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Last week, I received the new book, A Bag for All Reasons by Lisa Lam on my doorstep.  I’m so excited to also have a copy of Lisa’s book available to give away today, but first, here’s a little bit about the book.

There are so many good projects in this book from purses to iPad cases to a sorted laundry bag.  There’s even a train style vanity case that my girls are swooning over… I’m thinking maybe for Christmas. In fact, there are several project in this book perfect for gifts on my list this year.

But this is my next bag project (and it’s for me).  It’s a grocery tote that rolls up into a small bundle that I can keep in my purse or in my car.  I may just make 3 or 4, so I’m never caught without my re-useable bags at the grocery.

Yeah for sewing books with a spiral binding!  And even better, the patterns in the back are full size fold outs… no cursing at the copy store trying to enlarge a pattern.  The patterns are printed on nice sturdy paper, and will last a long time.  The pattern instructions throughout the book look very clear and easy to follow.  A Bag for all Reasons is very well thought out and well made.

My other favorite feature of this book are the wonderful step by step instructions and advice for all sorts of (sometimes daunting) bag making skills, like putting in a zipper or snaps.

I also like the advice for how to modify and alter patterns to suit your style and needs.

The Bag for All Reasons is a resource gem.

You can see a preview of the book, by clicking here.

The Martha Pullen Store is offering a 30% discount to Make it Do readers, when you purchase Lisa’s books The Bag for All Reasons or The Bag Making Bible (which is now on my wish list).

Enter the coupon code “BAGS2012” to receive the discount.

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And now for the Giveaway!  Today you can enter to win a copy of The Bag for All Reasons.

Simply leave a comment answering:

“Are you making gifts this year for the Holidays?”

The Rules:

• Comments close on Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 10:00 MDT

• Only one comment per person please.

• Random winners will be announced on Friday, October 12

I’ll share the winners of the Q-tips sponsored giveaway in a moment, but first I have a few quilts to share.

Yesterday I dropped by my Mom’s home to get a little help with a project I’ve been working on.

I was also excited to see my Mom’s latest creations.

The first is a black and white plus sign or cross quilt for my very lucky sister-in-law Marcie.  Her birthday is this week.

The back of the quilt looks like wool, but is actually a very soft brownish black flannel.  It’s totally dreamy to touch and the subtle texture of the design is beautiful.

She’s been hand quilting it in long straight rows and it’s a perfect compliment to the strong graphic design of quilt.

My mom is making good use of her Moda unbleached muslin, because she is also making a “U” quilt for my sister’s birthday.  We are all big University of Utah fans and I know my sister will love this quilt.  I especially love the one black U… which makes me think of the black out game.  The Utes are playing tonight and I can’t wait!  Go Utes!

And now for the Container Store gift card giveaway compliments of my friends at Q-tips.  Have you read through the comments?  Thank you all for sharing your awesome cleaning tips!  Here are the winners:

Congratulations Donette, Becky and Sheila.  Send me an email with your address so we can arrange to send you your gift cards. And again my thanks to Q-tips for sponsoring this giveaway!