kraft-tex ... a different sort of crafty ... with a giveaway

Squeee!  I somehow made my way into another book. 

Well, I shouldn't say "somehow".  I know exactly how it happened ... I asked for an invitation.  :) 

I was chatting with one of the editors at C&T Publishing last Spring and asked her to keep me in mind if they were putting together a compilation - much like Stitch Zakka that I'd done the year before.  She said there was one in the works but that it wasn't really "up my alley".  I replied that I was kinda crafty so ... you never know .... I might be able to come up with something.

Next thing I knew I had supplies and a brief and I was off to the races.

Before I go any further, I need to describe the subject matter of this book.  It's a little unusual.  It's called Kraft-tex and it is seriously cool stuff.  Click here to read a good description about it and then come back here.  I'll wait for you. :)

Ok.  You get it?  Neat stuff, eh?

So.  I'd never heard of Kraft-tex before and I certainly hadn't used it.  But I inspected it, tested it - and yes, you CAN put it in the washing machine AND the dryer ... you can iron it, cut it, tear it, glue it, paint it, ink it, emboss it, sew with it, stitch through it ...

I've shown it to you before.  Remember the Christmas tags I made last year? 

I made them all with Kraft-tex.  I used fusible web to "glue" fabric onto the Kraft-tex. 

I also use it for my labels.

Back to the book. 

Now I didn't invent decorative flatware trays, but I'd been wanting to make myself some for a long time.  I thought they were a fun little party/home accessory.  So when I started playing around with the Kraft-tex, it didn't take me long to figure out how to make boxes.  (Which just so happen to be on the front cover!  Yay!) 

The latest Flower Sugar collection had just come out and I was itching to use it on something. 

I played around with different sizes and uses for these open boxes.  They're also shown in the book.

So there you have it.

I hope you get yourself some Kraft-tex.  This book has a whopping 27 projects inside to get you going and keep you inspired.

Would you like a chance to win a signed copy of kraft-tex Style from me?  Just leave a comment here saying what kind of crafting is your favourite thing to do.  This giveaway closes Sept. 27th and is open to all. :)

(I also have a few copies available in my shop.)

Comments

[Sandy B]

This Kraft*tex stuff looks like a fun thing to have. I would like to try some so thanks for the opportunity to try something new!! I would perhaps make a bag or those cute tags like yours....actually I need some of those very useful storage boxes on the cover. Thanks Kristyne and well done on being published again!!!

[Archiethewonderdog]

I love your little boxes! I'd love to win a copy of the book (anyone in the UK know where I can get Kraft-tex?!) and my favourite type of crafting is definitely hand sewing - either hand piecing or embroidery, with hand quilting coming a very close third!

[Nancy]

My favorite is anything that involves fabric! Quilting, sewing, cards and any small projects I can give to friends & family! I can't wait to get this book.

[Aparna Mulgund]

Congratulations!
Thank you for such a great giveaway.Oh, How I would love to win the book. My favorite craft is quilting, sewing bags and knitting.

[Jennifer]

I do a lot of sewing, make cards and labels, and cross stitch. I would love to have this book and use this craft tool to make some pretty bags and boxes for my sewing room.

Love your blog.

[laura H]

Love all sorts of crafting. I'm game for trying anything. This stuff looks uber cool. Congrats on your cover and getting into the book. Would love a copy. thanks and enjoy this unusually warm weather.

[Mara]

Congratulations, that is so fun to be inside a book, I would like to make a clutch from this stuff, it would be so interesting to use.

[Laura Sudderth]

I like to make cards and quilt. Those boxes are darling.

[Zehrina]

Love that book . I love sewing,quilting and embroidery. Thanks for chance to win!

[Mom C]

Sounds fun. I would love to try Kraft-tex. Mostly I sew, quilt and crochet but I like to dapple in all kinds of crafty things. Thanks.

[Stephanie T]

I love any craft that allows me to draw--be that with ink or thread, it makes me happy.

[Kaylinne]

Congrats! Thanks for hours of enjoyment! I love EVERYTHING you do. My favorite thing to sew is anything for my granddaughters!

[Lee]

On the cover of the mag - Congrats! I love those boxes!

[Anne]

I would love to win a copy of this great book. Thanks a lot for this giveaway. I en joy sewing and cross stitching.

[Mary]

Making sailors valentines. I love collecting the shells, sorting, making the flowers.....everything

[Jeanice Shelley]

Love sewing & quilting. I think I could find some good uses for this very interesting paper/material/leather-like product! Thanks for the great info! The book looks great! Congrats for being chosen to participate in it!

[Marcia]

Hmmmm I am intrigued. Sounds like something I will have to check out.

[AJ]

I have got to check out this stuff for my costuming needs!
Uhm favorite crafting... does making props for costumes count? =D Fiberglassing foam structures isn't exactly crafting but it comes close!

[Pat Hayes]

Well done Kristyne - what a fabulous fabric and your boxes are so pretty. I like a mixture of applique and cross-stitch best, but also love trying out new techniques and projects. Best wishes, Love Pat

[Xanthe]

I gotta get me some o' dat!! That stuff looks the bees knees! But seriously, do I really need to pick a fave?? How can I? So many! So hard! So, so mean of you ;) Oh, I don't know... how 'bout a bit of hand-embroidery, or perhaps quilting, or sewing with vintage fabrics. See, I told you so, how can I possibly pick a favourite!?

[Charlotte]

What a wonderful new product! I like the idea of making gift tags as you did. Thanks for sharing!

[Betsy in The Sunny Seattle Suburbs]

Congratulations! This material sounds really intriguing. I'm in knitting right now, but have pinned a bunch of open and closed sewn fabric bins so that I can decide on what sizes I want. I'd love to sew up some zippered or drawstring project bags, or some of those bins. I'd really like to get my hands on some of that Kraft-Tex.
Thanks,
Betsy in Seattle

[Niki]

Congratulations on the book contributions! Looks like really fun stuff. The book looks really neat, too!

[wendy]

Well, that certainly looks interesting! I am going to have to check around for it. Besides quilting and embroidery, I like to do some scrapbooking. Love your boxes and several of the ideas on the u-tube clip.

[Bunny]

You are so talented!
My favourite craft is quilting, but I do enjoy making anything with textiles.

[Irena]

Sawing (quilting) is my favorite, but I also enjoy knitting, coss stitching. Congrats! Thanks for the chance. Irena

[Melissa]

I love making felt things: finger puppets, ornaments, needle books, toys. Pretty much any little small traveling project I can do while on the road. Not sure how I would use Kraft-tex with these projects but I'm sure I could come up with something. Maybe name tags for upcoming holidays?

[Cecilia M.]

Thank you for the info! I've never heard of kraftex before, I'll have to get some and try it out. My favorite kinds of crafting involve seeing/quilting and hand embroidery.

[Patrice]

Wow! This stuff looks great! I'm already envisioning possibilities. Favorite craft ... too hard to pick! quilting and knitting are at the top :)

[kathy]

what a great product! thanks for the chance to win a book. i love all kinds of sewing projects and have been looking for a washable label with some style. this will fit the bill!

[Kim C]

I would play with this to see what kind of doll accessories I could make for my guild auction and sale!

[Gale C.]

This "stuff" sounds wonderful! And would love to win the book to see how I could use it! And being the cover girl- congratulations! I always like to try out new things.

[diane]

Looks like a great book! Quilting is my favorite craft these days.

[Trisch]

I love to sew!!!! Anything! pouches, clothes,quilts, fun things for my home or for others. I love sewing!!!! Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful book.