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Thursday, September 8, 2011

GIVEAWAY: Sewing with Oilcloth

Jaime and I love to work with oilcloth/laminated cotton and we are thrilled to see more and more beautiful patterns popping up from all the hot fabric designers. And how about chalkboard cloth? What a brilliant invention! So yes, oilcloth is awesome but it can also be tricky to work with because it has it's own set of rules. What foot do I use? Can I iron it? All your oilcloth questions are answered in Kelly McCants new book Sewing with Oilcloth: 20 patterns that make sewing with oilcloth easy, fresh and fun. Kelly can also be found at Oilcloth Addict and Modern June. So you can pretty much say that Kelly wrote the book on oilcloth, literally and figuratively.

Read on to see more of Sewing with Oilcloth and learn how to win a copy. The winner will also receive a little bundle of oilcloth packed up by Kelly herself!
Get comfortable with the supplies needed to make oilcloth easy... and some tricks to go without the supplies!

Love these storage bins, I could use a few of these in every room of the house.

oilcloth bias tape! So easy, who knew?

And a "man project" that a man might actually use. Fantastic!

Love the detailed illustrations for each project.

To enter to win a copy of this lovely book to add to your sewing library, leave a comment here telling us if you have tried oilcloth/lam. cotton/chalkboard cloth.What did you make? What do you want to make? Or just tell Kelly she is awesome. Whatevs!
Facebook, tweet & Stumble this giveaway and leave an extra comment for each. Come back and enter every day. Don't be shy. We love your comments! Giveaway ends September 14th. A randomly selected winner will be announced here on Prudent baby.

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256 Comments:

Alicia for Isabelle said...: Whats great about this giveaway is I just ordered oilcloth yesterday! (I have to order online because we are stationed in Italy and they have nothing here!)
I am totally excited to use it, but I was planning on starting with small things like the book cover and makeup bag! But I would LOVE to learn how to use it for other things too!!!!; September 8, 2011 at 1:14 AM
Anzouya said...: Oh, I love oilcloth! One of the first things I've ever sewn was with oilcloth! I've made various purses and tote bags but also a pillowcase:

http://anzouyaspool.blogspot.com/2010/07/oilcloth-bag-wallet.html

http://anzouyaspool.blogspot.com/2010/08/oilcloth-bag-pillow-case.html

http://anzouyaspool.blogspot.com/2010/12/ho-ho-hoback-again.html

http://anzouyaspool.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-old-new-creation.html

http://anzouyaspool.blogspot.com/2011/03/creation-of-day_30.html

http://anzouyaspool.blogspot.com/2011/05/creation-of-day-fruit.html

That's an amazing giveaway! I'd love to win this book and try even more new things and patterns.
anzouya[at]gmail[dot]com; September 8, 2011 at 1:41 AM
Anzouya said...: I've Liked this giveaway on Facebook!; September 8, 2011 at 1:44 AM
Anzouya said...: I've put it on Stumble Upon.; September 8, 2011 at 1:50 AM
Anzouya said...: I've also Tweeted about it! :-); September 8, 2011 at 1:52 AM
sydthewyd said...: I have never sewed anything with oilcloth before, but those storage baskets look perfect for a storage crisis in my wardrobe!; September 8, 2011 at 2:03 AM
Kimminita said...: That klooks great! And that messenger bag is a great idea for the hubby.
Living in the Netherlands, we have lots of bikes and lots of rain. So I once made a bike seat cover out of oilcloth. A fun and easy project that makes me hungry for more oilcloth!; September 8, 2011 at 2:25 AM
Coco said...: I've never attempted oilcloth before but this could be the time!; September 8, 2011 at 2:26 AM
AstaD said...: I have used laminates to make few pouches for gym/swimming stuff and used laminated cotton in parts of the baby changing bag I made. I would really like to make more things but lack confidence.; September 8, 2011 at 2:29 AM
Coco said...: ...and just 'liked' you on Facebook :-); September 8, 2011 at 2:30 AM
Jenn said...: So cool! I have been wanting to start practicing with oil cloth since I saw that cool footstool for the bath you made. I would LOVE this!; September 8, 2011 at 2:37 AM
Anonymous said...: I've attempted a disastrous lunch bag. :); September 8, 2011 at 3:29 AM
Mama&CO said...: I would love to win this book, i love oilcloth, i even have a little stack ready to become something but i am a little affraid of sewing it!; September 8, 2011 at 3:47 AM
nkikkert said...: What a great book! I have a creative sewing party with friends tomorrow evening and oilcloth is the theme! I am waiting for the mail this afternoon to arrive with a parcel of oilcloth. We are going to sew some baskets, book covers, etc.; September 8, 2011 at 3:48 AM
Allison said...: I haven't used oilcloth, but I would love to try! It seems like an ideal fabric for many kids projects!!; September 8, 2011 at 3:50 AM
Sarah said...: I've never used oilcloth and am slightly afraid...I would love to try and I'm sure this book would give me some confidence!; September 8, 2011 at 4:14 AM
Yvette @ AquaSeventy6 said...: Such a fun book! I've never worked with oil cloth, but this would inspire me!; September 8, 2011 at 4:32 AM
LAPLibrarian said...: I'd love to win this little bundle of joy! I covered my son's highchair cover in Amy Butler laminated cotton and it wasn't as difficult to sew through as I'd anticipated. Ever since, I've been wanting to make more projects with oilcloth and/or laminated cotton. Thanks for the chance!; September 8, 2011 at 4:54 AM
Beth said...: I've used it to make bibs and art smocks. Easy to work with, but hard to find!; September 8, 2011 at 4:55 AM
Lee said...: i have some chalkboard fabric that I need to use - given to me as a gift! would love to try some of the projects in this book! thanks; September 8, 2011 at 4:56 AM
Chandra said...: I've never used oilcloth, but I keep eyeing it at the store.; September 8, 2011 at 5:24 AM
Unknown said...: I love Oilcloth but im a beginner. I made a oilcloth feeding mat to put under poppy's highchair and a bib. I'd love to make an art smock, kitchen tablecloth and quilted, oilcloth backed picnic blanket. This book would take the anxiety out of sewing with oilcloth. As my 20 month old saids, 'I need it. '; September 8, 2011 at 5:36 AM
Anonymous said...: I would love to have some inspiration - I haven't tried oilcloth yet, but I have been sewing with recycled banner vinyl and I think it is about the same, just not a pretty :-); September 8, 2011 at 5:42 AM
LilyKGonzales said...: I've never used oilcloth but I love the idea of it. It doesn't fray or snag or stretch, probably perfect for a beginner like me!; September 8, 2011 at 5:42 AM
KellyS said...: I have never tried oilcloth but I have thought about giving it a whirl. I would love to make those storage bins, every crafter could use more storage!; September 8, 2011 at 5:56 AM
Holly said...: I haven't tried oil cloth and haven't heard of chalkboard cloth (what a great idea, though!). I'm not sure what I'd make, but probably something for my son.; September 8, 2011 at 6:02 AM
Jeanine The Crafting Fiend said...: would love to win this! I haven't sewn with any of those fabrics yet for fear... but have some amy butler laminated fabric in the mail I want to try out!; September 8, 2011 at 6:08 AM
Gill said...: This looks such a great book!
I would love to try making an oilcloth bag!; September 8, 2011 at 6:10 AM
Erin said...: I made reusable sandwich/snack bags with vinyl. They work great and prevent more plastic from ending up in the landfill!

My local fabric store only has vinyl, not real oilcloth, so I'd be thrilled to get to try out the real stuff if I won!; September 8, 2011 at 6:10 AM
Claire and Tim said...: I used to work at an old-timeyish general store that sold over 500 kinds of candy, displayed in big wooden barrels. I was the "candy lady," responsible for ordering, stocking, and taste testing! Right after the annual inventory of thousands of pounds of candy I had to replace the red and white checked oilcloth lining of every single barrel. It gave me a headache but I still love oilcloth.; September 8, 2011 at 6:21 AM
WKU Mom said...: I need this book as I just found two yards of oilcloth in my stash! Looking forward to having it.; September 8, 2011 at 6:23 AM
Alyssa said...: I've never worked with oil cloth before, about excited about the opportunity! :]; September 8, 2011 at 6:25 AM
Shannon Schrage said...: I have never worked with oilcloth but have always wanted to try. I've seen some ideas for makeup and lunch bags that I have wanted to make.; September 8, 2011 at 6:32 AM
Melissa said...: I tried out the Prudent Baby travel changing pad tutorial with oilcloth. After a couple of tries, I finally got the hang of it and it came out great. Would love to make some makeup bags or something.; September 8, 2011 at 6:38 AM
Jessica said...: I've never tried sewing with oilcloth. It looks really intimidating! But I would love to try! =); September 8, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Jessica said...: just shared your post on facebook! =); September 8, 2011 at 6:53 AM
Stefanie said...: I've been drooling over Oilcloth Addict's shop for a long time. Her book looks awesome!; September 8, 2011 at 6:53 AM
Susan said...: I love to make makeup bags with oilcloth!; September 8, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Unknown said...: I love the look of oilcloth, but I've never had the nerve to try using it myself. My diaper bag is made of oilcloth and I love it, so I need this book to learn how to make my own creations with it!; September 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM
Allison C said...: I would love to win this book! I just purchased some oil cloth for the first time and I could definitely use some advice. Kelly's book looks awesome and if I can't win it hopefully Santa will bring it to me later this year.; September 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM
ellen said...: I love oilcloth! I've made coin purses, pencil cases and a smock. I'd love to win!; September 8, 2011 at 7:20 AM
marisa said...: I tried it for the first time and covered my chairs around our table in a funky red and purple print. It was super easy and I get lots of compliments!; September 8, 2011 at 7:22 AM
MEM said...: This is perfect timing! I have a yard that I got with a gift card because I knew I'd be too chicken to invest in it on my own! I've only made a little changing mat to go with a diaper clutch but it did not turn out well AT ALL - and that was a simple rectangle. I definitely need the tutorial and the inspiration.

So exciting - thanks ladies!; September 8, 2011 at 7:34 AM
katie said...: i've never used oilcloth or the like. i did just finish a diaper bag and i've been wishing i'd used some for the inside!; September 8, 2011 at 7:37 AM
April said...: So far I've only tried using oilcloth once. It didn't go well, but I would love to try it again. I made a toiletry bag which we use, but I don't love. I hated not feeling comfortable sewing something, but it's one more thing to learn to master, right?!; September 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Honeysuckle Handmades said...: I bought some oilcloth on vacation once and I made my husband a snack bag to take to work. It had a velcro closure. It was pretty neat. I wish i knew what happened to that bag... I think it was not manly enough for him so he "lost" it.; September 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Honeysuckle Handmades said...: I facebooked it on my shop page!; September 8, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Courtney @ Sweeter Than Cupcakes said...: I've made a couple of smocks with laminated cotton and recovered a children's table and chairs set. This looks like a great book to add to my sewing library.; September 8, 2011 at 7:45 AM
KCamp said...: I haven't used oilcloth before but I've really been wanting to make a diaper bag out of it. It would be so easy to clean. I've found several cute fabrics online but I have been nervous to buy any because I don't know how to sew with it.; September 8, 2011 at 7:47 AM
Unknown said...: I have an oilcloth bag that i love, but haven't ever tried sewing it!; September 8, 2011 at 7:50 AM
michelemcintire said...: So cute! I want to make cushions for my bench outside and don't know where to begin so I'm super excited for this book! That green floral vintage number used for the storage bins? Swoon!; September 8, 2011 at 7:51 AM
Katie Gonzalez said...: I love oilcloth! I have made chair covers, two toiletry bags, and some coin purses! love it! I hope I win!; September 8, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Four and 20 Blackbirds said...: Oooooh! I would love this. I've made snack bags for my kiddo, but would love to learn how to do more. And tricks for sewing with it would be great.
fun!; September 8, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Anonymous said...: I have only ever made picnic tablecloths with oilcloth but my local fabric store has a beautiful selection and I would love to try some other projects. I like the woodgrain messenger bag.; September 8, 2011 at 8:17 AM
The Huffmans said...: I have never sewn with oilcloth, but have always wanted to. I would sew a tablecloth to protect our table from all our art projects that seem to stain our dining table.; September 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM
Erin said...: i ave not sewn with oilcloth, but would love to give it a try!; September 8, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Kelly said...: I've never used oilcloth. But I LOVE the idea of it! I'm currently needing to convert an incredibly girly highchair into something for my youngest son, so this would be AMAZING! Thanks Kelly! (Great name, btw.); September 8, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Janie said...: i haven't tried any projects using oilcloth, but i want to try. i'm looking forward to starting off small, like a lunch bag, then moving onto bigger projects as i get more comfortable sewing with oilcloth.; September 8, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Margaret said...: Kelly you are awesome! ;-) I would love to make a messenger bag or seat cushions or a wallet or....; September 8, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Unknown said...: I've always wanted to try a project with oilcloth!; September 8, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Mama Writes Reviews said...: I have purchased a bunch of oil cloth, and I had the idea to make patio pillows out of it, but I never got around to it because I don't know how to work with it! I'm also open to not making the pillows at all and making a bag or tote or whatever.; September 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Catskill Quilter said...: This book looks fabulous! I have not yet tried to sew with oilcloth, but I love the retro look.; September 8, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Jenn said...: I've never sewn oil cloth, but I have a list of things I'd like to do with it! Baby bibs, tablecloth for our patio table and I love the storage bins pictured in the book!; September 8, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Diana said...: Never tried oilcloth, excited to try!; September 8, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Mary Moury said...: I have made oilcloth book covers for my cookbooks, but that is about as brave as I dared to be! I would love to dive into this book and try more though.; September 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Rochelle said...: I've never sewn anything with oilcloth, but I'm about to! I'm actually going to try my hand at your tutorial for a travel diaper changing pad for a friend at work. Except I couldn't find oilcloth I liked for her, so I'm making my own with iron-on vinyl. Same thing, right? We'll see how this goes!; September 8, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Shelley said...: I haven't worked with oilcloth and needed some good ideas. This would be perfect for me!; September 8, 2011 at 9:42 AM
ronimunoz said...: I would love to read the tips to sewing with oilcloth. I tried to sew with it before and ended up cussing. I broke two needles and could not get it to feed through the machine just right, it kept sticking to the machine. Oilcloth is so beautiful and bright, I would love to make some storage bins with it for my daughers toys and books. Thanks!; September 8, 2011 at 9:45 AM
melia said...: I have never sewed with oilcloth. I've always been too afraid! But with two small kids I'm all about things that can be wiped off.; September 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Kimberly said...: OOHHh what a day!! Today is my twins 6 year old Birthday and starting Kindergarten and a great giveaway!! I have alway wanted to tried oilcoth..Now that I have more time....; September 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Caitlin Luccio said...: I have never worked with oilcloth before, but every time I pass it in the fabric store I try to convince myself to try my hand with it. I never do though.; September 8, 2011 at 9:55 AM
annemarie said...: I have not worked with oilcloth but sure would love to give it a go - I am thinking lunch bags and a bunting.; September 8, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Hilary said...: I've never tried it, but I think this would be the perfect intro. Thanks for the giveaway!; September 8, 2011 at 10:09 AM
BFree said...: never sewn with oil cloth, look at it every visit to the fabric store, lovely book!; September 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Megs said...: I've never sewed anything with oil cloth before. In fact...I'm a pretty new sewer in general. But I would love to know how and also...I really want to make a table cloth and I think oil cloth would be perfect for it.; September 8, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Emily said...: I haven't tried sewing w oilcloth yet but I want to make a purse.; September 8, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Laura said...: When my 9 year-old was 3, I made him a poncho out of oilcloth. It was lime green with red chili peppers and lined with red polar fleece. I still have it and will be pulling it out when my 2 year-old gets tall enough!; September 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM
CaroleM said...: Kelly - you are awesome! I have not tried oilcloth or the likes - yet, but I've been seeing it in the fabric stores and I do want to give it a try! Thanks for the chance!!; September 8, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Sharon (mama to Adam) said...: Wow, she should have just named this book F! U! N!

Can't wait to get my hands on this one.; September 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Sharon (mama to Adam) said...: Oh, and I left a message on facebook! I have had Prudent Baby withdraw on my vacation, I am so happy to be back around a computer regularly.; September 8, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Nancy said...: I've made a changing pad with iron on vinyl...not exactly oil cloth, so there's some cracking on the folds.; September 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Melissa said...: I've been debating and debating if I want to work with oilcloth. But it's hard to find the pretty kind.; September 8, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Shannon said...: I've never sewn with oilcloth because I've been too scared! This book would help a lot!; September 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Maria McGill said...: I'm afraid to touch oilcloth. Maybe this would help.; September 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Katie said...: I've never sewed with oilcloth, but I think it's such a neat fabric!
katie (at) bekatelyn (dot) com; September 8, 2011 at 10:49 AM
MzSugarCookie said...: Wow, that table cloth! It's doll-house pretty, I'm adding that to my To-Craft list :-); September 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Karin said...: Oh wow. I've sewed wet bags (for cloth diapers) out of laminated cotton, but I've never used oil cloth. I've really wanted to learn though!; September 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Anonymous said...: I have never sewn with oilcloth, but would absolutely love to try it out!; September 8, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Unknown said...: I have covered the kids' table with oilcloth, but have never sewn with oilcloth. Can't wait to start!; September 8, 2011 at 11:28 AM
hellobaby said...: I have never sewed anything with oilcloth before and would love to try making lunch bags and storage bins out of them as shown in the book.; September 8, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Tagati said...: I've never sewn oilcloth before, but the book would inspire me. I luv vintage flannel backed vinyl tablecloths though.; September 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Jennifer Mulvihill said...: I haven't tried sewing with oilcloth yet, but with a five month old, I know some oilcloth bibs are in my future. This book would be fabulous!!; September 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM
The Brullooly Family said...: I have a stash of oilcloth I bought b/c it was really pretty...not sure what to do with it! I think the book could really help me out!; September 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Magpie Mimi said...: I do love oil cloth! I've only made one shopping bag thus far as had a slight hiccup with putting it together so would love a book to tell me how! Thanks!; September 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Rachel T said...: Me me me! I have never sewed with oilcloth, and hope this could be the impetus I need to try it out.; September 8, 2011 at 12:08 PM
lunafina said...: I have yet to try oilcloth since i have no clue where to start! this book would be a great help; September 8, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Genelle said...: I haven't sewn anything with oilcloth yet, but I want too! It would help me meet that goal if I won this giveaway.; September 8, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Sgt Zapple said...: I love oilcloth, especially with kids. I made a fitted table cloth for our project/school room table. Mainly because I was tired of scrubbing it from all the gunk. Love it! There is a post all about it on my blog. But now I need to do every project I have seen in that book.; September 8, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Michelle said...: What a gorgeous book! I love...everything!; September 8, 2011 at 12:35 PM
shimby said...: Such awesomeness, both you and the oilcloth! I lurve to make placemats with oilcloth and I love that there are so many great options now:-); September 8, 2011 at 12:36 PM
K2 said...: I haven't tried oilcloth yet because I've been afraid too. And it is too bad because I know it is the perfect material around kids because you can just wipe any messes the kids make off the fabric.; September 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Kimberly F said...: I bought some oilcloth intending to make a chair cover for my 4-year-old, but I chickened out and duct taped it on instead! Perhaps this book would give me courage.; September 8, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Katie said...: I haven't tried oilcloth yet, but I'm planning to replace our old bibs with oilcloth versions when I find the time and the courage to figure it out.; September 8, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Anonymous said...: I actually made your pattern for a toiletries bag. I have material for another one, but...sewing with oilcloth was a lot harder than I thought. I could use some pointers; September 8, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Kristy said...: I have never used oilcloth but I have always wanted to make some totes from it! I hope I win!; September 8, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Krista said...: I made my daughter a bib with oilcloth. It turned out only OK. I didn't actually have a pattern, and I am new to sewing, so I have to say it I'm glad it worked! It was also my first time using bias tape. That was also not the best turn-out, but with each new project, I hope to learn more and more!; September 8, 2011 at 1:39 PM
April said...: I have never used oil cloth, but I am always looking for something new to try!; September 8, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Unknown said...: I would LOVE to try it. I am experimenting with new types of fabric and techniques and this would be a perfect autumn project for me!; September 8, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Gina B. said...: I have amassed a little stash of oil cloth, but I've been afraid to sew anything with it yet. This book is just what I need!; September 8, 2011 at 1:51 PM
sunflowerlin said...: I have never used oil cloth... I have seen many projects that use it, but I never know where to find it! I'd love to try though :); September 8, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Naomi said...: I have some oilcloth i use for a tablecloth (great for kids) but I really want to try sewing with it!; September 8, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Alli said...: I haven't use oilcloth yet, but I like the things I've been seeing people make with it! :); September 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Carol F said...: I have YARDS of oil cloth that I bought in Mexico years ago. I haven't worked with it much because I'm intimidated by it! I also have some chalk cloth that I need to make something with. This book would be wonderful!; September 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Anonymous said...: I haven't used oilcloth yet but I will one of these days!; September 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Anonymous said...: I tweeted the giveaway here: http://twitter.com/#!/Lealee33/status/111907317942984704; September 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Stacy Luce said...: Love this! The book looks so helpful! I just sewed with oilcloth for the first time last night. I made a pocket-catcher bib for my little girl. So easy!; September 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Anonymous said...: I shared the giveaway on Facebook!; September 8, 2011 at 2:08 PM
Alice said...: The only thing I made from oil cloth is the lunch bag for my grand son I now use it to put the cold stuff for my lunches. I love the storage boxes. I have a sewing room to make up and need storage boxes. Would love to have the book on my shelf.; September 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Winona said...: I haven't tried it, but my sister in law made a wipeable mat for her dining room area - she had the kids draw on the mat, then covered it in gesso to protect it, it ended up awesome!; September 8, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Adrian said...: I would love to make some re-usable sandwich and snack bags. Also larger bags.; September 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Katherine said...: i've been wanting to make something with oilcloth!; September 8, 2011 at 2:21 PM
starfishalley said...: I love sewing with oilcloth and have made bags of several kinds but would love this book to make a bigger variety of projects; September 8, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Vanessa at Rescued Goods said...: I have been too afraid! I was just eyeing some at the fabric store the other day and I may have to take the plunge!; September 8, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Sarah ~ Crafts from the Cwtch said...: There are so many things I'd LOVE to make, but so far, the only thing I've done is put it on my table as a tablecloth *hangs head in shame* - I'm sure if I won this, I'd be inspired to do much better! :); September 8, 2011 at 2:41 PM
April - Team Tottle said...: I just recently discovered laminated cotton, didn't even know what oilcloth was either. I was trying to find a fabric to line my diaper changing table shelves with. I figured I'd buy fabric and then stick clear contact paper over it, little did I know there was already a solution. While browsing for the perfect fabric at Hancock, I found laminated cotton in an orange/teal damask! Perfect! It worked great and I had a medium sized scrap left so I made an art apron for my 4 yr old daughter. She loves it and it's wipeable!; September 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM
April - Team Tottle said...: I posted a link to this giveaway on facebook.; September 8, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Kerry said...: I haven't made anything with oilcloth yet, but am dying to! I recently saw the cutest lunch bags made from oil cloth-- you could write a fun message or cute drawing for your kids every day!; September 8, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Anonymous said...: I am really excited to try oilcloth. My husband wants me to make him an ipad case. I would love to find some of that cool woodgrained fabric. I haven't really seen any nice oilcloth fabrics in my local fabric stores. I just might have to look online. I hope I win this book, but if I don't I might just have to buy it.; September 8, 2011 at 2:56 PM
TonyaMomma said...: I've never tried working with oilcloth but I've wanted to for a long time! I'm just kind of intimidated!; September 8, 2011 at 2:59 PM
eLiZaBeTh said...: I used it to make a cushion for a child's rocking chair for a good friend...how I wish I had had a book with instructions- it totally gave me a run for my money!; September 8, 2011 at 3:03 PM
darcie said...: Last month I made a first vinyl type project! I had a yard of chalk cloth sitting around to make kids placemats that I'd never done. Instead I used a 1/3rd to make a table runner and napkin holders for a wedding present for my childhood best friend.
I just kinda winged it, found larger sized needles worked best to get through the material. Would love the book for more projects and tips! All the recent oil cloths and laminates make me drool... so many more choices than just a year ago!; September 8, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Danielle said...: My daughter's diaper bag is on its last legs - I would love to make a custom one from oilcloth (which I've never been brave enough to try)!; September 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM
HeidiJJJJ said...: Haven't tried sewing with oilcloth yet...too intimidated. But, now that there is a whole book about it I have no more excuses!; September 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Esther said...: This is so cool! I've reupholstered a kitchen bench but haven't sewn with it.. I just got my own sewing machine tho so this would be great to get me started :); September 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Leticia said...: I've never used oilcloths, but I'm very interested in trying it.; September 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Unknown said...: I have never tried oil cloth or the chalkboard stuff but I would LOVE to try it :) !!; September 8, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Shannon said...: I made a rain poncho for my toddler with oil cloth---it worked well. I want to make insulated snack packs for the whole family !; September 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Rachel said...: I haven't tried it yet. What I need is a really great book to take me though it step by step and give me some great project ideas...; September 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Sherrie said...: My kitchen table at my MIL's cabin is BEGGING for an oilcloth tablecloth!; September 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Kelly said...: I want to make a few bibs! AND a big bag I could take to the beach.; September 8, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Brandy Layton said...: I would love to make raincoats for both of my boys. I have made bibs and bags with oilcloth. This would be a great tool to add to my sewing library!; September 8, 2011 at 4:09 PM
rachel said...: Oh. My. Goodness. This book looks fabulous! I've been drooling over all the new oilcloth patterns that are coming out and now I will know just what to do with it! I especially love the Joel Dewberry Heirloom stuff. Purple Woodcut? Swoon!; September 8, 2011 at 4:37 PM
rachel said...: Shared this on Facebook! :); September 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Alicia said...: I just searched your site yesterday for oilcloth and laminated cotton!! This is very timely! I am going to use oilcloth to cover the seats of two chairs I just bought at a garage sale for $5, but I will have some left over and I was looking for ideas. I've never worked with it before. This book looks fabulous!; September 8, 2011 at 4:52 PM
tara said...: I have cut a square of oilcloth for a tablecloth and that is it. It's time to take it up a notch; September 8, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Emilie said...: I've sewn a few times with laminated fabrics and I had no trouble at all. I made a bib and some zippered pouches. I do need more ideas though, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the giveaway!; September 8, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Marisa said...: Ooh, I just bought some oilcloth and have been too chicken to cut into it, though the plan was to make waterproof blanket/ changing pads/ puke catchers (we have a one-month old baby).; September 8, 2011 at 6:24 PM
drmithome said...: I liked to try making a bag with oilcloth. Looks like a great book.; September 8, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Kunklebaby said...: I never have cause I've been too nervous! Have wanted to for so long though. I was SO SO excited when I saw this book coming home. Just what I need to get over my "fear" of the oilcloth. I would LOVE to win. Thanks for the chance!; September 8, 2011 at 6:34 PM
Mariel said...: I haven't used any of those. But sounds like it would be really fun. It would be great to make a pool bag with oil cloth. I hadn't heard about chalk fabric until I read about it here. But we do have a door we painted with chalk paint.; September 8, 2011 at 6:48 PM
Megan said...: Thanks for the great giveaway! I was really excited to try some oilcloth lunch bags. After seeing all the great ideas here, I have a few other ideas worth tryin as well!; September 8, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Kelly said...: I am dying to try an oilcloth project, especially the chalkboard oilcloth! I would LOVE to win acopy of this book!; September 8, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Mel Titus Tsai said...: You are Awesome! And no, I have never tried oil cloth... I have been way too intimidated, but I really want to! Maybe if I win this I will get the confidence I need! Thanks for the opportunity!; September 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Henria O. said...: I've never tried oilcloth or laminated fabric but I'm anxious to try!; September 8, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Henria O. said...: Shared on FB: http://tinyurl.com/3hv9et4; September 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Henria O. said...: Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/sazzyfrazzy/status/112003047609217024; September 8, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Henria O. said...: Stumbled: http://www.stumbleupon.com/favorites/review/58382905/; September 8, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Shiv said...: I have been wanting to try oilcloth for so long but have been too intimidated. For starters, a lunch bag for my daughter would be nice and maybe a smock for my son. Would love to check this book out.; September 8, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Heidi said...: I used oilcloth one time to embellish some cleaning gloves, but I would like to use it to make an outdoor tablecloth
heidiemyers@gmail.com; September 8, 2011 at 9:03 PM
Angela said...: I've never looked at Kelly's website until today, and she truly is awesome! She seems really nice too :); September 8, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Amy O said...: Never tried oilcloth but I would love to if I had this book! :); September 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Megan S. said...: I have always wanted to try oilcloth, but wasn't sure how to go about it.; September 8, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Anonymous said...: I am not a mother, or even really an adult yet haha. I am a freshmen in college but I absolutely love your site! It got me to sew and be more thrifty! I hope to go for interior design so the kind of stuff you show on here is so interesting for me! Anyways, I have been wanting to make the toiletry bag you showed on here with oilcloth and have yet to find a pattern I like and get the courage to try! I love the concept of oilcloth and that you can make so many things with it! Those storage bins pictured above look so tempting to try!; September 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Laura said...: I've actually never tried oilcloth yet, but I would love to make some bibs from it!
LauraL444 at yahoo dot com; September 9, 2011 at 1:41 AM
Catherine said...: a month or so ago, I went out to buy a metre of oilcloth, and ended up with 3... so this could be my perfect book! so far, I used 1 metre of oilcloth as a perfect easy tablecloth for a birthday party spread, but have some more exciting plans for the rest now!; September 9, 2011 at 2:53 AM
The Queen said...: Haven't attempted to sew anything on oilcloth yet, but mostly because I haven't had any inspiration. This book might take care of that!; September 9, 2011 at 3:41 AM
Anonymous said...: I haven't sewn with oilcloth yet. I have done a canvas project with pipe insulation, though. It was a challenge in engineering.; September 9, 2011 at 5:27 AM
Anonymous said...: I haven't worked with oilcloth yet, but those adorable little sandwich/snack bags have been on my to do list! I also love the idea or storage boxes!; September 9, 2011 at 5:37 AM
Anonymous said...: I have some oilcloth waiting to become a changing pad, I just need a little encouragement. This book would be perfect!; September 9, 2011 at 5:52 AM
Julie said...: I've never tried it! I want to so much - maybe some covers for kitchen chairs, they get sooo messy!; September 9, 2011 at 5:55 AM
Marie said...: I've never sewn with oilcloth, but I'd love to make my little guy a lunchbox with it.; September 9, 2011 at 6:12 AM
Auntie Em said...: I've always been to scared! Maybe this book would give me the courage I need :); September 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM
Claire and Tim said...: There never seems to be oilcloth that cute in my local store...but I think I could make it work :D; September 9, 2011 at 6:43 AM
Sangeetha said...: Wow this book looks awesome. Never used these fabrics before, but would make fun place mats and bins for the kids; September 9, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow, I need to go get some oilcloth TODAY! So, inspired and would love the tips and tricks offered in Kelly's book!; September 9, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Anonymous said...: I "liked" you on Facebook! I want to make a passport holder for am upcoming trip with oilcloth!; September 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM
Anonymous said...: I saw a demonstration once upon a time on Martha Stewarts show, but have never used it for sewing projects. I love the projects shown, and makes me want to try a few things other than a tablecloth!; September 9, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Jillian said...: I love that messenger bag! I've had a stack of oil cloth for years but I haven't found a productive way to use it - a few summer placemats but not much else.; September 9, 2011 at 8:38 AM
Elaine said...: I've never made anything out of oilcloth, but I recently bought a makeup bag on etsy... nervous to try it on my own, but this book would definitely help!; September 9, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Kathryn said...: This looks like a lovely book. I want to make a lunch bag for myself.; September 9, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Jessica said...: I want to make a toiletry bag for my hubs for Christmas this year. I was hoping to line the inside with oilcloth or laminated fabric depending on what has the best choices in colors; September 9, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Jessica said...: I tweeted about your giveaway!; September 9, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Jessica said...: I facebooked your giveaway!; September 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM
Anonymous said...: HAVEN'T USED OILCLOTH!
EAGER TO TRY A PROJECT!
THANKS SO FOR SHARING!

jldouglas@wispwest.net; September 9, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Kailynn Cooper said...: I've used oilcloth and laminated cotton to make beach bags and wet bags. I would love to see this book!; September 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Angie Donaldson said...: I would love this book! I have not yet made anything with oilcloth, but I have a list of things to make. Make up bags, bibs and I love the storage bins!; September 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Amber said...: NEVER tried it but would love to!; September 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM
allyson elizabeth said...: I have no idea what I would make, but that's what the book is for! Great looking projects, Kelly!; September 9, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Katie said...: I havent used either...although i have both that have been sitting around for a year! Would love this book! :-); September 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Margaret said...: I just saw your oilcloth tote tutorial. Love the trick with the masking tape! Why didn't I think of that?; September 9, 2011 at 3:30 PM
littlekahootz said...: I have yet to try sewing oilcloth but am intrigued and would love to try. Hope I can win the book! I need to start building my sewing library up.; September 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Alyssa said...: day #2. try #2. pick me!; September 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Jen said...: I have a piece of oil cloth that I bought and I'm too scared to cut into! This book would be perfect for ideas!; September 9, 2011 at 7:20 PM
The Sewing Room said...: I am making a highchair seat cushion. I LOVE that some of the major designers are offering their fabric laminated!; September 9, 2011 at 8:06 PM
April @ Sewing Novice said...: I finished a beach bag out of laminate. It was much easier to sew with than I thought it would be!; September 9, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Mama Voyager said...: I have yet to try a project,I keep eyeing the oil cloth at my local store, but don't know enough to try it out. I am a newby at sewing.....so scared to take it on! This book would definately get me started.; September 9, 2011 at 9:48 PM
Henria O. said...: I love the cover on this book!; September 9, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Henria O. said...: Shared on FB: http://tinyurl.com/3fk4ce7; September 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Henria O. said...: Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/sazzyfrazzy/status/112392443390984192; September 9, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Anonymous said...: Never sewn with oilcloth although I do have a large piece I've not been brave enough to try out yet! I love those storage bins!!!; September 9, 2011 at 10:42 PM

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