I have a little proposition for you, the sewer that can't seem to get things started, the sewer that used to get loads done but no more. I think you are out there and you know who you are...
I want to get myself in the mood for sewing again, because when I do get something done, steaming right off the iron it makes me truly happy.
So this is what I have devised: A twelve step program that I hope will be habit forming.
For 12 months, 12 days a month, I will sew for 1 hour.
Not too ambitious, but so much better than the present almost nothing. Anyone that cares to join me is very welcome. I created a flickr group here to show off your projects. If you are as excited about this as I am, you can even snatch this button bellow for your blog:
button code:
<a href="http://chickpeastudio.typepad.com/chickpea_sewing_studio/2010/05/sew-twelve.html"
target="_blank" title="sew12button">
<img
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4573345508_81f984d363.jpg"
alt="sew12button" /></a>
Fantastic idea!
Posted by: Christina | May 02, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Sounds fantastic ! I just wish I had the time/knowhow to flickr!
Posted by: sew funky | May 02, 2010 at 07:09 PM
I want to do it too, but how bad is it that I'm not confident I'll follow through right from the start? I think it has something to do with have a little one plus summer vacations coming up.
Posted by: Kari | May 02, 2010 at 07:36 PM
I sent you the code button in an email. I forgot to link it back to this post, so it just links to your blog!
Posted by: TiffanyM | May 02, 2010 at 08:34 PM
thank God someone else feels like this. I'm in.
Posted by: Christy | May 02, 2010 at 08:52 PM
sounds like a great idea, i miss my sewing machine!
Posted by: kelly | May 03, 2010 at 01:19 AM
Quelle bonne idée!
Je peux m'inscrire même si je pense déjà coudre à ce rythme (ou plus à certains moments)?
Posted by: Sylvie | May 03, 2010 at 01:27 AM
not sure what i'm doing wrong, the button works but the image doesn't show up? any ideas anyone?
Posted by: kelly | May 03, 2010 at 01:59 AM
Same here --- code works, button shows up as an X.
Posted by: Valerie in cS | May 03, 2010 at 07:58 AM
You are so clever. I've actually been doing more sewing of late than usual but this week is crazy busy so I will play along to make myself make time for my sewing! Have fun!
Posted by: Lisa | May 03, 2010 at 08:50 AM
this is a great idea! i've been so antsy to get sewing but with 2 little ones & my own lack of motivation... i agree with a PP that i dont know if i'll make it over to post on flickr but this is a great not-too-ridiculously-ambitious idea --i'll give it a shot!! thanks -i'm a lurker on ur blog but its always inspirational
Posted by: Erin LeBeau | May 03, 2010 at 01:30 PM
I've joined, and am spreading the word. Its a great idea.
Posted by: Ingrid | May 03, 2010 at 02:07 PM
I love this idea. I will participate too, although it might take me a while to post the pics. I'd grab that button if I had a blog, think I'll tweet about it instead.
Posted by: Taryn | May 03, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Great idea! I need more structured sewing time.
Sarah :)
Posted by: Sarah | May 03, 2010 at 10:01 PM
i tried to post something on flickr but its not coming thru on the group pool...but i'm not real computer savvy so its probably just me... but its got me sewing anyway :)
Posted by: Erin | May 04, 2010 at 09:43 AM
I am a bit late coming to the party but I hope I can still join in - this sounds just what I need! :D
Posted by: Mousy Brown | May 04, 2010 at 11:14 PM
I've just added the Sew Twelve button to my blog!
This is really going to be a great help to keep me on schedule with my sewing.
My daughter and I have a lot of sewing to do (new dresses to be made for this year), and I'd like to add more to my Etsy shop, so Sew Twelve will definitely be a terrific motivation!
Beth J.
Posted by: Jewlbal3.wordpress.com | May 05, 2010 at 06:16 PM
im adding the button and i'll join you on flickr
i realy need this rehab!
Posted by: carmel | May 06, 2010 at 11:00 PM
I'm in. I want my sewing mojo back!
Posted by: Natalie | May 16, 2010 at 10:03 AM
This sounds perfect! I'm down.
Posted by: Edris | May 26, 2010 at 03:50 PM
I know I am late, but better late then never right? Can I please join in? I need to get back in the sewing groove.
Posted by: Lyndy | May 28, 2010 at 11:09 PM
I just stumbled across your blog and this wonderful idea!! Better late then never. Count me in!
Posted by: Sue | May 30, 2010 at 02:50 PM
How's it going? sounds like a great idea! I'm in!
Posted by: Yeom4668 | July 27, 2010 at 10:27 PM
This is a great idea! I always join quick sewalongs with great ambitions and beat myself up when I don't keep up -- this is just the kind of reachable goal I need. I'm in!
Posted by: PatternJunkie | August 07, 2010 at 08:55 AM
I may be a little late, but I totally love the idea! I think I have sewers block.
Posted by: Karen P | August 07, 2010 at 01:06 PM
Question: If I do 2 hours one day, does it count as two days?
Posted by: Jenny | January 07, 2011 at 06:07 PM
I'm a little late, but count me in!
Posted by: I'm a little late, but cout me in! | March 22, 2011 at 06:21 PM