Sew Red For Women

Sew Red Inspiration

2012-02-26T07:17:00.004-08:00

Just a little Sew Red Inspiration for you! Grab some Always & Forever Charm packs or Layer Cakes and head on over to Melissa Corry's blog for a FREE tutorial from her first quilt along to make this quick and easy quilt!

Melissa, by the way; will be designing MAY's Sew Red For Women's Block of the Month.

Have a healthy heart day!

Sew Red for Women Blog Hop-Block One

2012-02-03T04:02:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Sew Red for Women's Block 1! Sew Red for Women was created to raise awareness of Heart Disease among women by way of creativity and camaraderie within the modern sewing community.

From February 3rd, 2012 to January 3rd 2013, Sew Red for Women will feature an original quilt block designed especially for you by some of today's most inspiring designers & bloggers. A special link is provided to hop on over to the blogger's site for details and instructions for completing the featured block.

And this month's block is presented by Leah from Burgundy Buttons! And since today, February 3rd; is National Wear Red Day, hopefully you are reading this in your favorite rose-colored gear!

The Block: My Chevron Heart

This block embodies the classic look of chevrons positioned to represent the diverse heart of a woman. And the heart of women is why we are here!

Visit Burgundy Buttons' Blog for details about making this block! Burgundy Buttons is also selling fabric packs to make the Block as well.

Don't forget to head on back here on March 3rd for Block Two featured by Fat Quarterly's Tacha Bruecher of Hanies Quilts.

Until then, have a heart healthy day!

Sneak Peek

2012-01-29T13:01:00.000-08:00

A little sneak peek of Sew Red for Women's Block 1. Don't forget to show your support for Sew Red for Women and awareness of heart disease by placing our button on your blog!

Our hearts are too important to ignore!

The Sew Red For Women Blog Hop Kicks off here on February 3rd, so come back Friday!

Sew Red for Women Needs You!

2012-01-14T09:05:00.000-08:00

Yep! I'm already planning our next Blog Hops! 12 Bloggers, 12 Blocks, 2 per week and a completed quilt in a little over a month and a half!

Are you feeling modern? Are you feeling wonky?

Your co-star will be be bella solids in the colors of reds, pinks, white and XXX (XXX=chosen accent color).

If you are interested in designing one of the blocks, contact me and let me know what type of Modern and Wonky blocks that you would like to do!

Must haves:

You must have a blog
You will commit to design one block, but make three blocks. Two blocks will be returned to us here at Sew Red for Women/Burgundy Buttons to be used in quilts that will be raffled and auctioned for Go Red for Women and the American Heart Association.
You must have the means to create quality images of your block project.
You must have the ability to write an articulate tutorial understandable by all (well most) skill levels.
You must help spread our message by including our Blogcon or logo on your Blog Side bar.

That's enough of the mush haves and must dos.

The modern blocks would be due by June 1 and wonky blocks by October 1 so that we can tally requirements and build kits. Burgundy Buttons provides the fabric, so there is no cost to you outside of return postage when you send your 2 blocks back. And your time, we know it's valuable and thank you in advance to donating it to this worthy cause.

Leave a comment, cheer us on! We look forward from hearing from you!

Blog Hop Dets!

2012-01-07T13:11:00.000-08:00

Final details on the Sew Red Blog Hop are in!

What is the hop about?

Well, it's about hopping! And raising awareness about heart disease!

Each month, Sew Red for Women will feature an original quilt block designed ecspecially for you by some of today's most inspiring designers & bloggers. We will provide a special link to hop on over to the blogger and/or designer's site for details and instructions for completing the featured block. And you just might learn a thing or two about heart disease while you're there!

The hopping begins on February 3rd, which happens to be Wear Red Day!

Who's Partcipating? And when?

February 3
Leah of Burgundy Buttons

March 3
Fat Quarterly's Tacha of Hanies Quilts

April 3
Katie of Swim, Bike, Quilt

May 3
Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting

June 3
Charlie of Qubee Quilts

July 3
Jessica of Twin Fibers

August 3
Melissa of The Polkadot Chair

September 3
Amber of A Little Bit Biased
October 3
Amy of Diary of a Quilter

November 3
Amy of Amy's Creative Side

December 3
Sherri of A Quilting Life
January 3

Fat Quarterly's Lynne of Lily's Quilts

What fabric are we using?
While we do not yet have a final fabric supply list as the designer's are still creating thier block, we will be using fabrics from Chemistry by Cosmo Cricket and coordinating Bella Solids. Naturally you may use any fabric you like!

As the blocks are released, Burgundy Buttons will offer a block-specific fabric pack for purchase while supplies last.

Will there be a flickr group?

What fun is it if you can't show off? Share pictures of your block and finished projects with the group at http://www.flickr.com/groups/sewredforwomen/

We are so excited to bring you this heart friendly hop and raise awareness about heart disease at the same time! Please help us save lives by sharing information about this event on your blogsite, twitter and facebook! Grab a button over from the right and add it to your side bar!

Together we can make a difference!

Leave a comment! Tells us what you think!

Welcome!

2012-01-07T10:56:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Sew Red For Women!

Sew Red for Women was created to raise awareness of Heart Disease among women by way of creativity and camaraderie within the modern sewing community.

Sew Red For Women will have frequent Sewing and Quilting projects created with our token theme colors of Red & White to inspire you to not only create awesome, fun and exciting projects, but to keep your heart health in the forefront of your mind.

Sprinkled within our projects will be heart health tips that just might save your life and help you FEEL GREAT!

Not a woman? Well, we'll let you read our blog anyway- because contrary to popular belief, we know you men DO have a heart and we love your heart too! Besides, we figure you might know a woman or two, whose heart you want to keep healthy as well.

To kick things we having a BLOG TOUR!!

Some of today's most talented bloggers and designers are creating blocks just for Sew Red for Women's Blog Hop! 12 Months of Red & White 12" blocks that will finish into a Heart Healthy heirloom that you will cherish for a life time. And with your completed quilt, is the daily reminder that your heart is at the center of your body and health!

Don't want to make an entire quilt- no problem! Any of our blocks can be used to make smaller projects! Placements, bags, mini quilts there is no limit!

Our hop will use the heart inspired collection Chemistry, by Cosmo Cricket. Naturally, you may use any fabric you like, but should you wish to use the exact fabrics used in each monthly block, you may purchase the block packs at Sew Red for Women's Sponsor and Founder, Burgundy Buttons. A link to purchase each pack will be included with the block. A complete kit is not available at this time, as our fabulous designers are still designing their blocks!

Our hope will kick off on February 3, which happens to be Go Red for Women's Wear Red Day! So grab our buttons, add them to your blog and get ready to hop, hop, hop for your heart!

Would you like to show your support of Sew Red for Women? Be a Sew Red for Women Contributor! Email me! I'd love to hear from you!