If you read either Cation Designs or Polkadot Overload, then you probably know by now that Cindy, Mikhaela and I are teaming up to lead the Small Human Being Sew Along.
The Fine Print
The official guidelines are here.Grab a button below, holler that you are in and you are all set!
The gist is that we're taking a pretty broad approach: sew something - just about anything big or small - for your baby or baby-to-be (0-12mos). Sew more than one thing if you want! Don't have a baby of your own? No problem! Sew for someone else's baby - your niece/nephew, godchild, grandchild, fairy godchild or for a charity like CareWear, a nationwide network that provides handmade baby items to hospitals.
Our goal: to get ourselves back into the sewing swing of things in a non-stressful and fun way while our babies are, well, still actually babies. And since it seems like there is a mini baby boom in the sewing blogosphere, we decided to get a few prizes and see who might want to join us. We've even got an official badge thanks to Mikhaela!
In fact, we have a warm weather version, too!
Not bad for three sleep deprived new mamas, eh?
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| Yay, badges!!! |
In fact, we have a warm weather version, too!
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| In the Northeastern US, this is brazenly optimistic! |
Not bad for three sleep deprived new mamas, eh?
The Fine Print
The official guidelines are here.Grab a button below, holler that you are in and you are all set!
The gist is that we're taking a pretty broad approach: sew something - just about anything big or small - for your baby or baby-to-be (0-12mos). Sew more than one thing if you want! Don't have a baby of your own? No problem! Sew for someone else's baby - your niece/nephew, godchild, grandchild, fairy godchild or for a charity like CareWear, a nationwide network that provides handmade baby items to hospitals.
We have a few categories for prizes: baby clothing, baby toys/accessories (toys, blankets, bibs, etc) and for parents (diaper bags, nursing apparel, etc). If you want to be eligible for our awesome prizes from Ottobre and Oliver & S, just be sure to enter during the official sew along dates - in April!
Since group sewing is more fun with a group (duh!), let us know you are sewing along by leaving a comment here or on Cindy's or Mikhaela's blogs (and your plans, if you know already). You can post photos of your makes on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #SHBsewalong, or post to our Flickr group. At the end of the month, we'll also post a call for links if you want to link to a blog post with your items.
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| How could I not want to sew for this cute little face?!?!? |
Since group sewing is more fun with a group (duh!), let us know you are sewing along by leaving a comment here or on Cindy's or Mikhaela's blogs (and your plans, if you know already). You can post photos of your makes on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #SHBsewalong, or post to our Flickr group. At the end of the month, we'll also post a call for links if you want to link to a blog post with your items.
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| I went on a little fabric binge at Fabric.com |
I have two projects planned for the sew along - one for me and one for Taco - and, along with Cindy and Mikhaela, will be doing some inspiration posts along the way. I may even have a little tutorial to post if all goes well with my sewing.
Stay tuned and join in! Grab your button - in either winter or summer flavor - below!
Stay tuned and join in! Grab your button - in either winter or summer flavor - below!
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OK, seriously - I couldn't function for 2 years after having a baby - you three blow my mind! Can't wait to see the cuteness that y'all think up. I, on the other hand, am in that sweet spot where there are no babies to sew for. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm in that baby phase. My sister is expecting, too. So it looks like I'll have wee ones to sew for into the future.
ReplyDeleteOoh! This is the kick in the pants I need to sew some stuff for other people with babies. I planned some projects for them for Vintage Pledge and have just been too lazy to get on them.
ReplyDeleteTaco has such a grown-up face already, it is amazing!
Total 180!!! That's life... Seasons for everything! :-)
ReplyDeleteWish I had a baby to sew for........:(. Such cute fabrics and patterns. Can't wait to see what you guys create!
ReplyDeleteBaby Taco is CRIMINALLY cute. I can't take it! Under no circumstances should the three of you be allowed to post photos of your boys in the same post because my ovaries will shatter!
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