A month or so ago my blogger friend Kirsty Neale of Ginger & George e-mailed me and asked if I might be interested in participating in a blog tour for her new book, Hoop-La!: 100 things to do with embroidery hoops. When I get these requests I am often a bit worried that I won't like what I see = awkward. I wouldn't be comfortable with praising a book or a product that I do not love at heart or fit the vibe of my blog. Now, watch the promotion video above and you will understand why I did not hesitate to say yes this time!
Hoop-La! is a playful, whimsical, happy and inspiring book! And I was particularly charmed by the quirky and playful appliqué pictures. The dachshund and giraffe here make me smile. I am sure these would be very appreciated in most kids rooms!
I happened to have a little hoop that I've picked up at the Flea market some time ago so I decided to have a go at this loopy hoop art and whipped up this wreath. Kirsty has a lot of good tips for decorating the frame too, with more time I might spice this one up a bit as well!
Kirsty is giving away one of the hoopy projects from the book at each stop at this blog tour. I picked the super cute Supercat. Sadly I can't participate in the give away myself, I know my son would like this on his wall. You can. If you are really, really charmed by this kitty, comment on this post and you will be in the draw to win this famous kitten from the brand new book Hoop-La!
Remember to check out all the stops at the blog tour here!
P.s. There will be more book news in next post! My new Finnish holiday craft book Jouluiloa is out!
You can enter the give-away until November 15th, the last day of the blog tour!
Super cute! I love them all ... now to get hoopin'
Posted by: margie | 15 November 2013 at 04:00 AM
there are some lovely things in the book!
Posted by: Karen M | 14 November 2013 at 11:17 AM
I love the ideas I'm seeing from this book!
Posted by: Carmen | 06 November 2013 at 09:36 PM
I have put this book on my holiday wishlist. And Supercat would be a great surprise for my little son. If we do not win, I will make one myself... but am still keeping my fingers crossed.
Posted by: Ulla | 06 November 2013 at 09:05 PM
If I can't have a real kitty, I'd love to win this one :)
Posted by: Didipaterno | 05 November 2013 at 07:43 PM
I love this book and cat is fantastic!
Posted by: ime roze | 03 November 2013 at 01:16 AM
Great book, great cat! Lovely!
Posted by: ime roze | 03 November 2013 at 01:15 AM
I need to find some small hoops, I love, these projects.
Posted by: Mara | 02 November 2013 at 06:28 PM
Oh my goodness!! That cat is adorable!!! My son would love it!
Posted by: Amy R | 02 November 2013 at 08:36 AM
Ohhhhhh.... I love this cat! This might inspire me to do some hoops of my kitties for the wall. And, this book is going on my Christmas wish list. :)
Posted by: toffeepops | 01 November 2013 at 08:38 PM
I love an old-fashioned bandit-cat
Posted by: Emme | 01 November 2013 at 05:30 PM
In love with this book already, I think it will be on my Santa wish list. So love all of it especially Kitty xx
I've never done a hoop, would love to try. Thankyou for the inspiration and giveaway!
Posted by: sharon | 01 November 2013 at 10:35 AM
How fabulous! love the hoop and look of the book! thanks!
Posted by: Lee | 01 November 2013 at 02:49 AM
I have to leave my cats with my parents when we are moving to a new flat, so super cat would be a good companion for me.
Posted by: Jule | 31 October 2013 at 05:58 PM
Meow! Love the book and giveaway hoop!
Posted by: Lizette Guzman | 31 October 2013 at 05:28 PM
Great giveaway! Supercat is awesome.
Posted by: Mariet Vosloo | 31 October 2013 at 07:11 AM
Great giveaway! Supercat is awesome.
Posted by: Mariet Vosloo | 31 October 2013 at 07:10 AM
It would be great to win a such lovely loop!!
Posted by: Joana Alves | 31 October 2013 at 01:12 AM
love supercat!!
Posted by: auds | 29 October 2013 at 09:54 PM
This looks a great book!
I love the kitty!!
Posted by: Gill | 29 October 2013 at 04:14 PM
This book is definitely on my christmas list! I think the world would be a safer place if we had super cat to protect us, e
Posted by: Ellie pepperell | 29 October 2013 at 11:44 AM
Great book! Super cat is SUPER!
Posted by: Baa. xxx | 28 October 2013 at 11:32 PM
I really love it! Very very nice! Thanks to share it with us. A lot of kisses from barcellona! Montse of lesmiliunaidees.blogspot.com
Posted by: Montse | 28 October 2013 at 10:51 PM
I've just got 10 embroidery hoops to make some art for my dining room wall. Just the perfect timing !
Posted by: Iza Gutin | 28 October 2013 at 10:39 PM
Very nice ideas! I like the little film very much, but the kitty is beautiful! My son would like it, too!! ;-)
Posted by: Katrin | 28 October 2013 at 09:19 PM
Great book!
Posted by: Päivi | 28 October 2013 at 08:33 PM
This is delightful, I am sure my daughter would love it on her bedroom wall. Thanks for a fun giveaway.
Posted by: Kay | 28 October 2013 at 06:25 PM
I'm touring all the blogs involved. This book and ideas are the cutest:)
Posted by: Paula | 28 October 2013 at 06:12 PM
Love the book, it looks like it has tons of stuff to do, thanks.
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Posted by: Shawn J | 28 October 2013 at 05:27 PM
Great book and awesome kitty. Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: Cindy Gillis | 28 October 2013 at 03:31 PM
I am definitely very charmed by this kitty - who wouldn't love his cute little face on their wall..? This book sounds like so much fun, might have to treat myself to a copy :)
Posted by: Hilde Todnem | 28 October 2013 at 03:04 PM
Lovely!!! I need to find some hoops myself...
ika
Posted by: i k a s y r | 28 October 2013 at 01:51 PM