooooooh, this books looks like lots of fabric fun! I hope I win!!!

Maureen

February 26, 2013 at 8:09 pm

Thank you so much Amy for a chance at the give-away! This book looks wonderful & I've never made fabric flowers! Who knew?! mgw070 at shaw dot ca

Kimberly Cassie @ Quilty Doodads

February 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm

I love these flower embellishments. I bet the book is full of great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

Rhonda D.

February 26, 2013 at 8:47 pm

This looks like a great book! I love embellishing with fabrics, and would love the yo-yo makers. Thanks for the chance to win! wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

McStamper

February 26, 2013 at 8:56 pm

Love this book. Thanks for a chance to win.

Carmen Nuland

February 26, 2013 at 9:06 pm

The flowers are beautiful – thank you for the chance to win

Dree

February 26, 2013 at 9:08 pm

This book looks soooo promising! I can't wait to see it!

sandy

February 26, 2013 at 9:50 pm

Looks like a fun book. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kathy MacKie

February 26, 2013 at 9:56 pm

This would be fun to do with my Grand daughters!

June D

February 26, 2013 at 11:21 pm

This sounds like a really interesting book and I've been very interested in those clover gadgets. Thank you for putting my name in the hat for the drawing!

Myself

February 26, 2013 at 11:46 pm

Wow- just recently found out about those yoyo makers and want it soooo bad 🙂 The book looks so cute- many thanks for the chance to win 🙂

ritainalaska

February 26, 2013 at 11:58 pm

neat book and pretty flowers! haven't made yo-yos myself, but mom, being a crafty woman herself made lots of things with yo-yos … slipper scuffs and hairbands, i remember, among other things, including a clown doll 60 some years ago. thanx for the chance to win some yo-yo makers. i could make a quilt top with scattered yo-yo flowers on it.

Alexis

February 27, 2013 at 12:14 am

These look really cute. My daughter would love them. I'd probably have to make them all. Thanks for the chance to win.

Debi

February 27, 2013 at 1:50 am

Cute flowers! Would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance! Debi debi1953@sbcglobal.net

Lynne Tilley

February 27, 2013 at 2:01 am

What a great book, love those flowers!

Eva Martin

February 27, 2013 at 2:59 am

These flowers could really add the final touch to any cute sewing project !! What a great giveaway ! Thanks for the chance to win ! xEva

Patricia

February 27, 2013 at 3:19 am

What a lovely book.

Mar García

February 27, 2013 at 3:22 am

Cute flowers! I've never tried yoyo makers, it would be a nice chance! Thanks for this giveaway.

Tammy

February 27, 2013 at 5:30 am

Very pretty. That would be a great book to own. You just can't go wrong with flowers. They seem to be very popular these days. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

kt

February 27, 2013 at 5:41 am

Looks like a great book–so many fun flowers! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

Sharon

February 27, 2013 at 6:06 am

Oh this looks like a wonderful book. I love to embellish and use wool, I think it is like sewing thru butter ……

vina devina

February 27, 2013 at 6:39 am

waw this like your post 🙂

contentncm

February 27, 2013 at 7:04 am

Oh this book looks like sew much fun! contentncm at yahoo dot com

Teresa Higgins

February 27, 2013 at 7:06 am

How cute, I think my 10 year old daughter would have fun with this too!

Gina S.

February 27, 2013 at 7:54 am

I would love to win the yo yo makers. I have all the flower makers and havn't picked up the yo yo yet. Thanks for a chance to win.

Buffy Skolnick

February 27, 2013 at 8:29 am

I'm a lover of fabric flowers!Thanks for the chance to win! buffyh_6(at)yahoo(dotcom)

Jacklynn

February 27, 2013 at 8:58 am

Since my hubby can't give me flowers, 'cuz the cats will eat them and go to a corner somewhere and barf them up – I would love a book to make some fabric ones. Thanks for the give away!

Tamara Oster

February 27, 2013 at 9:16 am

Oh I need this book!!!! The flowers made me smile when i saw them. It is such a pretty way to embellish clothing and accessories with my own bit of flair. Thank you for reveiwing the book and sharing with us today!

Beverly

February 27, 2013 at 9:29 am

What a lovely book!

Cheryl Craig

February 27, 2013 at 9:32 am

What a great give-away! Hope I win and thanks for sharing. Love your blog and tutes.

Kelsey K

February 27, 2013 at 9:41 am

I love these flowers and have been wanting to learn how to make them! Thanks for the giveaway :) kelseykurucz@yahoo.ca

Gretchen

February 27, 2013 at 9:49 am

Ohhhh! I would love this. fun!

Nena

February 27, 2013 at 9:59 am

I have been wanting to make these! Terrific and thanks Amy!

Lori Kay

February 27, 2013 at 10:39 am

Beautiful. Thanks for this giveaway!

Pinspot

February 27, 2013 at 11:13 am

With 4 daughters, I could use some ideas on how to make fabric flowers to put on pins, headbands etc. Thanks for the chance!

Domestic Diva

February 27, 2013 at 12:55 pm

Lovely! Thanks for the chance. lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

Afton

February 27, 2013 at 1:23 pm

I'd love to try making a few of these flowers.

Jessica

February 27, 2013 at 1:54 pm

Pretty flowers! I think the simple one turned out just as pretty as the one with the contrast strip. I can't wait to get my hands on this book 🙂

nicole

February 27, 2013 at 2:13 pm

the yo-yo flowers are so cute! thanks for the giveaway!

Jessica Pyykkonen

February 27, 2013 at 2:43 pm

I just started making felt/fabric flowers for some projects and I could totally use this book! I love them!

Stacy

February 27, 2013 at 2:46 pm

What a fun looking book! Thanks 🙂

Jodi - usairdoll

February 27, 2013 at 4:03 pm

Sounds like a fun book to get your creative juices flowing. Your flower turned out great! I love working with wool as well. Thanks for sharing your flower with us. Thank you and Indygo Junction for a super giveaway and a chance to win. usairdoll@gmail(dot)com

Jeana

February 27, 2013 at 5:48 pm

Oh I love making paper flowers – fabric would be so fun to learn!

Jessica Oliveto

February 27, 2013 at 5:49 pm

I've never made a yo-yo before but they look so awesome! If I started, I'd add them to everything. I know it!

lynaeve

February 27, 2013 at 5:55 pm

thanks for the chance!

Carmen

February 27, 2013 at 9:35 pm

The flowers are so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win!

hueisei

February 27, 2013 at 11:02 pm

I love to win! Thanks..

lindsey

February 28, 2013 at 2:15 am

The book is definitely on my wish list!

Crystal Mason

February 28, 2013 at 7:39 am

Thanks for the great giveaway! I've been wanting to try my hand at making yo-yo' s!

Jenny L

February 28, 2013 at 8:22 am

I have two daughters and I suspect that at some point, flowers as hair bands/accessories/etc are going to become very popular in my house!

Fancy That Notion

February 28, 2013 at 8:54 am

I would love to win this book!:)

craftygoods

February 28, 2013 at 9:19 am

Oh what fun! I can't wait to check out this book.

Jenny

February 28, 2013 at 10:41 am

i really enjoy fabric flowers! thanks for a chance to win the book

missavene

February 28, 2013 at 11:10 am

Thank you so much for the chance to win, how fun! missavene at gmail dot com

Leah

February 28, 2013 at 6:23 pm

Amazing giveaway! Fabric flowers are so cute!

Dianebastet

February 28, 2013 at 6:41 pm

Wow! This book would be right up my street – I even have a Pinterest board for making all kinds of different flowers because I love themso much! Then the Clover Yo-Yo makers…..I have been looking at these for so long, but couldn't justify the spend as money is really tight, sadly, with being on disability only. I shall try and keep my fingers crossed that my name gets drawn for this

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