Sunday, July 4, 2010

July Friday Night Sew-In and a Giveaway!!

Bobbi and I are hosting another Friday Night Sew-In on July 23rd! Sign ups are finally here!! Are you pumped??!!

If you are in the "summer sewing slump" then this is the perfect opportunity for you to get motivated!

Most of you already know the drill.. but for any newbies out there.. here is how it works.

1. Enter your blog info below. **If you don't have a blog - you can enter the Flickr group link as your URL.

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 – 07/23/10 - 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.. maybe you want to knit.. or catch up on scrapbooking).

4. Then, sometime on Saturday - Make a post about what you worked on.. show us a picture or two on Flickr.

And finally - on Sunday 7/25, we will enter all participants into a GIVEAWAY for something fun! Maybe some fabric.. or a sewing gadget or two. Bobbi and I both pick winners - so you each will have 2 chances to win!!

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124 comments:

Jacque. said...

I'll be ready!!

Haylee said...

This is such a fun idea! I'm excited:)

Sue said...

Yipee I'm looking forward to tjis one.

Jess in Progress said...

Had a lot of fun last month! Looking forward to it :)

Marybeth said...

sounds like fun!

Jorie said...

I ended up not being home last time, but I am totally in this time :)

Valerie said...

This will be my first Friday Night Sew-In! I am very excited!

Pamela said...

I've had to miss the last two. I'm excited about being back in the group!

Barb said...

Ok, this month I will post on Saturday--not two days later! I worked hard, took pictures and then got them on late; not this month! Regardless, it is still fun and I can't wait!

Janet said...

I've signed up. Love this incentive to get some sewing done!

Anonymous said...

I'm in cant wait lots of time to get prepared!!!

Cheers Geniene

Denise said...

hmmm....which projects to pick??? Can't wait for the fun!

Annie said...

can't wait I'll be there.

Denise said...

Looking forward to another Friday night excuse to sew. I have a few projects that I need to start so I hope to have my supplies set to go by then.

Kerry said...

I'll make sure I'm organised for this one. Looking forward to it.

crafty pug said...

it is on the calendar - cant wait!
and you'll be settled in your new home too? love to stitch together all round the world.....the countdown is on!

marlene@ByTheSeam said...

These nights are such fun. I missed a couple but I am ready to go this time.

Art by Rhoda Forbes said...

I look forward to the 23rd, just the kick in the butt that I need.

georgie said...

I can't wait already thinking what shall I make.Hmmm!

Bev C said...

Thank you Heidi and Bobbi for being the perfect hostesses. Have a happy day.
Bev.xoxo

Alex (PinkCraftyMama) said...

I'm a first timer but it's the perfect opportunity to make a dent in my UFOs!!

SheilaC said...

Count me in!

SheilaC

Coisas da Laura said...

This will be my first!!!!!

Libby said...

Can't wait!!

Lis Harwood said...

I'm ready and waiting :)

Mary K said...

Love to have a reason to sew. As if I need one.

Whydiss said...

Looking forward to spending time on my daughters baby clothes quilt.

Madelyn said...

Looking forward to it.

CJ said...

Phooey for me, can't play this month as I will be out of town. Have fun though!

CC said...

Going to try to get something more done this time.

Karen said...

I've marked the calendar!

Judy said...

Great idea and I need to be motivated! Looking forward to this.

Quilter Raised in the South said...

I have a project in mind! I've been cutting out the fabric for my next Quilters Academy lesson. Friday night will be the perfect time to get it sewn up. Thanks!

Unknown said...

Hi,
Last Friday Night Sew In I was not feeling weel, but I'm ready for this one!
Manuela

cityquilter grace said...

sounds like a plan!

knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said...

What a great idea. Wish I would have thought of it.

Marie said...

thanks ladies .... can't wait!!!

dianne said...

i'm in again!

Melissa said...

Me, too!

Kim said...

I've signed up--that's my birthday and unless something really exciting comes up, I can't think of a better way to spend it!

Linda said...

All right, I'm ready and I'll be there to sew, sew, sew! Have a great weekend.

Josie said...

In in! I got heaps done last time!

Narelle said...

I'm linked and ready to go!
Thanks.

LittleBook said...

I love this idea! Can't wait for Friday night!

apple blossom said...

boohoo!!!

Bummer! That's the fourth Friday. I'll be at church camp that week.

Have to catch August maybe, but then again I think we will be on family vacation the third Friday in aug. Oh, well. Have fun.

DD is sewing gauchos today for camp.

Sandra said...

I've got some projects lined up and ready to go!

Angela said...

Great to be along! I'm looking forward to it!
Angela
www.sewloquacious.blogspot.com

Kat said...

My sewing room is finally back up and running, and that's the first night FH is out of town for 2 whole weeks...I'm so in!!!

Jindi's Cottage said...

In again! If I keep playing I've got to finally hit a Friday Night Sew-In where I actually achieve something :).
Thanks for hosting.

Sandy said...

Have missed the last few months....hopefully July will work out!!

RobynLouise said...

A bit excited as this will be my first sew in!

SewAmy said...

this will be my first sew in too!. I finially have a Friday night free and I have sewing I need to get done. will blog about it after work today. Yeah.

Wonky Girl said...

Been with ya from the start. Looks like my number is 75 this time. I have churn dash blocks to work on!

Jan Quigley said...

I'm really hopping to join in this time. We've just moved interstate (2 weeks ago) & I haven't had a chance to sew for ages because I've been so busy sorting & packing. Not sure what I'll work on yet. :-) cheers, Jan in Oz

Shay said...

I've been promising myself for three months I'm going to join in- and this month I've decided to just bite the bullet and go for it.

Thanks for hosting. Cant wait to check out all the craftiness that results!

Kate Quilts said...

My third time. I keep trying for every month but it just doesn't happen. Hope I have better luck than last time, when "friday night sewin" became friday night unpickin'. LOL

Judy said...

This will be my first time can't wait till next Friday!

kiltsnquilts said...

My first time - I was inspired by Debbie to take part and get some projects finished :-)

Debbie said...

I am looking forward to joining everyone for July's Friday Nite Sew-In.

NuJoi said...

Can't wait!

Yvonne said...

I'm in. This will be fun. I love sewing in my jammies!

Amanda said...

It's such a small, comfy world this internet stitching club thing!!

Quilter Mom of 3 said...

My husband will be joining this sew-in also.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like fun, I'm glad I found you!

Pat Lynch said...

This is an awesome idea! Thanks. And Thank you CJ for posting this on your facebook page!

Judy said...

This sounds great-- Never been a part of something like this before --I'm ready though---what fun!!

Nancy-Rose said...

I'll be here (or there!) with bells on!

Nancy

Mistea said...

Ok - I'm in the day job is over for now, so I'm hoping I don't have any late afternoon calls - I have my project ready and waiting and it needs to be finished!

Thanks for hosting again.

sunny said...

I missed last month, and I need some MAJOR motivation! See ya Friday Night!

Windsom Winds said...

I've had zero quilting motivation for the last few weeks! Can't wait to force myself to work on something and get some quilting done.

Mary Anne Drury said...

I'm determined to ignore EVERYTHING and sit my rear end down in front of my sewing machine on Friday night and GET SOME SEWING DONE !!!! ..... and you all have my permission to give me the kick in the butt that I need !!!!! :)

Kay Lynne said...

Looking forward to getting something done!

Anonymous said...

Ok, my first Friday Night Sew In!! This sounds perfect to me. I'm working on a couple little mini quilts for my cat (long story) so hopefully I'll finish those, but I also really want to start to play around with making some fabric covered greeting cards. yay!

Faye Lewis said...

Just heard about this tonight. Maybe this will get me going.

beth said...

i'll be there.

Tiffany said...

I'm in. I don't know what I'm going to work on, but I'll be there.

Oddbjørg said...

I missed the last two Friday Night Sew-in - and I haven't been sewing for weeks - so I need a push. I'm not quite sure what to do; may be do a little progress on a Log Cabin quilt. I'm really looking forward to the evening.

Lori said...

Fun! I hope to get something done!

Peggy said...

Whew - just made it - I'm in!!

Anonymous said...

I hadn't been signing up for the last few and guess what?!! I was home sewing! SO...I'm signing up for the fun filled evening of virtual stitching with friends!!

Unknown said...

Just what I need to motivate me again to work on some projects I've pushed into the corner!

Mary Ann said...

Looking forward to joining in for the first time. Thanks for hosting!

Monica said...

I'm late to the party...only heard about this today. But you can count me in.

Cindy said...

Never done a Friday Night Sew In but I need some "sew" time. What better way than with some fellow enthusiasts?

Thank you.

paulette said...

Oh I am sew in!!
Paulette

Three Birds Inspired said...

It is going to be hotter than blue blazes up in my studio but I am ready to sew tonight! I am finally going to get the borders on a quilt I have been working on for 2 years. I also have several purses and totes that I need for customer's orders so I have plenty to do!

Dresden Quilter said...

Looking forward to this!

https://www.morgan.hess.morgansquiltingandcuttingblog.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morgan.hess.morgansquiltingandcuttingblog.com said...

This is going to be great for me, as I am here by myself every Friday evening. Now I have something fun to do! Hugs Morgan

The Johnsons said...

This looks like so much fun, the perfect excuse to sit at my sewing machine all night!

Darlene said...

I'm in - never played along before so I thought I would this time. I'm really excited! :-)

Deanna said...

I'm a last minute sign up because I wasn't sure if I would have time this weekend, as it is a holiday in Utah. But, it looks like I can sneak a little in--so I'm in.

Susan Entwistle said...

Starting with a class at the quilt shop from 7-9, then I'll be home finishing up the Beach Tote from Tuesday's class.

~*~ said...

I get out at 6:30! but I'll sew the moment I get home--I'mmoving in 3 weeks and I'm trying to finish as many projects as I can before I have to pack up quilting stuffs and move across the country!

jan said...

My first time to join in! SO excited!!!

Rana said...

So exciting! This is my first time joining the sew in, but I already know exactly what I am going to work on!

Farm Girl said...

Okay, gonna a do it tonight, I am looking forward to just sewing a bit!

Lisa at Sun Naturals said...

OK, I missed the last couple of FNS, but I'm in for tonight!

Cherie in St Louis said...

Woo hoo. I'm a newbie and haven't participated before. Can't wait to get home, in my jammies and sew!!

Victoria said...

I'm set to go as soon as I get home.

Meri said...

I'm a "virgin" on this, too, but I'm ready to play! Time for comfy pants and snacks!

Valerie and Jeff said...

Okay, I'm new to this, but I'm looking forward to tucking in the kids and working on some skirts for a fundraiser! What a great idea!

Molly said...

I've missed the last few, and am ready to finish my husband's quilt tonight! :)

Erica Bunker said...

I'd like to participate!

Heavy On Charm said...

Looking forward to a fun filled Friday night :)

Mikol said...

I think I'm ready, I've missed the last couple and have plenty to work on. Thanks ladies!

Karen said...

this will be fun. Nothing like a little Friday night sewing!

Joanne said...

Hope I am not too late. I missed the last one.
I am busy quilting a little Schnibbles.
Thanks!

Katie Bishop said...

I am here! And the sewing machine is humming!

Tracey said...

Another newbie here! I have some hst I need make tonight as well as work on a birthday present for my niece. (Her b-day was last Sat...oops!)

omashee aka Barb said...

Whew! Thought I wasn't going to make it tonight. Ready...set...go...

omashee aka Barb said...

oops! that was supposed to be ready...set...sew...

Tracey Jacobsen said...

I'm working on my 3x6 Bee Blocks! :)

Dawn said...

Well, I am unable to sew on machine due to knee surgery but since I am a hand appliquer I have plenty of sewing waiting for me! I will be attaching my vines, leaves and berries on the borders of my Jo Morton Warm Wishes for Christmas quilt. Then, when I can machine sew again, they will be attached! Help me to feel a Christmas chill today, as we are suppose to have heat index of 110 degrees!!! Yikes!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone's projects!

Jada said...

Forget to leave a comment yesterday! I would like to join the sew in! I finished up last night and will post today!

Karen said...

Well, my first Sew In and I'm glad I participated!!!! I got something done, yeah! My post and my pictures are up on my blog http://quiltedinspirations.blogspot.com/ for all to see. I'm anxious to finish it with fun appliqué using my AccuCut machine and dies. Looking forward to seeing what all of you got done. What Fun!!!!

georgie said...

I had a great time and I got plenty done even if it wasn't much in the way of sewing.
Thanks Bobbi and Heidi.
Georgie xx

Amanda said...

Well I posted on my blog http://viewfromourhill.blogspot.com/ 12 hours ago and wasn't sure if we were re posting here or on a new post that we'd done it. I've been waiting for the US to wake up. lol!

Judy said...

This was my first Sew-In and it was fun. I posted my pictures on my blog--
http://exploringtextileart.blogspot.com
Hope you check it out.
Thanks Heidi and Bobbi

jan said...

pics to come, but made my post! Hope to get more sewing done next time!! Go checkout my day at sewsowinlove.blogspot.com Thanks!jan

knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said...

I participated and posted the results to my blog http://smokingneedlesknitting.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-friday-night-sew-in-dress.html

Patty said...

Count me in for the next Friday Night Sew-in! I actually *was* sewing on Friday night, but no pics to post.

Victoria said...

Posted my pics and updates on my blog yesterday. How do we know who won?

Victoria said...

Posted my pics and updates on my blog yesterday. How do we know who won?

SandyG said...

Just got in by the skin of my nose!!! This should be fun!!