sweet tweets coaster

Have you seen Erin's new book Sweet Tweets: Simple Stitches, Whimsical Birds ? It's full of incredibly adorable, quick to make patchwork projects.

I chose to make Rainy Day Bird Coaster and I could not be happier with how it turned out. I'm so in love with this combination of some of my very favorite Cotton and Steel fabrics, Essex linen, little patchwork pieces, and chunky hand stitches. Plus, look at that little birdie holding an umbrella. Beyond adorable!

At first I was not so sure about raw edge applique Erin teaches so well in her book. I'm not very good with free motion quilting so I worried I'd completely mess up my coaster. You know what though? The wonkiness of the the stitches actually adds to the charm of these projects. In my humble opinion :).

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Would you like to win your very own electronic copy of this beautiful book full of charming projects? If so, leave a comment below and I'll choose a winner on Thursday (Sep. 17th).

This giveaway is open worldwide.

The winner is Christine S. Congratulations!!!

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Hope you'll enjoy the rest of the blog hop. Svetlana

Tuesday, September 8 - Erin (Introduction post) Why Not Sew?

Wednesday, September 9 - Heidi Fabric Mutt

Thursday, September 10 - Debbie A Quilter's Table

Friday, September 11 - No Post

Saturday, September 12 - Jacque Brown Dog Prims 
Monday, September 14 - Amy nanaCompany 

Tuesday, September 15 - Svetlana s.o.t.a.k handmade 
Wednesday, September 16 - Renee Sewn With Grace

Thursday, September 17 - Martingale Stitch This! The Martingale Blog

Friday, September 18 - Heather Vintage Grey Handmade

Saturday, September 19 - Clara and Jennie Clover & Violet

Monday, September 21 - Amanda Jean Crazy Mom Quilts

Tuesday, September 22 - Cindy Live a Colorful Life

Wednesday, September 23 - Carla Grace and Favour

Thursday, September 24 - Mary Molly Flanders

Friday, September 25 - No Post

Saturday, September 26 - Erin, Big Giveaway Post!!! Why Not Sew?