I first met Tina Givens at Quilt Market several years back…her style of designing fabrics were like no other–quite out of the box! Her colors amazing and crazy, the design elements unusual, but spectacular. The size and scale of the d
esign elements larger than life and perhaps not fully understood in the quilting world. That is…until…you put them all together into a quilt or creative project.
Tina is a multi-talented artist who designs textiles, giftware, ornaments, clothing, quilts and more.
Her quilt and clothing designs and patterns are simple ,yet stunning. I knew I liked her instantly, because–she is adorable, nice and talented– and because I felt I had a similar philosophy about the way I design patterns. Be simple in design, but pick great fabrics…Make the fabric do all the work to make your quilt fantastic.
I got asked to review and help promote her book "Sew Tina!".
See more of the Blog Tour sponsored by Lark Books, the publisher here. I am thrilled to be a part of the fun.
The book has 30 cute projects and adorable decor items for kids and infants. A few of my favorites? "Bouncy Beret"–a dang cute hat; "Brookies"–oversized and comfortable fancy shorts; and the reversible skirt–just for those who love to change their mind and their clothes a ba-zillion times. And what girl wouldn't love to sleep under the "Sweet Dreams Canopy"?
The full-color book features a pattern pack (full-sized) at the front of the book and great illustrations and directions. All of the projects are made using Tina's fabric line from Westminster Fibers/FreeSpirit Fabrics.
It is obvious that this mother of three "gets it" when it comes to creating simple designs that make "eveyday glorious".
Catch Tina's blog at tinagivens.blogspot.com.
Tina has also offered a giveaway! yippee!
Please make a comment by October 31, 2010 at midnight—the witching hour on Halloween– and you will be randomly selected to win a book, fabric packs or stationery from Tina. I will pick 5 winners and ship out your goodies.
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Very cool — I’m so curious to see the insides of the book!!!
This books sounds great! Thanks for the chance!
ourbusylittebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
Sounds like a great book. Thx for the chance to win.
Can’t wait for it to hit stores!
What a nice giveaway – thank you!
LOVE Tina Givens and her fabrics….So I’d to have a books by her….her drawings are just too cute! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Tina’s fabric so a book by her would be just great! When is it released in the UK??
Gill
Tina Givens’ fabric collections are wonderful so know her book will be too. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway. I’m really enjoying the blog tours! mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Looks like a fantastic book.
i have always loved tina’s fabric. for me it is whimsy, fantasy and just pretty! can’t wait to check out the book! i hope i win!
Oh count me in, lovely!
Oh count me in, lovely!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this great book and fabric.
I would love to win! Thanks!
Thanks for the chance to win – sounds like a cool book!
Tina is awesome … I’d love to win anything she’d had a hand in
When the word “stunning” is used, has to be a great book! Thanks!
Tina’s characters have such charm and spirit. I’m captivated by her designs. The book looks to be terrific.
Leslie S. in MN
esclante[at]comcast[dot]net
I need more ideas…lol! seriously I’d love to have the book. And glad you’re back to blogging Gina!
Oops I’m the anonymous comment above I clicked the post too fast.
Is that top in the book? So pretty. Would love to make that.
This is the first I’ve heard or seen of Tina Givens, but I am so intrigued. I would LOVE to win a copy of her book!
Can’t wait to see the new book!
Yay! for this giveaway! I would love a copy of this book to make some cute new things for my little girl!
Thanks so much guys for all the sweet comments… this is what inspires me to create. Good luck and hope you win a book, fabric, sewing patterns and more…. it’s a great one! See you on the tour… all the best
TG
Thanks for the interview. The book looks wonderful and I am looking forward to buying it (if I dont win one!) thanks for the giveaways.
Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to make some of these lovelies!
This book looks just wonderful. Also, I cannot wait to get started on decorating my little girls’ room with the Opal Owl fabrics I have been buying.
The book looks amazing and I am in LOVE with Opal Owl. I have some in green but would love the teal! Thanks for the chance to win.
What a wonderful interview. I love that she moves from one medium to the next…because I find myself pulled to do the same thing. I can’t wait to read her book and see all of the beautiful patterns. What a wonderful inspiration. Thank you for sharing her with us.
~Teresa
This looks like such a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the Tina fabric and would love to check out her book!
The more I read & see of this book, the more I must have it!!!
I always thought that Tina’s designs were fresh and daring! Her children’s patterns fit the mode. They are adorable!
Great interview! I have always loved Tina’s designs and I’m really excited that she has written this book!
It was really great to “get to know” about one of my very favorite designers. She never goes out of style and I continue to buy from many of her lines.
It was really great to “get to know” about one of my very favorite designers. She never goes out of style and I continue to buy from many of her lines.
She is so good and her patterns are just gorgeous…and the fabric is just wow.
I’m really looking forward to Tina’s book. Thanks for the chance to win!
What a lovely giveaway!
I’d love to win a copy of Tina’s book…thanks for the chance!
I’ve always been a fan of Tina’s fabric! I’m so excited to see this book!
This book looks just wonderful. Tina is my favorite designer.
Thanks for the chance!
I love Tina’s work. Thanks for the interview and giveaway. I’d be so excited to win Tina’s book!
angelasmart@hotmail.com
Wonderful! thanks for the chance!
I would LOVE to win this to make some projects for my kids ~ Tina is so creative!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
love, love, love the book and her latest fabric line. such a gorgeous talented artist miss tina!
I love Tina Givens! What a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance!
I’m excited to see this book! Thanks for the contest!
Thanks for a great chance to win!! And a great interview, of course
Great interview…..LOVE everything Tina Givens does…especially fabric! Thanks!
Great interview…..LOVE everything Tina Givens does…especially fabric! Thanks!
Wonderful giveaway! Please count me in, thanks!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
Loved the interview. Thanks for the chance!
This book looks amazing!!! Love Tina Givens.
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
Just starting to sew and would love to make these sweet items for my grandchild to be!!!
Terri
meterr70 AT gmail DOT com
I am excited to see this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Neat giveaway! Thanks!
I love Tina’s fabric and her book looks wonderful!
This book looks great…Would love to win one to make some great gifts for my upcoming grandchild!
i love tina’s patterns and fabrics, especially her owl fabrics.
songyueyu at gmail
The patterns look really great! Hope to be the happy winner
naliecool@gmail.com
I have some of tina given’s wonderful fabrics and would love to see her book
I’m new to your blog and loving it! Would love to win your giveaway!
emilliepeters(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’d love to win this book…so curious to see all of it!
Would love to win this pack!
What a great giveaway! I love Tina’s stuff, and would LOVE to win this!!!
What an awesome giveaway. The book looks so cool.
love Tina’s fabrics! thanks for the interview and giveaway.
Thanks for the opportunity. Her book and fabrics look awesome.
I may have just found my source for my next grandaughter project!
This book looks adorable!
I love the cape-like coat she has in the book!
I love Tina’s flexible approach to sewing.
Love Tina’s fabrics. The projects in this book look perfect for my girls. I’d love to win. Thanks for the chance!
This book looks wonderful! I would love to have some of the patterns in grown-up size too! Thank you for the giveaway!
Thank you for the opportunity. What a fun interview.
Inspired! I’ve been looking for classy sewing projects to make for my grand-daughters-this is it!
I enetered the contest on the first day of the post. don’t see my comment. Hopefully this hasn’t excluded me from the contest……pick me pick me!!!!