Time is ticking and this is the final call out for the Show & Tell Giveaway 2016. So, if you haven’t loaded up your project or have a few more seams to stitch, now is the time because next week we vote!
Some of you have emailed with questions about how to enter and participate in the Show & Tell Giveaway. So before we get to the categories let’s walk through the project entry process.
Participation is easy-
- Make a project during National Sewing Month for one of the category challenges.
- Write a post or share a photo, featuring your finished project.
- Visit other stitchers sharing their work and be inspired!
Once you have your project photo ready head to the challenge and scroll down to the bottom of the post. You will see this blue “add link” button. Click there.
A new tab will open and look like this.
Just fill out each section. If your image is too large, no problem, just save it to your desktop as a smaller size and reload.
Now, let’s take a look at each category and those PRIZES!!
Tools & Technique
The tools & technique category challenge is sponsored by Shannon Fabrics. We want to see you stretch your skills by trying a new tool or technique to make your project. Maybe it’s a new to your fabric like Cuddle, a new ruler or finishing technique. Maker’s choice!
The Viewer’s Choice favorite project in this category will win this amazing Dolce Luxe Quilt Kit from Shannon Fabrics.
Crazy8 Cuddle® Kit Dolce Luxe- Includes fabrics for top, binding & backing- plus a free pattern from Shannon Fabrics is valued at $100.
Additional prizes for the tools & technique category challenge include:
- 2 patterns from MayChappell. (Winners choice.)
- Modern Basics 5″ charm packs by Michael Miller Fabrics.
- Add a personal touch to your projects with this embroidery design pack from Sue O’Very Designs.
- A one year membership to the Scrappy Girls Club SWAP’s.
Sewing Shapes
The sewing shapes category challenge is sponsored by the Modern Quilt Guild and Ankara & Lace. We want to see you stretch your imagination by incorporating a shape into your project. Think of all different shapes and sizes. Your project can highlight hexies, stitching flowers on your quilts or turning circles into skirts. No matter what shape suits your fancy, we want to see! Maker’s choice!
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The Viewer’s Choice favorite project in this category will win-
- A 2 year membership to the Modern Quilt Guild. Valued at $50
- 1 month subscription to Ankara & Lace.
Additional prizes for the sewing shapes category challenge include:
- A one year membership to the Scrappy Girls Club SWAP’s.
- Stonehenge Gradation strip back and 4 Gradation chip packs from Northcott Fabrics.
- 2 patterns from May Chappell. (Winners choice.)
- A jelly roll of Chatsworth designed by Emily Taylor Designs for Riley Blake from my stash.
Scrappy Fabrics Challenge
The scrappy fabrics category challenge is sponsored by the Dritz. We know you love to use every last inch of fabric and share your passion. That’s why no challenge is complete without a scrappy category. So put your creative thinking caps on and start stitching. We want to see your color skills at play in this category. Remember every project is Maker’s choice!
The Viewer’s Choice favorite project in the scrappy fabrics category will win a special bundle filled with the latest and greatest sewing products & tools from Dritz. Valued at $100.
Additional prizes for the scrappy fabrics category challenge include:
- A one year membership to the Scrappy Girls Club SWAP’s.
- 2 patterns from MayChappell. (Winners choice.)
- Modern Basics 5″ charm packs by Michael Miller Fabrics.
- Stash Books is sending 2 Books: Sew Home and the Elephant and I pattern to one lucky stitcher.
Handmade Gifting Challenge
The holidays right around the corner and there is no better time then the present to start your stitching your gift gifting projects. I could not be more excited to have Fairfield World as the Handmade Gifting sponsor because they offer so many amazing things to inspire us. From their Poly-Fil® to their microwavable solutions- the creativity never ends! So poor your hearts into these projects because we know Fairfield provides the “magic in the middle.” Remember every project is Maker’s choice!
The Viewer’s Choice favorite project in the handmade gifting category will win a special bundle filled with the latest and greatest sewing products & tools from Fairfield World. Valued at $100.
Additional prizes for the handmade gifting category challenge include:
- A one year membership to the Scrappy Girls Club SWAP’s.
- A 5 pack of patterns from Amy’s Creative Side. (Winners choice.)
- Modern Basics 5″ charm packs by Michael Miller Fabrics.
- A jelly roll of Chatsworth designed by Emily Taylor Designs for Riley Blake from my stash.
And let’s not forget a new machine for your next project. Our friends at Baby Lock have generously provided an Anna sewing machine for your studio!!
Be sure to finish it up a few projects and snap a few pictures so that you can load them up because voting starts next week!
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