Bobbi and I (although we communicate daily) live approx 260 miles apart. We had a new bag pattern that we wanted to make last year and we decided to make it "together" on a Friday Night. We helped each other along the way.. shared pictures of our progress via our cell phones.. etc. Not only do we sew "together" - but we've also been known to watch a few movies like this as well. LOL.. can you tell we miss each other. We really need to just live on the same street already.
And that is how the Friday Night Sew-In was born. Anyway - we decided to kick future Friday Night Sew-In's up a notch. We will be offering an optional pattern or project that we can all work on that night. Some will be free and others low cost... and all will be totally optional!! I can't stress that enough.
We want the FNSI's to continue to be that extra little nudge to cross projects off your To-Do lists!
For April - we came up with this super cute, super easy Canvas Spring Tote!
If you want to make it with us on Friday April 16th, you can purchase the pattern for only $5 on my Etsy site. It is in .pdf format and I will email to you.
There is also the option to purchase the pattern with a partial kit. I say partial because the kit includes everything needed except 2 fat quarters. The partial kit includes the pattern all for $10 and is also available on my Etsy site.
So, join Bobbi and I Friday April 16th for our monthly Sew-In.
Here are the "rules".
1. Enter your blog info below.
2. Make a post on your blog - letting all your readers know about the sew-in. Spread the word.. we could all use the virtual sewing support and encouragement.
3. On Friday – 04/16/10 - Get your house settled, put on your comfy jammies.. maybe make a cup of tea.. and sit down to work on some of those projects (or anything else that you want to work on).
4. Then, sometime on Saturday - Make a post about what you worked on.. show us a picture or two. You can post on Flickr too.
And finally - on Sunday 4/18, we will enter all participants into a GIVEAWAY for something fun! Maybe some fabric.. or a sewing gadget or two.
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68 comments:
I cant wait to make that tote!
I am ready! I love this Friday night sew-in!
I will have to pass on the bag this time. I have been using these friday nights as a chance to finish things up and make a dent on works in progress, thanks though, maybe next time I will be more caught up
Yay! That's a great idea; I'll have to see what I'll be needing to work on to see if I do the tote or not! I just started at a MDO, and might try to make stuff to sell to the parents there!! Can't wait!
I love this idea. It's so cute, I'm going to join for sure. I did the FNSI in March and got some quilting done but didn't get a chance to post a photo. This time I'll be sure to follow through. Thanks to both of you for your great ideas.
The bag is a wonderful idea but I have 3 projects on the go - count me in to be working on those!
Not sure what I'll be working on yet. Just had a week of very little sleep and need to get the brain back in gear
Looking forward to the next FNSI! I'm going to be working on finishing one of my many Projects half Done (PhD's). It would be really cool if there were some way we could all keep the group updated throughout the evening.
I LOVE FNSI!!!
Libby
I'm ready for April FNSI!
Manuela
I just couldn't resist. 13 is my birthdate lucky number. Wouldn't miss FNSI it has kick started the dancing dollies for my sampler quilt
Terry
Count me in! Can't wait! Polly
This will be my first Friday Night Sew In. I am looking forward to it. Karen W. in S.W. Ohio
Super cute tote! Can't wait until the big night!
So excited!
So you can see by this:
http://mamacubedcreations.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-week-of-fabric.html
that I should have LOTS to keep me busy during the FNSI! Can't wait!!!
Count me in too! I am sure I will find something to work on!!LOL ♥
I'm already thinking of projects to work on!
I can't wait to join the sewin again i had quite a productive night.
happy sewing,georgie x
I'll be there finishing of some more work. This Friday Night Sewin routine is a real motivator
I'm DETERMINED to join in this Friday night!! My taxes will be done by then, so I'll deserve the night 'off'. :-)
I sure do hope I get to join in this month. Life happened last month. I did sew some but not on that night. I love that bag and may do it one day but right now I am gonna concentrate on some unfinished projects. I am also behind on the postage stamp quilt but I will catch up. Thanks for the encouragement.
Yay! Another one!
Looking forward to April's Sew-In.
Looking forward to April's Sew In. I really need to get some work done on the quilt top I started in February.
Am looking forward to joining in. I will be working on same of my UFO's.
count me in again!
I am in again. This will be my third time and I am looking forward to "my sewing" time. Thanks heaps for organising.
I need a best buddy like that!! None of my friends quilt/sew like I do. Great tote!
I enjoyed the sew-in last time, so I'm sure it will be another nice evening.
Thanks Heidi and Bobbie, the link worked this time. Have a Happy Easter.
Bev.xoxo
Can't wait! Postage stamp time!
Can't wait to the April Friday Night Sew In! I love the tote!
Thanks Heidi and Bobbi!
Gee, I thought I'd signed up already--glad I checked! I'd entered the new date on my blog and everything--just forgot the details, I suppose! LOL! Thanks for hostessing these--they're great fun!
My daughter and I won't be able to participate in the April Sew-in as hubby won't be working. We are sad that we won't have this time to sew together but do have fun all that sew.
I'm looking forward to it!
Just realized that I will be out of town on the next Friday Night Sew-In....darn. : -(
I'll be checking to see what everyone else was able to work on and then I'll be back next month!
Thanks for the invite. I will be there stitching something together - probably a bag or a quilt top.
Looking forward to playing in the sewing room.
So happy about this idea.. that's travelling around the world I see!
I'll be there on the 16th ... well I'll try we have a guest :-)
I love how FNSI makes me focus - at least one day a month.-)
I love doing these! They do help me get things done. Thanks so much!
Great!My second Friday with FNSI. Nice to be focused on a specific quilt, for one whole day.
Thanking you :-)
Looking forward to next Friday. This time I will be working on something for me.
Looking forward to it!
I'm in again. :)
Missed the last one, so am really looking forward to this one. Bring on Friday night (do I get two because I'm in Australia?). LOL
I'm going to be just finishing up the NJ Shop Hop Friday. I'll be ready to sew. I have an apron to do for an upcoming swap.
I'm in - I'll be travelling to a stitchy weekend away so hand sewing will be the order of the night. Thanks for hosting.
twist my arm and make me sew on friday!
I look forward to this Friday every month.
I am sew ready for some me sewing time! I am sew happy that it's Thursday already!
looking forward to it :)))
Yay, I'm available this month, count me in!!
This is my first time joining the fun. I am looking forward to it.
Looking forward to sewing with everyone!
Yikes. I'm ready to sew and nearly forgot to register. Phew! Lucky for me that Heidi put out a reminder.
Love the Friday Night Sew in! (Even if I can't participate in the whole thing!) It's like an appointment with myself to get together with others and focus on sewing and sharing together. A lot of fun!
I'm ready. I have a mini that I need to get finished. Thanks ladies, that tote is super cute!
If a person without a blog can join in I have a table runner to finish and a mile long to-do list that beyond that.
Going to try again...
Not sure what I'll be sewing but I will be there - Lord willing. :D
OK I am signed up, have been out and bought fabric, bought the kit just now and hoping I can get the pattern emailed before the rest of the kit is sent :) Bring on the FUN!!
OK, signed up, off to post. I'm actually starting this morning and working on my project off/on all day. If I wait until tonight something will get in the way!
This sounds like fun!
Sounds like fun. My first Friday Sew In!
This will be my first Sew-In! I let it sneak up on me; I thought it was next week! Looking forward to it!
This will be fun again...I have several projects to keep me busy! :)
LOVE this idea! Can't wait for next Friday to join in the fun!
I have a brand new blog, The Straw Needle, and I hope I will be able to post the link! I have some projects that I wanted to work on so will have to pass up the bag this time, but look forward to future FNSI's! This is my first sew in, also! I took a break from sewing, but now back to work! Love your blog!
Dawn
Okay, so I guess I "Unofficially" participated last night, but now I've got myself organized and should do better and be on time next FNSI!
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