There's something indescribable about the way that hand sewing satisfies. It's quiet; it's methodic; it can be creative; it's imperfect and leaves the imprint of craftsmanship of a real, live human being.
That's why I'm so excited to announce that Kaufmann Mercantile is generously giving away this sewing kit full of Merchant & Mills goodies (worth $75) to a lucky reader. This beautifully-designed kit contains all the tools needed to start sewing your own projects by hand or to put the finishing touches on larger projects created using a machine.
If you haven't checked out Kaufmann Mercantile yet, you should do so immediately! The online shop features a very carefully curated selection of high quality, everyday items that are designed to last - not to be disposed of.
Scroll down for details on how to enter the giveaway!
HOW TO WIN:
You must: Choose two of the below (one action for Kaufmann Mercantile and one action for A Dose of the Delightful), then comment on what you did
Get one extra entry for each additional action (yay)! I'll choose a winner via random.org next Friday, March 16th.
- Follow A Dose of the Delightful on Twitter
- Follow A Dose of the Delightful on Pinterest
- +1 A Dose of the Delightful on Google (there's a handy button on the top right of the homepage!)
- Follow Kaufmann Mercantile on Twitter
- Like Kaufmann Mercantile on Facebook
- Follow Kaufmann Mercantile on Pinterest
- Comment on how you'd use the kit or why you want to win
Now that we've gotten the details out of the way...more eye candy!
These sewing goodies reminded of a recent profile of designer & dollmaker Jess Brown, featured in the February issue of Martha Stewart Living. Read about Jess after the jump>>
After making a rag doll for her daughter as an heirloom gift, Jess Brown found that her handcrafted dolls attracted quite a following - so much so that she was recently commissioned to create life-size mannequins of the dolls for Bottega Veneta.
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She still stitches the eyes and details of every doll herself by hand, and the muslin used to make the dolls is dyed in tea to give it an aged look.
Despite the growing demand for the dolls, Mrs. Brown refuses to mass produce the dolls so she can "stay true to her aesthetic." Major props to her - that's a kind of integrity seen all too rarely these days (in my humble opinion).
You can even make your own doll using the instructions here. Here's to the art of hand sewing - and good luck in the giveaway!
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How I would use it. I might be getting a sewing room, and I'll be able to deocrate in vintage knick knacks.
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Posted by: Sarah Carroll | March 10, 2012 at 02:40 PM
sewing is my favorite hobby, I would use this kit on everything!
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I do a lot of sewing projects. I would love to make a bag using the kit.
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Posted by: jacqueline | March 15, 2012 at 06:03 PM
I love to sew. I am especially interested in the needles and scissors.
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