Last week I announced the Sew My Stash Challenge and was totally blown away by your response. I had no idea that the challenge kits would sell out so quickly and understand that many of you would still love to join the party. So, I’m going to create a sub category within the challenge for those of you that want to stitch along.
Want to join the Sew My Stash Sew Along? Great, let’s get started! Your first mission is to gather your supplies while challenge kits are in transit.
Sew My Stash Sew Along
Supplies:
- 2 coordinating fat quarter printed fabrics
- 7″ all-purpose zipper
- all-purpose thread
- hand quilting thread
- assorted ribbons to complement your fabrics
Since your materials will be completely different from ours, we want to see them! That means, once you have all supplies in hand, please take a quick snap shot and share your photo with us in the flickr group. Remember, the rest of us are sewing with the challenge kit fabrics and want to see your stash.
Ready for the next step? It’s time to start brainstorming ideas for your projects. I will be sharing inspirational ideas with everyone next week but creativity counts in this challenge.
Challenge Details:
- Week 1: Challenge kits were available
- Week 2: Gather supplies and challenge kits are being shipped
- Week 3: Inspirational Ideas
- Week 4: Get Stitching
- Week 5: Photo Time (Deadline March 5th)
- Winners and honorable mentions announced March 9th.
Next week, I will be sharing sneak peeks from our special guest designers, as well as fat quarter projects. Get ready, you will be on inspiration overload! I’m super excited and can’t wait to see what you stitch together! Plus, the fabric hoarder in me is looking forward seeing what your sew my stash sew along challenge kit looks like.
ps- If you able to grab a challenge kit, keep your eyes peeled they are on the way!!
A BIG FAT Thank You to FreeSpirit Fabrics for helping me bring the Sew My Stash Challenge to you. Please take a minute to stop by and look at some of the amazing fabric lines they offer. I know, I would love to stock up my stash with any of these collections.
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Comments & Reviews
Cara says
I’m so excited I was able to snag one of the kits! Can’t wait for it to arrive! 🙂
Heather says
Me too Cara. I can not wait to see what everyone creates. Today, I’m packing the kits up and hoping the roads are safe to bring them to the post office tomorrow.
~Heather
carolove58 says
I saw the kits available in the morning, went to work to tell a friend we needed to do it and BAM! they were gone! We were so sad! Glad to see you extend the challenge!
Heather says
I know- they went super fast! This sew along is a fun way to have everyone join the adventure.
~Heather
Becky says
I also snagged one of the kits!!! My head is going 100 miles an hour creating an idea for the kit!
Heather says
Can not wait to see what you create Becky!
~Heather
Lori says
Heather, Thank You for the Stash Challenge, I was able to get one of your kits, so will watch my mailbox. Kinda like x-mas, can’t wait to see fabric to decide what to make………And a great idea to have sewist who want to sewalong with their own stash…great fun this will be….
Heather says
I’m excited too!
~Heather
coolquilting says
I dove into my stash and came up with some fabric I have had for at least 15 years!. Posted on the flickr group page.
Heather says
Yeah, so excited to see.
~Heather
diane says
Thanks for the opportunity to join the fun.
Sharon Horton says
I got a kit and an idea of what I am going to do….
Heather says
So glad to hear it has arrived Sharon. Stay tuned….. more inspiration is coming this week!
~Heather
Karen Christensen says
I don’t have Flicker…what can I do to join in on the fun?
Heather says
No problem Karen. Send me your photo and I will load it up for you.
~Heather
Froma Reitman Sommers says
I have been out of commission for a few days. Did I miss the big show. I will gather materials today.
Heather says
Sorry to hear you have been out of commission Froma but there is still time. Gather your supplies and get stitching. The deadline is March 7th.
Can not wait to see what you create!
~Heather