Friday, June 28, 2013

Book Review ~ Zakka Handmades by Amy Morinaka ~

I am very excited to share a special book review and giveaway with you!

Amy Morinaka, who is the mastermind of Chick Chick Sewing just came out with her new book called "Zakka Handmades". The book contains 24 projects that will help organize, adorn and simplify your life. I have known her blog for a few years now, and I admire the things she makes and the quality of her work.

I was thrilled to receive the book in the mail one day, and decided to get my hands going right away! I chose to make the "Fabric Bucket" on page 28 through 33. Her instructions are very easy to understand, and in no time, I had a cute and useful fabric bucket in my hands. I made my fabric bucket with laminated cotton for the exterior, and regular cotton for the lining. I love how it turned out.

Tada!
There are so many ways I could think of using this bucket to organize our stuff, especially between the move. I put some children books in it for now, and they are just perfect, sitting right next to the chair.

Then the thought hit me...wait a minute...maybe I can use this as a bag too...

The possibilities are endless, wouldn't you agree? Would you like to see the other 23 projects in the book?

Besides purchasing the book at the store or online, there is a chance to win!

Amy is giving away a book to a Tea Rose Home reader today!

{Giveaway rules}

Leave a comment on my blog. Do you have question for Amy? What kind of zakka items do you hope to make? You will be entered in for the giveaway!
I will end the giveaway on July 4th, and announce the winner on the 5th. The giveaway is for US residents only. When all the blog tour participants are done with their giveaways on their blog, the publisher is going to send the books to the winners.

Sounds fun? Go ahead and participate! :)




75 comments:

  1. This looks like a fun book! Would love to make some of these with my grandaughters!

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  2. Love the bucket, would need to make one of those. I would want to ask 'how do you come up with project ideas? what do you use for inspiration?'

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  3. I think those little booties would be so much fun to make! Plus the other projects look great too.

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  4. I would love to make those adorable baby shoes that are featured on the cover of the book. Thanks for sharing your fabric basket idea too. I'd definitely make one of those too!

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  5. Wow! I love that bucket! Who knew you could make a bucket out of fabric? It would be wonderful to have this book. I live in a small place and need all the organization help I can get.

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  6. Great giveaway! I would love to add this book to my arts crafts and sewing library!
    Blessings!
    <3
    from
    Debra J Webb

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  7. love the bag - I would certainly use it as a "running errands" handbag. (p.s. love your pretty white blouse in the bag photo!)

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  8. I like the bags on the book cover that have car fabric and bird cage fabric. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  9. i really want to make the fabric bucket. Its so cute.

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  10. Thanks for the giveaway! That bird coin purse is calling my name! I love how objects can turn into animals! :)

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  11. I love the bucket bag--gonna have to make some of those!

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  12. I want to make the bucket. That looks like a great project. I can always use that. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. I love the bucket/purse. Love it! I would have it filled in no time. =)

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  14. I would like to make some little animals. I LOVE THOSE! But a gorgeous bag like yours would be wonderful, too.

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  15. I think this would be a great book! What great projects! Thanks for the chance to win this book!

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  16. I love the bucket and the tote bags- very practical!

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  17. From the cover photo, it looks like all of the projects are very useful in everyday life.

    I would ask if projects are inspired by the fabrics or if the fabrics inspire the projects.

    thanks for an opportunity to win.

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  18. From the cover photo, it looks like all of the projects are very useful in everyday life.

    I would ask if projects are inspired by the fabrics or if the fabrics inspire the projects.

    thanks for an opportunity to win.

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  19. I just started sewing recently and this book would be lovely! I would really like making that bucket bag!

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  20. I love your bucket and I am so happy I found your blog. I love everything ob the cover of the book and everything I have seen so far. I want to make it all.

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  21. These look like great projects for grandkids. Hope I win!

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  22. I would love to make the bucket, baby shoes and the bag with the car fabric and these are just the projects on the cover. Imagine how many other wonderful projects are inside this book!

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  23. Love the bucket. Would like to make some decorative items for around the house that are pretty and practical. New to your blog and will be back.

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  24. I would love to make the tote.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  25. Looks like a really fun book. Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  26. So many wonderful possibilities in her book. I would love to make the booties and the bag. A few friends with babies on the way!

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  27. Would love to make the bag then everything else....such a great variety for gifts.

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  28. Absolutely love the bag. I think the variety would be so much fun to make.

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  29. I would definitely love to make that bucket!

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  30. I'd love this cute book! I enjoy making napkins and potholders and would like to branch out. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  31. Oh my! I just took a peek at the book on Amazon and love it! The bucket is a tempting project & so it the crochet-edged 1 yard scarf! I would love to have this book and see even more!

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  32. Yes, these buckets would make great gifts.

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  33. This book looks wonderful - and I am always looking for ideas for homemade Christmas gifts.

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  34. Every project I have seen is so sweet! I would love to make more zakka style pincushions and pillows.

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  35. This book looks awesome!! Love the tote. Thanks for sharing in the hop.

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  36. Thanks for the opp. would love to make some kitchen accessories.

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  37. I love the bucket bag - we have so many magazines that need to be organize and this would be a great way to do it!

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  38. The bucket is very sweet, that is what I would make!!

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  39. what a delightful book! how does she come up with her pattern ideas? would love to win!

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  40. this bucket bag looks like a wonderful starting place to make

    thanks

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  41. I don't have a question, but I am intrigued by the idea of Zakka sewing after seeing so many books come out. I like simplicity and usefulness, so it sounds like something for me to get into.

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  42. I really must make the little bird pouches! A bunch of them. They are so cute.

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  43. I'm still trying to understand exactly what "zakka" means - that's part of why I've been following this hop. I think I'm finally getting the idea. This basket - how sweet that's it's round - is wonderful and I can see so many uses. Not to be selfish - but I'd love to use it in my sewing room.

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  44. I really like the fabric bucket you made! That's definitely a project I'd use in my sewing room!

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  45. Beautiful fabric bucket....I can think of so many ways that it could come in handy! I love the simplicity of Zakka style. Thank you!

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  46. Love your bucket bag! I can think of so many uses for that. Would love to make it as well as that cute little coin purse on the book cover. :-)

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  47. Simple and easy projects, just what I need to have!!

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  48. I love to make fast, little projects for gifts and this book is full of them. Thanks for the give away!

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  49. I would make the bucket to store my sewing notions in!

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  50. So many cute projects! I love the birdie zipper bag and the fabric bucket you made too! Thanks for a chance to win the book!

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  51. I would make lots of buckets and become organized. Ha

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  52. This looks like such a great book to add to my library. Thanks for participating in the tour.

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  53. It'd be a great birthday present to me if you draw my name for this adorable book! I am anxious to make a few of the cute bird pouches for starters.

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  54. I would make the bag.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. I want to make the matryoshka key holder. I'm a sucker for anything with these Russian dolls

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  56. I love handmade gift card holders!

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  57. I think the bucket is what I need the most - but I would like to make several of the projects!

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  58. This grandma would love to make some of these items!

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  59. I love the bucket. It would be perfect in the nursery next to our rocking chair. We always have a pile of books on the floor. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  60. Does she ever use recycled fabric? As in...old shirts or skirts, etc.

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  61. I love sewing little things like this -- thanks for hosting!

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  62. Love the tote! I see some gifts in the making!

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  63. HI! THIS BOOK LOOKS SO NEAT! I'D LIKE TO MAKE ME A NEW TOTE!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  64. I'd love to make one of these bags! I even have the perfect fabric for it! Thanks for the chance to win. I really love the Zakka stuff!

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  65. I love the bucket and the keychain !

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  66. I love the bucket and the keychain!

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  67. I would like to make some of these fabric buckets - there seem to be so many uses for them. They would help keep my daughter's dorm room organized too! Many thanks for the chance!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  68. I'm loving this book and the bucket turned out awesome!

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  69. I'm loving this book and the bucket turned out awesome!

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  70. The fabric you used is great. Would love to win the book!

    (smjohns63 at yahoo dot com)

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  71. This looks like a great book. Thanks so much for a chance to win it!

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  72. What a great book! Love to make lots of things from it!!

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  73. Those booties on the front cover are just too cute! good luck to everyone! xx debbie

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  74. That little chick purse is speaking to me! Thanks for the giveaway.

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