Sewing Buddy Project 2011 Sign-Ups… CLOSED
It’s time!! Today, we open up the list to add names to the Sewing Buddy Project for 2011. I had SUCH fun hearing all the stories from last year and seeing what all you got up to with your buddies–it’s so cool to think about what two people can encourage one another to achieve in the space of just a few months. For background on the Project, see the original post here.
Just this past weekend, I heard stories of international sewing cooperation! bi-coastal inspiration! photographic motivation! and way more, all from Sewing Buddies who had used the project as a way to light a fire under their behinds and get moving on some plans and hopes and dreams they’d been nursing along for…who knows how long. Like a pen pal, but for sewing, a Sewing Buddy can be part drill sergeant and part bestest friend, cheering you along as you tackle each sewing challenge in your path. It doesn’t matter if you’re still learning or if you’re an old hand–sometimes the best pairs are the ones who seem to have so little skill in common!
This year, I’m hoping for even greater things from the Sewing Buddy pairs. My one disappointment from 2010 was hearing that some of the Buddies had gone AWOL part way through, and hadn’t been following through. Obviously, that was the exception rather than the rule, but I wanted to bring it up because it really did bum me out and spoil some of the fun for others who were all set to ascend to new sewing heights with their Buddies. This year, then, I’d like to ask that each of us really go into the Sewing Buddy Project as a way to connect to another stitcher, to reach out further than our immediate sphere of influence, to build relationships beyond the local, and to find a like-minded soul with whom we can share ideas and inspiration. It’s not a huge time commitment, and it can have a giant impact, if you let it.
There are no real rules for the Sewing Buddy Project. It’s a pretty free-form gig, a way to introduce you to someone else who shares your passion for fabric and sewing, regardless of your skill level or nationality. Beginners welcome! International may apply! Last year’s participants: come get another Buddy! I’d love to see lots and lots and lots of folks matched up and stitching happily with one another, no matter where they start or where they’re going. I did develop a handful of guidelines this year, though, so that no one ends up disappointed.
Guidelines for 2011 Sewing Buddy Project participation:
- Agree that you’ll commit for eight weeks. If, after eight weeks, you find that you and your Buddy aren’t a match, we’ll re-match you with a NEW Buddy. A year might sound like a long time, but anyone can do eight weeks. If you put some heart into it, I just know we can find you Your People.
- Agree that you will leave no email from your Sewing Buddy un-answered. Simply replying to each message as they go back and forth will build your commitment and resolve. If your Sewing Buddy-ness goes no further than encouraging emails once a week, that’s awesome! It will keep you on-track to meet some goals or to challenge yourself in a way you might not have otherwise. If you both decide to start your own Flickr group or joint blog or do some mail exchanges, even better. At a minimum, though, resolve to always answer your Buddy’s emails.
- Be on the lookout for contests, challenges, secret passwords, and even (gasp!) meet-ups designed just for Sewing Buddies! I’m working on scheduling one or more of these each month in 2011, and hope that you and your Buddy will participate in ALL of them–they’re golden chances to really ignite the fire of sewing in new ways.
That’s it! I’ll begin matching names in the magic whirly-bin of Sewing Buddy Science on January 21, 2011.
To participate in the 2011 Sewing Buddy Project:
- To add your name to the list to be matched with a Buddy, simply leave a comment below–that’s it! Include a working email address that you check.
- You’ll receive an email from me asking you to (1) confirm your participation and (2) name a favorite color and a number between 1 and 10.
- I’ll use the responses to the emails I receive along with a super-scientific system here at the Whipstitch Labs to match you to the PERFECT Sewing Buddy based on a four-fold formula that’s much too complicated to write about here but that is really awesome and space-y
- I’ll send an email to the both of you giving introductions in proper Victorian style (a lady never spends time with someone to whom she has not been properly introduced), and then like a mother whose chicks are leaving the nest, I’ll step back and watch as the friendship flourishes.
- You and your buddy will make the initial contact and see where it leads you!
Happy New Year, y’all, and welcome to the Sewing Buddy party!
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January 3rd, 2011 at 11:35 am
I’m so glad to see you are organizing this again. I would love to join the project!
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:38 am
I’ve been waiting for this for months! Thanks for continuing to organize sewing buddies!
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:38 am
Oh I’d love a sewing buddy. I am a new quilted so this would be great.
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:41 am
I would love a sewing buddy!
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:44 am
Oh count me in, sounds like fun
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:46 am
Yay! Super happy this is starting up. Ready to begin a new year with a new buddy!
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:50 am
My resolution this year is to actually sew a lot! (not just think about sewing and read sewing blogs) I could really use a buddy to keep me on track!
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:52 am
Sounds like fun! I will have to go back and read last year’s post.
I would like a Sewing Buddy. I am not very disciplined by myself, but if I had someone keeping me accountable, maybe I might get something accomplished!
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:56 am
What a great idea! Count me in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:56 am
Count me in. I hope my buddy is laid back.
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:03 pm
My buddy and I never made it past the introductory email. I’d love to give it another try.
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 pm
This will help me keep one of my resolutions to sew more! I’d love to have someone to keep me motivated and vice versa.
Thanks!
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Who knew you were so scientific and space-y like with your formula using ways?! Count me in and I’ll start trying to pick a color.
jandayatl at yahoo dot com
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:07 pm
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January 3rd, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Yes – can’t wait to try again! Thanks for organizing again
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:14 pm
This sounds so awesome–count me in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Count me in! I regret not signing up last year.
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Me too! So excited!
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Count me in! I think this would be great and I missed the last one!
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:33 pm
I would love to add a buddy for 2011!
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Hoping that 2011 brings me a super awesome sewing buddy.
thanks for organizing this Deborah.
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:54 pm
I missed the deadline last year but would love to be involved this year. Count me in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:05 pm
A sewing buddy sounds wonderful!!
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:18 pm
I missed this last year and would love to join this year! Thanks for organizing it.
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:20 pm
I would love to have a sewing buddy in 2011. Got a new baby on the way, due in June, and need some motivation to get all the baby stuff made!
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:29 pm
Sounds like fun! Sign me up! ^_^
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:33 pm
This sounds like fun, and I would love a sewing buddy! I need someone to whip me into shape, I’m slacking on my projects.
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Whoohoo! I’m excited to join in. This year has a lot in store for me…and I think sewing will keep me sane. Can’t wait to meet my buddy.
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Giving it a go again and HOPING my new buddy won’t bail!
I am very excited and can’t wait to get started!
Thanks for doing this Deborah…it’s a wonderful way to bring us together!
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:40 pm
This sounds like a great idea. Can my buddy also offer motivation on other fronts? I might need a whole team of buddies!
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Thanks for organizing this! I would love to meet a sewing buddy this year!
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I’d like to join! So excited I found this before it was too late.
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Sounds like fun!
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:56 pm
I want to make more time to sew this year and this may be just the ticket! I’m in.
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:57 pm
I really want a sewing buddy! I hope we can inspire each other to review the basics and explore new terrain. Woohoo!
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:02 pm
I would love to have a buddy
iamchickenfoot at yahoo dot com
red, 6
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Well apparently i dont know how to read because i gave you a number and color already!!!! Oops. Sorry. Ignore that last bit of my email
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Let’s go for it! I would love to get some new ideas and inspirations! Thanks so much
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:08 pm
I’d love to play along again! Thanks!
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Sign me up, buttercup!
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:14 pm
I would LOVE a sewing buddy! I kicked myself for not signing up last year.
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:23 pm
I would love to hook up with a Sewing Buddy! What an fabulous idea!
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:33 pm
what a great way to start off the new year… i plan to be more intentional and organized with my sewing and could really use a sewing buddy to keep me motivated/positive/on track!!!
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:42 pm
i would love to join the sewing project buddy group. need some accountability to finish sewing projects for the year. great idea!
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:48 pm
I’d love a buddy to help keep me motivated! Thanks so much for organizing this!
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:53 pm
This is sooo exciting, I used to have a woman in America that I emailed regularly about quilting etc. But she went AWOL. He emails just bounce back now, would be nice to have someone new.
Thanks for being a great organiser
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Looking foward to it!
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:03 pm
I’m very curious to participate, so I’m in too !!!
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:05 pm
count me in!! i’d love a sewing buddy pen pal. what a grand idea! thanks for putting this all together
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:28 pm
oooh , count me in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Yay! I’m totally up for this – I’m in the UK and would really love an International Buddy – fantastic idea
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Oh yes please! My sewing table is a mess, so many unfinished projects!
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Let’s do this! I’m in – all the way baby!
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Oh, I am excited and a little nervous!
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:40 pm
I would love to have a sewing buddy! I am an extreme newbie! My sister has lent me the machine she inherited and I just purchased a ton of supplies to get me started! I hope to start stitching my first project, a handbag, tomorrow
Thanks for putting this together! I am looking forward to meeting my bud!
hugs, margie
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:45 pm
I love the idea of this! It’s just what my stack of sewing projects and I need to jump start the year.
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:45 pm
I would love a sewing buddy! Thanks for setting this up!
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:52 pm
I’m so excited! Please send me a sewing buddy!
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Yay! I’m in! Super beginner, but very eager!
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Sounds like a great way to get motivated. I’m excited to join in this year. Thank you for organzing this!
-Maria.
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Great idea, please count me in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Oooh, I’m in. Nervous (am a total beginner) but in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Count me in!!! How fun!
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Sign me up! I’d love to have a buddy!
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Okay, I am going to give this a whirl again. I know that the second time is the charm! I am based in Atlanta but I travel a lot. I am open to a local buddy *and* an international buddy!
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:57 pm
This will be so much fun! I’m in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Met a an awesome sewing buddy through the sewing buddy program last year. Can’t have too many sewing buddies though- count me in! Thanks for organizing!
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:24 pm
I am SEW In!!! and i’m a local so i’m def looking forward to meetups!
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Hi Deborah, thanks for organizing this again. Last year I didn’t get lucky despite your great efforts. But I want to give it another chance. I would love to share sewing projects. International buddies are great.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Please sign me up! I would love to have a sewing buddy. Thank you!!
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:55 pm
I would love to have a sewing buddy! I have a lot of projects on my to-do list and it would be fun to have some encouragement as I tick them off
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Sign me up, pretty please!
January 3rd, 2011 at 7:16 pm
I’m IN!! I missed the deadline last year and have been waiting to see if you were going to do this again. Yea!! I am so excited. This is just the motivation I need to keep sewing!
Can’t wait to meet you Buddy!
January 3rd, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Very excited to be a part of the Sewing Buddy Project – can’t wait!
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Yippee! Count me in, too! I’m a beginner, too, and think this sounds like great fun!
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:16 pm
This sounds like the perfect way to re-energize my sewing. Count me in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:27 pm
I’m in, this sounds like fun. Just the push that I need to get busy.
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:28 pm
I would love to have a buddy. Please be laid back and patient, I have two young kids at home so I can only sew for a few minutes at a time!!
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Looking forward to not working “alone.” Hoping to inspire and be inspired.
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Sounds like fun! Count me in.
January 3rd, 2011 at 9:37 pm
I wold love to try this. I am still a novice though!!! But I have a long list of projects I hope to get to this year. Would love a buddy.
cloverafton@cox.net
January 3rd, 2011 at 9:59 pm
This sounds like so much fun……count me in!!!! With a two year old and another little one due in February, hopefully a sewing buddy will give me the motivation and focus I need to keep up with all the sewing projects I have on my dream to do list!
January 3rd, 2011 at 10:25 pm
Yay! I was so bummed I missed this last year. Can’t wait to knock out my “to-sew” list!
January 3rd, 2011 at 10:26 pm
This is such a good idea! I wavered for a little bit, but I want to get better at fitting sewing into my days, and a buddy sounds like the perfect way to get excited about things again. Thanks so much for setting this up!
January 3rd, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Yay! Looking forward to getting an additional buddy!
January 3rd, 2011 at 10:52 pm
This sounds like fun, I’m in!
January 3rd, 2011 at 10:58 pm
This sounds like fun – count me in.
January 4th, 2011 at 12:49 am
I would love a sewing buddy.
January 4th, 2011 at 1:22 am
Ah !!! I am so happy I caught this ! -dances around excitedly- Would these meet up be at your place in atlanta? If so EEP! Count me in! I have been dieing to come to your store … sad to say I live an hour away and have yet to come. Sign me up!!!
January 4th, 2011 at 5:34 am
It seams funny!!!!I like to participate:-D
January 4th, 2011 at 7:02 am
Count me in!
January 4th, 2011 at 7:59 am
Please sign me up!
January 4th, 2011 at 7:59 am
Count me in!
January 4th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Oh, me please! My buddy and I didn’t end up accomplishing much together last time, but it was sure fun!
January 4th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Yay sewing buddies
January 4th, 2011 at 10:25 am
I’d love to have a sewing bud! Sign me up =)
January 4th, 2011 at 10:55 am
What a fun Idea! Count me in – I would love to have a sewing buddy!
January 4th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I missed out on this last year and am intrigued to try it for 2011.
January 4th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
This sounds like something that would be fun.
January 4th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
This may be the kick in the pants I need!
January 4th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Yes please! Sign me up! Can’t wait to “meet” my buddy.
January 4th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
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January 4th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
I’m in! Accountability to sew–what could be better?
January 4th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Sign me up! I am ordering a new machine this week after sewing on a straight/zigzag only one! Maybe I’ll get some great ideas for using it! So excited me meet my buddy!
January 4th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
I think I would love a buddy. Count me in!
January 4th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
I would love to participate in this! How exciting…count me in please.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
This idea intrigues me. I would love to participate.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
I am up for a challenge. I would love to join you all in a new adventure…Thanks for the opportunity…..waiting to hear the outcome…
January 4th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Would love to get a sewing buddy, please!
January 4th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Yes, I would definitely love a sewing buddy! I missed out on it last year, so bring it on!
January 4th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
I’m in!
January 4th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
i’m in too. very excited to be part of this!
January 4th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Good thing I double checked. I signed up for last years instead of this one.
Can’t wait to start.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
HOORAY! I am looking forward to participating this year.
January 4th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
I am a true beginner–still haven’t plugged in my new machine!
January 4th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
I would love to have a sewing buddy.
January 5th, 2011 at 4:22 am
I’ve been waiting for you to open the sign-ups! I can’t wait to be paired with a sewing buddy for the new year.
January 5th, 2011 at 8:27 am
OMG, crazy awesome!
January 5th, 2011 at 8:37 am
Sounds great, I would love this! .
January 5th, 2011 at 8:45 am
Great new thing to try for the new year! I can’t wait.
January 5th, 2011 at 10:41 am
I am excited about this adventure!
January 5th, 2011 at 10:59 am
This sounds like a wonderful idea. I’d like to be a part of it.
January 5th, 2011 at 11:43 am
I have been sewing for several years and have a couple of contest wins under my belt…however I still feel like a beginner a lot of the time! This looks like fun and I could certainly use the incentive to finish projects (or start ones I’ve had planned forever!)
January 5th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
[DEEP BREATH] I’m in.
[quick hit "submit" before you chicken out!]
This is a great idea!
January 5th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
I’d like one, too, please, so that I can put my Whipstitch classes to good use!
January 5th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
I would love to have a sewing buddy, i am high beginner, simple and easy. I have few stubbling blocks like Zippers, and following directions to the letter, see i start getting creative then everything goes to…well you know. I live near Columbus GA so if the meets are in Atlanta I might be able to make 1 or 2.
January 5th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Please include me, too. I haven’t done that much sewing lately, and I do need some motivation!
I’d love to “see” some of the stories from last year’s buddies and learn a bit more about the encouragement, conversations, etc.
Thanks for organizing this!
January 5th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
I’ve been looking forward to this for a while. Can’t wait!
January 5th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
I’d love to have a sewing buddy. Thanks for doing this, such a great idea
January 6th, 2011 at 10:08 am
I think this is just what I need.
January 6th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
I’d love to participate.
January 6th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
I am a little new to sewing but I would love to join too.
January 6th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
This sounds like just what I need this year!
January 6th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
YES! I’m excited to be in… This fits with my New Year’s resolution.
January 6th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Great idea! Sign me up.
January 6th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
This sounds GREAT!
January 6th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
What a great idea! Count me in.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:51 am
Time to buddy up!
January 7th, 2011 at 11:49 am
How exciting! I’m in.
January 7th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
I love this idea, sign me up!
January 7th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
what a great idea! i love your store.
January 7th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
I love inspiring, sharing and being inspired by others…..this sounds great.
January 7th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Sign me up please. This sounds nice.
January 7th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Would love to join in.
January 7th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Sounds like fun, count me in!
January 7th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
This sounds like fun! Can’t wait!
January 7th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
So happy I came across this! Sounds like a good time waiting to happen!
January 8th, 2011 at 6:14 am
Yes please – I’d love to give this a go again!
January 8th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Yes please! Count me in!
January 8th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
I had fun the first time, count me in again. Thanks!
January 8th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
This is exactly what I need!!
January 8th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
I Should have done this last year! Sign me up!
January 9th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
sign me up, please!
January 9th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
This sounds like a good motivator for me. Sign me up!
January 10th, 2011 at 12:04 am
Sign me up! I miss sewing and will be taking classes soon to get back into it – a buddy would be icing on the cake!
January 10th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
I’d like to give it a whirl. I’m sitting around on our big SNOW day thinking about all the sewing I’ll be doing! I’m excited!
Green. 10
January 10th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
I’d love to try this again!
January 10th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
What a GREAT idea!! I’d love to have a sewing buddy!
January 11th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
This looks like fun and I can always use extra motivation to get my sewing projects done. I don’t have a blog but I really appreciate all of you that do and are so willing to share with the rest of us.
January 11th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
I would love a sewing buddy! I’m new to the craft and would love to bounce ideas off someone! Great idea! Thank you!
January 11th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Can’t wait to get started!
January 11th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Great Idea! I picked up a sewing buddy on facebook….she had never sewn before, admired some of my work, and now has a sewing machine, serger, and is doing some beautiful work
I would love to participate.
January 11th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Sign me up! This sounds like just the motivation I need to complete all the projects I have floating around in my head.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:00 am
I want in ! Can I get in? Please let me in ! I have so much I want to sew, you should see my Bookmarks ! Loaded with so much COOL stuff I want to sew ! Having a Sewing Buddy would just totally ROCK ! My Sewing Buddy could Kick my Butt into Sewing Gear !
I WOULD LOVE IT ! I’ll just die if I don’t get in !!!!!!
(Are you gettin’ the idea that I seriously need a Sewing Buddy? !)
January 12th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Sounds like a great project, count me in.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
I would love a sewing buddy. It would be nice to have someone to be accountable to and share ideas with. Thank you so much for organizing this fantastic idea!
January 12th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
With 14 projects to complete in 2011 staring at me and another 3 or 4 that I’d like to add to the pile, I definitely need a sewing buddy!
January 12th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
I’ll try this again … was so looking forward to it last time. Hoping for success with a sewing buddy in 2011! Thanks!
January 13th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
This sounds Wonderful! A Sewing Buddy is just what I’ve been wishing for. How lovely of you to organize!!
January 13th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Count me in.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
This sounds like just what I need. Count me in!
January 13th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
This sounds fantastic! Please drop my name into that spacey mix!
January 13th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I would LOVE to be a part of this – soooo excited =) – nothing better than sharing projects with someone with the same hobby.
January 13th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
I’d love to have a sewing buddy!
January 15th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Please can I have a sewing buddy? There’s a definite lack of people I can talk to about sewing who actually want to listen and aren’t being forced! I’m a beginner but am adventurous. Very excited. Thanks for organising this.
January 15th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Great idea! Count me in!
January 15th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
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January 16th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
Sounds like fun!
January 17th, 2011 at 4:16 am
I would like to try! I’ve been sewing for 2 years now and make a lot of stuff for my 2.5 year old little girl.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:13 am
I love this idea, can’t wait to meet my new buddy!
January 17th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
sounds fun – thanks!
January 17th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I’m in! Can’t wait to hear more!
January 17th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Yay! Sign me up pelase
January 17th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
I’d love to do this!
January 18th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
I am interested in a sewing buddy!
January 18th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
I hope I am not too late. This sounds cool! Please match me up with a sewing buddy
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Wendy
January 19th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Count me in. I would love to connect with a sewing buddy.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Fun! I’m in.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
I’ll bite! Sounds like a great way to get this novice motivated and learn something new!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
I think I’m down for this. I always wanted a sewing buddy. (Sadly none of my friends are as sewing oriented as me)
January 19th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
What a wonderful idea! I can’t wait to meet my buddy!
January 20th, 2011 at 7:23 am
I’m so glad you’re doing this! I can’t wait to meet my buddy!
January 20th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
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January 20th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
This is exciting! Thanks…
January 21st, 2011 at 10:05 am
What a wonderful idea! I can’t wait to connect with some sewing inspiration.
January 21st, 2011 at 10:39 am
ME ME ME! IN IN IN!
January 21st, 2011 at 11:58 am
I’m in! Thanks for sending out the reminder!
January 21st, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Sounds like fun!
January 21st, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Ok…….I’ll give it a try. Seems like it could be a good thing all the way around.
January 21st, 2011 at 12:41 pm
So glad I stumbled upon this on the last day! Count me in!
January 21st, 2011 at 2:29 pm
This is so cool! I would love to have a sewing buddy!
January 21st, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Sounds like fun! Thanks for organizing!
January 21st, 2011 at 2:36 pm
I need to step away from the inspiration everywhere on the internet and get busy sewing! A buddy would help.
January 21st, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Should I have already gotten an email about the color/number matching system, seeing as how matching begins today? I haven’t gotten an email yet and I’m just curious because I’m so excited about this and don’t want to miss out!
January 21st, 2011 at 3:03 pm
I think I need to join in this!
January 21st, 2011 at 3:46 pm
This sounds great!
January 21st, 2011 at 5:10 pm
This is such a great idea! Thanks so much for organising, I’d love a sewing buddy
January 21st, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Hi! What a fabulous idea! I’d love to be a part of this please!
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January 21st, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I just stumbled on this blog and this is a really cool idea! Sign me up!
January 21st, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I’d love to join!
January 21st, 2011 at 5:42 pm
I’d love a buddy so that I do more sewing than reading books and blogs!
January 21st, 2011 at 6:06 pm
I think this sounds super fun! Count me in!
January 21st, 2011 at 7:45 pm
I am excited about trying something new! Just getting reaquainyed with sewing again and consider myself a beginner. I could totally use some encouragement!
January 21st, 2011 at 9:25 pm
I think this sounds fun! Would love to be a part of it!
January 21st, 2011 at 9:39 pm
I’m in. One more try, fingers crossed.
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:30 am
I just found out today I’m going to be a grandma…time to get sewing!I’ve sewn since I was little,my grandma taught me!
February 16th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
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