Last week I signed on to be a part of a Zakka Style Book Along and I am very excited!! Rashida’s book is so completely lovely and jammed packed full of the most beautiful projects! Have you ordered your copy yet?
Amy and Lindsey have put together a sew along/blog hop that will include 24 fabulous bloggers and you! I really hope you join in!! There are 24 projects in the book and the group of us 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 each week!
The Schedule : :
- 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
I made my week bold, because I wanted you all to laugh at just how predictable I am!! Me...Happy Garland...YES! Of course!!
Be sure to keep an eye on Lindsey’s blog for more details. You'll need a copy of the book to participate. While we will be sharing tips, hints, inspiration & ideas, we won’t be sharing the patterns or any templates.
Check your local book store or Library for a copy of Zakka Style, or Lindsey has so kindly compiled a list of some places you can purchase it online and it also comes in e-book form.
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! 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!
Wow what a challenge. It will be fun to watch everyone's progress.
ReplyDeleteI just reserved my copy at the library !!!
ReplyDeleteWill you be doing each project too? Sounds like fun!!
ReplyDeleteI have several I definitely plan to do. I'll be sharing my assigned project on my scheduled day. The others I plan to do, I'll share sometime during the week that project is being shared.
DeleteI'm waiting for my copy to arrive in the mail, this challenge sounds so fun can't wait to see all the great results :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I already have that book
ReplyDeleteWhat a list!! I can't wait to see what you have for us.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited that you're in on this! It sounds like a fun sew-along!
ReplyDeleteI just bought my copy at Amazon! Sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteI'll be there! Looking forward to getting my copy. :-)
ReplyDeleteAmazon has dispatched my copy today, can't wait!
ReplyDeletesounds fun and can´t wait to see all that projects!
ReplyDeletethis is going to be fun!
ReplyDeletealso, your day in the sew along is my birthday... september 3rd! ;) you got the best day!
ReplyDeleteZakka Style should be something interesting, I will find out more.
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