sewtakeahike

Yarn time

 

I started this little crochet project a few weeks ago (pattern by adikeren and available here on etsy) and although it's coming along a little slower than I would like, I'm super excited about how it's turning out.  I can see many more of these little flowers in my future!

It's a perfect little project to work on while I'm sitting watching 'the voice' with L-man.  I guess my yoyo quilt would be good to work on too (totally smiling here), but you know.  I'm needing a little change for a bit.

This weekend is going to be full of working on Sew-Ichigo patterns and taxes for me.  I just can't wait to have our taxes finito.  For those of you in the US, are you done with yours?

Happy, happy Friday to you all!

~Penny

 

Sew-Ichigo talk

 

And we're off!  Our Sew-Ichigo is up and running!  Come on over and check it out!!

 

Zakka Style sew along!

 

**Just a quick update on the Sewtakeahike weekend paper piecing workshop coming up in April! We only have 3 spots left, so make sure and contact Tara today if you are thinking of coming!

 

 

So have you seen Rashida’s new compilation book, Zakka Style, yet? I have and it's seriously chock full of great designs put together by some seriously awesome designers!

Lindsey and Amy 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.

• April 2nd :: Zig Zag Tote with Sew Fantastic
• April 9th :: The House Pouch with During Quiet Time
• April 16th :: Zakka Pincushion with Pink Penguin
• April 23rd :: Sewing Kit with Monkey Do
• April 30th :: Patchwork Pencil Case with VeryKerryBerry
• May 7th :: Itty Bitty Quilt Block Magnets with Little Bluebell

• May 14th :: Raincloud Mug Rug with Quilt Dad
• May 21st :: Zakka Block Quilt with I like Orange
• May 28th :: Stem Messenger Bag with Sew Sweetness
• June 4th :: Zip Organizer with Spotted Stone
• June 11th :: Orchard Path Tweed Pouch with Don’t Call Me Betsy
• June 18th :: Happy Couple Handwarmers with A Cuppa and a Catchup

• June 25th :: Patchwork Potholder with Sew Take a Hike
• July 2nd :: Water Bottle Holder with One Shabby Chick
• July 9th :: Elephant Bookmark with Cut to Pieces
• July 16th :: Patchwork Ribbon with {House} of A la Mode
• July 23rd :: Delightful Linen Bag with Sukie
• July 30th :: Bread Basket with Patchwork Notes

• August 6th :: Sweet Sugar Cookie Sack with BettyCrockerAss
• August 13th :: Little Pocket Pillowcase with Freshly Pieced
• August 2oth :: Sweet Memories Photo Frame with Noodlehead
• August 27th :: Pleated Coin Purse with Shape Moth
• September 3rd :: Happy Garland Message Board with Maureen Cracknell Handmade
• September 10th :: Nesting Boxes with From the Blue Chair

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:

• C&T Publishing
• Google Play
• Diesel E-Book

Paperback Book:

• Signed Copy directly from Rashida!
• Amazon
• Amazon UK
• Sew Mama Sew
• Overstock
• Barnes & Noble
• Create for Less

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!

National Quilting Month

 

 

Did you know March is National Quilting Month? 

The girls at SeamedUP are celebrating with twelve contests with fabulous prizes, three podcast episodes with can't-miss co-hosts, and guest blog posts. You can find all the details at the Contest tab of their website.   They are having a month long contest and the prizes are really cool, like a copy of EQ7, a $100 GC to Fat Quarter Shop, fabric bundles, sewing tools, Aurifil thread, Stash and Martingale books, Fabricworm, Robert Kaufman, and more. 

So if you want the chance to win some goodies, make sure and check it out!!

~Penny

p.s.  today is the day my sprout pattern and tutorial is up at Sew, Mama, Sew!

Juice Bar

Come on over to Sew, Mama, Sew! for a jam packed post today featuring an interview with Ayumi and I!

Then return back tomorrow and Wednesday for a free sprout and juice block pattern, and tutorials from both of us teaching you how to make them!

Penny