i have a very talented friend. her name is Janet.
some of you may already know her.
she has a delightful blog where she shares snippets of her life and creations.
it is through our blogs that we first met, realising that we lived but 10 minutes from each other.
we like to meet up and eat cake.
On my last visit Janet gave me a copy of her first book 'Freya and Fred'.
I also have a signed copy to giveaway!
This little book is charmingly written and beautifully designed!
Freya is a girl and Fred is her dog. the book traces a week in their lives, including going to school, having a picnic and hosting a party. There is a gorgeous quilt project for each day plus little stitcheries and lots of other ideas for smaller projects using Janet's unique jointed templates which bring life and movement to Freya, Fred and their friends.
the whole flavour is very nostalgic and i love the variation outfits for Freya that are added as you read through the book. If you, like me, loved playing dress up dolls as a child then you will have heaps of fun putting her wardrobe together!
there is also a handy little How do I...? section for advice on freehand machine embroidery, applique and hand embroidery techniques at the back. my 11 year old was enthralled by this and all the different possibilites for creating Freya's face, hair and features. i am looking forward to working through the book with her.
there is even a patttern for a little doll and instuctions on how to make her papier mache bed , not to mention her bed linen and tiny hexagon quilt.
so far i have made one project from Freya and Fred. i just couldn't resist it...
i made Fred! he is tiny and stitched in wool felt. He is included in the giveaway too.
So if you would love a chance to win this charming book and my wee tiny Fred, then please leave me a comment. I shall randomly pick a winner next Sunday 27th November 12noon GMT
oh and if you can't bear to wait that long and would like to buy a copy you can purchase one from Janet's Etsy shop
Oooh Ginny, it looks absolutely Gorgeous, I for one would love to win! I love your 'Fred' he's adorable, my little one would love him :-)
x
Posted by: Katie Levett-Allen | November 21, 2011 at 17:32
I love felt and doggies and books. I would adore to win. Please count me in!! xoRobinâ¤
Posted by: Robin | November 21, 2011 at 18:09
What a lovely giveaway Ginny!! This book looks like a real delight! And Fred, well what can I say other than 'HOW CUTE IS HE!!!!' Please don't enter me into your draw, lovely though the prizes are, I feel lucky to have just won something from Sonia's giveaway, I won't be greedy. Good luck to everyone!! Jane xx
Posted by: Jane Cardie | November 21, 2011 at 21:07
Such a sweet book and a great giveaway, Please count me in as I think my little grand-daughter Florence would love it.
Posted by: maureen | November 21, 2011 at 23:07
oh that's so sweet, the little row of stitching with the spades and the flowers is adorable x
Posted by: driftwood | November 22, 2011 at 07:06
What a wonderful book and Fred is gorgeous. I love that garden-y stitching too.
Posted by: Dragonfly | November 22, 2011 at 09:01
Ginny that looks like a beautiful book and things to make all rolled into one - what a lovely idea.
Fred looks so handsome - I think you've done a wonderful job and I'm sure some Sweet Myrtle magic has been sewn into him too.
take care and have a lovely day,
Nina xxxxx
(I'm off to check out Janet's blog)
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | November 22, 2011 at 10:02
awww...i feel this book and little Fred too x
Thank you for the opportunity to share x
Posted by: debra | November 22, 2011 at 10:56
Wow, what a brilliant idea for a book & I love Fred! I will keep my fingers crossed :0)
Posted by: Jenny | November 22, 2011 at 11:35
What a beautiful book - what clever friends you have! Fred is gorgeous too, I'd love a chance to win... :D
Posted by: Mousy Brown | November 22, 2011 at 12:06
Oh Ginny what a gorgeous book! I've never seen this but so glad you've tempted me! I think your Fred is so sweet, imagine him real all curled up by the fire, he would sit happily next to mine!
Posted by: Sew Recycled! | November 22, 2011 at 15:02
what a delightful looking book and yes please to being included in the give-away! Thanks for stopping by mine, been meaning to contact you for a while to say thank you and I'm enjoying the book so much that you leant me! Too many wonderful books out there to keep up with, but one day I will get there with them all. Hope you are keeping well :)
Amelia.x
Posted by: Amelia | November 22, 2011 at 16:22
I think that Freya and Fred look like my sweet Molly and me when we go to bed! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Maria Julia | November 22, 2011 at 21:16
Hi, Please enter me into the giveaway it looks an adorable book. Thank you. Lynne
Posted by: Lynne Burke | November 23, 2011 at 12:30
Thanks for visiting my blog Ginny! The book looks lovely and your tiny Fred dog is so adorable! I may have to put the book on my Christmas wish list. x
Posted by: simone | November 23, 2011 at 18:33
awww this is a sweet book - what a lovely idea! :) xxx
Posted by: The Curious Cat | November 23, 2011 at 19:38
That book is gorgeous, I would love to win it! :)
Posted by: Jane | November 24, 2011 at 14:37
What a charming and inspiring book. I have a niece called Freya and would like to make her something from the book. x
Posted by: French Knots | November 24, 2011 at 19:42
It looks like a lovely book and one that I'd be delighted to win. 'Fred' is gorgeous!
Thank you for the delightful giveaway.
Posted by: glynis | November 25, 2011 at 19:11
Hello you! That book and your dog look so sweet! Xx
Posted by: Deb | November 26, 2011 at 17:21
ah, ace! good morning X
Posted by: hazeljoy | November 27, 2011 at 11:36