Zakka Handmades Blog Tour & Giveaway

Wednesday, June 26, 2013


Happy Wednesday! Welcome to my stop on the Zakka Handmades Blog Tour! We're helping Amy Morinaka of Chick Chick Sewing celebrate the release of her new book, Zakka Handmades! Amy's style is so crazy cute and this book is too! I couldn't resist playing along!

I knew that for my stop on the tour I wanted to make something from the book but I have to say, it was hard to choose just one project! There are tons of cute bags, accessories and projects for your home! Ultimately, I choose the Raindrops Tote for my first project!

I decided to use linen, Pure Elements solids and my new line, Nordika for my tote! It was fun playing with the applique raindrops, since it's not something I usually incorporate in my work.  The tote come together really easily, I love the rounded corner detail!

It's lined with another Nordika print and has a little interior pocket. It would be a great size to take to the library or to travel with a small project! Next I want to make some of the fabric buckets!

Congrats on a beautiful book, Amy!

Zakka Handmades by Jeni Baker
Zakka Handmades, a photo by Jeni Baker on Flickr.
Would you like to win a copy of Zakka Handmades? To enter, leave a comment on this post.  One entry per person, open to US Residents only. Giveaway will end Monday, July 8th at 5pm CST.

Don't forget to check out the other stops on the tour! There is a giveaway at every stop!

6/24/13 - Kerry verykerryberry
6/26/13  Jeni In Color Order (you're here!)
6/28/13  Sachiko Tea Rose Home
7/1/13 – Amber One Shabby Chick
7/3/13 – Kristen Feeling Stitchy
7/5/13 – Hiromi Harujion Design
7/8/13 – Amy nanaCompany
7/10/13 – Lisa and Sarah A Spoonful of Sugar
7/12/13 – Mette Erleperle
7/15/13 – Sarah and Rachel Roxy Creations
7/17/13 - Anna Noodlehead

201 comments :

  1. Cute tote! I love books like this that have so many cute gift ideas!

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  2. Sweet bag, I love the applique raindrops. It looks like a great book!

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  3. Love your bag. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.

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  4. How adorable! I love the rounded corners, too!

    Amanda Rose
    http://sewmuchtosay.blogspot.com

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  5. Looks like a cute book and your tote is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  6. So many cute, quick projects! Love it! Especially the little birdie pouch.

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  7. cute tote, perfect for library bag!! I've been seen this book from flickr friend, and already in my list wish .. aaw, it's already too long list :)

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  8. Very cute tote! I would love to try it and the rest of the projects in that awesome book!

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  9. This book looks so cute-I would LOVE to win it!!!

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  10. Ohhh the turend out awesome. Love the fabrics you used. I have been drooling over this book ever since I first saw and heard mention of it....Would love to be the proud new owner. I really want to do one of those fabric buskets too..

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  11. Super cute and I love the rounded corners! Thank you!

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  12. adorable! Would love this book

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  13. I love that tote-the Nordika really shines! All the projects I've seen from this book look so fun. Thanks for the opportunity!
    mmckee at wi dot rr dot com

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  14. I would love to have a copy of this book! So many cute projects! I also love how beautifully Nordika works with this tote!

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  15. Those little booties are so cute!

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  16. Adorable! Would love to win...especially since the winner will be announced on my birthday! What a perfect present!

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  17. The projects in this book seem to be just the ticket when the sewing bug hits but you don't have a lot of time.
    The Nordika bag is super-cute!
    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  18. This looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  19. This looks like a wonderful book to have on your shelf. Full of sweet, little projects! Thanks for this chance!

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  20. Adorable! Nordika works so well in those raindrops :)

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  21. I saw the little chick pouch that Sandra of Suddenly Sandra made already. Can't wait to get a copy of this book to try one myself.

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  22. I would love to win! I need some new projects, lol. :) Thank you.

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  23. I have to agree on the rounded corners on that bag - they look great! I see that the book includes baby shoes as one of its projects -- that is on my bucket list!

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  24. I haven't seen that book around here yet. Would love a chance to make something new and different. Thanks

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  25. Let's go Zakka style! Thank you for the giveaway, Jeni.

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  26. Beautiful bag, Love the material you picked you

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  27. The Raindrops Tote is adorable!

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  28. i am new to sewing so this would be an awesome gift!!

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  29. Love your raindrops fabric. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  30. This bag is ADORABLE!!! Love it!

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  31. What a darling bag! Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win.

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  32. Your new fabric line works perfectly with this project!

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  33. I love that bag!! I also love Nordika! It's perfect on this bag :)

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  34. Beautiful bag!! Love your new line so much! xx

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  35. I love your bag and this book looks great! I hadn't seen this one around yet, thanks for the introduction!

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  36. i love that bag! thanks for sharing

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  37. I love both your fabric lines... so pretty and I would be over the moon to win a copy of this!

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  38. This book seem like a lot of fun projects.

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  39. Beautiful! This one's been sitting on my Amazon wishlist and I'd just love to get my hands on it!

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  40. Your raindrops are so cute. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  41. Love your raindrop bag. Thanks for the give away!

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  42. Oh! So So Cute! Would love to win! I LOVE the Raindrop Bag!

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  43. I love the structure of this bag. I can't wait to see the book! Thanks.

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  44. the bag you made is so cute. I love the simple modern lines of the tote.

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  45. I'd love to win this cute book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  46. Thanks for the giveaway! You can never have too many craft books :)

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  47. You have no IDEA how much I would love to win this book. I love to make cute little projects!

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  48. Thanks for the giveaway! You can never have too many craft books :)

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  49. LOOKS LIKE A NEAT BOOK!
    THANKS@

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  50. i'd love a copy, thanks! your project is adorable.

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  51. Love your tote bag--it came out great!

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  52. Thank you for the giveaway! I love the tote bag :)

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  53. What a great bag! I am looking forward to getting this book.

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  54. I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  55. Your bag turned out very adorable! Every project I see, that is made using your new fabric line, just makes me anticipate the release even more!

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  56. Your bag is adorable (no surprise there, huh?) Thanks for a chance to win (what looks to be) an amazing book!!!

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  57. Wow,I would love to win this book . . . sew many cute projects & I love your bag.

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  58. Cute bag! I love the raindrops. I would love to win this book. I looks like it has a lot of cute projects in it.

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  59. very cute tote! i am really loving your new line of fabric. :) thanks for the chance to win!

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  60. Looks like a great book! I love the raindrop tote.

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  61. Wow, love the raindrop tote! Especially with the Nordika prints.. ;)

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  62. Looks super sweet...and "projects" other than quilts (and coasters!) are out of my routine, for sure!

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  63. I love the bag. The book would be great. Thanks.

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  64. Love the raindrops!! Super cute bag.

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  65. This book is so cute! I would love to have a copy of it. Thanks for the chance :)

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  66. What a great book! I'd love to win it! Thanks!

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  67. The bag is stunning - I would love a copy of the book!

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  68. That bag looks great, and I can't wait to get my hands on your beautiful fabric line!

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  69. This book looks great!

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  70. I love the tote! This looks like a fabulous book with lots of gift ideas!

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  71. Your tote is delightful! I love the modern look!

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  72. Lovely tote and book. Thanks for the chance to try and win.

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  73. I love your bag. This looks like such a good book to add to my library.

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  74. I'm crazy about the "Fabric Bucket with Hangtag"; you can use it to hold numerous items.

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  75. Looks like a book full of cute projects. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  76. What a darling bag! Love bags and love applique! Wonderful book and can't wait to see what other projects are next.

    Thank you and Amy for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  77. Your new line seems ideally suited to zakka style projects. Super cute!

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  78. Just adorable...would be thrilled to win a copy!

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  79. I love the raindrops tote you made! It's so cute :)

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  80. I love your cute tote; it looks great with linen and your fabric!!

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  81. I am just getting into the sewing thing and recently came across your blog and you do so many cute things! I would LOVE some cute little projects to get me started before I decide to tackle a quilt!

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  82. Such a cute tote, and it shows off your great new prints! This book looks like a keeper, too!

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  83. Love your tote and the book looks amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  84. I love the tote. looks like a fun book.

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  85. Love the items in this book!! Thanks for the chance!

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  86. I would love to win this book..

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  87. Love your bag and love the projects in the book!

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  88. Hi!!!! Great give away!!!! I would love to win the book!!!! Love your bag!!!!

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  89. I like your fabric choices for those drops! Your new line is great!

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  90. That is an adorable bag - just a nice sized bag. Those corners give it a special look. I look at those baby girl shoes on the cover and know I'd love to give them a try!

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  91. This project is so cute! Thanks for the chance.

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  92. I can think of so many friends who would love these made for them....great presents!

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  93. I love your bag! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  94. Some of the cutest things ever! I would love to make some!

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  95. Such a perfect size tote! I need to make one for our library visits. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  96. I love your bag, i would love to do one for Christmas making the raindrops into Christmas ornaments.

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  97. I love the fabrics you chose, the bag looks great! I'd love to make one too!

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  98. Love your bag! This book would be great to win! Thanks for the chance!

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  99. Cute bag! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  100. I love it!!! Would like to have a chance :)

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  101. Love your raindrops and would love to win the book.

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  102. Zakka projects are always so cheerful! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  103. That book looks awesome. Thx for a great giveaway!

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  104. Fabulous book - would love to own it.

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  105. I've had my eye on this book! So happy there's a blog tour - the inspiration will be great. Many thanks!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  106. Love the style of this book, so fun and unique!

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  107. That book looks like a must have!

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  108. So appealing. So simple, clean lines. Love it. thanks

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  109. The book looks delightful, I'd love to win!

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  110. Thanks for the chance to win! Adorable stuff! :)

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  111. Love your bag! Pretty please pick me...would love this book! Thanks!

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  112. I love your bird small pouch! I am really into making bags, so this book would be just perfect!!

    cjpike (at) indiana (dot) edu

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  113. Great ideas for projects! The raindrop design on the tote is very cute.

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  114. I love that Tote. Looks like a fabulous book. Thank you for the opportunity

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  115. I'd love to win. The book was already in my Amazon cart!

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  116. I love that tote!

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  117. Thanks for the list of other blogs to check out. I'm always looking for good crafty blogs!

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  118. Cute projects! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  119. This book looks adorable. Cute tote bag.

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  120. Would love to win a copy!! Your tote looks super cute! Can't have too many bags!:)

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  121. I would love to make some fabric buckets. The blue bird fabric she used is really cute!

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  122. I'd love to win a copy of this book! Such great things to create! :) Thanks for hosting! mfrapp_83 {at} yahoo {dot} com

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  123. I love the tote bag. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  124. adorable bag and it looks fabulous with Nordika

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  125. Your totes always turn out adorable.

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  126. Oooh, I want this book so bad! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  127. oooh! i would SO love to get a copy of this and give this Zakka style a try! it is always So beautiful!!!

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  128. what does zakka even mean? Thanks for the chance to win.

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  129. Love your blog and anything Zakka!

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  130. Fun looking book.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  131. Wow this book looks awesome! Love the tote. Thanks!

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  132. I love the projects in this book!!!

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  133. you can never have enough bags thanks

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  134. Some really nice projects in Zakka Handmades. Would be super fun for Christmas gifts. Anne in Colorado
    sewanne@comcast.net

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  135. I like your bag, thanks for the giveaway!

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  136. I love your tote bag....adorable! I also love Zakka! Thank you!

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  137. Who wouldn't want a book to inspire cute new gifty ideas!

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  138. What a pretty bag! I love seeing your new line. I really like it!

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  139. Such a cute bag! I've been eyeing this book on Amazon, thanks for the chance to win!

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  140. I love the raindrops and rounded corners. I would love to see what other goodies are in the book.

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  141. What a lovely bag, Zakka projects are such fun!

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  142. Congratulations on your Nordika collection - I love it!

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  143. Looks like a great book. Thanks.

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  144. ...your tote is lovely! So is your blog - I'm looking forward to follow the work. See you. Mette, Erleperle

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  145. Thanks for the chance, I love looking at the books as much as making things!

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  146. Your tote is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  147. I love the birdie wallet! So cute!!!

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  148. fun giveaway - looks like a cute book! :)

    bess

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  149. I LOVE your bag! And, I have had my eye on this book since WAY before it came out :)

    desi at weeshare.net

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  150. Your tote is adorable. The book looks fun- thanks for the chance!

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  151. I love the teardrops and ANXIOUSLY awaiting until I can get some Nordika!

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  152. The baby booties are adorable!

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  153. This looks like a fun book!

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  154. This looks like a must have for my ever expanding library

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  155. I've been wanting to see more Zakka! Perfect distraction from summer school!

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  156. I've been wanting to see more Zakka! Perfect distraction from summer school!

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  157. This book looks so fun, and the bag is adorable!

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  158. This book looks awesome! I am needing some good handmade gift ideas for Christmas too.

    leigh ann
    lafx23@comcast.net

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  159. The question is, who wouldn't want this book!?!

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  160. I'd love to win! Thanks for sharing!

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  161. love the bag.... love everything in the book!

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  162. Your bag looks perfect! I would love to win this book!

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  163. This looks like a really fun book. Thanks so much for the chance to win it!

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  164. Looks like a fun book with great projects! I can't wait to win!!!,

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  165. I'm new to your blog and I'm so glad I found you! I love your style. Can't wait to look around and discover some more beautiful projects.

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  166. This looks like a great book, and I love your bag! ...so cute!

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  167. Such a cute tote bag!

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  168. Beautiful job on your Raindrops Tote!

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  169. Love the fabric you used on the tote bag. Thanks for the giveaway.

    (smjohns63 at yahoo dot com)

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  170. What a cute tote bag! Thanks for the chance to win!

    (orr20004(at)msn(dot)com)

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  171. Mary

    I love the tote bag and would love to make it! Thank you so very much for giving us the chance to win the book.

    mry_stndrd@yahoo.com

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  172. Mary

    I love the tote bag and would love to make it! Thank you so very much for giving us the chance to win the book.

    mry_stndrd@yahoo.com

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  173. Such a cute bag!! I haven't made anything Zakka yet so I would love to win this book,,,so many wonderful project!!! Thank you for the chance to win.

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