I'm excited to announce that I am participating in this year's Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway!
こちらで人気のソーイングサイト Sew Mama Sew! が主宰する、一斉プレゼント企画に参加することになりました。抽選で１名の方に、発売されたばかりの私のサイン入り著作本を差し上げます。（サインが必要ない場合はお知らせください～）。
And I'm giving away a signed copy of my book, Zakka Handmades!
(Let me know if you rather receive a copy without my autograph ;)
The book's release date is June 1st, but it's starting to ship out this week from online retailers, including Amazon.com.
To enter, please leave a comment letting me know what handmade zakka item you are interested in making! (It doesn't need to be from the images from my book ;) Added note: Zakka in Japanese refers to any household or personal necessity that improves your life. Many handmade zakka are made of natural fibers of 100 percent linen, cotton, and wool. It's a broad term that include accessory, stationery, fashion items, toys, home goods, kitchen items, various containers, small furniture and more!
The giveaway will be open until Friday, May 10, 5:00 p.m. PST and the winner will be selected randomly. (I will ship internationally). If you're an anonymous commenter , please be sure to include your email address in your comment so that I am able to contact you when you win!
Don't forget to check back with Sew Mama Sew! for more chances to win other exciting giveaways!
Good luck !
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Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for participating!
I am interested in making little gift type items for the home or kids (and thanks for finally letting me know what zakka means!)
ReplyDeleteOh well done Amy! A book of your own. Even if I don t win I will be buying a copy. findingfifth@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteoh, I'd love to win your book, Amy. It looks amazing. I've just re-discovered zakka recently and would love to make some bags and pouches.
ReplyDeleteOh Boy! This looks wonderful Amy! I will make the little shoes. How adorable are they!! thank you! Pam
ReplyDeleteI would like to make bags.
ReplyDeletemelodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
They all are sew cute. I would probably make the fabric bucket first.
ReplyDeletesaratarpoff@gmail.com
What a lovely book! I have never tried any zakka style project yet, but I like anything Japanese related! Pouches are the ones I like the most.
ReplyDeleteI love making stuffies! What a great chance!
ReplyDeleteI like bags and fabric buckets. I also to like to make toys for my kids. Congrats on your book! It looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI would like to make the Patchwork Lanyard! It would be stylish for my work badge and for scissors! You have a lot of nice projects in your book!
ReplyDeleteThose sweet little baby shoes on the cover caught my eye. There will be new babies to sew for in my family this year. :)
ReplyDeleteI want to make a zakka tote bag:)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, those little bird pouches are so cute, love them!!
ReplyDeletekari.morrison@hotmail.com
I've never made any zakka but I realllllly want to :)
ReplyDeleteRight now I'm totally into making baskets and zipper pouches. I really love the cover of your book. Your projects look so cute. And I love all things zakka. I just might have to buy your book if I don't win it.
ReplyDeleteI need to make some kind of divided basket or ?? to help corral the mail and sets of keys and sunglasses and hats on the front hall cabinet - I'm tired of the mess :D
ReplyDeleteWow, great book, congrats! Would love a copy, everything is so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to try my hand at fabric buckets. This book looks amazing. ebendelene@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI want to make fabric baskets! Thanks for the giveaway, and congrats on the book!
ReplyDeleteI need more fabric buckets in my life!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your book! i'm interested in making storage-type things: baskets, bags, trays, etc. :) thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletebess
I am interested in making any and all zakka items. Oh, the Christmas presents I will make! phebinator(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely giveaway, and for explaining what zakka means. i would love to make the little bird pouch on the front of your book.
ReplyDeleteks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk
Great giveaway! Love zakka things soooooooo much!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make more Zakka items for my kitchen or bags!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make some handmade gifts to hand out as gifts at an upcoming quilt retreat...coasters, coin purses, something like that.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I would definitely makes something to store my knitting in. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your book!!! What a talent you have to share your Zakka inspirations and projects with us and with your very own book! I love anything Zakka and it inspires a lot of my work but what I'd really like to do is make a large set of those foldable or zippered bag I can take when I go grocery shopping :)
ReplyDeleteThe book looks wonderful! I'd love to make some baskets to organize my sewing room.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
jennifereladd at yahoo dot com
Thank you for this opportunity. I would love to make a project bag to hold my current crafty project neatly inside for travelling. In fact, I'd also like to make another pincushion!
ReplyDeleteIve never made anything zakka so I think I'd start with a cute zipper pouch or something small for my desk at work. Your book looks awesome and I'd love to own it and get introduced to Zakka style - love what I've seen on flikr!
ReplyDeleteOooh, this looks great! I like to make small things for the sewing room!
ReplyDeleteThat bucket tote on the cover of your book looks awesome! If I win, I'll definitely be making that. We need a good/cute toy storage item for our living room. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI could use some new oven gloves
ReplyDeletei love the little knitting basket - so cute! Thanks so much for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeletetessa_andrews [at] hotmail [dot] com
I like to make pouches because they are simple to make, cute and useful! :)
ReplyDeletewonderful, your book is still not on my shelf, it should be though! thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletei think i would make the little shoes first of all....
Thanks so much for the chance to win! I love all things zakka - so precious.
ReplyDeleteI'd looked at this book before - the projects look really different and clear. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to make some potholders. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous giveaway!! I love all things Zakka - bags, pouches, pin cushions!
ReplyDeleteI love making fabric containers, and that bucket[type one on the cover is just beautiful, thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!!! I really like zipper pouches! Thanks for the chance to win an autographed copy!
ReplyDeletewoohoo-this book looks awesome! I like the little pin cushions-so cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat book! I love the round totes you have on the front! Can never have too many totes to store things in!
ReplyDeleteI am sooo happy to have found out about your blog. I love your book too! I would definitely start with the "Lovely Russian Doll doorstop", just to start though...
ReplyDeleteI'd like to make slippers for my family :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in need of better tote bags-going to have to make some soon and I want to make them both prettier and more durable than the sad bags I have now
ReplyDeleteI adore all Zakka projects, but especially bags and pouches. This book looks incredible!!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to make some Zakka pin cushions! Excited to see your book, it looks cute!
ReplyDeleteKitchen towels! This book looks awesome!!!
ReplyDeletedazzlingshorty(at)yahoo(dot)com
Baby ítems!!!
ReplyDeleteplacemats and pouches have been my latest house hold item - looking forward to see the book :-) ...I will have to check it out on amazon.
ReplyDeleteml_wilkie(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like making zakka storage items for around my house... it makes everything happier :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great idea. I love the little shoes on the book.
ReplyDeleteI can feel some more fabric baskets coming on! But every single item looks absolutely adorable! Congratulations again, Amy!
ReplyDeleteI really need to make some place mats for my new home.
ReplyDeleteAll of them . This style interests me. I made a sewing machine cover with this style
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book! I love the fabric baskets. They are decorative and useful. The bird pouches your cover are very cute! Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteellen(at)myerly(dot)net
congrats on the book. I don't know if this qualifies but I would love to make covers for my small appliances in my kitchen so they don't get dusty and so they look prettier in my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made any Zakka projects but I would love to try the bird pouches -- so cute!
ReplyDeleteI would like to make some Zakka style coin purses - like the birdie ones on the front of your book!
ReplyDeleteSomething tiny and fast. Fun to use up scraps to make something very personal.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I love those little bird pouches on the cover! What a fun looking book, thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteI think my favourite would be any sort of small pouch using up my most precious scraps!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the book and thanks for the chance to win!
therese.aiken@gmail.com
I like the idea of a little purse. maybe for coins. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI want to make the little blue bird tote/container on the book cover!
ReplyDeleteAlso, my cat's name is Neko!
Great giveaway - thank you!
ReplyDeleteI think little pouches are always super useful!
I love that knitting basket, that would be my pick. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love the organise-y stuff, zip pouches, bags, baskets; lovely places to put things that also have so much style :) Lovely book, very generous :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I would love to make some fabric buckets! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletemrs(dot)hbraun(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd love to make a case to hold my embroidery.
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining Zakka. I never knew exactly what 'it' was!
I want to make that knit bag!!! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA pouch large enough to hold supplies for hexies.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the different zakka pouches that I have seen, like the one shaped like a little house. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make something to hold my embroidery things in when I carry them with me when I bring the kids to various activities. Would also like one my daughters would enjoy to carry their embroidery stuff too and perhaps inspire them to embroider.
ReplyDeletethe bird coin purses are adorable!
ReplyDeleteCard holders. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love little patchwork wall hangings and zippered pouches :) the book looks like its full of cute stuff! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI like coasters!
ReplyDeleteI am wanting to make some zakka pouches - i just love the look of them. Congratulations on your book :-)
ReplyDeleteI just love those little booties!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - your book looks so interesting and not to mention useful. How cute our those little purses - Miss 9 will be after one of those for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining the meaning of ZAKKA too!
braydonandkel@bigpond.com
I love the little bird change purse...I would like to make one for the lady who sells me eggs each week!
ReplyDeleteI love making bags and have "tons" of Japanese books. Although I can't read Japanes, the diagrams are usually so easy to follow, I can normally figure it out. Otherwise there's always someone around who can help me with translating. Lovely book by the way. Thanks for the chance to own one.
ReplyDeleteI have just learned about Zakka! I always love little projects- they always make you feel accomplished. I particularly like to make cute pouches! Congratulations on your book!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some containers for my sewing room
ReplyDeleteI need to make sewing machine covers! Congrats on the book!
ReplyDeleteI like to make bags, puches, baskets and small toy animals.
ReplyDeleteIf I have the chance to get an autographed book, I'm in for it!
Thanks for the chance!
I love those bird little coin purses on the cover of your book, and would love to make them! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI have never sewn a Zakka item so it would be a great chance to try it! Thanks for the giveaway. Ana
ReplyDeleteI like making small gifts for friends and really enjoy making different styles of zipper pouches. Thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteGreaty book! Bags of course! :)
ReplyDeleteChristine
ChrisW Designs
I love making any zakka and I know this book will give me so many ideas!! I'd love to make those bird pouches for all the little girls I know!
ReplyDeleteThis is exciting. I didnt know even what zakka was! please count me in.
ReplyDeleteI need to make trivets!
ReplyDeleteBuckets for organizing my things.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love the large bag on the cover!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some baby shoes. Thanks for the chance and congratulations on your book!
ReplyDeleteap_lemos at yahoo dot com
Lovely! I like autographed books!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your book. I'd love to make a zakka bag or pouch. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win your book, Amy!!!
ReplyDeleteand I think I will do some kids stuff :)
I'd like to make probably everything in your book! Starting with the fabric buckets.
ReplyDeleteI love little pouches
ReplyDeleteAmazing giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.Here about Zakka but never had it in my hands,hope this is my chance =o,I would love to make a bag.this is so lovely and generous of you.Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteI want to make a little basket for the kitchen to hold coffee pods.
ReplyDeleteOh my! THe book looks fabulous. Right off the bat I would love to make the basket holding the wool on the cover!
ReplyDeleteI want to make a few fabric baskets to collect the clutter that multiplies in my house! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway chance!
ReplyDeletewow! i would love to win this! i would love to make some organizational tools. thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteHELLO! SWEET GIVEAWAY!
ReplyDeleteI'D MAKE THAT KNITTING TOTE ON THE COVER! THANKS FOR SHARING!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
I am all into function so I love making fabric containers for organization!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to make a couple more zippered boxy pouches to carry and organize my knitting projects.
ReplyDeleteI need and would love a bucket bag/basket. Something I can throw my crochet stuff in and it look cute.
ReplyDeleteI want to make more baskets for storage around the house.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book-that is so exciting! Even just seeing the items on the cover makes me want a copy! Two zakka I can think of right away I want to make are fabric storage buckets and an e reader case.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric buckets.
ReplyDeletesntbosch(at)me(dot)com
I would love to many any of the bags! atabanana29(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSlippers! Slippers! I love slippers ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to win your book :)
ReplyDeleteI love making little bags and hotpads!
ReplyDeleteLooks really great!! We're moving to a new home and I'll love sewing things for it! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletebaby shoes !!!!
ReplyDelete#Have a sunny day and thank you for the chance !
The knitting basket!
ReplyDeleteJust realized I need a cute pin cushion
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some baskets - my house needs more organising! Those little baby shoes look super cute too! Congratulations on the book :)
ReplyDeleteI want to make some cute kitchen towels!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make some fabric baskets as catch-alls.
ReplyDeleteどうもありがとう
racergirl1313 AT hotmail DOT com
I like to make little pouches and purses.
ReplyDeleteI love to make grocery bag holders for my kitchen. They are both functional and pretty. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThe big totes like the blue one on the cover would be great for organizing knitting and rolled quilts in the livingroom. I also like the patchwork lanyard. Thank you for the chance to enter.
ReplyDeleteI really need some pouches for organization!
ReplyDeleteoh that book looks delicious, I love those chick baggies, my girls would love them!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your giveaway, I'd love to make a cute potholder!
ReplyDeleteI love love making the sewing kit, I made out of Zakka, by RC
ReplyDeleteLove to make bags or totes
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric baskets/ buckets!
ReplyDeleteI think I would start out with a little pouch. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteA camera case. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe zakka projects I've like the best are pretty and useful, like pot holders, sewing kits, pouches, etc. Your book looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI would like to make the totes! Or anything else in the book! Looks great! Congrats
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is an artist, and I'd like to make her divided pouch to store and carry her brushes.
ReplyDeleteI should make a set of coasters. My tables get rings too often. rascarborough @ gmail dot com
ReplyDeletePotholders and various bags. Thanks & congrats on the book!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many things that I would love to make Zakka style and at the moment I'm thinking that a some sort of bag to take my quilting on the go with tons of pockets would be perfect!! Thanks for the chance and of course I would love to have a signed copy!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, how exciting! I adore zakka and spent waaaayy too much money in zakka shops in Tokyo. I love all of the little coin purses and pouches...kawaii! Arigato!
ReplyDeleteThe next "zakka" item I'm making are some super luex fabric napkins.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! I'm interested in making anything zakka! Especially out of Japanese fabrics! Congrats on the book and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI would like to start with some of the adorable pouches or bags I have seen. Thank you for the chance to enter
ReplyDeleteThe toy bucket looks like a great and useful project.
ReplyDeleteI love those little booties and would love to try them.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn tote on the front cover of your book caught my eye. I'd love to make it to hold my knitting. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletei'd love to make some bags. i'm very into making bags right now! and i'd LOVE your autograph! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in making fabric baskets and learning more about Zakka.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make some fabric baskets. Love the zakka look.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks wonderful - congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI like making bags- small to medium size.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be great to win your signed book!
I want to make some little fabric "containers" for storage - something pretty and functional!
ReplyDeleteI want to make little useful bags for jewelry and such.
ReplyDeleteYou have a book coming out -- that is exciting! I have been seeing some lovely little zip pouches and I would like to conquer my fear of zippers and make a few.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to make a Zakka pincushion for a friend & I'd like to make the fabric bucket for my sewing room. I'd love an autographed book if I'm the lucky winner. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI desperately need a knitting bag, so I would make first. Congratulations on your book!
ReplyDeleteAw - I did not know that is what zakka meant. Thank you for teaching me something new :)
ReplyDeleteSo with that in mind, I love sewing drawstring bags. It's a great way to use up scraps, have a project that is done in a few hours and you can do so much with them. From storing foodstuffs to using them to transport dirty shoes.
Huge congrats on your book - it looks amazing!
Thank you for a chance to win.
I would like to make a bag or basket to store my knitting projects-in progress.
ReplyDeleteI love the little shoes! They look so cute! Congrats on the book :)
ReplyDeleteI really ought to make fabric coasters for my kiddies to use on my nice table. :) Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to receive this book and it is even better signed. thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI love the bucket bag and the birds! Of course I'd love it autograPhed!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book - i'd love to make that bucket knitting bag on the cover.
ReplyDeleteI lo e pot mitts and anything you can whip up fairly quickly to make a thoughtful gift. I do like trays at the moment. I've just made one each for my kids socks so they stop escaping under the clothes in their drawers. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh, your book looks fabulous! I would love to make that cute little birdy coinpurse!
ReplyDeleteI've seen some cute pincushions and softie toys!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to make some fabric bins to hold my daughters toys!
ReplyDeletecolorvibrant[at]gmail[dot]com
I'm interested in making all kinds of zipper pouches and organizing bags.
ReplyDeleteI love to make little container items.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to make small purses!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great - thanks for the giveaway! I'd like to try some fabric buckets.
ReplyDeletei would like to make soft dolls! Thanks for he giveaway and many greetings from Spain!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make some small baskets or trays to help me organize my sewing notions or projects. I love Zakka and your book looks amazing! Thank you and congratulations on your book! anglanouette(at)gmail(sot)com
ReplyDeleteThat's a great giveaway prize! I love zakka projects and of course, I'd like a book signed! I'd love to make some useful fabric baskets or the little slippers for a baby :)
ReplyDeleteI love all Zakka really! I would make a sewing pouch for embroidery floss first I think :) Would love your autograph in the book!!!
ReplyDeleteJust received the book, which I ordered from Amazon, so I don't need a copy, but just wanted to say that it's wonderful, Amy!!!! Not sure which project I'll sew first, as I love them all. The baby shoes are particularly awesome, though. Hope people post their projects in your Flickr group! I will.
ReplyDeleteI love the bags
ReplyDeleteI need to make fabric baskets and tons of them. Congrats on your book!
ReplyDeleteAnything that helps me keep my kids stuff organized and looking pretty.
ReplyDeleteorganizers and such
ReplyDelete:)
thank you for the giveaway!
I'd like to make some fabric boxes for my storage cubbies above our coat rack. I keep meaning to get round to it, but my current excuse is i have no pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove the book! I would make some storage ... like the fabric bucket!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make fabric storage bins!
ReplyDeletepeachstateme (at) hotmail (dot) com
I love zakka style! I really do enjoy zakka - linen + cotton - quilts among various "littles"!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make soem of those fabric type baskets. I have been wanting a zakka book every sense I first heard of Zakka..Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love zakka key chains and small wallets - so cute and scrappy!
ReplyDeleteI just recently checked out a book on zakka creations and am interested in making a wallet.
ReplyDeletedetroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT com
I have been meaning to make a microwavable therapeutic rice bag for myself, as I've only made ones to give away so far!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
jgemeroy(at)gmail(dot)com
I really like fabric buckets or fabric baskets! I have yet to make any (too many sewing to-dos!) but the yellow and blue one looks very sturdy, so I like it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering this fantastic giveaway!
elizabeth.waligora at gmail.com
I love making bags and pouches.
ReplyDeleteI would like to make one of those baskets with the handles.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make that fabric basket. thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThose little bird zipper pouches are the first thing I would make if I won your book. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteI really want to learn how to make fabric buckets. It would help me stay so much more organized.
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