Sewcation 2016
It’s time for Sewcation 2016. I’m super excited! Sometimes you have to buy a whole lot of fabric and “get the heck out of Dodge” for a quiet weekend of sewing. “It’s therapetic!” -Barney Fife. Almost every year I try to take this little trip. Back in 2011, my bestie and I took off for a few much needed days of uninterrupted sewing. There was a family condo in the Ozarks with plenty of space and my birthday and hers were a great excuse…We loaded up my nursing 9 month old, 3 rubbermaid bins of fabric, two sewing machines, a serger, and lot of snacks. It was THE BEST. We jokingly dubbed it a sewcation. I made easter dresses for my girls and started a massive quilt for my master bedroom. She sewed her daughter’s entire Spring and Summer Wardrobe. We’ve tried between babies, and husbands, and kids to make it work every year. It hasn’t always happened.
This year I have the opportunity to invite 8 of my closest family and friends who love to sew for an epic Sewcation 2016! My MIL has recently built a guest house with a gazillion bunks and bathrooms. For my Christmas gift, she offered to host Sewcation 2016! Just for fun I have designed a logo, and I plan on staying up late to make some memorable swag for the occasion! I’m so thankful for this opportunity in the midst of a stressful and busy season of life.
Make time for what you love, despite your limitations….you need to. Give yourself grace so you can give it to others. Make your —-cation!
I plan to sew a quilt that my daughter has been wanting. I’ll be using a pattern called Fancy Fox Quilt by Elizabeth Hartman! I was inspired by this version pinterest.
Here’s the logo! I’ll share more when we get back!
