Natalie Chanin Interview & Book Giveaway
We are so happy to share our interview with Natalie Chanin, the author and artist of the beautiful, new Alabama Studio Style. Natalie’s blog tour continues through this week with your chance to win a STC Craft book of choice. You can also win a copy of Alabama Studio Style here today! Enjoy our interview with Natalie and then comment to win.
Alabama Studio Style is a perfect follow-up to all that we loved in The Alabama Stitch Book. As founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin, a fashion and lifestyle company, Natalie shares a beautiful array of projects, techniques and recipes. Elements are woven together through the book with story. From basic stitch information to elaborate possibilities with beading, you can find everything in Alabama Studio Style to create a look you love. There are beautiful photos, over twenty projects, recipes, stencils and patterns in the book. Clothing projects include camisoles, dresses, skirts and more. Projects for the home range from items like placemats and pillows to coffee tables with stitching!
We asked Natalie a little more about the booK;
SMS: We loved The Alabama Stitch Book and felt it was a perfect mix of technique, guidance and encouragement for individual creativity. Alabama Studio Style builds on your first book so seamlessly; they both work so well together. What were your goals with this second book for your readers?
Natalie: After the publication of Alabama Stitch Book, it struck me that I had really enjoyed the process of learning how to write a book – as well as the actual writing, manufacturing and designing of the book. And when I first held that finished book in my hands – as happy as I was – I felt that there were some parts of the story that were missing and, honestly, felt a bit sad that the process was over. I guess that it was a sort of withdrawal. (I am laughing as I write this because a book becomes like a living person during the writing process. It moves into your house, your world and is like an infant that wakes up crying in the middle of the night!)
Luckily, Melanie and all the great folks at STC gave me the opportunity to continue – to feed my passion you might say.
So, while the first goal with Alabama Studio Style was certainly to continue the story and fill in some of the blanks, it was very important to me that the book also stand on its own two feet. For this, I wanted to incorporate not only our clothing but more about a way of life that incorporates hand-craft in my whole life and all the aspects of living – whether it be home, kitchen, garden, friends or, yes, clothing.
SMS: The mix of background, technique, patterns, recipes and “story” in the book is beautiful. It feels like we’re sitting with you while you stitch, drinking some ice tea on those perfect porch chairs! What is the community of sewists around you like?
Natalie: Oh that makes me so happy that you feel that way! This was really the goal. As I have grown older – and into my own “style” – I find that I am surrounded by sewists and amazingly talented people. Of course, our artisans at Alabama Chanin bring such richness to my work experience as a designer and an entrepreneur. Then, our supporters and crafters who have taken the two books and brought life to the stories – these sewists have been a wealth of knowledge, learning and inspiration for us.
Lastly, I am lucky to be surrounded by family and friends who are such an important part of my creative life every single day. This has made all the difference.
SMS: Alabama Studio Style shares such a great mix of stitching, stenciling and beading techniques. I knew right away that I’d make the String-Quilted Pillow project first from your book. Then, reading through your discussion about “stringing,” I realized the quilt top I had just bought from an antique shop incorporated this same approach with foundation fabrics. We love how you weave the history of techniques and design into your writing. How does the history of sewing around you influence your work?
Natalie: I am so inspired by these histories and feel that my work is really just a continuation of so many who have come before me. It is impossible for me to separate myself form that history. It is not that history is at the forefront of every collection or project that I make but more that these histories and stories are my underlying connection to humanity and it is this underlying connection that drives me to create.
SMS: How did you get your start in sewing? In the business of sewing?
Natalie: In some ways I have been sewing since I was born. I grew up at the feet of women and men whose whole lives were built around making – whether it was cooking, sewing, tending or building. This is at the core of my work as a designer and human being.
The business of sewing was a development of that core. I normally say that I “fell” into this but obviously, there was a strong history of sewists and creators in my past that inspired me to cut up that first t-shirt.
SMS: We learned a little about how you source sustainable materials and the range of materials you now offer in your online store. Anna Maria Horner also shared a little about your beautiful color palettes here. What influences your choice of fabric and color when you design?
Natalie: I think all designers design – if just a bit – for themselves. The same is true for me. I look for a word, a theme or an image that I find startling in one way or another – it might be beautiful, it might make me feel calm, it might just spur a thought. Last season, I chose a red that was the inside of a paint bucket found on the side of a road. There was something about that color red that spoke to me. I am very inspired by the design on nature and the synchronicity of events and things (and people) that find their way into my life. Like a paint bucket on the side of the road can take your breath away.
For fabrics, I am much more practical as a designer. I need a fabric that works in my life – for a specific need. However, right now, we work with one fabric – cotton jersey. Many people might find this restrictive. I find it gives me freedom to explore new techniques and new ways of working.
SMS: Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us a little about your lovely new book.
Natalie: Thank YOU for having me round!
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477 Responses to “Natalie Chanin Interview & Book Giveaway”
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Oh my heck! i missed the first book… this second one is awesome looking. I am really wanting to create the placemats and napkins on the cover, those are so original!
Thank you Natalie for sharing your thoughts and life!! You are very inspiring.
Woo! I’d love to win — this book sounds fantastic, but it’ll be a loooong wait until my birthday…
I’ve seen this book around blogland. It looks very interesting.
I loved the first book, and can’t wait to read this one!
I’m so smitten with these projects – great interview and great giveaway!
Natalie Chanin’s style and the details in her designs are incredible. I cannot wait to check out this book. Thank you for the giveaway!
Looks like a great book!
Love her work, the new book looks amazing!!
Love to win!
This looks lovely. I am certain the book will be a success.
this is why blogs are great – because how else would I be able to hear about things I really like without waiting months to see it in a random news or magazine article? (now if that just didn’t catch the zeitgeist of this internet age…sheesh)
Oh, that pickle photo!
Can’t wait to see the new book. Looks awesome!
I love the part of the interview where Natalie says that she’s grown up around creative people so it feels like she’s been sewing since she was born. I feel like that oftentimes myself. Just a lovely sentiment.
I always meant to pick up the first book and I keep forgetting about it. I’ll have to browse through this one, too.
Thanks SMS for introducing me to someone new! Thanks Natalie for sharing yourself and encouraging others. Beautiful pictures!
This would be a perfect help for me. My sewing library needs some serious updating. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve missed out on the first book, but I’ll have to check it out. I hope the pattern for that gray and white dress is in the book!
Natalie is so inspiring, can’t wait to get my hands on this book!
Her work is so beautiful, and contributing to that beauty is the ethical and respectful manner in which she treats the local women of Alabama who help to make her fashion line. Lovely books!
This book looks amazing!
what a great book! can’t wait to read the second!
This book sounds really intriguing. The attention to detail in the pieces is just fantastic. Fingers crossed- I could use another book to inspire (and review). Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win this book. I’ll have my fingers crossed!
great book!
What a great interview!
What a great interview. I can’t wait to get my hands on this book.
this book sounds interesting!
I have the first book and love it for the designs and inspiration! would love to win the new book and have another of Natalie’s books! thanks for the opportunity!
I really like this book.
I have been eyeing the first book on Amazon for ages. I really like what I have seen so far and would love to win the book!
I can’t wait to get my hands on both of these books. I’ve got my eye on the corset from Alabama Stitch Book for a summer top.
This book is dreamy–oh, the things I’d love to make with it!
I’ve been looking for a way to better incorporate the pieces from my great grandmother’s house into my decor. This book definitely calls for further investigation!
Looks very cool and different. I can’t wait to make my way to a bookstore to check it out in person. Thanks for the giveaway.
So excited about this book — I love Natalie’s style. This interview is fantastic — thanks so much for sharing!
would love a copy of my own!!
This was a wonderful story to read. Now I’m dying to get my hands on the book!
Great, creative book. I’ll have to put it on my wishlist!
I am really enjoying this blog tour. The interviews have been inspiring, thought-provoking and charming all at once. The book sounds sure to be great.
I read about a visit Natalie had with Anna Maria Horner and thought was so inspired by how creativity is just a part of her everyday life. The book looks gorgeous!
Hi there
Thanks for the opportunity to win that marvelous book. It looks, and sounds great.
Cheers
Catie
Looks like a great book!
I loved the first book and the settings and storytelling aspects in the second are guaranteed to make me the love the second!
I would love to win this book!
I love the first book and am so excited about the second!
I would LOVE to win this book. It’s simply gorgeous and I’m really getting into hand sewing these days.
Great interview! And I’ve heard SO much about this book, it looks wonderful! I’d love to have a copy!
i can’t wait to get my hands on this book!
the first one us so beautiful and inspiring — i know this one will not disappoint.
great interview — i loved it
love Natalie’s work and this interview
I’d love to incorporate some of this style.
I’ve heard so much about Natalie and I would love to read this book.
It’s so inspiring to read about people like Natalie, who bring their truest values to their business, infuse their life with carefully crafted objects, and surround themselves with creative people.
This book looks so beautiful, and the projects would be so calming to sew. I may even have to buy Natalie’s first book too. Thank you for the interview.
Interesting interview; I’d love to win the book.
It looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing about it.
Lovely interview! Thanks!
Genevieve
Oh, I would love, love, love to have this book! Thanks for the giveaway, hope to win
Oh yes… I don’t have the second book yet.. this would be delightful!
Maddie
I loved the first book and can’t wait to read this one. Hopfully I win it. I love her style.
This book looks great, I am off to find the first one! Thanks for the great interview.
The book and techniques within look beautiful…I’d love to win this!
oh I just love her designs!
This looks like hours of inspiration wrapped up in a beautiful book. Thank you for introducting this book to us~
Helen
Ooh I desperately want both these books but just one and I’d feel very lucky!
So much lovliness!
need to find this book! love to read and hear interviews with the authors. thanks!
I love the beautiful shaping on her designs! What a great giveaway!
Sarah
this looks like such a lovely book. i enjoyed the interview too. thanks for the give away!
nice!!!!
I love that she employs people in her community to do the stitching. I would love to read more about her and the Studio.
I also missed out on the first book, but will check out this one!
This book looks beautiful! Lovely projects…. =)
This looks like a very inspiring read! I’m going to have to get the first one too!
looks like a lovely read and things to add to my “to do” list!
I love Natalie’s style. She has inspired me to do a lot more hand sewing which has really served me well in a small apartment with two small children. I am all for slowing everything down just a bit. Thanks for the giveaway!
Looks like a great book!
The photos in the book are beautifully done. I did not see the first book but this one looks like a great one to add to any collection
Natalie Chanin is such an inspiration. I would love to get a closer look at her book!
I love the picture of the dress. I’ll have to check this out at the local bookstore.
inspiring. thank you.
oh wow! can I please, pretty please win a copy of this book????
These photos are delicious! Can’t wait to see the book.
I loved the first book and this one looks great as well. Hope to win..
Great Giveaway and great community ‘give back’ I would love to read this book. Thanks!
Nice interview. The book sounds awesome.
This books looks fantastic! Would love to get to work on some of these projects!
This seems like the perfect inspiration book. If you get in a creative rut, pick it up, have some tea and relax. I am going to have to check it out.
I have been seriously coveting this book!
What a great philosophy behind this book. Love it!
This book looks really lovely and interesting!
Wow, what a fantastic giveaway. i will have to check out this book.
I just made my first Alabama Stitch Book project this winter (a beaded headband for my sister for Christmas). It was so fun and love how it stretched me into new areas (hand sewing! beading!).
I am always so inspired by Ms. Chanin. Thank you for the interview.
I can’t wait to check these lovely books out!
This looks like such a great book!
I’ve heard rave reviews about this book. I’m looking forward to checking it out
She’s so talented – the book looks awesome!
Just reading about this book inspired me. I must go out and find the first one to go along with it (that is, if I win)! Lovely – just my style!
what a great interview! Thanks!
Thanks for another inspiring interview! Another great woman to add to the list of ladies I want to be like when I grow up!
loved the first book, sure this will be great!
I loved the first book and can tell from this great interview that the second one is just as wonderful.
Lovely giveaway for a great book! Thanks for the chance!
would love to be the lucky winner!
She makes such beautiful stuff! I would love to win this book!
I have the first book and I love it! Can’t wait to see the new one!
This is such a great giveaway. Thanks for the interview with this creative lady.
Thanks for the interview, I’d not heard of this beforehand but I’m loving her ideas
Definitely a book I would love to own!!
Thanks for the interview and the chance to win what looks like a fabulous book. The clothing has really caught my eye!
This book looks so gorgoeus!!
What a great giveaway!
Thank you for a great interview. The book looks amazing.
What a beautiful book!
I loved her first book and can’t wait to check out her newest one.
Lovely, really!
Great interview. Looks like a fabulous book.
I’ve loved reading her interviews around blogland – she has such a wonderful style and is such an inspiration! Thanks for the giveaway!
I can’t wait to look closely at this book – I have been reading interviews all over the place! Thanks for another one.
Thanks for the great interview! The book looks great!
Lots of great ideas!
Inspiring!
As a native and resident of Alabama I could not resist the first book. I am happy to know the second book is published!
Love the interview. Interesting to get inside the designers head a little. Thanks.
I saw the book in the store the other day and couldn’t tear myself away. The blend of so many techniques in one place is awesome.
Oh, I’d so so love to win this book!
Oh I’d love to win this as a gift for my friend….
Ahhhh!! what loveiness! I want it so much now!! *sigh*
I would love to win this book! It was on my birthday list but I didn’t get it.
Lovely!
I read everything I can by/about Natalie Chanin. She continues to be an inspiration. Thanks!
such a great interview on a wonderful person. I was lucky enough to attend a craft night with her and she is a true gem! So informative and helpful with everyone and of course talented! I really believe in her sustainable ethics. I would love to win her book! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Looks like a great book with lots of inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love it! The home decorating projects are beautiful!
The book looks great! I’d love to get my hands on it!
Who wouldn’t love to win one of her books? Definately I would – so please count me in!
what beautiful looking book! Even if FI don’t win I’ll have to check it out!
Both books sounds great but havnt seen either one in person… But i am alabama born and raised and hell i still live in alabama =)
Love that Book, thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Oh how I love inspiring books!
Ooooh, I loved the first book! Can’t wait to check out the second one!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to own this book!
WOW! I’m really impressed with this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Looks like an amazing book!
Lovely pictures! Sounds like a great book!
Thanks for this interview. This book looks terrific–I can’t wait to see all of the projects!
The photos in the book look phenomenal.
What a lovely book!
Lovely interview! I have her first book, and have been in the process of making a skirt inspired by it (extremely slowly due to being interrupted by other projects, but hey, she’s all about the slow crafting!) I’d love to see what’s inside this one!
I’ve been following the interviews all around the web, and I’m so excited to see this book!
Lovely book that I would LOVE to have as a resource.
I loved Natalie’s first book – I really appreciate her commitment to reusing materials and keeping things local.
This book looks great – I’d love to add it to my personal library
This one looks even more tempting to me than the first! Thanks for the chance to win!
beautiful photos, I would love to be inspired by this book.
The first book is so beautiful, I can’t wait to see this second one!
This book looks great to me. I would love to have it.
that looks like a great book. i enjoyed the first on!
that looks like a great book. i enjoyed the first one!
Looks like such an inspiring book. I enjoyed the interview. Thanks.
I am a big Natalie Chanin fan, it would be awesome to win this book!
Would love to read this book!
The pictures are so pretty – inspiring!
I love the first book. I bought it as a gift and ended up keeping it. I’m so excited to see the new one.
Lovely book, thanks for the chance to win!
Still haven’t got around to getting the first book, and the second one looks even better. Love that camisole!
Wow! Totally gorgeous!
Oooh! I’ve been admiring this book for awhile now. Beautiful applique. What fun projects for a spring and summer break!
what a wonderful book to have!
I stumbled upon Natalie’s work last month and am very drawn to it for so many reasons!
I would love to win this book! Thank you for the opportunity! ;0
I’m saving up for the second book. I’m still working my way through the first one. Love your work Natalie.
Great interview! I like how she talks about the integration of the handmade in many aspects of life.
Great interview! I am so inspired by this “slow cloth” movement!
Oh, now that is a book that I would love to own…love the idea of reusing materials and doing the “local” thing…
This would be such a lovely book to win! I really like the fact that she works with one fabric – cotton jersey and the encouragement it provides in exploring new techniques and new ways of working. Amazing and creative things happen when restrictions are made.
Oh! That chair cushion is wonderful! I’m so looking forward to this book! Thanks for doing the interview!
Fun! I have a pile in my craft room that needs some inspiration for reusing…
I’m a great admirer of the Alabama studio work and the work I’ve seen inspired by these books. I’d love to win a copy!
Oh! I’ve been eyeing this book and would love to win it! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the first book, and can’t wait to get my hands on a new one!!! please please please write even MORE!
Please enter me!
Very interesting interview and book.
I adore the Alabama Stitch Book and I can’t wait to see inside Studio Style!
I’m working on a project from the first book – can’t wait for the second!
I’ve been so intrieged at the projects I’ve seen from this book…would love to check it out!
I love her style and wish I could afford one of her beautiful pieces, but making one myself wouldn’t be too bad!
I love reading more from Ms. Chanin. Thanks so much for hosting her!
This would be a wonderful book to read and savor over and over.
This looks like a great book. I am always looking for new home decor patterns and ideas.
These pieces are beautiful! What an inspiration. I would love to try my hand at the dress featured in the discussion. Thanks for the great post!
Well I’d sure love to win this book. The photographs are just beautiful, and I love the way she describes the book in process as a baby that wakes up in the middle of the night. Oh, those creative juices know no bounds of the clock! Most of us who have lost sleep over a project know exactly what that feels like.
A fascinating book. Love to add it to my collection.
Would love to win!
Oh I have this book in my wishlist, it’s lovely, thanks for the great interview.
This is the first i’ve heard of this author and her books. The book looks wonderful.
Natalie is my hero.
Looks great. I’ve been hearing so much about her. Would love to have her book.
That looks like a great book.
WOW….looks like a MUST HAVE. Thanks so much for sharing.
Oh, I’ve had this book on my list for a few weeks now! It looks wonderful.
So many creative ideas!
I’ve been itching to do more hand sewing lately. This would be the perfect start.
i would loooove to win this book!!
thanks!
I love the idea that restricting the use of material brings freedom and additional creativity to the process!
This book looks awesome!
This book reminds me of my abuelita (grama)and all the beautiful things that she had in her house. So many things that she took great care of so that we would get to enjoy them. Thanks Abue!
How great! Would love to win a couple.
I meant would love to win a book
Oooohhh so pretty and inspiring! LOVED the Alabama Stitch Book! Can’t wait to get my hands on this one!
Awesome book!
This looks great, would love to be the lucky winner…
The photos in this book are beautiful. I’d love to win such inspiration!!
I’ve admired Natalie’s work for some time and would to have a copy of her book. Thank you!
I have paged wistfully through the first book maybe three times a month at the bookstore for a long time. I would love a copy of the second one. Totally gorgeous!
I’ve got the first book and love it… it would be amazing to have the second!!
Absolutely beautiful work! Can’t wait to try some of your techniques!
This book looks great, i can’t wait to check it out!
This book is gorgeous and Ms. Chanin is so inspiring. I love her style and sense of history.
Thanks for the interview and gorgeous photos (and the chance to win the book)!
Looks great! The photos are beautiful!
It looks like a great book with well thought out ideas!
I LOVE the first book… would love to get my hands on the next
Thanks for the interview!
This is a beautiful book, thanks for the chance to win it and create up a storm!
I love the take she has on sewing and crafting. I cannot wait to read the new book!
This book looks great. I love your interviews and introduction to new books.
Being an Aussie I’ve never heard of this before but it’s really gorgeous. What a lovely book.
It’s such an inspiring book – I can’t wait to try out some of these ideas!
the book is so beautiful to look at, i cant wait to actually get a copy and read it too! and…how lucky am i? i’m coming to new york in july and look forward to seeing some of natalie’s sewn beauties in the flesh!
The photos from the book are just beautiful. I think the bold thread colour really sets things off so well on that dress – I love it.
I’ve been eyeing this book. The projects look so fun…
This book looks fantastic!
Thanks for sharing, love this book! Sure would love to win it, thanks so much!
It sounds like such a wonderful book. I am asking for it for my birthday because I have to try out some of these ideas!
What a great book, thanks for highlighting it for us!
I LOVED the first book! It opened my eyes to an entirely different way of thinking about sewing. I would love to win a copy of the second!
Inspirational, I’m so excited to read the interview and hear how Natalie finds and works her gorgeous sewing, I don’t think I’ll do housework again, too much to do, love to be an owner of her book.
Lyn
Great lady, great work, great book.
Lyn
What a wonderful book! I’m so excited that you brought it to my attention!!
Lovely projects and such wonderful ideas. I’d love to learn from the book, thank you for the giveaway!
This looks like such a great book! I’d love to win it!
What a wonderful book – she does amazing work!!
What a fun book! I’d love to check it out.
The book sounds fabulous … I’d love to win this! Thanks.
Oh wow, I have never heard of the book before but would love to own it having read through this post!
What a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!
This looks great! Here’s to hoping!
I would love to win the book. Such nice things everyone says about it, it has to be good.
I would love to own this book! Thanks for the giveaway.
Oh, how I would love this book! I checked out the Alabama Chanin website this week; the stuff looks amazing!
Stumbles across this book at our local bookstore & immediately told my husband to put it on my wish list. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
What a book – would be ever so delighted to own it!!
Natalie is such an inspiration to me. I love that her book includes such a wide variety of crafts.
I would love to win this book! Who wouldn’t when the projects look so good!
Natalie Chanin is such an inspiration. When I was living in the South it was amazing to see the new things she was doing with techniques that were essentially old, techniques my Grandma had taught me. But it so far surpassed anything I had seen before. I’m so excited to see her new book.
Fabulous, creative, inspiring work! I’d love to win a copy!
this books sounds wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love books, and this is one good book I rally want to win.
I’ve tried a couple of Alabama studio style look alike, but not good maybe if I have the book, I will make it better.
Thank You.
This book seems great. I would love to have it.
I love the colors and the accent stitching.
It would be awesome to win Alabama Studio Style. Thanks for the interview article and giveaway.
What could possibly be better than porchsitting, handsewing, tea drinking all the while reading this fantastic book about a fantastic, simple, sustainable way of living? love it love it love it…
omg.. the projects look stunning!!!
Thanks for the giveaway!! =3
Oh – I can’t wait to get a copy of that book in my hands. It looks so beautiful – and what a story she has!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I <3 the Alabama Stitch book and I am eager see the new book!
wonderful – can’t wait to get started on some projects!!
Would love to have this extensive source book. Also would be a nice change from Desert Stuff! (already mid 80′s in AZ)
This stuff is so fantastic. Thanks for the interview.
Such a lovely book!! I saw it on the book shelf but it hasn’t made it to my home just yet!
That is fantastic! Can’t wait to read and create!
oooh, that top and that dress…love them!
I was introduced to this book in “blog land” & am itching to get my hands on this one & the first! They look soo inspiring & I would love to be able to try my hand at the projects (& recipes!). My pocketbook is definitely not deep enough to be able to purchase the ready made products so hopefully I will win the book & be able find the time (with 2 kids) to make some of the projects!
Great giveaway! Id love to win!
I have always loved her style. I have her first book and would love to win the second one. Thank you for the contest.
She is so inspiring! Just the composition of the photos inspires me! I can’t wait to read the projects and techniques!
Love all her stuff and this book is on my wish list! Thanks for the chance!
Have heard good things, would love to win!
I’m an Alabama girl and this book NEEDS to be on my coffee table!
Oh, yes please! I was just drooling over this book two days ago at the book store, but unfortunately since I’m a grad student I just could not afford to buy it. I would most definitely love to own this book!
Would love to win this! Looks like a great book!
Looks like a great book to add to the collection!
Wow…it seems a fantastic book and a must to read. I have just started sewing to be my hobbies now. It’s been 2 months I believe. And I need so much more inspiration to continue it. This book will help me much to build up my sewing hobby.
I’ve seen this book around… would love to get my hands on it!
Looks really great. THanks!
I wish I was a designer, and super crafty AND an author. Wow!
We could use a little “Alabama” in Minnesota!
i need it! today is my birthday, can i win?
i loved the alabama stitch book and actually asked for this for my birthday but didn’t get it…thanks for the chance!
Oh my! I would love to add this book to my favorites!!! Thanks!
I would SO love to win this book!
Ooooh, I’d love to win the book! Thanks for the chance to win, and thanks for a great interview!
Looks like a wonderful book! *crosses fingers*
What a beautiful book! I would love to check it out!
Inspiring on so many levels!!!
I love love the seat cover on the antique chair and the book looks awesome.. Would love one for my newly growing sewing library.
Love the ideas in this book!
How lovely! Great ideas.
fun! adorable book!
Great interview & great giveaway! Thank you for introducing me to someone new! The book looks like so much fun!
Oh my, the work in this book is so detailed. I love the dresses. Would love to win your book, I definitely am inspired just looking at the pictures and would love to read the stories as well. Thanks for the chance to win!
Fabulous interview. Both of the author’s books are hanging out on my Amazon wishlist – until I get a little spending money to treat myself. I’d love to win a copy.
This book inspires me to try and make my home more beautiful
Looks like a beautiful book, I would love to win!
This looks so great! Thanks!
Great inerview..and lovely giveaway!
What a lovely book, I can see so many projects that would be fun to make. I would love to win a copy.
I knew nothing about Alabama studio style until I saw the competition on BurdaStyle, unfortunately I could not enter but I loved seeing all the entries. It made me do more research on it and I really like all the inspirational items and it was great to see your post too
Simply beautiful, would love to own this.
I love, love, love Ms. Chanin’s charming style, philosophy of sustainability and (being a Southern girl myself) her “place value”. I covet her books and am saving up for a little of her cotton jersey, some glass beads and maybe even a yarn ball of hers. Thank you for sharing a little of her inspiration with us.
Wow! Thanks for the giveaway – this lady sounds SO cool!
this looks gorgeous all the nice projects…mhhmm!
I’m loving this book! (and really really would like my own copy!)
it looks fantastic. i luv that style!
sounds like a great book – inspirational!
What a great book! Natalie is an inspiration. We don’t live too far apart, I love that she is a Southern girl!
I’ve already seen several creations from the book. At the moment, this book is a must!
In this day of tightened budgets I love books with ideas that demonstrate new affordable projects for home and wardrobe. Bravo… I look forward to reading this book and trying my hand at a some new techniques. Love it!
This is such a gorgeous book. I want to make everything in it and I want to visit “The Studio.”
Anna S.
I would love to win this book!
I saw this on Anna Maria Horner’s blog and fell in love with the work in it. Beautiful.
Great interview. I would love to win the book and hope to visit the studio someday.
I loved the first book–can’t wait to see a copy of the second! =D
This book looks superb! Even if I don’t win a copy I’ll be sure to check it out.
Would love to have a closer look to this boook! TYhank you for the chance to win!
Amazing interview…lovely book. I would love to have it!
I’m always on the lookout for a new book! This one looks great!
We vacation in Alabama, it is a wonderful place!
Blessings,
KT
Love this!!
I LOVE these books! I’d love to win one to send to a dear friend and fellow sewist. Thanks for the opportunity!
What a fun book! Would love to read it!
I’ve been coveting this book since I first heard about it. The embroidery is just so lovely.
Thanks for the giveaway.
What a gorgeous book and outlook on life! THanks for sharing with us, and for providing inspiration.
This book looks amazing!
Definitely wearable art!
This looks like a beautiful book!
This is a great book. Thanks for the interview!
This book looks great!
This looks like such a lovely book! I missed out on the first one — must check that out and this one too. So inspirational!
Wow… a fresh new approach to design, at least for me. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I would love to have this book…it looks awesome!
great addition to my growing collection!
Very interesting book, it seems. Would love to see it.
This is a beautiful book!
This looks great – I’d love a copy!
Fabulous book. I’d love one.
This book looks amazing!
yes please
Such a great book. I’d have to ship it to Germany which is why I didn’t get it yet. I’d love to try some of the projects in there.
Love this first book and this one looks just as good
What an inspiration… I have a good friend in Birmingham and she is lucky enough to have a husband who got her an Alabama Chanin T-shirt.
Now have an urge to make pickles!
Loved her first book! Can’t wait to read the second!
Wonderful!
I must find this book!
Lovely images from the book, love the combination of all things wonderful in one book!!
What a great book!
so happy she has a new book out!!
I always need another book full of great projects!
Oh, I would love to win this.
Wow, what a fun book. I would love to win.
This book looks fabulous – I will have to check out her first one too. I’m not sure how I missed it
Two of my favorite things: crafts and food!
This book looks incredible! I love the dress!
sounds interesting book .. planning to get a copy ..
Looks like some great inspiration in there!
I this is the first I have heard of either of the books. I am very excited to get the first book so that I don’t miss out on anything in the second book!! Thanks for sharing!
I love the first book and would love to win this book!
It is good to see a creative “Alabama girl” getting this attention! There are a lot of us Alabama girls stitching away and her projects are great!
I just bought both books and I love them! They are so inspiring! My sister in law lives in Florence, and I ask her if she had ever heard about Alabama Chanin, and she told me that you were a friend of her’s. Her name is Karen Lowery. She also told me that we need to come up for Earth Day next month, and that you would be there. I am so excited! Can’t wait for next month! Hope to get to meet you!
The dresses in this book are breathtaking!
I love books like these! So inspiring! Can’t wait to peruse it once I win!
k
I have been saving up to buy the Alabama books for so long, they are very inspiring, thanks for the interview.
It looks like a wonderful book! I’ve read a few blogs about it already, and they all like it! I don’t have any sewing books, although I’ve been sewing for over 30 years. Maybe it’s time for me to go get one.
This looks like a charming book!
I love the first Alabama Stitching book. They’ve inspired me in so many ways, I can’t count them! It’s wonderful how “Lady Alabama” as my sister calls her, is meeting with so many of our favorite fabric artists. An inspiring community! I can’t wait to get this book.
I love the first book–just took it off the shelf the other night to flip through it for the first time in a few months. For a while I was attaching one of her fabric flowers to every gift I gave. I need to start doing that again.
Can’t wait to see #2. Thanks for the chance to win.
I just recently read the The Alabama Stitch Book. (I was on the waiting list at the library FOREVER!) It was very inspiring, and the new book looks just as inspiring.
She is just too too talented – very inspiring.
So much inspiration! Thank you!
This book looks wonderful! Lots of amazing and inspiring ideas to check out!
I loved the first book! What an inspiration. I’ll look forward to reading this one, too, and trying my hand at some new projects. Oh! and that gray chair cushion in the pictures is GORGEOUS.
I’ve been interested in her techniques for a while. I love hand-sewing and would love to have a copy of her book.
I find her style so inspiring.
I’ve been eyeing this book!
I love the reminder that sewing is part of a way of life…and to me, one that is more sustainable! The book looks very inspiring.
I would love to make some fun spring skirts! Looks like a great book!
Oh, I would love to own this book.
I so want that book! Very inspiring!
I loved the first book and can’t wait to check this one out!
I love AC. I love the first book and can’t wait to get the second. So talented
This book sounds lovely!
Would love to win this beautiful book, so full of ideas!
I loved the first book – so talented! I can’t wait to get my hands on this one. Great blog, great giveaway, great book!
I am so excited about this book. My dream is to attend one the sewing workshops.
Very inspiring pictures that you have shared from the book. I would love to see all of them!
This is on my book wish list!!! Thank you for a chance to win!!!! I love Alabama Stitching!
Looks like a fun book. i would love to win it.
Oh, this book. Natalie Chanin! The Alabama Stitch Book has been very inspiring to me- very! I have always appreciated her for sharing her brilliant style and techniques in that book. I would love her next one!!!!!
This is a beautiful book. Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
I looked through this book at Chapters and immediately added it to “want” list – lots of wonderful ideas and inspirations!
I’ve heard so much about this book–it looks really wonderful!
What a great giveaway, I would love to own this book, it looks full of innovative style and beautiful inspiration.
This looks a great book.
Katie
What a lovely and inspiring interview. I’d love the book!
Lovely front cover! It makes me want to peek inside.
Jana
What beautiful photography in this book. Very cool.
Wonderful interview. Sounds like a great book!
I love the way she ties her creativity to all the women who created before her. Our heritage can be such a gift!
This book looks like it is packed with inspiration and beautiful photography. I would love to win it!
i’d love to check this book out! it looks lovely.
looks like a great book to add to my collection
I just bought an Alabama Stitch tank top and LOVE it. I got so many compliments on it. It is going to be a warm weather staple. I love that they use of sustainable materials. And the chair cushion pictured above: so lovely, I really need to make those.
Sounds like great new fun. The beading sounds like something I could use to embellish some quilts. Your book could give me some great ideas.
This book is on my to order list at Amazon! I am in love with the style of Alabama Stitch and Studio Style, and the entire notion of cottage sewing and sustainable materials!
Needles to say, fingers crossed!
Leelee
I, too, went through withdrawal when I finished the first book. Her second book is the answer to a huge wish for more!!
am hearing about this book everywhere! maybe it’s Karma if I win it! that would be crazy….
Love her work, count me in!
What fascinating design! So proud to be a fellow Alabamian! That dress is supremely elegant!
Unfortunately, I missed the first book and will have to go look it up! Would love a chance to go through this one as well!
I promised my husband I wouldn’t buy another sewing book until I made EVERY project in EVERY book….
but WINNING a book wouldn’t qualify as cheating!!
What a wonderful book, would be fabulous to win! Thanks for giving us the chance to own one, Sharonj.
I have the book and am a total convert! This is good stuff, peeps.
Great interview. Would love to learn more about Natalie.
Really really want this book!
Would love to win the book! Looks like a great one.
I really like what I see on the photos. I’d love to do some of those things!
Lovely and inspiring! This is on my wish list!!
I would love to win, sounds like lots of fun!
Ooooo! I love Ms. Chanin’s work, it is absolutely stunning. I love the first book and can’t wait to get my hands on the second one!
I would love to win this book! It’s been on my wish list since I heard it was coming out…
I have the Alabama Stitch book and have been nothing but impressed! I made the corset top and it fit beautifully!
I always love books like this that inspire style and allow me to create variety of projects. This book is definitely one for my library!
It was great to read about your inspiration for both books. I can’t wait to read them!
The book sounds great. I’m curious about her choice of fabric for clothing: cotton jersey. The pictures look beautiful!!!
I love your books–particularly the aspect of reuse. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Being from alabama this has a special place in my heart!
Love her first book and would like to get my hands on her second.
This looks like fun. I’d love to win!
What fun looking book. An author I was not familiar with. Thanks interviewing her.
Gorgeous – so inspiring!
I’d definitely love to be the winner of this one!
This book is definitely on my wish list – beautiful!
I would be so happy to win this book, it would be great for sparking anyone’s creativity!
what a wonderful-looking book!
I missed the first book, and they both look so great! Our local library doesn’t carry them, so I would love to win!!
Beautiful photos, beautiful work – would love to win this.
That dress hiding behind the pickles makes me swoon!
Looks like a beautiful book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
this looks a really great book – is it only available in the us??
gill
I nearly jumped out of my seat…coffee in hand! Thank for this wonderful giveaway!! I have her first book and absolutely love it….would love the chance to get my hands on this one! Good luck everyone!
I will most definately add this to my collection, winner or not!
Have really enjoyed her interviews.Would love winning a copy of her newest book—great inspiration
I would love to win a copy of this lovely book!
I was just introduced to this book and Natalie’s incredible style. It is going on my wish list!
i love this!
I love how Natalie is able to *be* so present in her interviews and her work – what a gift to the world.
I love the chair pillow! What a great book
sounds like a great book!!
Looks like such a beautiful book, thanks for the giveaway!
I’ve just started to get back into sewing so it was a nice surprise to stumble on this interview.
Thanks so much for this giveaway!
Hope I’m not to late to respond, but I love these books! I can’t wait to try a project!!
I have just begun my journey sewing, and I can’t stop thinking about the infinite possibilities! Each photo from the book is an inspiration. Thank you!
Does the daughter of two Alabama natives win *Alabama Style*? Sure hope so! I’d like to see how this style matches that I saw growing up. Eager to see more.
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway! You always find the best crafters and authors
woo – what an incredibly inspiring book! Thanks for the interview with Natalie too, really enjoyed reading this.
I’m a big fan, so I keep my fingers crossed…
I finally saw the first one last week when I got it out of the library – it’d be great to have one to take my time to amble through!
What beautiful work! I’d love to try to tackle one of those projects!
Ooh, I have a friend who sports serious Alabama Style envy. This would be a phenomenal gift for her–if I could part with it!
Love love love! Thanks!
Great book! It’d be so inspiring just to have around!
This book is beautiful and may just change my mind about hand sewing….
ooooo! Cant wait to have a look through! Natalie is an inspiration – she is so down to earth!
Just beautiful! Would love to win.
I would love to win. This book looks amazing.
I absolutely adore your work, it is so inspiring. I hope to one day make one of your lovely designs. Thank you.
Sounds great, would love to win!
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How beautiful! I have been drooling over this book …
hi have the first book and adore it. would love to get this one as well. thanks
Have been reading about Natalie’s book and would love to sit withit in my garden this spring.