This month marks the kickoff of the Big-City Bags Sew Along. Do you have your book? Fabrics? Notions? I have had mine ready for awhile and can't wait to get started as soon as I get my sewing space in order. I've got to get it organized so I can get the creative juices flowing :)
The first bag in the book is the Fireside Bowl Bag.
The first bag in the book is the Fireside Bowl Bag.
(Photo used with permission of Martingale Publishing. Photograph by Brent Kane.)
Just a reminder of the rules:
- The book is available now through Amazon.com so get your copy now!
- There are twelve projects in the book making it perfect for a year long sew along featuring one bag per month
- The sew along will start on January 1, 2014 (I'm a couple of days late, sorry!)
- We will be sewing the books in the order they are in the book. Only the bag for that specific month will be eligible for the link up.
- The bag must be complete to qualify for prizes.
- On the first of every month I will announce a new project and prize.
- You will have from January 25th until midnight on January 31st CST to link up your project for a chance to win that month's prize.
- I hope to have some wonderful ladies help me out by sharing their takes on the project, as well as with their tips and tricks for completing them.
- Join the Flickr group to see all the projects that have been made.
This month's sponsor is ByAnnie's Soft & Stable who has generous agreed to give away a package of one of her products that will come in handy when making nearly any bag. I've been given a package to test myself and can't wait to use it and let you know my thoughts!
I can always use more people that would like to participate in the informal blog hop. Just leave a comment or send an email to me at sewingwithsqueak@gmail.com.
So in order to end up with a great new handbag and a chance at a great prize you'll need to get to work. Don't forget to put progress pics up on the Flickr page. I can't wait to see what you all are making!
Our Wonderful sponsors:
And a special offer from zipit: 15% off of all orders for those sewing along
Use code sewingwithsqueak at checkout to apply the discount
As soon as my machine comes home from the shop I will be starting on my bag! Have the fabric and notions all picked out and waiting patiently...
ReplyDeleteFun, can't wait, I am glad you clarified that we would be following the book.
ReplyDeleteJust finished mine!! I love this pattern! http://nosypepper.blogspot.com/2014/01/fireside-bowl-bag.html?m=1
ReplyDeleteWhere and how should we link up our completed projects?
ReplyDeletehttp://thatssewshawn.blogspot.com/2014/02/big-city-bags-fireside-bowl.html
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