Author Archives: Megan Scott

Megan Scott

I am Megan. I handle publicity. It’s a lovely job that involves getting the word out about our fabulously talented authors and their books and projects. I feel blessed to have a job that lets me promote, sing and shout the gospel of handmade to anyone that will listen. I have a degree in Journalism and have worked in Radio and Television News in Los Angeles and San Francisco before starting my adventure in the wonderful world of publishing.

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The Modern Blocks Quilt-Along!

by Megan Scott on December 12th, 2011

SeamedUP.com is hosting a quilt-along featuring a Stash Books title, Modern Blocks…join in the fun!

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Join Bari J. for an online sewing class!

by Megan Scott on July 15th, 2011

Bari will be teaching her Patchwork Rose Handbag project from Inspired to Sew with Bari J. in a special online class on July 22nd, 2011. Click here for details on class registration.… Read more.

Not only is it an adorable project, it’s a great skill builder too…not the least of which is how to install a zipper.
The class fee includes an autographed copy of

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Block Party Blog Tour!

by Megan Scott on June 17th, 2011

Beginning June 20th and running through July 7th, many members of the quilting and sewing blog community will each take a day to host Block Party: The Modern Quilting Bee.

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My kitchen is featured in Fresh Fabric Treats!

by Megan Scott on June 7th, 2011

… Read more.The talented photographers behind all those gorgeous images found in Stash Books titles are always on the hunt for locations, props and models. Almost weekly, the photo studio sends out company-wide emails asking for anything and everything from knick-knacks, hats, shoes, and vases to rocking chairs, kids, moms, living rooms, and this recent gem of an email from photographer, Diane Pedersen:

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Gold Medal Winner!

by Megan Scott on May 29th, 2011

The Practical Guide to Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman was selected as the Winner in the How To category of the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards… Read more.! We had so much fun working on this book with Elizabeth and it’s so rewarding to be given this award.
The Indie Book Awards program was established by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group

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A blog tour with Bari J.

by Megan Scott on January 29th, 2011

What inspires you to sew? Follow the inspiration, creativity, fun and excitement on the Inspired to Sew by Bari J.… Read more. blog tour!
The tour kicks off Monday, January 31st and continues through Tuesday, February 8th — it’s hosted by an all-star line-up of fabulous sewing bloggers.
On Wednesday, February 9th, y’all need to mosey on back to the Stash Books blog for

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Scandinavian Stitches on Tour!

by Megan Scott on November 10th, 2010

We are so excited to announce the Scandinavian Stitches Blog Tour! Beginning Monday, November 15th and running through Friday, November 26^th, celebrated bloggers from the quilting and sewing community will each take a day to share the book with you.
Here is a little more info about the book: Scandinavian Stitches… Read more. by Kajsa Wikman provides readers the opportunity

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The Practical Guide to Patchwork is going on a Blog Tour!

by Megan Scott on October 25th, 2010

Beginning October 27^th and running through November 6^th, the stars of the quilting and sewing blog community will each take a day to host this Stash Books title.
The tour will include lots of giveaways, including 11 chances to win a copy of The Practical Guide to Patchwork… Read more., and many other surprises. Each blog host

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Socks to the Rescue

by Megan Scott on September 20th, 2010

Socks Appeal author, Brenna Maloney… Read more., recently received a letter from a fan of the book. After reading about how the book made a 27 hour car trip a little more delightful, we knew this letter was too cute not to share.
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Greetings from Northern Canada, land of many socks…I mean Land of the Midnight Sun.
We had the

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Show us your Socks Appeal and win!

by Megan Scott on September 1st, 2010

We’re putting together a special yearbook on Flickr of all the sock critters you make from Brenna Maloney’s book, Socks Appeal.
Enter your favorites and you might win a great prize!
Socks Appeal… Read more. provides the inspiration and instructions to make 16 fun and funky sock critters.
Get the book, pick a pattern to make, and you’re in the running! The socks