I’m so excited to share this new book with you from Minki Kim, Diary in Stitches! Minky’s darling book is full of fabric illustration projects and they are all so sweet! I had such a hard time picking a project to do but in the end I had to go with this darling scooter!
I’m joining in with the Blog Tour for Diary in Stitches – you can see a list of all the other’s participating in the hop at the end of the post – along with a giveaway!
You can find the book in bookshops and online retailers like Amazon and make sure you check out all the beautiful projects that Minki shares on her blog as well.
The illustrations in the book are so perfect for embellishing all sorts of projects. There are several different sizes as well so you can find something that would add the sweetest look to anything. I chose the little balloon decorated scooter to recreate. Here’s Minki’s version!
So cute right?! I put mine in an embroidery hoop (cause that’s what I do) and added a little fabric bunting!
I did the lettering with hand embroidery rather than machine embroidery as well since I wanted it to be a little darker. I love how it turned out! I used Vintage Adventure fabrics for it too – I thought they went perfectly with the cute little scooter!
We’re having a giveaway as part of the tour! We’re giving away an ebook copy of Diary in Stitches to a lucky winner!
To enter, leave a comment below!
We’ll be drawing the winners after the blog tour ends. Make sure you visit everyone else on the tour too!
Aug 30 C&T, C&T Publishing Blog @ctpublishing
Sep 6, Elise Bae, Elise and Emelie @eliseandemelie
Sep 13, Sharon Burgess,Lilabelle Lane Creations @lilabellane
Sep 20, Lauren Wright, Molly and Mama @mollyandmama
Sep 27, Sedef Imer, Down Grapevine Lane @downgrapevinelane
Oct 1, Love Patchwork & Quilting, Love PAtchwork & Quilting @lovequiltingmag
Oct 4, Kristyne Czepuryk, Pretty by Hand @prettybyhand
Oct 11, Bev McCullogh, FlamingoToes @flamingotoes
Oct 18, Olivia, This Handmade Life, @thishandmadelife
Oct 25, Erin Simpson, Aurifil, @aurifilthread
Nov 1, Ayda Algin, Cafenohut @cafenohut
Nov 8, Bernina USA, WeAllSew @berninausa
Nov 15, Minki Kim, MinkiKim, @zeriano
I love the mix of stitch and materials in this project.
Love the amazing ideas.
So cute!!! Lots of fun projects!
What a wonderful idea! Especially for those of us who cannot visit each place we want to enjoy. Thanks.
I love to see your ideas!
Your attention to detail is amazing. I love how you made sure the red tires had the white flower in the middle. You never miss a beat, girl!
Love it
This looks like a good book.
This is absolutely adorable!!! It looks great in your fabric……Thanks for sharing.
This entire book is filled with projects that are happy. This scooter is adorable! And, I love your hoops.
I have used several of Minki’s design as part of a number of my own quilting & patchwork projects in the past. Winning this great resource material would enhance my creative possibilities and make the selection of designs and ideas for gift giving more simpler over the coming Christmas season. Making the prize an ebook permits the winner to read to book instantaneously I’d truly love to win. Minki’s designs do compliment so many of today’s crafting purposes, brilliantly. Good luck to all!
Sew much fun! Makes me happy just looking at them!
What a fun book – love your project.
Beautiful book and ideas!
It would be great to win this book!
These designs would be perfect for embroidering on a tea towel. Very cute!
WONDERFUL IDEAS! SO….SWEET!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your creations and needlework is so relaxing.
Cute! I am contemplating some hand stitching as a complement to camping. I would love this book! Thanks.
-Jean
This is adorable!!
You’re ideas are always so unique. I love them
Love it!
I love using hoops. This book looks fabulous.
I’m always looking for new, cute & fun projects! Love the hoops!
That hoop embroidery is so cute. I like the combination of fabric and threads too.
Love your talent!
My crafting buddy would love this book as she rides a scooter too.
I love this book and her first one too. I’ve made a couple items from it and one even one a prize from her on IG. I even used some of your fabrics in it. I adore your piece.
The book looks adorable! I would love to win!
Your stitchery is sooooo cute. I love the projects you create. I would love to win this fabulous book too. Thanks for the chance.
Would love this book!
What a cute idea! I love seeing fabric and hand embroidery on the same piece. Very clever!
Cute projects! Would love to make some for special gifts.
This looks fun!
Your fabric looks great in this design!
I just love your hoops! So cute.
Love the scooter!!
Love how you added the fabric bunting to the scooter project . . . adorable!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
kakingsbury at verizon dot net
Looking forward to winter and time to do fun projects like this
Such a cute little Lets get away project!
Wow! These are so adorable! I would have the same ‘problem’ in picking out a project..so fun!
Love this so much! What great colors!!
I love the personal touches you added
What a FUN idea!
Unique, colorful and happy. I love to sew, embroider and quilt. There is nothing to not like about the designs and everything to love in Minki Kim’s new book. What a joy it would be to win this. Thank you for the opportunity.
My sister embroiders, I quilt. I LOVE these little hoops that we collaborate on. With this book we will have gifts galore. Thanks for the chance to win it; maybe I won’t have to buy it.
I love simple patterns & especially love the little pennant swag.
I love the choice of pictures in combination with the writing.
These patterns are so simple and charming. All in one book!
Gorgeous, love all the fun projects!
This is just adorable! And your fabric choices are just perfect for this little scooter.
Your project is adorable! Can’t wait to see other projects from the book.
Your version turned out so cute, especially with that fabric bunting added~I love little projects like this where you can fuse and hand stitch, whatever fits your schedule or skill set.
so darling, makes me want to start stitching right now!
I’d love to be a part of such book tours. Though, Being in India or having a book blog might not work in my favor. But it’s really cool to see these collaborations and personal touches to the original works of the artists.
The scooter is so cute!
Your patterns have motivated me to start sewing again. Thank You!!
thanks for the giveaway. The book really looks like it will be fun.
Looks like a great book! Can’t wait to check it out!
LOVE all her ideas,designs+color ways! Know the Book is great! Thanks for sharing!
What a cute project!
So many cute projects!
Love Minki’s style and would sure love to win a copy!
Love the projects you do in the hoops . The ball fringe trim certainly is so cute and clever. Her book looks really interesting.
Love this so much. Absolutely adorable.
Creative and joyfull.
I have not tried a project like this yet but, would sure like to try it. So very cute!!!
As always cute as ever Bev.
Love the pop of red! Beautiful.
The scooter is adorable, I’d love to see what else this book has to offer!
Cute fun project!
Would love to be inspired by this book.
Love Minki Kim. Your hoop is adorable. Hope my applique stitches will someday look as stunning as yours do.
How adorable!!
I like your pompoms; they go nicely with the balloons.
This lil scooter is so stinkin’ cute!
Very cute
I love the colors on the cover and the ideas look fun to create.
This looks awesome. Just got a sewing machine and am excited to get started. I’m thinking this would be perfect!
This is fantastic! The hoop looks great!
This looks so cute! I love books like this – so much inspiration!
Another book added to my Christmas list!
I love the idea of using the designs from this wonderful book to sew on my greeting cards that I make!
Sew cute! Would love to have the book.
Love this hoop art and the fun designs of the book!
Just bought supplies over the weekend to learn how to do embroidery! This book looks really nice!
Super cute!
This little scooter is so cute! And your stitches are so even and beautiful. I’m envious! Thanks so much for sharing at Party in Your PJs link party!
Oh my gosh, that is just too adorable! I love the mixture of fabric and embroidery! :) Lisa
Adorable!
I love seeing all of your secret supplies! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I’d love to win a copy!!!
Love your creation! This book is just too cute! Thanks for a chance to win :)
All the projects have been so sweet. I love the use of aqua and red.
Love the aqua and red colour palette you chose for this Minki Kim design Bev.
Thanks for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this project at tonight’s party.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Great project Bev! The designs in this book can be used for so many fun gifts!
I would love to win a copy of this book. These are come of the cutest designs!
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