Welcome to the S is for Stitch: 52 Embroidered Alphabet Designs + Charming Projects for Little Ones
blog tour! I’m so happy to be here today to tell you a little bit about my friend Kristyne’s wonderful book! If you don’t read Kristyne’s blog, Pretty by Hand, I must let you know I highly recommend it. Kristyne is incredibly talented and always has beautiful projects to share.
Kristyne and I actually got to meet in person at International Quilt Market in Houston last fall. The first time we bumped into each other we were actually standing in line together waiting for a SchoolHouse session. Later we saw each other again on the showroom floor and got a picture.
S is for Stitch contains 52 embroidered alphabet designs–one for boys and one for girls for each letter of the alphabet. There are also some fun sayings to embroider as well, along with some adorable projects to make for little ones!
The book not only contains beautiful phototgaphy but is also very informative. The “Basics” section covers floss, scissors, fabric preparation, needles, hoops, and transfer of designs. There is also an embroidery stitch section with beautiful diagrams.
If you’d like to win a copy of this beautiful book, just leave a comment on this post. Also, you can stop by the other blogs on the blog tour for a chance to win (that’s 8 chances in all–winners outside the US will be able to win an e-book version)!
Allison at Stash Books blog
Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew
Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts
Amy Sinibaldi at Nanacompany
Anne Sutton at BunnyHill Blog
Lori Holt at Bee in my Bonnet
and tomorrow’s stop….Kristyne at Pretty by Hand!
The giveaways will be open until April 4th, and then the winners be announced after that!
Thanks so much for stopping by…good luck!
Annerose says
Oh ich hüpfe mal gleich in den Lostopf. Ich würde mich über den Gewinn sehr freuen.
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Annerose
KaHolly says
Oh, you lucky girl!! This book looks adorable. Can't wait to be able to get my hands on a copy.
Christine M says
This is such a lovely book. I really have to get a copy!
Twyla's Thimble says
That Isabel awesome book, would be fun to make some pretties.
Kristin says
I'd love to be entered! Thanks so much. 🙂
~Kristin
sewtechnicolor (at) yahoo (dot) com
Jane says
Thanks for the opportunity!
Jeanie says
It looks like a great book with lots of cute projects. Thanks for the giveaway!
Messy Karen says
sweet stitches that can be scattered in a quilt. nice book.
Dorian says
I've been wanting this book, I really want to learn to embroider and this book looks great. Thanks for a chance at winning it.
Cassie says
Can't wait to get my hands on this sweet, sweet book! Thank you for the chance to win!
Amy DeCesare says
This looks like such a pretty book, filled with inspiration. I've been leaving comments everywhere I can, with fingers crossed to win a copy! Thanks for sharing your impressions.
Bonnie says
I have a baby quilt to make and these blocks would be perfect! I love the book and thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
Gill says
This looks a fabulous book – I'd love to win a copy!
Aida says
Very lovely book. I would like to own a copy so I can take my sewing a step up. Love and kisses, Aida
teresa says
This looks like such a nice book ~ I would love to win one! Thanks
Deidra says
What a wonderful book.
Anita says
It looks like a lovely book! Thanks for the giveaway.
Lynn says
Every time I see this book I just want it more! There are some cute projects in it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Wanda says
The projects look lovely. I've been waiting for this book.
Diane (djuseless) says
What a wonderful book for adding something personal to a quilt block or an entire quilt! Thanks for offering it!
Cotton Blossom says
I've been admiring this book for days now. I must have a copy! Thanks!
Deb C. says
Oh wow. Thank you so much for the link to Kristyne's blog. Now I have two all time favorites(the other is yours of course).
Unknown says
Nice blog and book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Unknown says
Thanks for the chance to win.
Filiz
Filiz.kaplan@gmail.com
Becky S. says
I love Kristyne's blog-she is always making something pretty! Her book looks great. Thanks for the chance to win.
LJ says
I agree that Pretty by Hand is a wonderful blog. I am always amazed at her stitching – just exquisite. Thanks for the chance to win Kristyne's book.
debra says
I wAs not aware of the blog will click on as soon as done here. I love embroidery i love all in this industry the book looks wonderful something definitely from the heartand sweet thanks for the chance to win
Just Sew Sue says
A beautiful and useful book.
April says
I am loving this book – perfect for kid projects!
Joyce Carter says
Thank you for the chance to win this book. I enjoy doing embroidery, especially on baby items.
Amy Cullen says
I love looking at all the different ways the patterns in the book have been used. It is so inspiring and makes me want to go grab my hoop and floss now! Thanks for the chance to win!
Christa Marcotte says
Kristyne does amazing work! I have been following her for the last year. Great work…..would love to win!!
Emily C says
Love this book! very cute and cool.
Laurie in Iowa says
The book looks wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Carol C. says
What a delightful book!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Sheri Salatin says
Love it, love it!!
I love the "label" picture – "with Love in every stitch" – such a sweet idea.
Thank you for posting this! 🙂
halfstitched says
That looks like such a cute book!
paulette says
Thanks so much for the chance to win this wonderful book!! It looks like a must have!! I am off to visit the other lovely blogs!! Thank you!
Paulette
Jennifer Bell says
As a newby to embroidery, I am sooo excited about … 'The "Basics" section covers floss, scissors, fabric preparation, needles, hoops, and transfer of designs.'
Continued success to you all with your blogs and creative ideas!
Aggie Mom says
Looking forward to winning(sending positive thoughts your way!).
Thank you for the giveaway.
Kristy says
I read every blog by you and Kristyne….fun seeing you together in a photo…just wish I could have been there. Kristy
johan en henny says
Hi I'd love to win the beautifull book! Henny
Pat says
This looks like a fun book to have even if you don't have young children in your house. Cute things embroidered on a hexie would be a great idea. Hope I win a copy of this great book.
mindingmomma says
I need the basics part of this book to get me started.
mindingmomma(at)aol(dot)com
Gretchen says
I would love a copy of this book. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
Carrie P. says
I love reading Kristyne's blog. I would love a chance to win the book because I do love to embroider too. thanks.
Debra says
I want a copy of this book so much. I hope I can win one, but I'll probably buy a copy if I don't win!
kc says
Fabulous book, I can't wait to get my hands on it and start stitching!
Heather says
I'm loving this blog tour and finding some great new blogs! Loving even more that there are chances to win S is for Stitch!
mountain girl says
I'd LOVE a copy of this book!
mia@pocoleon.com
Crystallace says
I agree, she always has wonderfully beautiful projects on her blog. She has motivated me many times.
Baye says
Not only some chances to win the book, but also to find some great blogs as well!
Tina says
I appreciate the giveaway and will be keeping my fingers crossed!
Stacy Hadwin says
How great is this book! I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.
Country Maison (Eva) says
I would love the chance to win a copy.
Sorry, my iPad played on me in my last comment
xEva
Linda says
HI! LOVE TO WIN THIS BOOK!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
msstitcher1948@yahoo.com
Sherill says
I would soon like to teach my granddaughter to embroider. This book would be ideal!
corinne says
I need the basic. I have started to embroider. The only knowledge I have of embroider is what I learned in girl scouts which was a million years ago.
Karen S. says
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this embroidery book!
Flo says
This book has such sweet things in it. Thanks for the chance.
Sophia1 says
Looks like a great book!
Sarah says
What a beautiful book! And I love your blog! 🙂
Laurel says
I would love a copy of this book. I love to stitch!
Christine says
I can't wait to get a copy of this book!
Karen says
I'm so excited about this book! I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Potato Late says
Would love to win a copy of this beautiful book!
Thanks,
Kerry
Kathleen OGrady says
I would love to win a copy of this book. I have been eyeing it for a while 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win.
suemac says
My embroidery skills need improvement. Sounds like a great book for that.
Susan Smith says
This book looks great! I love Krystine's projects!
Alyce Rodriguez says
Would love to win this book, thanks! wonderlandbyalyce at gmail dot com
Jeanne says
It sounds like a wonderful book. I have been looking for a book like this so I can teach my granddaughter how to embroider. H is for Hope you pick me.
karisma says
Thank you for the chance to win! This book looks more amazing the more I look at it!
Denise in PA says
I'd love to win this book! Kristyne's blog is so beautiful – I'm sure the book is too! o:)
Jeanne says
P.S. to the above post. I still love your book.
jeeplady@mac.com
nonniescedarchest says
The book is awesome and I have my fingers crossed! So glad I found you through the S is for Stitch. I enjoyed looking through your blog. I'm a quilter too
Lisa E says
This book looks wonderful. I would love to win a copy. I could see embellishing my daughter's clothing using the patterns.
selleck says
I love to incorporate embroidery into my quilts to personalize them.
deede says
This looks sooooooo inviting! I have two 7-year-old and one 4-year-old grandsons, and I can see the possibilites, so i'd LOVE to win!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Sherryl says
This book looks awesome. All the designs I've seen are adorable – and I need all the instruction I can get, not having had a ton of embroidery experience. I'm itching to jump in! Thank for the chance to win.
– sunshdws at yahoo dot com
Cecilia says
I love embroidery and I think this looks like a terrific book!
natashag00 says
I'd love to have this book.
Emily says
I just love embroidery, and this book looks wonderful!
vicki says
I really want a copy of this book so i can try my hand at this. Thanks for the chance! vickise at gmail dot com
Cheryl says
I would love to win this. Looks like a beautiful book with lots of fun projects.
darlene says
What a beautiful quilt you will have from the blocks made with Bella solids.
Liz Horton says
Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Bev says
Kristyne also has a beautiful blog. Definitely an inspiration!
Jen says
I really want to win this! Thanks for the opportunity!
Sunnybec says
Love Kristyne's work it's so inspiring, would love to win her book, thanks for the chance. Linda
Jan A says
I would love this beautiful book, as I now have 5 grandchildren and have lots of ideas in mind for personalized projects.
Jeanie says
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
Patsy says
This looks like a great embroidery book. I would love to have it.
Katie Cohagen says
I would love to win this book! These sweet little designs would add such a nice element to a plain block on a quilt!
Linda says
I would love to win a copy of this book. Embroidery on quilts is my favorite!
~Babychaser~ says
I'd love a copy! Thanks for the review!
heidiabc says
I am loving doing embroidery even more than quilting lately… thanks for the chance to win!
Paula Ockerman says
What an adorable book! Can't wait to get a copy!
Nana-Bob says
I would love for a chance to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
TJ Sikkink says
I have a new nephew on the way, I'd love to use the boy version of Krystyne's embroidery to make him a special quilt.
Happy Easter!
barb's creations says
What a beautiful book,I would love to have a chance to win it,thanks 🙂 Barb.
Denniele says
Great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Dianne H. says
What a wonderful book. Each day I get a peek at different pages. The more I see the more I would love to own it.
Oriel says
Thanks for the opportunity to win this great book. You are so lucky to have such a talented friend. Have a great Easter.
Beverly says
I'd love to have this book. It looks so interesting! thanks for a chance!
KMSC says
What a fun book; I'd love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance.
JudyCinNC says
I have really loved this blog hop review – thanks so much for yours.
A really great book for sure. Judy C
Debbie M says
This book looks beautiful so I am sure it full of tons of information!
Karen M says
Thanks for the chance to win this fun book.
Anne D says
The book looks gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win.
Melissa at My Fabric Relish says
Omgosh, I literally just started my hand at hand embroidery and have two little girls! What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
wendy says
Thanks so much for a chance to win. I have enjoyed all the reviews. I love all of Kristyne's embroidery anyway so I know the book will be great.
flourgirl says
The book looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
jennyg says
Nothing makes me happier than a quilt with stitcheries in it.
jenni says
I love her ABC's, so darling!
ruthie says
Looks like a great book and I like incorporating embroidery with quilt blocks.
Kay says
This looks like a great book to own & one that I would really use.
sue says
I think this book looks really well done and I'd love to learn more hints and how to make my embroidery look nicer.
Cindy says
I'm so hoping to win! 🙂
One way or another I'm gonna own this book with all its wonderful motifs. All the projects I've seen are so cute.
Teresa says
The book looks adorable¡¡¡¡
Patti says
I love and need this book please.
Patti xxx
Lisa says
I so want to win this book!
Lisa says
I so want to win this book!
webolton says
What talented, creative, people you all are! Having fun on Kristyne's book tour. Would love to own a copy. (Big Smile)
Anne Marie
webolton@cyberg8t.com
therese says
Oh I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance to win.
therese.aiken@gmail.com
DH says
Love the photo of you and Kristyne. Thanks for the giveaway!
Judith says
I would love to win this book. It looks so inspiring. Thanks for the chance to win!
Nita says
Thank you! You have such a lovely blog. The book looks wonderful, too.
Sharon K says
Beautiful images. Love this book, and would love to win it!
lauraluvsloons says
Thanks Sherri for a nice picture of you and Kristyne and for the book review too.
Cindy says
Thank you for the chance to win this fun book.
LeAnn H. says
Thanks for the chance to win this great book!
Katie says
Kristyne's book looks adorable! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
marilyn holley-stupka says
I love this book and would love to win a copy for my daughter. I find both of you very inspirational!
Learn How To Make Quilts says
Lovely! I love to embroider!
Sheryl says
I have just started to embroider. I NEED your book:-)
Rainy says
After seeing someone post, that they were making every design on a charm pack square, I decided I need this book.
Alicia says
Looks like a lovely book! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Four Little Munchkins says
Love this book! Can't wait to get started on a little project.
Polly says
LOVE Kristyne's book, but the best thing about this Book Hop is finding fun, new blogs to follow. So happy to have found you and will be signing up for your posts. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this fabulous book This grandma has fingers crossed.
pollyhada@gmail.com
Sarah Russett says
Kristyne is super talented. Thanks for the chance to win!!
srussett514@yahoo.com
Nedra says
I've been seeing this book all over in blogland. Looks like a great book! count me in 🙂
mamajan says
I wish I'd had this book last Christmas because I struggled trying to do some embroidery on a project I was making. Thanks for the chance to win one!
Jennifer says
Wonderful book! Thanks for the chance.
sdjg(at)pacbell(dot)net
Doreen Gabe says
would love a chance to win this book. It looks like a real beauty. thanks for the opportunity
Barbara says
Looks like an amazing book……love visiting your blog.
karen k says
What a darling book!! Thanks for the opportunity. Karen
mommyheartsfamily says
Thank you for chance to win book. It looks beautiful. Thanks also for chance to get to know you and your blog. Looks interesting. Smiles
Jeanenne Nielsen says
Love the book. Would love to stitch something on the baby quilt I just made for a new grandson being born the end of July.
Lynn says
I love to add a touch of embroidery to my quilting , how perfect!
Sandra Coleman Clarke says
Nice book! Count me in!
eastsunvb says
Cute patterns! Thanks for the chance!
Jenn says
Thanks for the chance to win! Can't wait to use it if I win!
Delcia R. says
Would love to put some of these designs on baby onesies. This is a great giveaway, thanks!
donna says
If I don't win this I will definitely be ordering it!!
Anda W says
I can't get over how adorable this book looks to be, just love what I see so far! awolk at rogers dot com
Purple CallaLeah says
Thanks for the chance! Fingers crossed!!!!!
Maureeneh says
I'd love to receive this book. I would use the embroidery in quilts for my grandkids.
Corina knittypie says
I would love to win this book!
Thanks!
~Corina
lindag1947 says
nice book linda Gerig
Karrie S says
I really want a copy of this book!!!
Sandra Lye says
Thanks for a chance to win! Love the the book.
michelle says
This is such a cute book! I love all the ideas I have seen on the blogs during this hop…just too fun. I am putting this book on my wish list for sure!! I see a lot of potential projects here. YAY!
Michelle
Ramona says
The designs are so cute and it has been fun to see how they are being used in different ways.
Sally Hurst says
I'd be thrilled to win a copy of this lovely book. Thanks for the opportunity.
Jodi - usairdoll says
What an awesome looking book. Would love to give this book a new home, hehe.
Thank you for a neat giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
GranChris says
I can't wait to see this book. I'm sure it will provide hours of enjoyment.
Cynthia says
I really want to get my own copy of this book, I love embroidery!
Tracy says
The more I see of this book the more I want it!
Kath says
Thank you for the opportunity, good luck everyone!
Lorene Holbrook says
Oh yeah, I sooooo want this book!
Kristy says
The stitch library seems like a good thing to have for a beginner like me. Thanks for sharing about her book. K-
Paulette says
Thank you for the opportunity to win Kristyne's lovely book.
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Joyce says
It looks like a wonderful book. Thanks for the chance!
Amy Farrington says
I would have a blast reading this book cover to cover and then my head would be spinning with inspiration!
krisgray says
What a cute book! Listened to Krityne on Pat Sloan radio , too. Thanks for the chance.
Wendy says
this looks like such a wonderful book, thanks for the chance to win.
Terri Mosier says
I so much want to win a copy of this book! 🙂
Montseta says
What a lovely book! Would be a great way to start to learn embroidery. Thanks for the chance to win!
Liz says
This book looks like so much fun. I want to do more embroidery.
Nanbon44 says
what a wonderful book this is, I would love a chance to win a copy
Miss Nancy says
This book looks like the greatest fun to use and stitch up the designs. It gets more interesting every time I read about it. Thank you for this great giveaway.
Have a super great sewing and stitching day.
Lisa Hathaway says
Ooh, I want this book!
stitching under oaks says
what a wonderful book! I love reading Kristyne's blog! (yours too 🙂
Annie D. says
What a great book!
Jen Nelson says
This book looks adorable! Thank you for the chance to win a copy 🙂
Jan R says
Thanks for a chance to win this beautiful book.
Just found your blog…WOW, do I
love your blog.
philrwa@mashell.com
Anita : Shabby Quilt says
The book looks great. Thanks for the opportunity to win one. Can't wait to read it.
Lou says
Looks like a great book to have! I would stitch a wallhanging or book for my grand daughter:)
Kim says
What a fun book! I can't wait to see what you create.
Lisa LWN says
I love this book more every day! It is just so much fun.
Tina Marie says
I would really love to win this. My seven year old loves doing embroidery. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the chance to win.
Donna S. says
Looks lovely. Would love to own it.
Sarah_L_N says
I'd love to learn embroidery, this looks like such a cute book to start me off!
Kd Brown says
I'm really loving Kristyne's book S is for Stitch. You two look so cute together at International Quilt Market in Houston last fall. Thanks for a great giveaway! 🙂
Kathy H says
Looks like a great book to learn some new embroidery.
Deb says
I definitely need help with my stitching. I'd love to win this book!
Katherine says
This looks like a wonderful book.
Beth says
Isn't this the sweetest book? I would so love a copy.
cat says
this book looks like lots of fun! tfs,cat
Mari M.S. says
These look so beautiful and simple! I love embroidering!
beth says
Isn't this a wonderful book?! Thank you for the giveaway!
Planeta18 says
Oh eu adoraria ganhar esse livro!
CeLynn says
Looking forward to this book,as it looks to be a wonderful one for learning how to embroider!
Jennifer Gregory Miller says
I'm just drooling over this book! Thanks for the opportunity!
Nakayoshi says
Oh, I would love to win this book!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Anita says
What a cool book! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Sarah says
I'd love to win a copy! I've followed this blog hop the whole way through, and am adoring everything about the book.
Mary says
Oh! hand embroidery–myfirst and always love. I would love to win this book and if I don't, I'll be buying it!
laura Chappel says
I love the book review and couldn't think of what a bday gift (since it closes on my bday.. lol) it is something i can't wait to get my hands on.
Emerauld says
Oh how fun! I'm making my first quilt for my son and this book would be a great addition to the little squares! Just seeing the previews has given me so many ideas! I can't wait to get this book! I hope I win!
Pat says
Love these designs! This book is so appealing, I can't wait to embroider several of these designs. Thanks for the chance to win!
Vicki H says
Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful book. There are a lot of stitches I need to learn.
Gale says
This is a wonderful book! Very cute and clever embroidery ideas.
Renee G says
This book looks like fun.
Susan says
Hi Sheri What a lovely book, thank you for having a give away.
giddy99 says
What a lovely book, and how fun to meet up in person, too. 🙂
Marcia W. says
It would be grand to win a copy of this book. It would be my first embroidery book with instructions too. Thank you.
Nortiness says
wow a chance to meet the author! How awesome!!
What a lovely book! Just makes me itch to start some embroidery! 🙂
sweetpea4101971 says
Thanks so much for the embroidery book " S is for Stitch" review. I am an embroidery beginner and I need all the help I can get, so I think this will be a good book for me!
Mama Pea says
Hey, I'm not too late to get in on this one. I figured I would have missed out on all my chances! 🙂 I have eyeballed this book more than once. Would enjoy it, I think! Thanks for the chance!
Ashley Laing says
I would love to have this book! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
ashley.laing36@gmail.com
Shannon S. says
Lovely and simple stitching. Looks like my kind of book.
Gina says
Would love to win this! My new baby granddaughter would love a blanky with her name stitched on!
Gina
Gina@gigglekidsboutique.com
Lori Kay says
So glad I found this giveaway before the deadline! The book looks terrific. I love handwork.
SAnderson says
I would love a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Jenny says
this book looks fabulous! Fun projects and I love the boy/girl alphabets!
Karen says
Love the idea of learning this art form!!
EvnJo says
I love this book – I am crossing my fingers I win a copy!
apple slice says
I need this book! I have an idea to embroider a part of an ancestor's personal history for a wall. It looks wonderful!
Keri F says
Hi Sherri. I would love this book to stitch up the sleeping kitty, ballerina tutu and pirate's map. they are the cutests designs and the perfect size for a bib project. Thank you!
mvink says
This book looks AWESOME!! Thanks for this opportunity! Would love to have this book and make wonderful items to help the kids in my life with learning their alphabet!
Lisa says
I so hope that I win this! I'm excited for it!
Tina says
Thanks for the giveaway!! I will keep my fingers crossed!
Kathleen says
This is not just an instructional book…it's a fun-to-flip through-before-bed book! Thanks for the chance!