Category Archives: Sew Along

May 23, 2013 · 7:40 pm

Sourcing Supplies :: Patchwork, Please

Hi guys!

We are just over 10 days to the start of the sew along  and today I’m going to share some sources for supplies used in the projects.

We all have different budgets so please don’t feel  pressured to go purchase a bunch of things.

The most important part of the sew along is for you to have fun and to make things that are ‘you’.  Things that you love!

Ayumi has a wonderful intro that shares the tools you will need.   Most can be found at your local craft store or even the grocery (freezer paper).     Make sure to read this section beforehand, it’s very helpful!

fabricsAyumi’s Etsy Shop

Mountain of the Dragon  ( 10% off using code PATCHWORKPLEASE10)

Pinked Fabrics

Fabric Supply

Superbuzzy

linen

Robert Kaufman :: Essex linen/cotton blend and Essex Yarn Dyes available at:

Grayline Fabrics :: Judy solid linen

Fabric-store.com :: Middle weight linen

zippers

Zip-It 

 

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Cosmo Floss by Lecien available at:

Perle Cotton

woolfelt

Maureen Cracknell Handmade

Heather Bailey Designer Felt

Lupin (UK store)

One of the Flock

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Of course, these are not the only places to find supplies.   Be sure to check out your LQS or your favorite online shop.   (and *gasp* even your stash!! ;) )

If you have any questions, please ask!

We will kick off Monday June 3rd with the Bell Pepper Coasters and will continue through the book in order from start to finish.    New projects will begin each Monday and you will have until the end of Sunday midnight EST to link up your project for  a chance at that weeks prize.

I’ve listed the schedule below and be sure to check in the flickr group!

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June 3: Penny | Sew Take a Hike :: Bell Pepper Coasters

June 10: Maureen | MC Handmade :: B,L,D Towels

June 17: Anna | Noodlehead :: Lettered Tea Cozy + Pouch

June 24: Angela | Cut to Pieces :: Polka Dot Cafe Apron

July 1: Lynne | Lily’s Quilts :: Diamond Patchwork Placemat

July 8: Lindsey | LRstitched :: Yum Yum Apple Bib

July 15: Sukie | Don’t Ya Know :: Dino-Mite Hat

July 22: Jennifer | Ellison Lane :: Book for Baby Quilt

July 29: Krista | Poppyprint :: My Scrappy Box

August 5: Kerry | Very Kerry Berry :: Swedish Bloom Time Quilt

August 12: Tamiko | Patchwork Notes :: You’ve Got Mail Wall Pocket

August 19: Monica | Happy Zombie :: Happy Hexagon Trivet

August 26: Krista | Spotted Stone Studio :: Piece of Cake Shopping Bag

Sept 2: Lori | Bee in My Bonnet :: Triangle Patchwork Box Pouch

Sept 9: Amy | During Quiet TIme :: Vintage Pencil Case

Sept 16: Svetlana | SOTAK Handmade :: I love My Ipad Quilted Cover

Sept 23: Amber | One Shabby Chick :: Handy Market Tote

Sept 30: Deb | A Quilter’s Table :: Sweet Trips Embroidery Pouch

Oct 7: Leila | Where the Orchids Grow :: Prettified Pincushion

 

Looking forward to getting started!

Lindsey

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April 1, 2013 · 1:00 pm

Zakka 2.0 :: Patchwork, Please

So excited to finally share about this ‘officially’!  I know many of you have been involved in the buzz on flickr.

I am thrilled that we are doing another round of the Zakka Along.    Last year was a success as we stitched through the book Zakka Style and many of you wanted to do it again.

We’re doing it again, yay!

This year we will be stitching through Ayumi Takahashi’s new release, Patchwork Please.

This book is ADORABLE.    If you follow along with Ayumi’s blog Pink Penguin, then you know what a unique and whimsical sense of style she has.

Her book directly reflects that in every way.   The projects are delightful and her fabric choices are inspiring.

We are going to have a blast and I’m grateful to have Debbie from A Quilter’s Table as my partner in crime this year!

Ayumi helped to pull together 19 of her blogging friends to host the stops on the sew along.

Our contributors this year are:

We are set to start on Monday June 3rd and the sew along will continue for 19 weeks through each project in the book.

The book wasn’t set to release until April 9th, but it was released early and is shipping now.

Book Details:

Patchwork, Please by Ayumi Takahashi

Published by Interweave/F+W Media, Inc, the list price is $22.95

• Amazon

• Barnes & Noble

• Interweave

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We’re still ironing out a few details, so I will share more info as we get closer to the sew along.

Things will run very much like last year.    One of the weekly contributors will share their take on a project each Monday along with any tips or tricks they have to help you.

We will then work to sew up our project that week and will link up anytime between Monday and the following Sunday.    A winner will be announced the following  Monday along with the new weeks project.

I am floored at the response I have had from sponsors.  The list is growing each day for the prizes to be given away each week.

Here are some of the lovely businesses that have joined on, in no particular order.

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If you haven’t joined in the flickr group, be sure to go and do that.  It’s a great place to ask questions and to meet new people!

You can also grab a button below to share the news of the sew along.

Over the next month I’ll share sourcing ideas for buying your supplies and more details on the sew along dates.

I also have a copy of Patchwork Please to giveaway! 

Giveaway is closed, thank you to all who entered!  Winner announced here.

The book will ship directly from Interweave and is only open to US readers.  I’m sorry International readers :(

Just leave a comment below and I’ll choose a winner on Friday, April 5th.

Talk soon! Lindsey

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March 4, 2013 · 10:19 am

Orbit QAL Week 3 :: Another piecing week!

How’s everyone coming along on this Monday?

Today starts week 3 of the QAL and we are still piecing this week.

I know several of you are done, woot!  They are looking awesome.   Add yours to the flickr group if you haven’t yet, I’d love to see it!

Here is Rumeysa’s completed top:

 

Pinkebody has a scrappy version in progress: 

I love the dark yellow corners in the one orbit!

And Rebecca is working on a beautiful top:

I have one row left to sew on mine and I hope to get that finished today.

Next week we will start working on our quilt backing and getting our quilts sandwiched and ready for quilting.

xo Lindsey

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Feb 11th, :: Getting Ready! (fabric selection + supply list)

Feb 18th, Week 1 :: Pattern release + cutting/organizing

Feb 25th, Week 2 & 3 :: Piecing + quilt layout

March 11th, Week 4 ::  Backing + Basting your quilt

March 18th, Week 5 & 6 :: Quilting & Binding + Link Up Opens to add your finished project

April 1st, Link Up Closes and Winner selected from photo pool

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February 18, 2013 · 10:42 am

Orbit QAL :: Pattern Release

I’m excited to kick things off today and get started on our Orbit quilts!

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The pattern is ready and can be downloaded below.

OrbitPattern

Each week we will work through a section, starting today with Cutting and Organizing.

I’ve illustrated cutting for all pieces to give you an idea of how to arrange your cuts.

I’m a visual person, so I find it helpful to see what I’m doing along with the instructions.

You don’t have to cut exactly like this, it’s just a guide to get you started.

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Remember when cutting to:

• Square up your fabric and measure your fat quarters to make sure they are the correct size.  Nothing worse then starting to cut only to realize your fat quarter was not the right size to begin with!

• Start with a fresh rotary blade, it really does make a difference

• Cut accurately.   A mis-cut can make piecing very difficult!   Measure twice, cut once.

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Now let’s talk organizing!

A key part of putting this quilt together easily is to be organized.

While you don’t have to color in a mockup, you will need to use the Quilt by Number sheet to assign a number to each of your fabrics.

The cutting and fabric placement is all done by number.

I like to put my pieces in a Ziploc freezer bag, grouping each number in a separate bag.   When you need to stop for the day, you can zip up your bags and not worry about losing any pieces.

Or if you’ve just put them into piles, you can stick a post-it note on top and call it a day.  It doesn’t have to be fancy.

Other ideas I’ve seen:

• Use an expandable file folder to keep cut pieces organized

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• Use paper plates to stack pieces together

• Organize your rows with saved bread ties

• Use Q-pins, numbered quilting pins to help you stay organized

• Using dollar store baking sheets

Share any tips you have in the comments and if you have any questions while cutting, please let me know.

I’ll share my cutting progress this week in the flickr group.   Share yours too!

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February 6, 2013 · 1:59 pm

Valentine Hop Winner + Orbit QAL

I have the winner from the Valentine’s hop.

Congrats to Feathered Nest Studio, you’ve won the fat quarter bundle of MonaLuna fabrics from Lima Sews!

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Great idea! A favorite childhood craft of mine was definitely building miniatures for my dolls! Little furniture, little dishes, houses, etc. Thanks for the chance to win

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I also have some info on a Quilt Along that will start Feb 18th!

I designed a free quilt pattern for RJR fabrics new line by Mary McGuire called “Cold Spring Dreams”.   Available in March of 2013

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The quilt is called “Orbit” and finishes at 60 x 60.  A great snuggle quilt size!   It can also easily be increased to bed size by adding a few extra rows.

I’m increasing my sample, below,  to a king size to use in our master bedroom.

The quilt along will run for 6 weeks starting on Feb 18th and closing on April 1st.

The full PDF pattern will be available on Feb 18th, so you will be able to move ahead of schedule if you’d like!

I will be sewing along with you using the “Cold Spring Dream” line and you’ll have a chance to win some for yourself at the close of the sew along.

You, of course, can use whatever fabric suits your fancy!   I think the design would be striking in all solids too.

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Feb 11th, :: Getting Ready! (fabric selection + supply list)

Feb 18th, Week 1 :: Pattern release + cutting/organizing

Feb 25th, Week 2 & 3 :: Piecing + quilt layout

March 11th, Week 4 ::  Backing + Basting your quilt

March 18th, Week 5 & 6 :: Quilting & Binding + Link Up Opens to add your finished project

April 1st, Link Up Closes and Winner selected from photo pool

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On April 1st I will randomly choose an entry to win a fat quarter bundle of Cold Spring Dreams, donated by RJR fabrics.

Finished quilts and quilt tops are accepted.  (It must be the entire quilt top, not just a portion).

I had a fabric photo shoot this morning to show you how beautiful the colors are!

I hope you’ll consider joining in.  The quilt is simple to put together, so it should be a fun and relaxing time!

Join in the LRstitched flickr group and feel free to grab a blog button to spread the word!

You can also click on the Orbit Quilt Along tab at the top the page to find all posts related to the quilt along.

Zakka Style Sew Along
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You can find the Cold Spring Dreams line available online now at:

Skye Reve Fabrics

Shabby Fabrics

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November 2, 2012 · 12:16 pm

Ruby Star Wrap Along

A fun little book along is starting up on November 5th using Melody Miller’s new book, Ruby Star Wrapping.

The sew along is  hosted by my Zakka Style Sew Along partner-in-craft, Amy.

I’m very sad that I had to sit out of this one because it looks awesome!

The book is full of handmade and creative ways to wrap a gift.  Perfect for the upcoming Holiday season!

The Wrap Along runs from Nov 5th to  Dec 19th and is full of talented and inspiring bloggers who will be sharing each project with you.

11.7.12 – Anna of noodlehead

11.9.12 Amanda of A Crafty Fox

11.12.12 – Elizabeth of Oh, Fransson!

11.14.12 – Brooke of Pitter Putter Stitch

11.16.12 – Erin of Two More Seconds

11.19.12 – Jennifer of BettyCrockerAss

11.21.12 – Rochelle of Lucky Lucille

11.23.12 – Sukie of Sukie – don’t you know who I am?

11.26.12 – Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy

11.28.12 – Gina and crew of Bolt Neighborhood

11.30.12 – Ellen of the Long Thread

12.3.12 – Katie of Swim, Bike Quilt

12.5.12 Faith of Fresh Lemon Quilts

12.7.12 Lee of Freshly Pieced

12.10.12 Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade

12.12.12 Sara of Sew Sweetness

12.14.12 Colleen of The Busy Bean

12.17.12 Amy of Diary of a Quilter

12.19.12 Monica of The Happy Zombie

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Amy has gathered some lovely prizes too.  Read on to learn a little bit more.

xo, Lindsey

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Find the book at these online locations:

Roostbooks

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Random House

Prizes:
My creation(Top Left: Tree Skirt with decorations, top right: vintage notions with Ruby Star fabricBottom left: Vintage notions & arrows from Melody’s booth, bottom right: octopurse made from Melody’s fabric line)

Photobucket($40 gift certificate to Gelaskins)

Stores with more prizes  including gift certificates and prize packs:

Sew Mama Sew

Drygoods Design

Pink Chalk Fabrics

Pink Castle Fabrics

Grab a button!

Ruby Star Wrap-Along

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September 23, 2012 · 5:21 pm

Tula Pink Sew Along

I wanted to let you know about an event that I’m participating in, which runs September 24th – November 12th.

It’s the Tula Pink Sew Along put together by Sara of Sew Sweetness.

Every weekday through October 26th, you can find a show-and-tell of one of over 2 dozen Tula Pink quilts, along with a pattern review.

 

Here is the schedule:

Sept 24 – Sara @ Sew Sweetness (Dream Weaver/book)

Sept 25 – Katie @ Katie’s Korner (Beanstalks/book)

Sept 26 – Lisa @ That Crazy Quilty Girl (Cloudy Day/book)

Sept 27 – Becky @ My Fabric Obsession (Houndstooth/book)

Sept 28 - Caitlin at I Don’t Do Dishes (Spiked Punch)

Oct 1 – Amanda @ A Crafty Fox (Alphabet)

Oct 2 – Michelle @ City House Studio (Fade to Pink)

Oct 3 – Marci @ Marci Girl Designs (Le Petite Salon)

Oct 4 – Katie @ There and Back (Field Study)

Oct 5 – Lorelei @ Mermaid Sews (Hushabye)

Oct 8 – Anorina @ Samelia’s Mum (Pancakes)

Oct 9 – Jenna @ Sew Happy Geek (LOVE)

Oct 10 – Lindsey @ LR Stitched (Fairy Tale Lane/book) <— My stop!

Oct 11 – DeeDee @ mybricole (Any Which Way/book)

Beth @ Plum and June (Cartwheels)

Oct 12 – Katy @ The Littlest Thistle (Crown Jewels)

Oct 15 - Colleen @ The Busy Bean (Shattered Glass/book)

Oct 16 – Kristen @ KD-Quilts (Stacks/book)

Oct 17 – Roseann @ Rosebud’s Cottage (Shattered Glass/book)

Oct 18 – Emily @ Mommy’s Naptime (Lollipops/book)

Oct 19 – Jeannette @ Gone Aussie Quilting (Honey Honey)

Oct 22 – Brenda @ Pink Castle Fabrics (Windswept)

Oct 23 – Bianca @ Sweet Diesel Designs (Stacks/book)

Oct 24 – Jessica @ Sew Crafty Jess (Snow Globes)

Oct 25 – Elizabeth @ Don’t Call Me Betsy (Space Dust)

              Lindsay @ Lindsay Sews and Craft Buds (Cherry Pie)

Oct 26 – Kim @ My Go-Go Life (Kiss Kiss)

Kim Munoz (Grand Salon/book)

 
You also have your own opportunity to make something Tula (quilt, bag, dress, etc) and be eligible to win some fab prizes.

Deadline for entry is Monday, November 12, 2012.

Here are the rules to be eligible for entry into the contest:

1. Join the Tula Pink Sew Along Flickr Group.

2. To be counted for entry into the contest, get sewing!! Sewn item must be made from a Tula Pink pattern (or from her book) *OR*
made from at least 50% Tula Pink fabric (such as a bag, dress, etc.).
If you are sewing from a Tula Pink pattern, the fabric does not need to
be Tula Pink fabric.

3. If you will be adding an item to the pool to be counted as an entry,
it must be sewn and photographed from September 24th through November
12th, 2012. Any items completed before September 24th are not eligible.

4. You may add up to 2 photographs per item.

5. You may add as many items as you want, as long as you made them each
within the time frame. If you are making a quilt, the quilt top is
adequate to be entered. Anything smaller (mug rug, mini quilt, bag,
dress) should be completely finished.

Tula Pink Sew Along

 

There are also some great discounts for stocking up on Tula supplies!

 

  • Brenda from Pink Castle Fabrics, has generously extended a 15% discount on all Tula Pink fabrics in the shop using coupon code TULA15. This code will be good now through September 30th.
  • If you don’t already have the book, Tula Pink’s publisher is offering a discount code so you can pick up your own copy! Use code TULA2012 when you purchase the book from the Martha Pullen store. Support publishers and authors by buying direct!
Prizes:

Prizes will be announced soon, but here’s a little sneak peak at the
sponsors Sara has put together.
I’m kinda freaking out at the thought of a Bernina machine being in the mix!
                  

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