So, sometimes often I get crazy ideas for things. Sometimes the crazy ideas end up not being that crazy. I had this idea last night, and it sounded rather insane, so I put it to the side, but it reared its head again today, so I figured I might as well go for it.
I have been asked to contribute a bag pattern to my favorite quilty e-zine, Fat Quarterly. The issue is ‘scrappy’. I have been getting a lot of support from the on-line sewing community lately, from the sickness and loss of a family member, and so I think that’s what’s got me thinking in this direction of where I’m about to go.
I was wondering if a few readers might be interested in mailing me ONE scrap, with which I could use to make a quilt-as-you-go bag for the pattern. The scrap could be 2.5″ squared, could be 12.5″ x 2.5″, whatever. But just one. I have posted a color palette of which I have been crushing for awhile, and this photo is taken from Badskirt‘s blog. Would you be interested in sending me one scrap that falls into one of the color categories in the photo? If you can’t, that’s okay, I don’t expect everyone to be interested (and frankly probably could not handle getting all those scraps into one bag, lol).
The spin, as I will call it, on this whole thing is that I will be keeping track of everyone who sends me an envelope with a scrap in it. I will save your name, and it will go into the finished bag, where I will have my kids jostle all the names around and choose one. The lucky name that they pull will be sent the actual finished bag. I promise that I will try to do a good job.
I just have to interject this before I sign off on this post, but the e-zine issue does not come out for about 4 months or so. Just so you don’t think that I’m banking on you all forgetting, and me keeping the bag. lol.
So, if you’re interested, just comment here and we’ll take care of the rest. And even if you can’t send an envelope, thank you for reading, and for the virtual hugs and hand-holding this week. 🙂
Edit: A LOT of people have replied to this post who are no-reply bloggers. I promise I am not ignoring you, I just have no way to contact you as your e-mail address is not registered to your commenting-account. 🙁
Of course!! Count me in!
I’ve got a great one for you…
Absolutely! Just let us know where to send it.
I’m in – if only to rid myself of some of the stash (superhuman strength now required to get the door shut…). While I would love to win the bag, shipping to Tasmania might be a big ask, so am happy to send a scrap but not be in the draw if you like 🙂 am assuming they can be prints?
I’m in – if only to rid myself of some of the stash (superhuman strength now required to get the door shut…). While I would love to win the bag, shipping to Tasmania might be a big ask, so am happy to send a scrap but not be in the draw if you like 🙂 am assuming they can be prints?
I’d be delighted to send you a scrap!
meme!!
I’m in!
I’m in!
Great idea! I’m in!
I’m in!
Count me in!
I’d love to send you something. Love that palette so much!
I will send one in too, can’t wait to see the finished bag.
I’d be happy to send one!
For sure! I have a handful of fabulous scraps to chose from in your scheme. Thanks.
i would love to send some scraps!
Count me in 🙂
I would love to send you a piece of fabric, even if I don’t get the bag. What a fun idea!
So fun! I’m not sure I have those colours in my stash but if I do I’d love to participate 🙂
I’m in
I’ve got those colors in scraps – need an address.
I’m totally in too!!
Let me look through my stash ~ I’m sure I can come up with something!
What a brilliant idea! I’d love to help! Count me in.
I definitely have some fabric that falls into that color palette in my stash and would be happy to send it to you.
I’d love to contribute! What weight fabric are you looking for, quilting cottons, canvas, denim etc.
How fun! I’d love to send you some! I hope things are getting easier for you!
I would love to help out!
Very cool! I’d love to!
I believe I have some pink scraps that would work.I hope things will get easier for you soon.
Count me in!
Yes! [email protected]
Love to send you a scrap!
Love to send you a scrap!
Count me in! Love to do it 🙂
I would love to send you a scrap. This is going to be the coolest bag ever. I really love things like this.
sounds a great idea count me in
I would love to send a scrap xx
I would love to join in and send a scrap!
I’m in! great idea….
shevvy rox (at) gmail (dot) com
Sounds like fun, it would be lovely to pick out one’s own scrap on the photos that we’d all love to see of it finished – if the mail would reach you in time from Australia!
Count me in! 🙂
Ohhh I’d love to help,will look through my stash
I’d love to send, though only choosing one of those colours will be hard! I’ve not commented on facebook because I felt it would be maybe impersonal or something, but I’ve been thinking of you a lot this week, and trying to send you strength through the ether, x
I’d be happy to send you a scrap. I’m I. Switzerland so it could take a week or so to reach you
I’d love to! I’ll make sure it’s Japanese for you 🙂
Sure. How can I say no 🙂
I’m sure to find scraps in at least some of the colours, so please count me in.
Sara I will gladly send you a 2.5 by whatever size in your colorway I have of scrap. Please add me to the list and let me know where to send it…would be glad to.
You can count on me to send you a little something! I’m sure I have a scrap in the color palate you’ve posted.
sounds fun!
I am happy to send you something!
I would love to send you a scrap.
momik97 (at) aol (dot) com
such a fun way to give back, im sure i have a scrap to share!
What a great idea! I would love to be part of this Sara 🙂
I have a scrap for you Sara!
If you have room for one more, I’m in!
I love this idea, count me in!
sdjg(at)pacbell(dot)net
I would be happy to send you a scrap. Looking forward to seeing what you do with all the scraps you receive!
Great idea, count in me!
If you still need more, I’d be happy to send a piece!
Be happy to help if you need more fabric.
Karen
I’d love to! Your bags are great.
Would love to be part of this..love your blog!
Wonderful idea. I’m in.
Great Idea! Count me in. If you get enough scraps, you could even make one to keep!
Absolutely count me in! I’ve been trying to get to a bag for you so this is an entry! Thanks, Sarah.
I’d love to send you a scrap!
Count me in!
Yes! Would love to!
Count me in too. Sorry to learn of your sad news.
Would love to partipate and send you a scrap!
Hell, yeas. This is going to be a BIG bag! x
Oh yes!!! I would love to be a part of this endeavor!
I am happy to send a scrap. I think some of my modern sampler fabric would be just right
Sure, is there anything in particular you’re after? :o)
I would love to send u one. Scrappy projects just make me smile. After the sewing retreat i go to each year I collect the “good” scraps from each of our sewing station trash cans and make a scrappy log cabin for our fearless leader.
I would love to send you a “scrap” to use!! I hope you and your family are doing better!
Sharon from Nome
i’d love to be involved!
Me, too, all the way from Alaska! N
I can come up with one of those. (& This is officially the only way that I will get a bag or even a chance at a bag – I just don’t sew 3D.)
Hi there I would love to send scraps to you. I love seeing fabric used instead of sitting in a scrap box!
I would be honored to send you a beautiful scrap in one of those colors! skystitching34 at gmail dot com
I would like to send you a scrap. Sounds like fun!!
I didn’t put ‘ in my name, I don’t know where they came from.
I would love to send you scraps 🙂
I’d be happy to send a scrap. Sounds like a fun and interesting project.
Ohhh, I’m in. Let me know what to do…
I’m in too! Sounds like a crazy great idea!
The Albuquerque moderne quilt guild is aka Teresa Pierce!
tp58quilts(at)Gmail(dot) com
I’m not a blogger, but a blog follower (stalker) lol. This sounds like an awesome idea. I would love to win something freshly created. My wall of fabric just seems to keep growing. Not sure how that is happening. But if I can send you a piece and win a bag, that’s a dream. Email when and where girlyb_32 at att dot net
I might be way too late and you have enough to make 15 bags but I would love to send you a scrap!
I would love to send a scrap.
Neat idea! I’d love to contribute.
janetmoilanen(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi, I would love to contribute …… Sounds like fun 🙂 creativechicky68(at)gmail(dot)com Cheers Sylvia
I just like everyone else love your idea. I don’t blog but absolutely love to create bags. I find bag making such a stress relief and think a bag made from a scrap contribution is amazing way to bring your followers together. I hope that once you have designed your bag you would share your pattern. So that we can follow your lead. [email protected] Your so creative!!!
Yes! I would love to send you a scrap. [email protected]
I would love to send you a scrap!
Yes, I’ll send you a scrap, I know just the one…
Sounds like fun…thinking you have a huge bag of scraps but let me know if you’d like more! 🙂
What a wonderful idea. I’d love to send a scrap your way.
I am up for this 🙂
I’d love to send you a scrap piece of fabric, I’ve got lots! Any particular color in mind?
I’d be happy to send you some!
Put me down for teal. I have teal scraps coming out of my ears. Though not literally.
am I too late???
So cute! If you still need scraps, I’m in ♥
Sara, I’m so slow to respond on this. Do you still need a scrap or two? Just let me know which color and I’ll turn it around quickly!