Sewing book purge... and giveaway winners

Hello hello! We've just had school half term here in the UK and despite the torturous experience of holiday homework (like pulling teeth) we had a really fun week, peaking mid-week with Halloween and the thrill of a bucket full of sweets each.  I also took the opportunity to swap my summer wardrobe for an autumn one and sort out my sewing books. Ahem. Yes, I have a slight problem in this department. As with sewing patterns, I have a compulsion to hit the 'add to basket' button for any sewing book featured on a blog before I've even finished reading the blog post. I know I'm not the only one with this little habit, which makes me feel better, but it still leaves me with the problem of shelves and shelves of sewing books that never get used. So I've been ruthless and decided to sell all the books that aren't in everyday use. I've read them all and can highly recommend each and every one of them, but it's time for them to find a new home.

Before I list them on eBay, I thought I'd list them here on my blog to see if there's any interest amongst my readers.It seems a bit silly not to as there's a tailor made audience ready and waiting! Just a couple of things to point out:

1. I'll post the books out at cost - estimated first class postage is listed next to the price. I'm happy to ship anywhere, but books are heavy so it may not be cost effective for overseas readers.

2. Payment via a Paypal account please. 

Here we go:

Meet Me at Mike's by Pip Lincolne  NOW SOLD!

A few of the spirals have come undone from the binding (see picture). 

The binding was like this when I bought it and I couldn't be bothered to exchange it. Otherwise, mint condition, all patterns intact and unused.
RRP: £15.99
Jane's price: £6.00
Estimated postage: £2.70


Design-it-Yourself Clothes by Cal Patch   NOW SOLD!

Mint condition
RRP: £17.99
Jane's price: £8.00
Estimated postage: £2.70


Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book by Clive Hallett and Amanda Johnston
NOW SOLD!

Mint condition, includes over 100 fabric samples 
RRP: £60.00
Jane's price: £25.00
Estimated postage: £4.30

The Crafter's Companion Edited by Anna Torberg

Mint condition

RRP: £14.99
Jane's price: £7.50
Estimated postage: £2.70


Chic on a Shoestring by Mary Jane Baxter  NOW SOLD!

Top right corner slightly bent but otherwise excellent condition


RRP: £14.99
Jane's price: £7.50
Estimated postage: £2.70

The Bag Making Bible by Lisa Lam   NOW SOLD!

Mint condition, all patterns intact and unused.

RRP: £14.99

Jane's price: £7.50

Estimated postage: £2.70

If you're interested in purchasing any of the books, please leave a comment after this post. 

And now, without further ado, I'm delighted to announce the winners of my bloggerversary giveaway. The winner of the Colette Patterns Anise pattern is Karin from Sew Here We Go Again!

The winner of the Little Red fabric bundle is Helen from Helen Made

Hoorah, hoorah, as it's the 5th November here in the UK, I'll let off a few fireworks in celebration!  Congratulations ladies and happy sewing. Please e-mail me your addresses and I'll get your prizes to you ASAP. Once again, I'd like to say an enormous thank you to Kate from M is for Make for so generously donating both giveaway prizes. 

I'll be back soon to show off my latest make - a knit dress for autumn. Happy Monday everybody. x