Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders
By Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins
Photos by Tara Donne
Storey Publishing
As far as project publications go, Fabric-by-Fabric is an amazing book! First of all, it does not skimp, with 416 pages and 101 projects, as well as a stuffed envelope full of paper patterns. The pages are thick and glossy with wonderful photographs and illustrations for every step-by-step project. But beyond aesthetics, the projects in this book, contributed by dozens of designers from all over North America, are super fun and use only one yard of fabric (but of course!).
With wide-ranging projects such as a retro airline bag, party lamp shade, chef's hat and apron, fabric kite, monster backpack, dining chair slipcover, all kinds of cute girl's sundresses, and so much more, it's difficult to choose where to begin. But we've made that easy for you with this excerpted Umbrella Redo (PDF below), a perfect project to make before winter truly begins.
 | Download the Umbrella Redo Project Right click to save the PDF to your desktop. Directions on downloading PDFs. |
Giveaway Time!
As part of the Fabric-by-Fabric blog tour, we are giving away one copy of the book. Simply leave us a comment from our CRAFT comment section (not from Facebook) by December 23, 2:00PM (PST), and we will randomly choose one lucky giveaway winner! Good luck!
In the meantime, here are the dates for the rest of the tour:
12/22/2011 Jenna Lou Loves You
12/23/2011 Spincushion
12/27/2011 One Inch World
12/28/2011 Sew Sew Etc.
01/12/2012 Lu Lu Carter
01/12/2012 Fiberosity
01/12/2012 Zuhause
01/12/2012 Obsessively Stiching
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What fun ideas - I'd love to win!
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What fun ideas - I'd love to win!
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This book looks fabulous! I'd love some new patterns! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
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This book looks fabulous! I'd love some new patterns! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
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Love it!! Sorry I saw it too late to get in the drawing.:(
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Love it! Thanks so much for posting the umbrella redo.
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What a great way to cheer yourself up with a beautiful umbrella when it is rainy. Fantastic projects in the book!!
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Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
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I love the other books in this "series". Thank you for a chance to win a copy of this title!
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would love to win! just starting to get into crafting :]
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I would LOVE to win this! I have so much fabric that could be put to good use...
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I would LOVE to win this! I have so much fabric that could be put to good use...
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what a great book. i would love to win it. i never thought about making an umbrella
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Woo hoo! So many great projects in one book. What caught my eye was KITE. Wow, I could make kites.
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Oooohhh...I'd love to make that purse on the front cover- I have the perfect button!
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Wow! Very cool. I have the first one, and would love to win this. Thanks for the chance.
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oooooooo... want want want :)
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Oh my goodness this book sounds perfect! I'm kinda sorta still getting my feet wet in sewing, so small projects are ideal for me right now. (though I doubt I'm quite ready for making my own umbrella just yet!)
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Oh my goodness this book sounds perfect! I'm kinda sorta still getting my feet wet in sewing, so small projects are ideal for me right now. (though I doubt I'm quite ready for making my own umbrella just yet!)
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Oh my goodness this book sounds perfect! I'm kinda sorta still getting my feet wet in sewing, so small projects are ideal for me right now. (though I doubt I'm quite ready for making my own umbrella just yet!)
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This book looks fantastic!
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This book looks great!
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Wow - lots of projects in one book - looks great!
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I would love to win this book! either way i'll have to have it, so many great ideas!!!! yay!
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I would love to win this book! either way i'll have to have it, so many great ideas!!!! yay!
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i love the umbrella!
fingers crossed to win.
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Love the umbrella!
fingers crossed to win!!
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Love the umbrella!
fingers crossed to win!!
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Would love to win this!
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Love adding new books to my craft library! Fingers crossed!
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Thissss! I really want to win this. I was drooling over it in the bookstore.
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Thissss! I really want to win this. I was drooling over it in the bookstore.
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Thissss! I really want to win this. I was drooling over it in the bookstore.
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I would love to own a copy of this book.
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I would love to have this book - great projects!!
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Thanks for the great tutorial, can't wait to download it as I have been eying that umbrella on the cover.
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This book looks great. I have a nice stash of fabric remnants that would be great for some of the projects.
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I love projects that are scaled to my attention span… this looks like I could actually finish something!
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I love projects that are scaled to my attention span… this looks like I could actually finish something!
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I would love to have this book! So many cute and inspiring projects for when you have a small amount of fabric.
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The umbrella looks great, I wish there were places to buy oilcloth over here...
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The perfect project book for winter!
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The perfect project book for winter!
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Looks like a great book.
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Looks like a great book.
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I have the One skein version of this book and it has so many cute projects. I would love this version!!!
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what a great book for quick projects!
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what a great book for quick projects!
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what a great book for quick projects!
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Would love this book!
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Love adding new books to my craft library! Fingers crossed!
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Do I love this website, or what? Seriously, too cool.
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This book looks great- thanks for the show-n-tell! One more for the "must buy ASAP" list....
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This sounds awesome!
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This sounds awesome!
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I'm new to sewing and feel like some projects from the book would be good for a beginner. They're so cute and wouldn't be overwhelming!
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I'm new to sewing and feel like some projects from the book would be good for a beginner. They're so cute and wouldn't be overwhelming!
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I checked this book out the other day! It is gorgeous-love how the sections are divided. I'd love to try some of the home-dec projects!
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I would love to win this book. Thanks for the umbrella pattern!
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I checked this book out the other day! It is gorgeous-love how the sections are divided. I'd love to try some of the home-dec projects!
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Believe! Create! Share!
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I think Santa is leaving me a sewing machine this year - this book is a must buy for me!
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yay! this looks awesome..i have the other book and its amazing :)
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I'm so excited for this book! I loved the first one and this one looks just as creative and fun!
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All the projects in this book are so adorable.
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All the projects in this book are so adorable.
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This book looks fantastic!
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At last some new ideas to do with all the fabric stashed in the closet!
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At last! New ideas for all those single yard cuts I can't seem to stop buying without a plan!
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I have the first addition and love it! Would love to get my hands on this one as well!
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I would love to have this book and thanks so much for the umbrella redo tut!
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At last! New ideas for all those single yard cuts I can't seem to stop buying without a plan!
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I have the first addition and love it! Would love to get my hands on this one as well!
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I have the first addition and love it! Would love to get my hands on this one as well!
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When ever I find a fabric that I must have but have no plans for, I always buy a yard. At last some new ideas for what to do with my stash of single yard cuts!
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Oh I really need this book. Thanks for the redo umbrella pattern! I may have to try this with the wet weather coming up~
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This book looks fantastic!
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This book looks fantastic!
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thanks so much for the giveaway! I am super excited!
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I think Santa is leaving me a sewing machine for Christmas - this book is going to be a must-buy for me in the new year! Thanks for the review!!
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I think Santa is leaving me a sewing machine for Christmas - this book is going to be a must-buy for me in the new year! Thanks for the review!!
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thanks so much for the giveaway! I am super excited!
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This book looks awesome!
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This book looks awesome!
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Awesome book, with so much inspiration!
Thanks for the chance...
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Awesome book, with so much inspiration!
Thanks for the chance...
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This would be a fantastic book to get me started in the new year.
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This would be a fantastic book to get me started in the new year.
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I want "Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders."
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What an awesome book - I could certainly use some creative inspiration in the New Year. Thanks for the chance to win!
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This book looks awesome! I love the 1 yard 1 craft idea. It's great for people on a budget and beginners too! (like me)
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This book looks awesome! I love the 1 yard 1 craft idea. It's great for people on a budget and beginners too! (like me)
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So funny - I was just talking about this book with my husband last night. I had it on my Christmas list. He told me that the book stores were too hard for him to find anything (he probably wouldn't ask for help). Great giveaway!
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Thanks for the freebie Umbrella makeover! I've always wondered how to do this!
Jan
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I would love the opportunity to own this book! Always looking for new fresh ideas.
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Thanks for the freebie Umbrella makeover! I've always wondered how to do this!
Jan
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I would love the opportunity to own this book! Always looking for new fresh ideas.
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Oh I would love this book - thanks for the chance.
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Would love this book - thanks for the chance.
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Beautiful book. I'd love to have this sitting right beside my sewing machine! Thanks for the give-away.
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Would love to win a copy of this book! Looks like it has so many great ideas!
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Would love a copy of this book!
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I totally want to make my own umbrella!! :)
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This book looks great! I pick up a lot of cool fabric at garage sales that are small 1 yard cuts. These projects look great for using them up. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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This book looks great! I pick up a lot of cool fabric at garage sales that are small 1 yard cuts. These projects look great for using them up. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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That book looks great. Love quick little projects like this!
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This book looks great! I pick up a lot of cool fabric at garage sales that are small 1 yard cuts. These projects look great for using them up. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Loved the first book. Can't wait for the second.
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This would be a fabulous book to own. I hope you pick me. Merry Christmas everyone!
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This book looks awesome. Even if I don't win it, I'll probably buy it.
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This book looks awesome. Even if I don't win it, I'll probably buy it.
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Looks perfect for a newbie sew-er like me!
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Looks perfect for a newbie sew-er like me!
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Looks perfect for a newbie sew-er like me!
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Looks like a wonderful book to have,my grandaughter and I would love it!
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Looks like a wonderful book to have,my grandaughter and I would love it!
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Definitely need to get this book!
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Just borrowed the first book from my local library & it was amazing...and now here is book two! Amazing what a crafter, sewer can make out of a yard! I love it & would love to have this book ")
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Just borrowed the first book from my local library & it was amazing...and now here is book two! Amazing what a crafter, sewer can make out of a yard! I love it & would love to have this book ")
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would love to win!
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would love to win!
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What a great concept! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Sometimes, all that you have is a yard of great fabric! It can be tricky to make something great out of it (especially something you know will be foolproof!). This books seems like a clever way to solve just such a problem.
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Love this idea! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I"d love this book. Thank you!
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That purse is killing me! I MUST make one!!!! Ahhhh the madness....
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I must have that book! My mom have tons of unused fabric so that's a good way to use them!
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I have the first book & love it. I'd love to have this one because I'm always curious about new fabrics but am scared to try.
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I have the first book & love it. I'd love to have this one because I'm always curious about new fabrics but am scared to try.
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I have the first book & love it. I'd love to have this one because I'm always curious about new fabrics but am scared to try.
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Looks like a great book that I'd love to own!
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Looks like a cool resource!
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Looks like a cool resource!
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I adore one yard projects and this book looks like it has really great projects!
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This book looks fantastic!
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This book looks fantastic!
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What a lovely book. Can't wait to try some of these projects.
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Keeping my fingers crossed, this looks like a fantastic book!
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What a lovely book. Can't wait to try some of these projects.
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What a lovely book. Can't wait to try some of these projects.
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I'd love to win this - it looks like a great book!
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this book looks great !
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Ooh, I would love to win for my sister.
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What great projects!
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I have so much fabric that I have no idea what to do with - this book would be a huge help!
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I have so much fabric that I have no idea what to do with - this book would be a huge help!
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I would love to win this for the hat and the handbag!
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this looks like such an amazing book! I have often wondered if it would be possible to re-make an umbrella... <3
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This would be a great book to have, just took a peak at it last night at the book store....
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I was just at the bookstore last night and to a peak at the book... it looks like a great book, would love to have in my collection.
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this looks like such an amazing book! I have often wondered if it would be possible to re-make an umbrella... <3
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This looks like the perfect book for me! I too often buy just a yard of fabric so I can tell myself I'm being thrifty by not buying more, but then can't find the right pattern that will let me make something cute while not calling for too much fabric.
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I was just at the bookstore last night and to a peak at the book... it looks like a great book, would love to have in my collection.
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Definitely adding this to my wishlist. Looks like there are a lot of great projects! :)
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I saw this book at a local bookstore two days ago and had a case of total book lust!
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would love to get some more sewing Idea's
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I try to make as many project to help to raise funds for church, scouts and other service projects, this looks like it would make a great inspiration book. Good luck in the sales of it. I will try to pass on the information of it.
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I actually own the first one-yard wonder book and made two Christmas presents from it! I would love to win this so I can get ready for next Christmas!
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I actually own the first one-yard wonder book and made two Christmas presents from it! I would love to win this so I can get ready for next Christmas!
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Wow! This book looks amazing! I want a copy!
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That book looks amazing! I want a copy!
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I have this book on my amazon wishlist, I will probably have to buy it for myself because usually my wishlist is my family's "do not buy her this" list :) I really need this book because whenever I see fabric I like (ok, love) I buy a yard of it, so I have lots of 1-yard pieces of fabric!
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I was just looking at this book the other day. Love it!
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That book looks amazing! I want a copy!
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That book looks amazing! I want a copy!
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Wow! That book looks amazing! I want a copy!
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Yeiii!!!!
I want to win the book to make OneYardWOnders!!!
:)
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Brillant book! with so much yardage in my studio this book would get a lot of mileage!
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I am a new crafter and would LOVE to win this book. Thanks. Have a great holiday!
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OHHH! What a lovely project--I would love to win this book!! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
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This book looks really cool, I hope I get randomly picked to win!
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I love this book. So many cute projects!
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I love this book. So many cute projects!
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I just saw this yesterday at B&N!! Would love to win!!
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I would absolutely LOVE to win this!
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Looks yummy!
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This book looks so awesome!! I would love to be the lucky winner!
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Looks yummy!
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This book looks so awesome!! I would love to be the lucky winner!
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This book looks so awesome!! I would love to be the lucky winner!
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Cool.
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I have the first book and I love it. This one looks even better.
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Ooh, I have SO many one yard pieces of fabric. This book may help me clear up my sewing area!!
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This book looks like a lot of fun.
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Oh my gosh I was just loving this book in the store but didn't actually buy it. But I want it...
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Oh my gosh I was just loving this book in the store but didn't actually buy it. But I want it...
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I love the concept of compiling projects that only require a single yard of fabric. Clever! Also, I would like to win :)
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Such a cute book! I loved the first one and can't wait to see this one!
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I love the concept of compiling projects that only require a single yard of fabric. Clever! Also, I would like to win :)
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Personalizing my own umbrella is an awesome idea, thanks for posting the instructions. Books look like its filled w/some great ideas.
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would love to win! im new to sewing and def need step by step instructions :)
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Looks like a great book!
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Love it!
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Looks like a great book!
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Love it!
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would love to win! im new to sewing and def need step by step instructions :)
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Every project that I've seen executed from this book looks so fun! That beautiful umbrella is no exception. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this book!
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I would love to win a copy!
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I've been getting into all kinds of crafts this past year and a half. Blogs and videos have been a great resource, but a book would be great! It would be a first for the library. :)
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Awesome! I can't wait to doll up my old umbrellas! I wish I knew about this a few weeks ago for Xmas presents!
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I loved the first one yard wonders so I'm sure I'd love this one as well :)
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I have a different one-yard-wonders book--101 sewing projects and i love it! this would be a wonderful addition to my library. Also--it would make a great bday present for me--mine is the day after xmas and I often am forgotten!
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Hey, I might be able to fit all my fabric in my fabric bins AND close the lids! I definitely need this book. :)
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I want to make EVERY project on the cover! That never happens. Looks amazing!
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I would love to have this book!
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I have a different one-yard-wonders book--101 sewing projects and i love it! this would be a wonderful addition to my library. Also--it would make a great bday present for me--mine is the day after xmas and I often am forgotten!
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I'm a complete amateur when it comes to sewing. I would love to get a hold of one of these.
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My parasol carrying daughter is going to love the umbrella re-do!
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I have a different one-yard-wonders book--101 sewing projects and i love it! this would be a wonderful addition to my library. Also--it would make a great bday present for me--mine is the day after xmas and I often am forgotten!
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I have a different one-yard-wonders book--101 sewing projects and i love it! this would be a wonderful addition to my library. Also--it would make a great bday present for me--mine is the day after xmas and I often am forgotten!
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What a cute project and I love the idea of the book. Great way to work through my stash of fabric.
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I always feel like one yard isn't enough to make anything interesting. This book will be so useful for us with tons of leftover fabrics from past projects. I would love to have a copy =)
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Love this book!!
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Looks like a fun book! I'll have to check it out.
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I would love this book!!
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What a great looking book! I'm always trying to find sewing inspiration, and this looks like it has tons of projects that not only take minimal fabric but would be rather quick and not take too much of my precious time :) Thanks for the chance to win!
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Looks like another beautiful book, will inspire my y10 for sure!
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I would love to have this book!
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I would love this book!!
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Oh I love it already... I got this other book one yard wonders too...
and I have to many yard laying around here, waiting for a nice project...
maybe I am lucky ;-)
warmest regards
Andrea
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I'd love this book!
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I would love this book!!
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Makes me curious to go through my stash and find out what I've got full yards of! <3
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this looks like a fantastic book.
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I love it! I have a lot of one-yard bits around, and I'd love to put them to good use on great projects!
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I'm already excited - sound perfect for fabric remnants!!
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I'm already excited! I love buying fabric remnants but full patterns need more that one yard. This is perfect for remnants! I just hope it gives info on where to buy umbrella accessories - can customers buy an umbrella without the fabric, or do we re-use the metal parts of an old one? Thanks!
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This book looks amazing!!
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Looks like a fun book. Would love to add it to my library.
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This book looks amazing!!
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Looks like a fun book. Would love to add it to my library.
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Oh....so....lovely! Yes, yes, this is book I wished for for Hanukkah!
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