I want to be a hip embroider-er, I really do. My issue is that I am intrigued with the finished look, but I really don’t know WHAT to embroider. I feel like I don’t have time to think of patterns, and even if I did, I would certainly pencil a disaster worthy of Craftfail. Luckily Sublime Stitching by Jenny Hart provides the perfect solution to my embroidery woes – I don’t have to think of one pattern, because there are hundreds in this book. In fact the official title is Sublime Stitching: Hundreds of Hip Embroidery Patterns and How-To, and it’s published by Chronicle Books. And that’s exactly what the book is.
Before I begin, I want to direct you to Jenny’s website, Sublime Stitching. She’s been in the business of hip embroidery for ten years now, so I would say that you can consider her the expert. Her site features patterns, supplies, a gallery and her blog. It’s a must-see. Now for my five favorite things about this book.
1. The variety of patterns. There’s a little something for everyone, and for every surface: baby/kid, home decor, gift ideas, fashion and more. There are also A TON of patterns. You’ll find more than a few that you want to embroider.
2. The transfer paper. Thank you Jenny and Chronicle – I’m so happy that I don’t have to get transfer paper and figure out how to get the pattern to the fabric. All the pattern pages are transfer paper, and there’s even a pocket in the front to hold the patterns once you’ve taken the pages out.
3. The how-tos for several different stitches. I honestly don’t know much about hand embroidery (since I’ve never tried it) – but I’m picturing a huge wad of floss on the back of my project. I was very thankful for the clear instructions at the front of the book, and now know I can avoid this thread wad. You too can learn to embroider in an afternoon.
4. The additional resources section. Um, I had no idea there was so much information out there for embroidery. Yay! I like it when resources are in one place and I don’t have to go searching around. Who wants to spent 3 days on Google to find the best online and offline sites for a hobby?
5. The doggie patterns. You know I’m a sucker for dogs, and the picture above will show you why I love pattern. Although I highly recommend not becoming the weird dog lady and embroidering pooches on everything.
I think you can tell I enjoyed this book, and I know you are going to as well. That’s why I’m giving a copy away. Here are my standard issue rules:
1. Comment on THIS blog entry. Say anything you would like!
2. Only one entry per person.
3. Contest will close this Wednesday, March 9th at midnight (EST).
4. PLEASE leave your e-mail address if it’s not attached in Blogger – I need some way to reach you.
Full contest disclosure here.
Last week’s winner of Pulp Fiction was Nat.
Blogger who loves the color blue and sock monkeys. You can find me in public easily— I'm wearing glasses and lots of stripes.
I love her patterns, and have her Embroidered Effects book!! I can say for sure, I’d love to have this book, too.
dynamine(at)gmail(dotcom)
I would love to win this! How very rockin’
sweetiesuzy@aol.com
I would love to try this with my Girl Scout troop! this book looks awesome!
Jill
jmbzile@ymail.com
I LOVE sublime stitching! Would love to win this book
I am very intrigued by the patterns on the post. I would love to have a copy of this book. How wonderful you’re doing a give-away.
I’ve always enjoyed doing simple embroidery. What fun it would be to own this book!!!
jacque@childressfarm.com
This book looks beautiful…..and maybe I can actually try some of the projects:)
beth
hubercbmcj@embarqmail.com
I have a bunch of embroidery floss, and no skills. This book looks like the perfect place to start!!
~Jess
jessica@deadlieststash.com
Oh wow! I would love to win this book. I’ve been wanting to try embroider for some time!
khohnstreiter(at)gmail(dot)com
oooh how fun would this be. I LOVED this book when I saw it. I thoroughly adore embroidery. Always have….always will. I am an avid rescuer of vintage, imperfect embroidery pieces. Just last week I saved a couple dozen from the landfill! Ugh! What is wrong with these people, seriously!
Anywho…..awesome giveaway! Thanks!
This looks like fun new hobby to try out!
Love Jenny Hart’s work, such funky patterns! Great giveaway
please, enter me
helenytroy@gmail.com
I am from Spain, is it an international contest?
Awesome!
lucky_march_girl AT yahoo DOT com
I have not embroidered in years because I can’t get past pillow cases. With sheets coming in sets now, I don’t do pillow cases any more. I need ideas and this book would give me plenty.
It is is so great to see a craft talent from the past re-surface. I loved to embroider but the the doilies of the 80′s are a bit much.
Heather
Heather@heathersmithaz. Com
very cute. You should also check out doodle stitching.
I’m not terribly crafty but this sounds doable and fun!
I have the embroidered effects book and I love it. Your right it is so nice to have everything already on transfer paper and ready to go. Thanks for the chance to won this fun book! Im keeping my fingers crossed.
xo.kyla
This book sounds just like what I’ve been wanting. I want to embroider, but didn’t know where to get started and I didn’t want the ‘classic’ themes. Perfect!
i *love* to embroider, but i’m dorky. i would love to win this book and become a rockstar embroiderer!
This looks like a lot of fun!
jujubee676 at msn.com
I’ve been trying to teach myself to embroider for quite awhile now, this book would really be ever so helpful (not to mention adorable!) Thanks for the chance to win!
This book would be awesome. I’ve recently started embroidering again and need some new stuff to do!
the book looks fabulous! i love the artists pattern by Black Apple – so cute!
I usually check this blog for decoupage inspiration but I do like embroidery. Haven’t ever tried any luck like this however the book looks so beautiful (even the pincushion made by Japanese way on the coverpage.)
BBR
I love this book!!!robertscharlotte4@gmail.com
This sounds like the book I need! I have been wanting to try embroidery … but it is kind of daunting to think about … hmmm, hope I win it!
Super cool giveaway!
i used to embroider with my grandmother when I was supre young. I haven’t since my adulthood. & I would love to pick it up again.
I want that. give it to me.
I’m with you on wanting to be a hip stitcher- I have a variety of hoops and that’s where it ends for me.
Such cute ideas!!
I’m trying to branch out from just cross-stitch kits for embroidery. But like you, I never know what to do, pattern-wise. This book looks gorgeous!
I just started messing around with embroidery, I would love a book to help me out!
I’m inspired! Years ago I embroidered some retro flour sack towels. I loved them, but that was the extent of my foray into embroidery. What a fantabulous book! Oh the possibilities!
SUCH A NEAT BOOK!
I’D LOVE TO WIN IT!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
I’ve just started to get into embroidery and would love a good modern resource like this
Desi
weeshareblog@gmail.com
Trying to get back into embroidery.. my aunt taught me when I was younger and these patterns and designs would be a blast!
I love embroidery…I just wish I was better at it!! Thanks for link to her page!
This book would make a perfect gift for my friend! I’d love to win it for her.
I’ve been wanting to learn embroidery and this would be a perfect inspirational start!
I’ve been wanting to try some hand embroidering for a while now. I have lots of ideas, but not the know-how. Would love to get this a shot!
My goal this month is totally to learn embroidery! I would love to win this book!
I love Sublime Stitching, I love giveaways, and I love Mod Podge Rocks for being so generous!
*fingers crossed*
Looks like there is LOTS of inspiration to be found in that book!
OH i love sublime stitching! they have the most creative embroidery. The make it cool again!
Cute designs – sure to find a lot of inspiration – in the meantime, I am going to check out her blog / web page
Looks like a great book!
I love Jenny’s patterns! I saw her on She’s Crafty and have loved her ever since! kdyeakley@yahoo.com
This book looks like lots of fun! I’d love to win it!
Would love to win a copy! Thanks for the giveaway! I see so many that I would love to try!
It had been a long time since I tried embroidery. Have all the threads etc just no ideas. This book sounds great!
kklm@btinternet.com
Linda Moore
I love, love, love Sublime Stitching. I have their mermaid pattern and made a super cute tea towel. Would love this book – - thanks for the chance!
LOVE love love the ideas. Never sure what to make, now I want to try a tie, if only hubby were cool enough to wear it. hmmm
I love Sublime Stitching patterns! I just started embroidering and finished my first official project 2 days ago – a background for displaying my smashed penny collection.
I love her stuff and have wanted to try it for some time now. Great giveaway!
medellia_4 at yahoo dot com
I have admired the work of Sublime Stitching for a long time.
I just got interested in embroidery and this book would help me immensely!
i would love to learn!
This books looks like so much fun. I would love to have it!
What an awesome giveaway! I probably won’t get it but I would absolutely LOVE this book. Thanks!
OMG!
GIMMIE GIMMIE!
I’ve been dying to try these.
Love the site PS
rachelle.hamilton@gmai.com
I suspect hand embroidery would be easier now than it was when I was 9. I still have that wonky sampler in a frame. Imagine what I could do now!
Thanks for the chance at the book.
I have been looking for a book like this! It is definitely going on my wish list!
monzanita at gmail dot com
Great giveaway! Been trying to teach myself to embroidery, and let’s just say “been having problems”. Maybe this publication would help.
I’ve just been thinking about embroidering some canvas tags for a scrapbook. This would HELP.
Thanks for an opportunity to win
I need this book! here’s to hoping for a win!
Oooh I’ve seen this book, it’s lovely. I’ll just have to add embroidery to my never ending to do list
Oooh, I want this! I just started doing embroidery a few months ago, but I love it.
jelle_head@hotmail.com
Exciting! I love Jenny Hart, and I’ve actually been in the mood for sewing after tackling my first cross-stitch project!
I lurk on the Sublime Stitching website, but haven’t had the guts to order a pattern… oh my, I’d LOVE a copy of the book!
Would love to embroidery those patterns. They look so fun!
sccjgray@yahoo.com
This book looks like too much fun! And the transfer paper sounds like a bonus.
I love the look of white embroidery on white fabric. I have a few personalized pillowcases that are so pretty.
I’ve never done embroidery but would love to learn! stephpike@shaw.ca – Thanks!
Oh my gosh… how cute is that embroidery?? I just love it!
Oh what a beautiful book! I love the idea od making a tie!! I hope to start teaching my daughter to do this and a tie would be a perfect gift for her Opa for Christmas!! Crossing my fingers!
My daughters and I would LOVE this!
my grandmother used to embroider all the time and I learned from her some…would love to win this book
Christie C
dctm at bellsouth dot net
I love to embroider and taught myself in ninth grade after learning a stem stitch to embellish a small frame on a pillow. I actually just ordered my first Jenny Hart pattern last night!
I haven’t embroidered in years! Would LOVE to get back into it with the help of this book! Thank you for the awesome giveaway!!
elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com
I am right there with you! I have always wanted to learn how to do embroidery, but never had the chance! This is adorable!
llvvaa@comcast.net
Those definitely aren’t my grandma’s embroidery patterns. I LOVE it, especially the guitar.
Cool book with some great stitching ideas.
Thanks for the chance to win it!
Haven’t practiced the art of embroidery since high school – much too long! Great pics and patterns now, oh so much cuter than then!
This book is seriously on my wish list! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
what a cool prize to win
from zoe ross
zoenick12@hotmail.com
What great designs! i would love to try those kitchen curtains.
if i’m lucky enough to win – aurora6772 at sbcglobal dot net
What cute embroidery patterns! I would love a copy of this book!
sberrian[at]juno[dot]com
I love anything to do with thread and color, please count me in. Thank you
I am always in need of “ideas”!
Thanks for the fun of a chance!
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I have been wanting to try a little embroidery–how wonderful to have a book that not only teaches you how, but includes patterns and transfer paper!
Looks like a new fun thing to try!
pineapplemuffin813@gmail.com
I love that dog pattern too. I’d swear I saw some tail waging going on.
I love Sublime Stitching!!!
She takes the craft of embroidery and sets it on it’s edge.
I’ve always wanted to embroider, but never knew what to embroider or where to put it! This looks like the book for me.
guppygirl@whale-mail.com
i’d love to learn embroidery! saw jenny on she’s crafty and she made it look so fun – and simple.
asucarr@aol.com
It looks like a beautiful book. Would make a great introduction to embroidery for anyone. Thanks for the review & chance to win it. Think I will have to buy it if I don’t get lucky and win.
I’m working on a little embroidery project right now. I’m stitching up a Star Wars quote for a friend who’s getting married next month: http://www.neatorama.com/2011/02/15/mos-eisley-embroidery/
how fun! would love to win this book.
I REALLY, REALLY want to start embroidering! I would LOVE to win this book! Thank you so much for the chance to win.
I love Sublime Stitching! I’ve used a couple of their patterns before and would love to have the book.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Megan
TerraBella01 AT gmail DOT com
craftydolphin.blogspot.com
I am embroidering one of Jenny’s patterns right now. I would definitely put the patterns in this book to work. Thanks for this give-away opportunity. You are awesome!
mrssewnsew@verizon.net
I want this book! I need this book! Please give it to me
I’ve been wanting to do some embroidery, but never seem to get started…maybe having this book with ideas would be all I needed. Thanks for the chance!
so cute!
What a great book and I love that the page is the transfer!! I did embroidery when I was very young and loved it, I would love to win the book and get back into it!!
Happy Crafting!!
Karen dkolopez@msn.com
p.s. Good Luck with your Original Scrapbox I want one so bad!!!!
This would be a great start to a new craft. Thanks for the chance!
Oooohhh…I would love this book! The embroidered ties are so cute!
Melanie
youmadethat.blogspot.com
This book looks incredible and after visiting the sublime stiching website my mind is reeling with ideas. I have got to try this!
http://www.dillpickeldesign.blogspot.com
please enter me…Thanks so much!
oh hello, BEST GIVEAWAY EVER!! i love her website and all her great info. this book would be awesome!
-Tsuki
tfoxcreations at gmail dot com
Wonderful give-away! I have been wanting this book for a while!
aal718(at)gmail(dot)com
I haven’t done embroidery for quite awhile and would love to get back into it. I think this book would give me aa good push to try it again!
i love sublime stitching! i’d love a chance thank you
alycia
I’m a big fan of sublime stitching and would love a chance for the book!
alissaknits(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to have this book. I’m a big fan of Jenny Hart and started embroidery last year.
I’ve been buying Sublime Stitching patterns for years and would love to have this book. Her embroidery inspired me to come up with my own patterns and embroidery does rock!
rubie_shoes@yahoo.com
Nancy Isley
We keep checking this out from the library, and it would be great to have our own copy!
erinfae (at} gmail
I already own Jenny’s Embroidered Effects and love it. It would be great to have more of her fabulous patterns!
I would love to win this book!! I am in love with the patterns and I’ve been struggling with my very, very beginner embroidery attempts! my email is watersrise@gmail.com
:)
Ashley
I’m a wannabe hip stitcher, too. I’m just not cool enough, but I’d love to pretend that I am.
anabidia @ yahoo dot com
I have heard phenomenal things about this book! I recently purchased Hart’s Embroidered Effects (which is also great).
Jenny is awesome! I wish I could be as hip as her… maybe if I had this book I could have the opportunity to glean some of her coolness…
I’d love it
This looks like a great book! I love Jenny Heart!
Jennifer
throwerjen@gmail.com
Love Jenny Hart and Sublime Stitches. This book is on my wishy list, so many things I can make for the kids, me, gifts!!
I would love to win this book. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Linda J
I love the patterns and I really need to be an embroider. it looks like so much fun!
I’ve been oogling Jenny’s stuff for a while now and wanted to start something of my own. This book would sooo help me get started on the path to embroidery loveliness! Thanks!
oh how i would luuuuurve to be a hip embroiderer! this book looks totally super dee duper! ◕‿◕ ♥
love this giveaway!!
ms.annahensley@gmail.com
Looks like so much fun! Would love to win this book
I would love to win this book!
britfrintner@hotmail.com
Ooh! Lovin’ this giveaway!!!
emilyfinch32[at]gmail[dot]com
I learned how to embroider a little with my gramma (“Nini”) when I was four. Would love to win this book.
Ohh! Pick me! Pick me! I would LOVE to have this little treasure!
I have several of Jenny’s patterns but have yet to make anything. Someday. Perhaps seeing the patterns come alive in front of my eyes (hint, hint:) would help me get started stitching.
Thanks for the opportunity !
I love Modge Podge and I love Sublime Stitching. My life has not been the same since I discovered the adorable patterns by Jenny Hart. Thanks for a chance to win a book that I will adore. Cheers
mapjames@gmail.com
I am loving Jenny Hart & Sublime Stitching and it seems like everytime I turn around, there she is again! And I love it!!!
This is a great prize! I didn’t even know she had a book…Thanks for the chance to win!
I love Sublime Stitching. I don’t own any of her books, but would love too.
spicy-taco@hotmail.com
Thanks!
I am thinking about getting into embroidery and a friend of mine highly recommends her books. I am new to your blog but I used to decoupage like crazy so this blog has lots to read! thanks!
I love Sublime Stitching. I would love to have her book!
fooshe1@yahoo.com
I am so glad you found Jenny and all her embroidery stuff, i started embroidering about 9months ago and am not at all crafty.. but due to her patterns (hip not at all stodgy) shes kept me interested in the craft. Am waiting on her newest pattern as we speak.. so excited and am so glad you have joined us embroiders
Wolfie721@hotmail.com
Love this!
Oops!
Forgot to leave an email.
jelvistar@gmail.com
I *love* Sublime Stitching! I had no idea Jenny’s book comes with patterns *on* transfer paper-that is uber exciting! Even if I don’t win, I’m going to have to seriously add this book to my shelf. So great!
-Christy
christygill@gmail.com
What a great book!!!! I want to say “Thank you Mom” for teaching me to embroider as I was growing up. Embroidery is great!!!!!
Hope, hope, hope!
Cool book! I like embroidery but I usually have to do a lot of searching to find cute patterns!
I love sublime stitching patterns. Hand embroidery is so relaxing.
Judy
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at embroidery.
Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com
I would love this for the adorable and various patterns. I’m determined to start making my daughter’s clothes and would love to add such sweet and whimsical decor to her outfits. Love it! Thanks for the give-aways.
kkevoy@mailshack.com
I would love to win this giveaway. Cute patterns you have shown.
jane1 at cp-tel dot net
I used to have this book, but gifted it to a friend – I’d love to win a new copy!
shelovestocraft at gmail
I was smitten when I saw the Scottie dogs!! What a sweet book
This reminds me of my childhood afternoons spent in embroidering hankies. I would love to win this book! Thanks!
Love this book, I have drooled over it in the craft store!
Katelu@aol.com
Looks like a great book.
jnelsonmartinez@hotmail.com
I haven’t done embroidery in more years than I care to admit, but the designs shown in your post here are making me want to get into it again…
i am an embroidery freak!! look here to see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/heart_of_ohio/
but i still don’t have this book, i’ve almost bought it several times, so thanks for the chance at getting my hands on this one!
-keni
snifferooski@gmail.com
Awesome book! I would love to win!
mindilong(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh! That looks like so much fun!
The dogs are super cute. I think I like the thought of embroidering on a skirt or jeans. Hope I win.
i’m new to embroidery and so far i love it! would love this book!
I am a big fan of cross-stitch but I have never done much with embroidery. As I am someone who likes to personalize everything (usually I Mod Podge cool papers onto all things stationary) and I am excited about this book! Hopefully I will win. If not, I think I will still check the book out since I am terrible at freehand things.
I have always wanted to get more into embroidery. So far the closest I’ve gotten as a few lame attempts and a good bit of cross stitch. Her website is amazing!
carlinaluz at gmail
I love Jenny’s Blog! Would be so excited to win this book.
Thanks!
nicdupre (at) gmail (dot) com
looks like a great book!
shannonforpeace(at)gmail.com
yay!! i’ve been following jenny’s blog for months now and love it! i just ordered a few of her patterns and transfer paper the other day and am waiting by the mailbox in anticipation as we speak! thanks for the opportunity to win her book…
ajareeser (at) gmail (dot) com
How lovely! I have her craft pad but not this one