Friday, March 30, 2012

Zakka Style Sew-Along

Zakka Style Sew Along

I bet you've heard about this Sew-Along in the blogsphere by now! Yup, it is hosted by the fabulous Lindsey of LR Stitched and Amy of Skie, and it will start Monday April 2nd with the first project in the book, Zakka Style by Rashida Coleman-Hale, 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 with you.

I love this book! It is one of those books that make me feel I want to make everything in it! When Lindsey asked me to pick five favorite projects in it, I had a hard time choosing as there are a lot more than five that I would love to make! I'm really excited about making a zakka pincushion designed by Sonia of Cozy Home Making because you know, I am a pin cushion addict!

I am super lucky to not only be part of this sew-along but also to have contributed a project to the book! I can blog about it now that I have a perfect picture of Joe's niece Sarah for it.



Sarah


It is a patchwork photo frame titled "Sweet Memories Photo Frame." I made this a year and a half ago, but I like it just as much as I did when I made it. I think it is great for a little girl or boy's picture, but obviously you can make it more grown-ups picture friendly by choosing different kinds of fabrics. I knew I would put Sarah's picture in it as soon as I get this back. This is my favorite picture of her. Doesn't she look so adorable?



photoframe

This is the picture I took right after it was finished. (I miss the nice weather in the bay area!)



Sweet Memories Photo Frame

Several folks have asked me if this girl in the frame in the book is me. Oh how I wish I had been this lovely! I don't know who she is, but I am really glad that the publisher picked her picture for it. I think this particular frame was meant to be for a cute girl like her or Sarah ;)

Thank you for taking the time stop by! I'll be back very soon with a paper-pieced camera block ;)




19 comments:

  1. I hadn't realised you'd contributed to this book! Must look out for it.

    Good luck with the sew-along.

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  2. So cute. I'm excited about this sew-along.

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  3. I just love this sweet frame!! I just ordered this book the other night & I'm so excited to take part in the sew along! This frame would make the sweetest baby gift!! :)

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  4. This sounds like SUCH fun:) I am excited to see all of the great projects!!!!

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  5. Adorable!!! My book came in earlier this week. I'm so excited for the sew along =D

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  6. how silly am I not to realize that you were part of this book?! Congrats my dear. It's hard to keep up with all of your projects. ;) Every one is so fun and unique.

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  7. preciosoooooo,estoy contenta de ser tu amiga pero no entiendo el ingles,saludos desde Barcelona

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  8. You know I love this already!! I can't wait to see the camera block!

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  9. Love! This is one of my favorite projects, can't wait to get to that week and make it and see Anna's version. So glad you are participating in the hop!

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  10. I love your sweet photo frame Ayumi!!Looking forward to the sew along and your new block!

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  11. Such a cute niece and photo frame. The book has just arrived, can't wait to join in!

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  12. I have this great book, but I've lent it to my friend who is doing the sew along. I am going to do a few projects too -- including this sweet frame!

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  13. What a great line up for the sew along. The frame is adorable too.

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  14. I cannot wait to follow this blog tour after seeing the things already shown. It's going to be a lot of fun. You frame is wonderful. You did a fantastic job on that. It would be a great little frame to make to give a Mom at her baby shower if made using girl or boy type colors too.

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  15. The weather has not been anything to miss lately! I'm looking forward to making your cute frame during the sew along. It was on my top five list!

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  16. so cute! i love the little squirrel on top too :)

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  17. Ayumi...love that your talent is in the book AND in the blog-hop next week. I am enjoying the ZS SAL. I have learned all about the pitfalls of straps and lining so far...but gained so many new skills.

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  18. I LOVE it! It's one of my very favourite projects in the book; Thankyou very much!

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