Hey Everyone!
Wow, what a fun week I had with the kids at summer sewing camp! The camp ran Monday through Friday and I had morning and afternoon sessions, each running 3hrs15mins long. So I was at the shop all day, helping 9 little girls learn how to sew. I will upload pics and share here on the blog next week. The finished so many projects...even I was surprised! And they had so much fun. They are all ready for more lessons. Which just makes me smile!! I'll be doing another round of sewing camp next week with different kids. Then I am taking July off...then I'll start up regular classes in August. I'll even be adding adult sewing classes, which I am really looking forward to as well. Anyway, here is one quick picture of my girl, making her skirt, which was today's project.
Leah, working on her skirt...wearing her dress I made her for her 8th Birthday back in March! It really makes my heart smile to see her loving sewing and making as much as I do! I did not start sewing until I was 12. I am excited to see how her love for it will grow over the years.
And here is one quick picture of the 5 girls from the morning class, all sporting embellished tops and handmade skirts that they made in class today and wore home!
I am telling you all, these girls are sooo in to sewing, it is just ridiculously cute! Little mini-mes! :)
Like I said, I'll show you all more pics from the classes and more of the girls' projects next week.
Now, on to the giveaway for today. Same rules apply. You have 5 chances to enter:
1. Comment here and let me know what you are working on...a quilt, clothes..home decor...what? And if you have in progress pics, share a link so we can sneak over and have a peek!
2. Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment to let me know you did so.
3. Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment here telling me you do so and please provide a link so we can all stop by your space!
4. Be a member of my mailing list and/or subscribe to the blog. Leave a comment letting me know which you do.
5. Be a member of my flickr group...Sheree's Alchemy Sewing Circle. Again, leave a comment letting me know you are a member and feel free to share your link to your flickr pics.
I hate to make you all leave comments for each of these separately, but it has been a real pain for me to keep track of all the entries otherwise. It is so easy for me to see the total number of comments, enter that in to the random number generator and then get a winner. So please, pardon this little annoyance! I hope these gorgeous fabric scraps will make it worth the effort though.
Yes, this week's flat rate box is overflowing with scraps from Amy Butler fabrics. So for those Amy fans out there, here is your chance to get some pieces of her out of print collections, including prints from her first four fabric collections, Gypsy Caravan, Temple Flowers and Ginger Bliss and Charm, which are all from when she was with Free Spirit Fabrics. And yes, again, there are selvedges for those that like to incorporate those into your projects. And then there is another bag pattern from Amy Butler and there are definitely lots of pieces large enough to make the cute little bags!
I'll close comments on Wednesday, July 1, in the evening and will announce the winner on Thursday.
Okay, I have to run....time to start the weekend! I have to admit that while I really enjoyed being out of the house and working all week, I thoroughly missed being home with my kids! Leah was in class with me all week in the morning, but my little guy was in soccer camp, and I missed the whole thing...never got to see him play. But hubby was there and took some pics and filmed some video for me to watch later. Hubby actually took the week off to take of the house and kids while I was teaching and he enjoyed some long bike rides, getting ready for his first century ride in October (we are riding the Live Strong Race together..I am only doing 45 miles while he is doing 100 miles! It will probably take us the same amount of time to complete the race though!haahaa) He also took the kids to their swim lessons in the afternoon. Leah has improved so much, and Lucas is now swimming without his floaties! He is so proud. So I have some catching up to do with my little cuties this weekend. And then some prep week for next weeks classes. I'll be back on Wednesday evening to close comments and then will announce the winner on Thursday again. I'll share some more pics of the sewing camp and the kids then as well.
Have a great weekend!!
Hugs,
Sheree
I love the Amy Butler fabrics. And what could be more fun than helping create the next generation of sewists, good for you! I am hoping to sew a bag soon - I have the fabric but I am just lacking the time at the moment. Soon though, very soon.
Posted by: Susan C | June 26, 2009 at 06:02 PM
The dress you made for her is wonderful! I love the color and the print!
Posted by: MommaB | June 26, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Those fabrics are so wonderful. I'm trying to get my daughter excited about sewing as well. We are currently working on paper pieced animals that go along with our unit studies. Thanks for the great blog. I really enjoy it!
Posted by: Judith | June 26, 2009 at 06:29 PM
I have a memorial quilt to make, but have not had time to get the fabric, so this would be great! I also crochet clutch and other types of purses and use fabric for the liners.
Posted by: MommaB | June 26, 2009 at 06:29 PM
I really hope I have a little girl someday so I can share sewing experiences! I just took a break from sewing a t-shirt. I am finally getting to know how my machine handles jersey fabric and I am about to tackle my first ever sleeve! Here goes nothing... :)
Posted by: LeeAnn | June 26, 2009 at 06:30 PM
I would love a box full of scrappy goods! I have a couple unfinished projects I need to finish and then I think I am going to work on a baby quilt for a friend.
Posted by: Alicia | June 26, 2009 at 06:31 PM
I follow you through google reader!
Posted by: Alicia | June 26, 2009 at 06:31 PM
I joined your blog following.
Posted by: MommaB | June 26, 2009 at 06:39 PM
I also posted about your blog, on my blog.
Posted by: MommaB | June 26, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Yeah!! Another great giveaway and I love seeing the pics of your students already enjoying sewing - you are giving them something that they will take with them forever. As per your request... I have been working on a quilt - I am participating in the Old Red Barn Quilt Along and I decided rather late to join - but hey its never really too late and so far I am loving it.
Posted by: Heather | June 26, 2009 at 06:40 PM
I follow you through Google Reader - it has become my lifesaver!!
Posted by: Heather | June 26, 2009 at 06:41 PM
sorry, i forgot my blog site is sjeza5.blogspot.com
Posted by: MommaB | June 26, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Your daughter looks gorgeous in that dress. It is so great that she has a love for sewing at such a young age. I didn't start until I was 14.
Right now I am in the midst of a home renovation, so my craft/sew time is limited. I am working on a doll, a mixed media art piece, and a new chic apron. No WIP pics yet, but I hope to load some on Flickr soon :)
Posted by: Heidi | June 26, 2009 at 06:47 PM
I blogged about it here : http://thisandthatcraft.blogspot.com/2009/06/sherees-giveaway.html
I also posted a picture - hope that was okay? It is really hard for me to blog without a picture - weird I know.
Posted by: Heather | June 26, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Love those fabrics, I'm on yoru mailing list. I know if we lived near you, you'd have a boy at class!
Posted by: Katja Magus | June 26, 2009 at 06:52 PM
I am working on several quilt tops right now, some with wool. I would love, love, love those scrappy goodies!
Posted by: Danielle | June 26, 2009 at 07:07 PM
I just signed up for your mailing list, too! Thanks.
Posted by: Danielle | June 26, 2009 at 07:07 PM
scraps are always welcome in our house, my 5yo daughter has just started using a sewing machine, she is so cute on there too.
Posted by: sue brown | June 26, 2009 at 07:10 PM
I just signed up on your mailing list too.
Posted by: sue brown | June 26, 2009 at 07:11 PM
I love those fabrics. Right now I'm working on a paper doll quilt, which my little girl just can't wait for me to finish, and a dinosaur quilt for my little guy. Bith little & fun (quilts & kids).
Posted by: Dawn Whalen | June 26, 2009 at 07:15 PM
...And since I just found your cool blog, I just signed up for your mailing list too. :)
Posted by: Dawn Whalen | June 26, 2009 at 07:18 PM
What a wonderful box of fabrics, and so much potential! I'm working on an afghan for a raffle to raise money for a memorial scholarship fund. You can see some of the blocks here... http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2009/06/sneak-peek-at-sweet-liberty-afghan-for.html
but I have completed 14 1/2 blocks now. I think I'll finish it by the deadline!
I'll be back for more entries!
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | June 26, 2009 at 07:26 PM
I love Amy Butler fabrics. I am making some wonky log cabin pillows for my bed. In fact I am using several Amy Butler fabrics that I have been hording. I will have photos tomorrow on my blog and I will have a link to your sight. My blog is www.connie-makeeverythingright.blogspot.com
Posted by: Connie | June 26, 2009 at 07:26 PM
I also just joined your mailing list. www.connie-makeeverything.blogspot.com
Posted by: Connie | June 26, 2009 at 07:28 PM
I've tweeted about the giveaway...I'm MGMisHooked on Twitter.
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | June 26, 2009 at 07:29 PM