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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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Zakka Along Week 24 :: Nesting Boxes

This post is part of the Zakka Style Sew Along, please visit here to catch up if you’re just joining us!

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I can’t believe the end is here, but today starts the last week of the Zakka Style Sew Along!

(Please click on the picture to be linked to the creator of each project.  If your project is not featured, please visit here to change your picture permissions.)

There were 27 entries last week for the $25 gift certificate to Fabricworm.  The winner is #23 Robin from Not Ever Sewing!

Congrats Robin and thank you Fabric Worm for your sponsorship of the sew along!

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For the last week of the sew along, the project is an adorable trio of nesting boxes designed by Laurraine Yuyama of Patchwork Pottery.

Kati of From the Blue Chair is inspiring us this week with her set of Christmas themed nesting boxes.   They are so cute and I love the free motion stitching designs she incorporated.

Be sure to visit her, she has taken great photos to help you see the finishing technique a bit better and she’s offering a giveaway too!

After finishing your nesting boxes, come back and link them up for a chance to win a bundle of Le Femme from Robert Kaufman.

You may begin linking up your finished Nesting Boxes today through Sunday September 16th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the fat quarter bundle of Le Femme from Robert Kaufman.

Click on the frog picture below to link up your (one) project or to view the entries.



 

Be sure to come back next week as we wrap up the sew along!

All link ups are open, so make sure to add in your projects if you completed them after the deadline.   We will have our 4th quarter drawing next week!

I have truly enjoyed the camaraderie and creativity of this group.  Thank you to each of you for joining in and contributing to make this sew along great!

Lots of love, Lindsey

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Zakka Along Week 23 :: Happy Garland Message Board

This post is part of the Zakka Style Sew Along, please visit here to catch up if you’re just joining us!

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Welcome to week 23!  2 projects to go…

Lots of pretty little coin purses last week::

There were 18 projects entered and the winner is #16 Laurie!

Congratulations Laurie and thank you Art Gallery for the beautiful fabric bundles!

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This week our project is the Happy Garland Message Board designed by Katrien Van Deuren of  A bit of Pilli Pilli.

It is such a charming little project!   I can picture it my kitchen or sewing room to hold my lists and notes.

Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade is sharing her version today, so be sure to visit her.

You will love her style, she is full of inspiration!

When you’ve finished your project, come back and link it up for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Fabricworm.

You may begin linking up your finished Message Board today through Sunday September 9th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the $25 gift certificate to Fabricworm.

Click on the frog picture below to link up your (one) project or to view the entries.



Have fun sewing this week!

Lindsey

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Zakka Along Week 22 :: Pleated Coin Purse

This post is part of the Zakka Style Sew Along, please visit here to catch up if you’re just joining us!

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Welcome to Week 22!

We’re nearing the end, 3 projects to go.

First a peek at last weeks projects and a winner::

(Please click on the picture to be directed to the links for each creation)

We had 18 entries for the $75 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop and the winner is #7 Shirley!

Thank you so much to Kimberly at the Fat Quarter Shop for your generous sponsorship!

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This week our project is the Pleated Coin Purse designed by Karyn Valino of The Workroom.

There is an error printed in the book regarding the size frame to purchase.   Karyn carries the frame you need here, which is 4 x 2 1/8″.  Please make a note in your book so you won’t forget!

For our inspiration this week we have Joanna from Shape Moth.

She has created two coin purses that are so beautiful.   Lots of details that take the purse above and beyond.

I know you’ll enjoy her post.

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Projects linked up this week will be entered to win this beautiful fabric bundle from Art Gallery fabrics.   This is part of the Poetica line.

You may begin linking up your finished coin purse today through Sunday September 2nd at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the fat quarter bundle of Poetica from Art Gallery fabrics!

Click on the frog picture below to link up (one) of your projects or to view the entries.



xo, Lindsey

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Zakka Along Week 18 :: Bread Basket

This post is part of the Zakka Style Sew Along, please visit here to catch up if you’re just joining us!

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It’s week 18 and the last week of the 3rd quarter!  WHAT?

Can you believe only 6 weeks left?

As always, the projects are so beautiful each week!

(click on the picture to be linked to each creator)

I love the uniqueness in the bags this week.   Lots of hand stitching and embellishment that have made each linen bag special.

There were 33 entries this week and the winner of the fat quarter bundle from Art Gallery is #8 AnneEliza!

Congratulations!   And thank you Art Gallery!

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This week our project is the adorable bread basket designed by Rachel Roxburgh of Roxy Creations.

Our blogger for the week is Tamiko from Patchwork Notes and I love her bread basket and how she used it while entertaining.

It really makes the serving table look extra special.

Pop over and visit her and be sure to enter her giveaway too!

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Projects that are entered this week are eligible to win a fat quarter bundle of Monterz from Cloud 9 Organics.   LOVE these cute prints!

You may begin linking up your finished Bread Baskets today through Sunday August 5th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the fat quarter bundle of Monsterz by Cloud 9 fabrics.

Click on the frog picture below to link up your (one) project or to view the entries!




Also be sure to get your projects from week 13 through week 18 linked up this week if you haven’t already.  I will draw a winner from all of those projects for a $75 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop!

Have a great week, Lindsey

P.S.  I’m sorry for being late this morning, we had teacher meet and greet!

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Zakka Along Week 4 :: Sewing Kit

This post is part of the Zakka Style Sew Along, please visit here to catch up if you’re just joining us!

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Welcome to week 4!

It was fun to put together a sampling of the entries from week 2, so I figured we should keep that going.

Here are a few of the pincushions from week 3:

(click on the picture to find a link to the maker of each pincushion)

We had 70 entries this week (!!) and the winner of the Monsterz fat quarter bundle is ::

#39 Kim @ 1159 Studio!

Congratulations and thank you to Cloud 9 fabrics for sponsoring the week 3 giveaway!

The link up reopens today so if you missed the deadline, be sure and add yours in.

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This week we are making one of my favorite projects in the book, the Sewing Kit.

Katy from Monkey Do is sharing her version with us today.

(Actually her 6 versions! + a tutorial for double fold binding ties)

Projects that are completed and linked this week are eligible to win a $30 gift certificate to Zip It.

You may begin linking up your finished Sewing Kits today through Sunday April 29th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the $30 gift certificate to Zip It.

Click on the frog picture below to link up your project or to view the entries!




xo, Lindsey

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Zakka Along Week 3 :: Pincushion

This post is part of the Zakka Style Sew Along, please visit here to catch up if you’re just joining us!

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Welcome back!

Before we start into the new week I have to share some of the pouches you guys made.

Can you witness too much cuteness?

Mmm, I think not.

Take a peek…

My creation

(click on the picture to see who made each pouch)

SO much creativity.

There were 50 entries, and the winner of the $30 gift certificate to Zip It is…

#13, Kate S

Congratulations :)   You should have an email from me soon.

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Alright, it’s week 3!

We are making the Zakka Pincushion with Ayumi from Pink Penguin.

Projects that are completed and linked up this week will be entered for a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of Monsterz from Cloud 9 fabrics!

You may begin linking up your finished Zakka Pincushion today through Sunday April 22nd at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the fat quarter bundle of Monsterz by Cloud 9 fabrics.

Click on the frog picture below to link up your project or to view the entries!

Head on over and visit Ayumi!

Have fun this week, Lindsey

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Zakka Style Sew-Along!

Earlier in February, I talked about wanting to do a sew along  with Rashida’s book Zakka Style and I’m excited to finally share the details!

Amy and I have put together a sew along/blog hop that will include 24 fabulous bloggers and you!

There are 24 projects in the book and we will be sewing right through it from start to finish.

The sew along starts Monday April 2nd with the first project in the book and will continue through Monday September 10th with a new project  introduced each Monday.

Each blogger will sew a different project and will be sharing their finished project and inspiration with you.

 There will be a week in between each project to give you time to sew along &  I’ll be sewing along right beside you.    I sure hope you’ll join in on the fun!

I’ll be sharing more soon, but wanted to give you a chance to prepare since you will need a copy of the book to participate.

I’ve compiled a list of some places you can purchase online and it also comes in e-book form too!

E-book:

Paperback Book:

There will be some lovely prizes offered each week and we are so thankful to have the support of:

 

If you are interested in participating as a sponsor please email Amy, thank you!

Feel free to join in the flickr group and be sure to grab a button!

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xo, Lindsey

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