My book, that's what!!!!!!! Yes, September 8th sees the publication of Get Into: Sewing by Jane Marland!!!! Get Into: Sewing is the first in a series of creative craft titles by Wayland Books designed to get kids interested in popular hobbies. The eleven projects in my book use simple hand sewing techniques and are fun, colourful and easy-to-follow.
The book is aimed at 8-11 year olds and the projects are suitable for a range of abilities. Here's the complete Contents list.
I've included some absolute beginner projects such as Lavender Bags and simple Felt Flowers….
There are a few projects that are a bit more involved, such as brightly coloured Bunting…
… and a smart Pencil Roll…
The shirt cushion project is a very simplified version of one of the tutorials on my blog, especially adapted for hand sewing. Once the front and back are cut out all that's required is some neat backstitching!
And my favourite project in the book is probably the Juggling Ball - fun to make and such a cool present!
I'm slightly biased, but I think it's a great introduction to sewing for children! And if you know of any little people who might enjoy it (or even big people!) it's available from Amazon as of today at £12.99! I've been told it's also being published in Australia around the same time and am awaiting details of availability in the US and Canada. I'll add an update to this post as soon as I know.
Have a great day! x
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| EVERYBODY in my family will be getting a copy for Christmas! |
That is fantastic!!! Hugh congratulations Jane!!!
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DeleteThanks Suzie, I'm happy with hugh congratulations! x
DeleteCongrats Jane, what an achievement. I hope you inspire many young uns to sew :)
ReplyDeleteAw thank you, so do I! x
DeleteFantastic congratulations, my daughters would love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you! x
Deleteoh i love it! It's perfect for N!
ReplyDeleteOh I hope so! Some of the projects are really cute! x
DeleteYay and Hurrah congrats to you well HUGE CONGRATS actually! you must be so proud and excited and deservedly so! Well done, will you be doing a book tour and signings?? I would queue for hours for you....xxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely! 😘😘 You're so kind! Don't think there's any budget for book tours but I'll sign any that come my way! xx
DeleteCongratulations! Your book looks great and so fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it looks fun, it was fun to write! x
DeleteCongrats! That's amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you! x
DeleteCongratulations Jane it looks great!! Having taught textiles in secondary schools, these projects would be great intros for y7 kids. Any teachers reading - get some in for your school!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Wendy! I agree about it being suitable for Year 7 - a gentle introduction before they let them loose on the sewing machines! xx
DeleteCongratulations, it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! x
DeleteWhat wonderful timing for the holidays and some special children in our lives. Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteHopefully, there are some cool holiday projects in it! Thanks! x
DeleteCongratulations Jane. What a great achievement.
ReplyDeleteThank you Manju! x
DeleteKudos on your latest achievement, Jane!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm very proud! x
DeleteCongrats Jane, how exciting for you! It looks fun and colorful, just like you. :D xx
ReplyDeleteOh you sweetheart Tasha! xxxx I'm thrilled with the final look of the book though, they took the bare bones of my projects and really made them exciting and colourful for kids. x
DeleteCongratulations Jane, that's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sam! x
DeleteCongratulations! To be an author on a subject you love must be the BEST feeling! Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt IS! Thank you! x
DeleteAmazing! Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoe! x
DeleteYou superstar, you! This is truly a thing of brilliantosity and should be celebrated thus!! xxx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely to be celebrated! Thank you darling! x
DeleteCongrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! x
DeleteJane, you look born to be an author! Those books suit you!! Love the idea of the juggling balls, Here's to much more authorial success.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you, I could get used to posing in front of a pile of books! x
DeleteAh Congratulations! that is fab. My girl is 9 and loves to sew so father Christmas might have to get that one! Jo x
ReplyDeleteAh great Jo, she's the perfect age! x
DeleteHow exciting for you! Congrats on the book publish!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! x
DeleteCongratulations Jane! It looks fab! Just the ticket to get kids excited to sew
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiona, I hope so! x
DeleteCongratulations! Great news!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina! x
DeleteWow such an inspiring book for young sewers! Congratulations and I love everything about the look of the pages and the projects. Hopefully I can get my two into sewing one day xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Marilla, you sweetheart! x
DeleteGreat idea Jane. Too many kids today do not know the home arts and crafts; they cannot get away from their cell phones long enough! I am sure they miss out on a lot this way. Good on you for contributing to something a lot of the children will grow up to treasure and may even have a special affinity for.
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a lovely comment! x
DeleteIt looks beautiful Jane, ruddy well done! And I love that Xmas is now sorted...hehe ;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks love! Yep, easiest Xmas shopping ever! x
DeleteWell done you! The book looks beautiful. What a fantastic achievement.
ReplyDeleteAw thank you! x
DeleteCongratulations, Jane! Well done! Your book looks the perfect vehicle to excite youngsters into trying stitching (and maybe becoming life-long addicts like some of us!) Susan
ReplyDeleteIf I can entice a few youngsters over to stitching I'll be delighted! x
DeleteCongratulations. I've just put one in my basket for the first Christmas present of the year
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that's fab! Thank you very much! x
DeleteCongratulations Jane you must be very excited & proud. The book looks great.
ReplyDeleteI really am Tracy! Thank you! x
DeleteAwesome Jane, is this the first of many more books? I am so pleased for you, i love your blog it's so more interesting then most. Always something different, have to say your dress style is similar to mine.
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Oh thank you! Who knows if there will be more books?! I just hope this one does well! xx
DeleteOh, well done Jane! This is brilliant! One of my little nieces shall find a copy in her Christmas stocking I've decided. I shall see if I can find the Aussie publication - postage should be much cheaper that way. Hooray! :)
ReplyDeleteOh hoorah, hope your niece likes it! My Australian nieces will be getting it for Xmas too! x
DeleteCongratulations!!
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