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Giveaway: All Points Patchwork

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All Points Patchwork Diane GillelandHello sewists. Storey Publishing is giving away a free copy of Diane Gillehand’s latest book, All Points Patchwork. To get a chance to win, just leave a comment on this post, (not the review post), and tell me what you think of EPP. Love it? Too slow? Not sure what it is?

EPP is the subject of this book. I can tell you, that whatever your skill level – beginner to advanced – this book has something for you.  Read my book review to learn more.

This contest ends June 10, 6PM CST.

Note: International readers can enter, but are only eligible for an electronic copy. This is due to shipping costs.

Good luck!

Comments

  2. I’d love to win a copy of All Points Patchwork. Diane’s instructions are always so clear. I haven’t done English Paper Piecing for years, but it’s beginning to tempt me.

  4. I’m fairly new to EPP, having started about 2 years ago. I fell in love with it from the very first hexagon. There’s a zen to the process, a rhythm, a progression. My hands are busy with easily completed needlework and my mind can either vegetate or ponder. 🙂

    I love EPP because it’s such a wonderfully portable craft. I stitch in the car on road trips, in the waiting room for appointments, at Little League games, guild meetings, family functions, vacations. At then end of all those down times, I have something concrete to show for the time spent.

    Eventually, a wonderful quilt .. or whatever .. will be created. A legacy from me.

  5. I love EPP, I always like to have some on the go for long train journeys 🙂 This book looks great x

  6. I agree with the comment posted by Shelley- there is a zen to he process. I love EPP.
    …fingers crossed. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  8. I love quilts. I have even done my first quilt using paper piecing. This is an awesome giveaway. I love to connect shapes such as hexagons, octagons and triangle are interesting for any beginners.This books is really perfect as a beginner. 🙂

  9. I like very much the paper Piercing. I made a flower garden, and i’ m looking for a new project, thats why i want to win the book.

  11. I am just beginning to be interested in EPP. I have made a few hexies but would love to have a book to guide me to more interesting projects.

  13. About a year ago I asked about EPP at a local fabric shop, as I had never attempted it. The owner told me EPP was either something I would love or hate and that I’d know right away. Well, I love it. I’m only doing hexagons right now but I have so much fun with it. I would love to win this book so I could move beyond hexagons and try something new. Looks fun!

  15. I would love to learn EPP, I have done paper piecing and love it!!! Thanks for the chance to win,

  20. I’ve been wanting to try EPP. This book looks like it has some great patterns in it.

  22. I’d love to try this! I did piecing on my machine once and I think it’s something I’d need more practice at.

  23. I”ve paper pieced several times and it’s always nice to have different projects and ideas to work with. i would love to have this book

  28. Hello, I’d love to win a copy of All Points Patchwork; Diane’s instructions are always so clear. I’d like to do an EPP project next.
    Thanks for sharing!

  29. I love handwork of all kinds, and hand sewing is the best way to piece! I can get so much completed in waiting rooms! I love EPP and would be thrilled to win All Points Patchwork to expand and improve my skills. Thanks for the give-away!

  30. I’ve never tried EPP but I’ve always wanted to. It looks like something right up my alley. Thank you for the giveaway!

  31. I tried paper piercing many years ago and did not have much luck back then. This book intrigues me to give it another try. Thanks for the chance to win.

  32. I would love to win this book I have tryed EPP but I am really slow maybe this book can teach me a better way. Thanks for the giveaway have a great weekend.

  34. I like paper piecing but I’m not crazy about hexagons, so I’m glad she has other ideas.

  37. My mom and I have been looking for directions on EPP that is in lay woman’s terms. We’re hoping this will bring our search to an end. Thanks

  38. Hi! English person here who needs to learn EPP!! Just learning to sew and quilt so I would love to win an electronic version of this book 🙂

  43. I’m presently working on my first attempt at EPP. I’m sure this book would be a great help as I continue with my project.

  44. I would love to learn EPP…
    Seems tedious….but Im sure it is
    relaxing. Im interested in hexies.

  45. I love EPP but haven’t tried anything but hexies. This book looks like lots of fun.

  47. I have only attempted hexagons so far, but I’m intrigued by the other intricate designs that can be achieved with EPP.

  48. wow this is such an awesome prize and something that i have wanted to try,thankyou for hosting this wonderful giveaway xx

  49. I read about the book on Diane’s site and really like the look of it. I enjoy EPP – it’s so relaxing, it’s portable and you can use up all those little pieces of fabric you’ve saved “just because” and make something special. Thanks for such a lovely giveaway.

Have you read?

Hand Sewing: A Journey to Unplug, Slow Down and Learn Something Old – A Quilter’s Honest Look Inside the Book

I’ll be completely honest before we even start.

Hand sewing has never been my strong point. In fact, I have almost zero patience for hand quilting. I love the look of it, I admire the tradition of it, but sitting still long enough to stitch an entire quilt by hand has always felt like a test of endurance for me.

That’s exactly why I was curious when I started flipping through Hand Sewing: A Journey to Unplug, Slow Down & Learn Something Old. The title alone suggests something a lot of us probably need more of these days — a chance to slow down and reconnect with the craft itself.

After browsing through the book, it feels less like a strict instructional manual and more like an invitation to rethink how we approach sewing.

First Impressions While Flipping Through the Pages

One of the first things I noticed while browsing through the book is how calm and thoughtful the layout feels. The photography, the pacing of the instructions, and the tone of the content all lean toward the idea that sewing by hand is meant to be a slower, more intentional experience.

Instead of rushing through projects, the book encourages you to treat stitching as a quiet process.

And honestly, that might be exactly what makes it appealing.

Even for someone like me who usually gravitates toward a sewing machine and quick finishes, the book made me pause and consider the idea that hand sewing might actually be a way to slow my mind down a bit.

What This Book Focuses On

The book explores traditional hand-sewing techniques and projects that are designed to help you reconnect with slower sewing methods.

Rather than focusing only on large quilts, it introduces smaller projects and techniques that build confidence with hand stitching.

As I browsed through the pages, the emphasis seemed to be on:

  • Traditional hand stitching techniques

  • Mindful sewing and slowing down the creative process

  • Simple projects that highlight the beauty of handwork

  • Learning skills that have been passed down through generations

It feels very much like a return to the roots of sewing before everything became fast, digital, and machine-driven.

The Philosophy Behind Slow Sewing

What stood out most while flipping through the book wasn’t just the projects themselves — it was the mindset behind them.

There’s a clear theme running through the book that sewing doesn’t always have to be about speed or productivity.

Sometimes the act of stitching itself is the point.

For quilters and sewists who enjoy hand work, this philosophy will probably resonate immediately. For those of us who are used to finishing quilts quickly with a machine, it offers a completely different perspective.

And I’ll admit… even though hand quilting still tests my patience, the idea that it could be a way to quiet a busy mind is pretty appealing.

The Style of Projects in the Book

The projects inside the book lean toward simple, timeless designs that highlight the beauty of hand stitching.

Rather than complicated patterns or heavy piecing, many of the designs focus on techniques that allow the stitches themselves to become part of the visual design.

This makes the projects feel approachable, even for someone new to hand sewing.

You get the sense that the goal isn’t perfection — it’s enjoyment of the process.

Who This Book Is Best For

This book will likely appeal to:

  • Quilters who enjoy hand quilting

  • Sewists interested in traditional hand sewing techniques

  • Makers looking for slower, more mindful creative projects

  • Anyone wanting to step away from the machine occasionally

If you already love hand sewing, this book will probably feel like a natural fit. If you’re someone like me who usually relies on a sewing machine, it might just encourage you to try a few hand-stitched projects and see how it feels.

After spending some time flipping through Hand Sewing: A Journey to Unplug, Slow Down & Learn Something Old, I can see why the slow sewing movement has become more popular.

It reminds us that crafting doesn’t always have to be about finishing quickly. Sometimes it’s about enjoying the quiet rhythm of the stitches themselves.

Will I suddenly become a dedicated hand quilter overnight? Probably not.

But the book definitely made me think about giving hand stitching another try — if only as a way to slow my mind down for a little while.

And honestly, that might be the real value of a book like this.