November 16 ~ Passion for Reading
| Today’s for people on a constant search for their next read (even before the stack of books they have on the bed stand are anywhere near completion!). It’s for people who feel the characters they read about become a part of your own story in some way. Today’s the day for people with a passion for reading! |  |
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Mini Bookshelf Quilt You can use selvage or textual fabrics for the titles in this Mini Bookshelf Quilt from Don’t Call Me Betsy. |
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Glasses Sleeve Katy at Sweet Verbena shows you how to make this easy Glasses Sleeve. It’s perfect for reading glasses! |
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Bookmarks Sara from Craft Snob designed these ruffled Bookmarks for a series at Skip to My Lou. |
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Summer Reading Library Book Bag Mo from Lime Gardenias designed this Summer Reading Library Book Bag for our Sew,Mama,Sew! Summer Sewing series. The bag incorporates lots of fun details. |
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e-Reader Case Make an e-Reader Case with this tutorial at Thimble. There are probably a few people on your list with e-Readers now, right?! |
Bag a Day
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
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Laptop Bag We love this cute Laptop Bag, designed by Joy from How Joyful for our Sew,Mama,Sew! Back to School series. |
Related tutorials you might just love: Read!, Gifts for Scholars, Easy Knit Book Covers, Fabric Book Cover, Hanging Bed Organizer, Classic Tote, Reversible Bucket Bag, Hand-Stamped Labels (for the book spines in the mini-quilt tutorial above)
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Tote Bag This I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie Tote Bag is made from 100% Cotton Canvas and includes free shipping. Find it at Pamela Fugate Designs! (Do you have that song running through your head now?!) |
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
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Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn Say that five times fast! Jeannette from Everybody Likes Sandwiches shows you how to make this decadent Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn. |
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Tea Bag Gift Tag Download PDF instructions for these Tea Bag Gift Tags at Studio of Mae. The post includes a link for matching tags too. |
Win It
Tweet #handmadeholidays or tag us on Facebook this week for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Sew,Mama,Sew!
Comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of these books!
Stitch Magic: A Compendium of Sewing Techniques for Sculpting Fabric Into Exciting New Forms
Author: Alison Reid
Publisher: STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book
In Stitch Magic, fashion and textile expert Alison Reid teaches sewers how to manipulate and sculpt fabric by using such techniques as folding, cutting, pleating, tucking, gathering, and stitching, creating entirely new surfaces and textures in the process. The resulting fabrics, which look sophisticated and complex but are actually relatively simple and inexpensive to produce, can be used for entire textiles, such as cushions or blinds, or to create fashion accessories or embellishments.
Fabric-By-Fabric One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects
Authors: Rebecca Yaker, Patricia Hoskins
Publisher: Storey Publishing
The best-selling authors of One-Yard Wonders are back with another all-new amazing collection of 101 sewing projects. Responding to the increasingly diverse range of fabric weights and types now available, Fabricby-Fabric One-Yard Wonders is organized by fabric type. From home dec to knits, wool to flannels, corduroy to cottons, these patterns show how to make the most of each fabric’s unique characteristics.
Simple Style Easy Weekend Quilts
Author: Sara Diepersloot
Publisher: Martingale & Co.
Show off your fabrics in big-piece quilts! Easy enough for beginners, intriguing enough for seasoned quilters, these designs will put your fabrics on center stage. Find over 15 great patterns for theme prints, Asian prints, batiks, pastels, and more.
Quick and easy, these quilts are perfect for retreats. Most projects are made from squares, strips, or rectangles, and a few feature large triangles just for fun. Piece one (or two) this weekend!
For each quilt, it has a list of materials, a cutting chart, easy strip piecing instructions, layouts, and color illustrated instructions from start to finish. This title also covers all of the quilting basics, such as adding borders, binding, and so on.
Author: Laura Bethmann
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Discover how to use found natural materials-– such as leaves, flowers, feathers, vegetables, fruits, shells, weeds, and wood grain-– to print on any surface, from paper and fabric to ceramics, wood, and walls. Simple step-by-step instructions coupled with beautiful photos make it easy and fun to learn the basic techniques. In no time at all, crafters of any experience level will be creating original nature prints on everything from headboards to stationery to jewelry.
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2010 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
15 ~ Passion for Imagination
14 ~ Passion for Growing
13 ~ Passion for Decorating
12 ~ Passion for Jewelry
11 ~ Passion for Art
10 ~ Passion for Travel
9 ~ Passion for Cooking + Baking
8 ~ Passion for Exploration + Adventure
7 ~ Passion for Teaching + Learning
6 ~ Passion for Sewing
5 ~ Passion for Organization
4 ~ Passion for Relaxation
3 ~ Passion for Clothes
2 ~ Passion for Play
1 ~ Passion for Accessories
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482 Responses to “November 16 ~ Passion for Reading”
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The bookmarks are perfect quick projects. thank again
I would love to see that one yard wonders book! I got the first one from the library and it had so many great ideas in it.
My sister is a librarian. These would be great gifts for her.
I want that tote! HAHAHA!
I love the bookshelf quilt! That is adorable!
Great ideas! Thanks!
Oh I want to make all of these!
more great tutorials!
I know a few teachers and librarians who would love the ” I like big books and I cannot lie” bag!! Too funny.
The big books bag is hilarious!
I love the Kindle case!
I just read a Kindle Fire review which I would like to buy for my mom. -If she can learn to use it, I’ll need to make her a cover for it.
Good ideas again.
I love the tea gift label idea. Its fantastic!
An e-reader case is a fabulous idea.
The salted Carmel almond popcorn is definatly getting served at my holiday party.
I could use any and all of these items. Thanks so much for all the great ideas!
Love the summer reading bag!
Ooooo, those tea bag tags are cool!
DD would love handprinting!
Glasses sleeve and bookmark – fabulous!
Great theme! I love the tote bag!
I have lots of readers on my gift list! Thanks so much!
E-reader case is a perfect gift for half my family!!
I love the bookmark!
Wow! The first person to comment 2 days in a row. I look forward each day to seeing what you are highlighting that day.
Hmmmm, Stitch Magic is now on my wish list.
loving those ruffled bookmarks!
Thanks for the link to the tutorial for the e-reader case! Perfect for Christmas
y’all, my list o’ stuff to sew is getting waaaay too long!
I like the book bag and the spot for the library card. Brilliant!
Love that silly canvas bag
That Salted popcorn looks so crunchy and yummy.
I’m making those cute book marks for everybody, glasses sleeves for the men in my life, and the library book bag for my kiddos (the card pocket is genius).
What a riot! I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie!!!
And I love the library book bag.
That tote bag made me smile. I like big books.
I would love to win Stitch Magic. I’ve been drooling over it since Gertie did her little series on techniques from that book!
Again, I am getting so many great ideas! Thank you so much for posting these! I’m also having fun following links to new blogs that I have not seen before, with even more tutorials!!!
Mini Bookshelf quilt is SUPER cute!
OMG that tote bag is AMAZING
And that song will be stuck in my head ALL DAY.
I don’t know if you called it a passion for reading but I do have a collection of Agatha Christie’s novels, plus some “Murder She Wrote.” I love them; they are awesome!
Every day I add more projects to my “have-to-make-this” list from your Handmade Holidays. Thanks!
That tea bag gift tag is too cute!
These are all great gift ideas. I love Elizabeth’s mini-quilt.
that bag cracks me up every time.
I love that mimi book quilt!
ooh, a glasses sleeve is such a good idea (and I’m kicking myself for not thinking of it myself!).
I literally started involuntarily singing out loud ala a choir of angels when I saw that popcorn!!! Cannot wait to make!!
I want to eat that popcorn snack right NOW!!
I like big books and I cannot lie!!!
All of these projects look fantastic!
That Big Books bag is cracking me up. And yes, I do have the song in my mind now.
I need to make a glasses sleeve today… And maybe the salted caramel almond pretzel popcorn
Thank you for all the great inspiration!
Just starting to teach my girls how to sew! Any would make wonderful starts. Thank you!
Oooo, I’m off to choose fabric for that ereader case right now. My sister takes her Kindle everywhere.
It is true. I do like big books. How did you know?
The e-reader bag is a great gift idea! Also want to try to the salted popcorn treat. I’m really liking Beth’s fabric choice!
I’ve always been a book nut,reading and hording them. Now i’m nuts over that book quilt! That would be so cute in a reading room or area.
This is the post for me! thanks for all the fun ideas!
I really, really love that big books tote bag. Going on my wishlist right now!
Those tea pages are fabulous! I love them!
Yep, I think I’m going to have to learn how to make a quilt for that cutie up there! I love the ereader case too! (Maybe a present for myself?)
love books!!!! the one-yard wonders book would be an awesome addition to my library…
i’m digging the e-reader case
Great projects!
Ten points if you laughed out loud at the big books bag! Bahaha!
Stitch Magic looks like fun. And, yes, I now have that song stuck in my head. The tote is genius.
I have to make the e-Reader case for my Mom!
love the typewriter key fabric
I’m planning on making an e-reader case as my Kindle fire is due to arrive today!!! Yeah!
Hmm. Just got a kindle. I think I need that e-reader case.
The Stitch Magic book looks interesting.
The use of selvages for the Mini Bookshelf Quilt is brilliant? I always save them … have a drawer full of them … and this is an inspired way to use some up! It should also be adorable as a table runner, or placemats, or a banner for a child’s bedroom door, with their name appliqued across the bottom? Wheels are spinning ….
It’s really weird. I am definitely a reader but non of these really appeal to me. WHY NOT? Maybe it’s not the right time of day. That might be it. I might have to check this again later.
Well, now I NEED that big book tote bag!
Great tutorials! Really love the bookshelf quilt. Very creative!
I am always looking for the quick make- those bookmarks fits the bill!
Cute e-reader case, thanks for the tutorial! I’ll be making 2!
Love those totes! I now have some great gift ideas for Christmas.
Wow, thanx. Love that tote. I am so curious about the One Yard Wonders book.
Esther.
So many cute ideas!
I was hoping a post for readers was going to come up! Gonna make the mini quilt as a mug rug for my book club buddies.
Totally getting that book bag. Will be singing that song all day now too!
The library book bag looks like it would make a great teacher gift too
This was perfect timing—I was looking for ideas for Christmas presents to make, and you reminded me of the Summer Reading Bag that will be perfect for my nieces. I’d love to win a book, too!
I wish I had some of that popcorn right now.
I’m going to have to make the popcorn. And the book mini-quilt. Thank you for sharing!!
I would love to win the Handprinting from Nature book! keeping my fingers crossed…
i love the laptop bag. i think i might have to make that one.
Books, books books! My favorite gift together with art and craft supplies,of course! Love the quilt!
I love the bookshelf quilt!
I LOVE that tote bag to buy…. I just can’t help but sing when I read it!
What great projects (and what great prizes!!)! I can’t wait to make the library book bag, it is just adorable!
Love the tea bag tags!
I have been meaning to make a library bag for a while now- too cute.
I like the bookmark and bag! I’m pretty sure I’ve got ribbon and elastic at home to try the bookmark out tonight!
I am in love with the “I like big books” bag! Hilarious!
That book bag is hilarious! And I love the book shelf quilt.
We love reading at our house! I hope to make the library back and e-reader case before Christmas.
I love that tutee by Don’t Call Me Betsy, and I love the tote in the buy section! You guys rock.
Uhh Ahh, the one yard wonders would help me a lot. I have tons of fabrics left over from my quilting and would love to make some additional items
I love the e reader case and the book hand printing from nature! cool!
Our family is definitely a reading family, and it’s time I make some library bags for each of us. Thanks for sharing all of these great ideas. I just opened 5 new tabs to see tutorials and recipes.
I love the tote bag and the glasses case! thanks!
Ok, that tote bag is sooooo funny! And the popcorn treat – delicious!
I love the e-reader case…I need to make one for myself!
My daughters getting an ereader so a case is a must have. Thanks!
I need to make myself the e-reader sleeve – thanks for the project!
That bookshelf quilt is genius! So cute!
great ideas!
Love the books!
I love that mini bookshelf quilt! So cute for an office.
I can’t wait for the new One Yard Wonders book to come out. I’ll definitely be buying it. Thanks for more great tutorials.
I have been enjoying the whole passion for series…I love to see all the different things, just so much fun!
That library book bag is too cute!
That is the coolest tote bag!
Love the fabric on the e-reader case.
Ooooh! I love the bookshelf quilt! and the glasses sleeve! Must try them!
LOL, love the big bools tote!
Love the bookmark idea! Mo’s bag is DARLING! And I totally want that tote bag “I like big books and I cannot lie”. LOVE IT!
Another great theme! My daughter has requested that I make her that beautiful laptop bag!
Perfect projects for me to make for my co-workers at the library!
Great selection again today! Thanks for the chance to win!
Amazing stuff!
Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn, Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn,Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn,Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn,Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn….woo that was a lot
so many inspiring ideas!
Book lover I am!
Those books look great! I have the first “One-Yard Wonders” and LOVE it!
I’m so making that popcorn!
I am cracking up at the big books book bag! I DO like big books! That is the perfect gift for one of my girlfriends!
Love the blog! Thanks so much for a chance to win one of these wonderful books.
I love the laptop bag!
Love those tote bags. Thanks for great giveaways.
I love the tote! Such a cute saying for book lovers. I’m also really excited there is a new One Yard Wonder Book. I have the previous one and I love it. I’m sure the new one will be just as good.
I love the mini quilt. The bookmarks are on my todo list to go with the book from my sons wish list, I’ll have to boy them up a bit though.
Ooh I could make e-reader covers for my dad & sister as they are both attached to theirs!
heh, that tote bag makes me laugh. and oh my, do I want that popcorn now!!
Wonderful ideas.
The “Big Books” tote bag just made me laugh! I love it.
Love the glasses and e-reader pouches! Thanks!!
I do love big books!
I really like the book marks and the laptop bag.
I love books! It would be fun to give a gift of a favourite book, tucked into a book tote, with a tea bag tag!
One more reason I love Sew Mama Sew: You do such a brilliant job aggregating content from around the web. And today, thanks to you, I discovered the Mini Bookshelf quilt. Thank you!
Love it!
Yummy! And my grandmother might really like an ipad cover…
I’ve had my eye on that laptop bag tute, thanks for the reminder! lol
Great ideas and a yummy looking snack!
I love the mini bookshelf quilt! I might just have to make one for myself.
I want an e-reader! Do you suppose if I made a case I would get one for Christmas to put in it?
That mini bookshelf quilt is too cute!
These are such great projects. Love the bookshelf quilt block and the e-reader case.
The e-reader case will be great – just what I need and great for gifts!
the bookmark is a lovely stocking filler !
I can’t wait to make the bookshelf quilt for my 4 year old who just learned to read, she will love it by her real bookshelf!
what cute projects! love the books too.
I was going to make a bookshelf quilt once. This one looks easier!
I would love to win the Easy Weekend Quilts book! I will also be making that ruffled bookmark!
That “I like big books” bag is hilarious.
I really like that glasses sleeve and I like the fabrics chosen for the e-reader case.
that bag is hysterical, and i want it. and i totally now do have that song going through my head. thanks!
That book bag made my day.
I love the bookmarks. I know 4 people who could use them. Have a great day!
Love the laptop bag!
That mini bookshelf quilt would be an awesome addition to our library, thanks!
Lovely projects again! I love the laptop bag and I really need one…
Love the bookmarks
i’m gong to make the teabag gift tags & fill them with lavender. they’d make great drawer sachets. Love the e reader cover design, too. I know a lot of people w/ereaders. Thanks!
All wonderful ideas!
I love the “I love big books and I cannot lie” bag. I can’t stop giggling!
love glasses sleeves!
Lovely grouping of gift ideas!!! : )
That quilt is wonderful!
Oh, I think I need to make that popcorn stuff right now!
I love the summer reading bag as a teacher gift!
I basically need to make and buy everything in this post.
What cute ideas. Love the book quilt. How clever!! Can’t wait to try the popcorn receipe. Yummy!!
Thanks so much for the great giveaways and a chance to win.
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One Yard Wonders is right up my alley!
I <3 <3 <3 the mini bookshelf quilt, it is just so creative!
I love to read (always have) and love these ideas! Thanks.
That bag is crackin’ me up!! I would carry it everywhere. Yes, that song is now perma-playing in my head, thanks very much. I love the idea of the glasses case, too. Great stuff, everybody!
Another one of those round-ups where I basically want to make everything.
For myself, of course!
I love that Laptop bag !
You all manage to come up with the nicest tutorials, and offer the best books! Thank you for the chance to win.
very cute library bag.
Love Elizabeth’s mini books quilt!
love the laptop bag!
love that laptop bag!
I’m really getting inspired by all your wonderful posts!!
Love the e-reader sleeve!
Mmm, Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn…
….stupid braces…….
Think I’ll make an e-reader case!
The bookmarks are so cute–they’ll make great gifts for my bookworm nieces.
Great ideas! I love the one yard wonders books!
Great projects! The bag is so useful, and not only for books…
Great list of projects today.
Great tutes again – love the book bag!
LOVE that tote bag!
I think the glass sleeve is a very cute and easy present idea
More great tutorials! I especially love the library book bag.
so many great gifts this week! I’m bookmarking almost every tutorial
can’t wait to make that popcorn recipe – looks delicious! and love, love that mini quilt!
A post after my own heart. I absolutely love books, so I can’t wait to whip up some of these projects for myself – who needs to make them as presents for others?!
Here’s hoping!
Love the library bag. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of those books too.
I have an e-reader that needs a case
I love books. I once tried to take out a garbage bag of them from the library, but in my greed I put in too many and the bag actually ripped. In my defense, I was seven…but to be honest I’ve still taken out more than I can fit in my library bag.
I love reading & I love this blog!
Mmmmm hat popcorn looks scrummu
Very cool ideas!
Great ideas for day 16 Thanks
I love the Mini quilt!
Some great books in the giveaway today. I LOVE those one-yard wonder books!
As a librarian, I appreciate this list.
I liked the first “One Yard Wonders” book – curious to see the new one!
what a great collection of books! I have to admit tho, it was the ‘big book’ bag that caught my eye…
The bookmark looks like a good idea. I have a problem with little hands taking them out.
my mouth is watering at the thought of that popcorn. If only I could be reading a book and munching on that right now!
The “I Like Big Books” bag is PERFECT for one of my friends – definitely a christmas gift!
I love the big books tote bag and yes, now that song is stuck in my head!
I may actually treat myself with the ebook reader case ! Thanks for this tutorial !
I like big books! Love it!!
I have got to check out that weekend quilt book. That looks like a perfect gift for a few people on the list.
Love the “BIG books” bag! (And, yes, now that song is in my head!) And I am so making that Mini Bookshelf quilt for my MIL, who is a reference librarian. How perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the bookshelf quilt!
I love the Big Books bag – that’s fantastic. I the caramel corn looks so good!
e-reader case! Righteous! My mama loves her e-reader and I will love making this case for her.
I am an even more avid reader than sewer, so I love this roundup!
Love the bibliophile crafting!
the bookshelf quilt is so cute. My mom would love it!
Inspiring! I love it!
Mmmmm……..popcorn!
Some pretty cute projects…
Great ideas! I think I will make the book bag for a friend!
I love the mini bookshlef quilt!
Love the idea of a whole book of one yard projects!
Thanks for the glass sleeve tute. My mom specifically asked for that!
Love the laptop bag and bookmarks!
I was hoping you’d have an e-reader case!
That tote bag makes me giggle. Thanks for all of the giveaways!
Another wonderful round up of goodies – thank you
OMG, I love the wording on that tote! So great!
I love that mini bookshelf quilt!
Wow, cool tutorials. I like the bookshelf quilt, and I LOVE the big books tote. And yes, the song is stuck in my head again (for the THIRD time in the past week). Bah.
That laptop bag is fantastic! I was just looking through the instructions and I believe I will be making one.
Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
What a lovely collection of book prizes! And that library bag looks even more appealing the second time around.
Perfect gifts for my sister! Thanks!
The new One Yard Wonders book looks really fun. Thanks for the chance to win!
Editor married to a librarian–so, books, YEAH! Love these…and the “I Like Big Books” bag is a winner. Thanks so much!
Love, love, love, as always!
The glasses sleeve will be the perfect gift for my mum – thank you!
e-reader cases are a great idea!
Being an absolute book addict, I love today’s ideas, especially the library quilt! That I can make! Thanks so much for the goodies today!
Ahhh….books. I adore the printed titebag-too funny!
Thanks for the e-reader case, I need it!
Think I want to make all of these
We certainly Love books here! Thanks for all of the great ideas. Love those book marks for the kids’ stockings!
the glasses sleeve and some bookmarks may be on my to do list this weekend.
Another post with great ideas. Thanks!!
What great ideas!
That tote bag is hilarious! I’d make extra trips to the library just to show it off!
Love the book bag, need to make one.
Books & sewing: two great pastimes that go great together! What an excellent gift round-up.
The I Love Big Books bag is hilarious. But in the meantime, I want to make the mini bookshelf quilt. What a great way to use scraps!
I love the bag that says “I like big books and I cannot lie.”
And that book quilt is really cool! 
I MUST have the ‘I like big books’ tote, my mom is buying herself an e-reader, so I can make her a case, and I love the bookshelf quilt!!
Love the book bag!!
Handprinting Nature NEEDs to find it’s way into my life!!!!
Great ideas and book inspiration!
Library book bag is too cute! Thank you!
love the laptop bag. I have been sewing with that fabric collection a lot lately for a home dec project. it is LOVELY!!
Inspiring ideas!
Hooray for books!
I like them all–the library bag and bookmark especially! Thanks!
All very clever ideas. Love the laptop and e-reader ideas.
no such thing as too many books! Great theme for handmade holidays. I love this whole series thank you so much for the work you have put into it!
I love the summer reading library book bag!
Some brilliant ideas today, I must sew!!!
I’m thinking about that bookshelf quilt for a friend of mine.
Love books, Love bags…what more can I say
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I love all these ideas! Thanks!
The tea bag gift tags are so cute! My in-laws are British and I think that is such a perfect present tag for them!
Ahhhh, I really love that mini book quilt!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome ideas! A tote bag in Circa 1934 black typewriter keys would be so awesome!
I remember seeing the mini bookcase before, and at the time thinking how much I would love to make one. It’s back on the list!!
Love the bookmark. My kids and I made the library book bags this summer for their summer reading program and they turned out great!
I love that book bag. That is awesome. I’m going to add it to my Christmas wish list! great tutorials too! Thanks.
Hurrah!A book theme! And easy things to sew too. Love ‘em all.
Lots of lovely projects today! Love the bookshelf quilt, and I really should make myself a sleeve for my e-reader.
very cute laptop bag
So many things I want to make and eat! I love the little bookmark! It would make a great “thinking of you” present. Glasses case! To die for! wonderful ideas!
I love the gift tag, such a cute idea!
That quilt is perfect
Such a cute library book bag!
That laptop bag is wonderful!
Best. Post. !!! Y’all really did a super job on this on! I’ve gotta get busy!
I love reading so I’m partial to all these ideas. The tote is just fantastic!
I need to make the reader case for myself!
Love the summer reading bag, and all things salted caramel!
I’m loving this bag a day idea. If only I had enough time to make them all.
Oh, I love that bag!
Love the bookshelf quilt. I think I would write some titles of my favorite books on the spines. Thanks for the tutorials.
tea bag gift tag! LOVE. IT! not to mention that I didnt think I could like popcorn anymore than I already do. . . must try the recipe. Thanks!
Yes I DO have that song in my head now, thank you very much! lol
Thanks as always for the great giveaways.
The bookshelf quilt is very clever
Love the book quilt! Must make.
I LOVE today’s post- I AM one of those people who is looking for my next book— as my night stand cries out from under my pile
. I love today’s ideas 
Thanks so much!!
Still smiling about “I like big books”. So clever. And my kids will love those bookmarks!
OMG — I *love* that bag!!
And I would love One Yard Wonders.
Happy Wednesday!
Great projects and I love that book quilt!
Love, love, love to read. Great projects. Super prizes!
Great ideas and great books!
The e-reader case is a great scrap buster pattern. So many great ideas. Thanks for keeping me motivated to make more gifts.
That tote bag is hilarious!
All very clever!
Lovely e-reader case. Oh, if only I had something to fill it
Big books – awesome. And salted caramel popcorn what! Sounds delish!
I love the mini quilt bookshelf and will be making the e-reader case for my daughter. It will make a great adjunct to the e-reader she is getting for Christmas.
Love the big books tote, thanks for the chance to win
I really like the bookshelf quilt! What a cool idea!
Love those bookmarks – definitely on my Christmas to make list!
Hahaaa love the bag that says “I love big books and I can not lie”!!!
I love that mini book shelf quilt!
The book bag made me giggle. Yay for books!
The bookmarks are unique.
What neat ideas!
great projects!!
I know some new little readers that will love the ruffled bookmark.
Thanks
cute cute everything! now to find the time!
This is my favorite post yet!!! Thank you! Thank you! Awesome ideas.
I love love love reading and I’m not sure if I’d be able to share these items with someone else if I made them
The tea bags have me curious… thanks for the idea!
I like that big books bag
Those eyeglass cases would make great gifts!
There are some really cute and simple ideas here. Add a favorite book and you have a perfect gift!
Yay, so happy to see that new one yard wonders book!! Can’t wait to either win it or buy it soon!
I love November for all your wonderful Handmade Holidays ideas! Thank you for another exciting day.
I like big books, too
so much fun stuff to check out. reading is awesome, and so is sewing <3
More great ideas! Love the bookmarks and glasses cases.
I LOVE that bookshelf mini quilt! It’s so cute! Thanks for inspiring and for sharing!
Nice book marks. Easy to make and practical.
Bookmarks for everyone!!
I’m so inspired by all of the projects. I love the daily themes. I’m pretty sure that the next several years are mapped out for me.
someone just asked for an e-reader case–perfect!
I have most of the links opened … but I think I should get some sleep and read them all later.
Thanks for a great list!
A book lover
Very cute little bookmarks!
The mini bookshelf quilt has been on my list for awhile. I simply must get started on it.
The “I like big books” tote is a hoot, but I can’t buy it or I’ll never get that song out of my head. (And the Friends episode, know the one I’m talking about?)
When am I going to find the time to make all these great bag ideas?
Great tutorials! The popcorn looks delicious!
That tote bag totally put the (ahem) saltier version of the song lyric in my head. I was singing it to my little 6 month old all afternoon. Good thing he can’t understand what it means (hey, wasn’t that a Friends episode, too?!?). And that pretzel popcorn looks heavenly. I love salty and sweet together!
I want…no I NEED that totebag!
that e-reader case is now on the list!
Salted Caramel Almond Pretzel Popcorn…I’m drooling as I’m typing.
Thanks for the “passion for reading” theme with so many choices. I like them all. Question is, where to start?
The Library Book Bag does it for me this week as I am probably one of the few that still enjoys an actual book!!
Love the mini book shelf quilt!
I have so many friends that love to read (well, love to read “too” I should say). One’s in grad school for library science. I think I have her Christmas gift ideas all on one page!
(And I love the one-yard wonders! I got the book for my birthday!)
Ok, now I have that song in my head-LOL!
Love that laptop bag!
The mini bookshelf quilt is adorable and I can’t wait to try it!
salted caramel almond pretzel popcorn. heck yes!
I know my father is getting a Kindle, so the e-reader cover would be perfect!
That mini bookshelf quilt is a wonderful idea!
What amazing prizes!
Thank you for the chance to win.
Kind regards from Germany
Claudia
frauknopf@gmx.de
Love that bookshelf mini-quilt! I’m loving the handmade Christmas ideas – thank you.
i loved the first ‘one yard wonders’ and would love to get my hands on the next “episode”. good stuff…
Love the library book bag. It’s on my to do list. Thanks.
one yard wonders would be a great book to have
Perfect for all the book lovers in my family!
I so relate to the “I love big books” bag.
More awesome projects and give-aways. Thank you!
Love the tote bag, can’t get the song out of my head!
The library book bag and the laptop bag would make perfect B’day gifts for my cousins.
I had been looking forward to an e-reader tut, thanks! And I love the bookshelf quilt!
I love the one yard wonders! Perfect for that fabric sale and there is only a little left on the bolt! I will keep an eye out for that at the book store!
The laptop bag is so cute and would be great for a summer/pool/beach bag. I might have to make one so that it is all ready for summer time!
Fantastic ideas today!
Plush I tagged on fb!
I love that bookshelf quilt! What a great way to remember favorite fabrics!
Wow! Thanks for all the links! Some great gift ideas and stocking stuffers!
Love the bookmarks! They look like they would also be a great way to use up some scraps.
Salted. Carmel. Almond. Pretzel. Popcorn…..It just gets better with every word doesn’t it?
I need to make a library tote for each of us… It rains so much so, I am thinking oilcloth…
I will be making the bookmarks as part of the Christmas gift I give my nieces every year – books!
Can’t wait to make these things!
The popcorn looks so yummy!
Love the library bag! Too many projects to do!
I am so inspired by books. Thanks for another great giveaway!
Love the mini bookself quilt! Thanks for all the ideas and the chance to win!
The laptop bag is so cute
That e-reader case is in my favorite fabrics! Maybe I should make one… just in case Santa brings me a kindle fire.
All of these are great but I love the e-reader case! Very useful this holiday season!
I love the bookshelf quilt, it would make a great gift for my son who works for a publishing company. Another thing to add to my, unfortunately, ever-growing list of projects
That bookshelf quilt is fabulous! I love how it uses selvage for titles! So Smart!
The popcorn looks fabulous and thanks for the song that is likely to not leave my head all day
I love that “Big Book” library bag. I have several friends that would absolutely love that bag!
Oh wow! I love the quilt, it is beautiful!Thanks
I think I have to make everything on this page! And I LOVE the “I like big books…” bag.
I LOVE the bookcase quilt! I really really want to make it.
Oh wow – loving these tutorials today. Thanks for the inspiration
{dusts off sewing machine for Xmas gift giving}
Marilize
marilize.paulsen@gmail.com
lovely!
I like big books and I cannot lie – LOVE IT!
That book quilt and the tea bag tags remind me so much of my friend Colleen!
Love the bookcase quilt! Thanks for sharing!
I saw some popcorn like this in the store yesterday and thought, “I need to find a recipe for that!” How cool is that?
What a great category. I have a family of readers so these ideas are perfect.
ahhhhh! too many things to make!
Ha ha, I love that big books bag! And the mini bookshelf quilt is awesome–there is a skirt somewhere in blogland that follows the same idea and it is super cute.
loving that tote bag
Aww, love the bookshelf mini quilt!
The bookshelf quilt and the teabags are awesome!! I love books and tea and these tutorials really suit me!
Love those gift tags, so cute!
I think this might be my favorite so far, I have a DEEP passion for reading.
Wonderful books! And Wonderful projects! And lovely fabrics to make them with.
The One Yard Wonders book looks very interesting.
Love that laptop bag! I need to make one for myself. Thanks so much!
So many things I really like on today’s post- and not enough time!!
I’m loving anything to do with books!
Ha ha! I love the “I like big books and I can not lie” bag
I love that bookshelf quilt, I’m so making that for my mom.
Would love to win “One-yard wonders”!!
haha! i love the I LIKE BIG BOOKS AND I CANNOT LIE bag! so great.
I am all about the bookshelf quilt! and I’m going right back to print out the tea bag tags – how awesome!! Every single one of those books would be great for me. Cannot wait to see the new one yard book!
I love that tote
Those bookmarks are perfect for a stocking stuffer or two!
Great ideas!
I’m honestly not sure what I’m more addicted to books or fabric! Thanks as always for the inspiration.
I would love to check out the one yeard wonders book! they sound like projects i could tackle!
Great ideas. One can never have too many books or bookmarks!
I love all these ideas! Thanks!
That mini quilt is great! And I love that library tote bag!
This whole post just makes me want to go to the library.
mmmmm – popcorn sounds great – really like the library tote bag and the one yard wonders book sounds good
The popcorn looks awesome!
Just love all these ideas!
Genevieve
haha.. that tote bag made me laugh! I like it
Great ideas – love the book bag.
I know just who would love a reading glasses case!
The bookshelf quilt is way too cute. I love it. Love the other items too but that one would be a great gift for my MIL
Aack! I want everything from this post! Swoon!
Awesome books!
I love that popcorn! Sounds delish!
“I like big books and I cannot lie” ehe… awesome! Really like the mini bookshelf quilt.
Love all the ideas for avid readers!
No if only I had an e-reader to put in that case! Cute ideas again.
I luv the ereader case!
Wow I am an avid reader and I am in love with the bookshelf quilt
Love these ideas! Especially the tea bag tags and ruffle bookmark!
I also like big books and I cannot lie! Awesome!
oooh, sewers and book lovers make the world sexy. great group of projects and books!
I’m a librarian, a book blogger, and a sewer, and I LOVE all these ideas! I want to make the bookshelf quilt, an ereader cover for my new Kobo (I love it too), and a good handful of ruffled bookmarks. The tea bag tags are adorable too — think I have a lot of gifts planned after this post
That book quilt is to die for! Have a very book-y sister who would LOVE it!
Love the summer library tote! Thanks for sharing!
ahhhhhh THIS IS THE BEST ONE YET!! I loveeeee love love loveeeee love love to read. It’s my escape. I need every thing on this list! And that quilt would be PERFECT to cuddle up under with a book! SO CUTE!
yes, i have that song stuck in my head now:) !!!!
Oh, the Mini Bookshelf Quilt! I know who I’d like to make that for (besides myself, of course)!
Love all the bags (especially the big books one!)
Yes, yes I do have that song running through my head now. Thank you oh so much.
The bag is great! Made me laugh!
Love that lap top bag!
This is my favorite passion yet! I love to make bags so the book bag goes on the list! Love the bookmark and all the books as well.
I’ve been struggling to come up with some gifts for my sister, but this post is full of perfect ideas! Now, I need to find more time to sew.
Thanks for the roundup!
The little bookmark idea is SO cute! Love it!
Love the laptop bag!
I’d love to win…thanks for the chance!!
book club will get book marks
I love the mini bookshelf quilt.
The library book bag is so cute!
some lovely books for giveaway today…thanks for the chance!
Since I could, I have been…reading that is! Great ideas for the bookworm, thanks.
i love the big books tote! and the ruffled bookmarks are a cute idea!
very good submit, i actually love this website, keep on it
Great theme. I love the bookmarks.
The tote bag is perfect for lugging library books to and fro, but those teabag tags are just too cute!
I have so many readers in my family! Great gifts for all! Great selection of books!
book marks is simple and elegent!! quick easy pressie for my mums i think!!
The popcorn looks so yummy!
These look like great projects!
i like big fabric stacks and i cannot lie
Those are ALL amazing!
I found the specs tutorial useful and “sew” nice with the silky lining!
The E-Reader Case is perfect!
Cute library book bag!