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September 10, 2012 · 9:08 am

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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July 23, 2012 · 10:48 am

Zakka Along Week 17 :: Delightful Linen Bag

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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Happy Monday!

Let’s peek at a few of last weeks projects before we jump into our new week:

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

There were 22 entries this week for the Cosmo thread pack and the winner is #15, Karen from Capitola Quilter!

Congrats Karen, you will love this thread!  Thank you Lecien for the wonderful prize!

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On to the next project, we are making the Delightful Linen Bag designed by Mette Robl from ErlePerle.

Our inspiring blogger this week just happens to be one of my favorite people, Amy aka Sukie!

This girl is my partner-in-crime for the sew along, love you Sukie! xx

She has made an adorable version and has an extra awesome goodie to giveaway too.   Hop over and visit her!

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Projects that are completed and entered this week are eligible to win this beautiful fat quarter bundle of Rhapsodia from Art Gallery Fabrics!

You may begin linking up your finished Linen Bag today through Sunday July 29th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the fat quarter bundle of Rhapsodia!

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



Have fun!

Lindsey

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July 16, 2012 · 11:29 am

Zakka Along Week 16 :: Patchwork Ribbon

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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**Update: Our guest blogger for this week wasn’t able to do her post, so there will not be an inspiration post this week.   I apologize for any confusion.  Please keep Heather in your thoughts!

Hello week 16!

Last week you all made such well-dressed little elephants…

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

How cute?!

All of the modifications are so clever.  I especially love Simone’s addition of arms.   It really changes the look!

Alright, so we had 18 entries and the winner of the $15 gift certificate to the Intrepid Thread is #12, Kirsten @ Gemini Stitches.

Congratulations Kirsten and thank you so much to the Intrepid Thread!

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This weeks project is the Patchwork Ribbon designed by Melody Miller (of Ruby Star fame).

I love the unexpected usefulness of this project!  I would have never dreamed up making fabric ribbon, but it is such a great idea and would really be the cherry on top of a handmade gift.

If you decide to make some patchwork ribbon  of your own, be sure to come back and enter it for a chance to win an AMAZING prize pack of Cosmo threads from Lecien.   

You may begin linking up your finished Patchwork Ribbon today through Sunday July 22nd at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the Cosmo thread sampler from Lecien!

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


Wishing you a  creative week!

Lindsey

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June 25, 2012 · 10:01 am

Zakka Style :: Patchwork Potholders

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Welcome to week 13 of the Zakka Style sew along!

I’m filling in for Penny today as we take a peek at the Patchwork Potholder project in the book.

I have said this about every thing I’ve made from this book, but I LOVE this project!

Retro Mama designed the potholders and they are a functional and fun project to make.

I love when you make something and when you’re done you think, wow I did that!    That’s how I felt about binding the circle.

I wasn’t so sure how that would work out, but it was kind of magical.

Kim did update the instructions for applying the binding on her blog.   You can view that here.

She added a step by step tutorial with pictures, so you may find that more helpful if you’ve never bound anything before.

I followed the instructions on her blog versus the book and they are very well written and easy to follow along.

I always love choosing fabrics for a project.

I had a retro kitchen print from Michael Miller and it seemed just perfect for a set of potholders!

I used Essex yarn dyed linen in flax as my neutral.   I can’t say enough good things about the Essex linen.

I always have slippage problems when I sew with 100% linen and using the cotton/linen blend makes things much more stable and less frustrating!

I know you’re going to have fun with this project, I can’t wait to see what you make!

The link up is open and this week’s prize is a $25 gift certificate to Sew Mama Sew.

Get sewing and be sure to ask questions in the flickr group if you have any problems!

xx Lindsey

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June 4, 2012 · 10:22 am

Zakka Along Week 10 :: Zip Organizer

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Welcome to week 10!

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

This is just a small sampling of the messenger bags from last week.

I love every single bag in the flickr group, you all did a great job!

We had 20 bags entered and the winner of the Le Femme fat quarter bundle is #17, Cary!

Congratulations and thank you Robert Kaufman!

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This week we are making the Zip Organizer.

This is a project that will require a bit more patience, but I know you all can do it if you take your time.

Make sure to read the Errata page, this project does have some errors printed in the book.

Krista from Spotted Stone will be inspiring you this week with her zip organizer!  (actually organizers, she made 3!)

Projects that are completed and entered this week are eligible for a chance to win an amazing Cosmo thread sampler from Lecien that has over 70 different colors included!

If you’ve never used this perle cotton before, you will love it!

You may begin linking up your finished Zip Organizer today through Sunday June 10th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the Cosmo thread sampler from Lecien!

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

Take your time this week and be sure to let us know in the flickr group if you need any help!

Lindsey

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April 1, 2012 · 4:16 pm

Zakka Sew Along :: Sourcing Supplies

I’ve had several emails and comments about where to purchase linen and other supplies for the sew along.

I’ve put together a list of places to buy some of the supplies used in the book.

All of the sources I’m sharing today are online shops, but do check around your local fabric shops to see what you can find!

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

Grayline Fabrics :: Judy solid linen

Fabric-store.com :: Middle weight linen

Zip-It

Zakka Boutique

Sugar Carousel

Bag Is Good

While Baby Naps

Cosmo Floss by Lecien available at:

Perle Cotton

Heather Bailey Designer Felt

Lupin (UK store)

One of the Flock

 

These shops are not the only places to find the supplies you need, but I think will help you get prepared for the projects ahead.

I also had a question about how much linen is used in all of the projects.    I combined each requirement and came up with about 10 yards total to complete all 24 projects.

Remember, you don’t have to use linen.   Use what you love and what your budget allows!

This list does not cover all of the supplies you will need, so make sure to read through your book and make a list so you know what you have on hand or what you need to stock up on.

Looking forward to tomorrow!   The Zig Zag tote is up first, I hope you’re ready for some fun and amazing giveaways as we sew together over the next 24 weeks!

Lindsey

 

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March 16, 2012 · 12:39 pm

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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