Playdate in the Scrap-Applique Playground!

 Welcome to Sew JOY Creations and to Kay Mackenzie's book around tour!

I've had a  playdate with Kay before; you can read about it here.

But THIS one is where all the FUN is at! 

When I first read about Kay's newest book on her blog, I gave out a little squeal

 {maybe not so little!} 

 When she asked me to participate in the book around - I was already sorting my scraps!

 This book is great fun even if you're not an applique fanatic - yet!
 Kay provides several techniques on how to create patchwork with your scraps and then projects to make with them. As always, she provides great tips and instructions on how to applique with ease.

 Kay said I didn't have to make an entire project from the book, BUT

The VOICE of this book is so 

happy,

encouraging and

Playful!

 - I already KNEW what I wanted to make!

{don't you want a Studio sign for your space, too?}

Then, life happened.

 I had all my letters traced out and ready to go, but ran out of time. 

Maybe it sounds better if I say I had another idea?!

This is kind of a 2-in-1 deal. 

I got a sign for my sewing space

 AND 

a sewing machine cover!

I took some generous artistic license and played with the letters from "Studio" to create "Play" {does my "P" look like it could be an upside down "d" to you?}

 I quilted the front "Play" panel and decided I should do the same to the back. 

Let's just say it's a cozy fit!

Do you see the selvages?

I used up a collection of selvages that I had stashed away with the fat quarter I used for the back of the cover. I didn't quilt these side panels and I'm glad too - you can see in this photo I need someplace with give to ease everything into place.

I had CUT my background piece and remembered AFTER the fact that I was going to use the spools and such as an explanation point. 

That's how I ended up with 2 projects!

 I LOVE my special little sign! Luck would have it that 3 spools and some scissors could make Sew JOY so special!

As you can see, I found this book and Kay's guidance very inspirational. 

I'm sure you will too!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

NOW CLOSED!

Kay is giving away one copy of Scrap-Applique Playground at each book-around stop.

OPEN TO CANADIAN AND U.S. comments ONLY due to shipping costs.

Comments are open until tomorrow night, Sunday, June 10th at 7 p.m.

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You can get a copy of Kay Mackenzie's Scrap-Applique Playground at 

your local quilt shop,

 through online retailers like Amazon,

 through Kay's publisher's site, http://www.shopmartingale.com,

or purchase a signed copy from Kay's site http://www.kaymackenzie.com

PLUS there are still more stops on the book around tour with chances for you to win a copy!

Click over to All About Applique to find out who else has a playdate with Kay!

I hope you enjoyed your visit and are inspired to play with some scraps too!

Sarah Vee