Pencil Pouch Progress!!!

Just over 1 week of sewing for our August Project!

There is still plenty of time to sew up a Pencil Pouch or 2 in support of our efforts to help the kiddos of the Pine Ridge Reservation be ready for back-to-school. The pouches above were sewn using THIS FREE TUTORIAL. Additionally, you can find all kinds of easy to follow and FREE tutorials on my "Pouches" Pinterest board here. All styles are welcome!

Be Inspired by all the fabulous pouches that have already been sewn and added to our donation album here....AND....be sure to add pics of yours when done as well! :) We hope to easily exceed 100 pouches donated this month....I know we can do it!

Thanks for sewing along! 

EVERY. STITCH. MATTERS.

Mid-Month Reminder!

I can hardly believe it, but it's here!

Time for our Mid-Month Reminder!

There's still plenty of time to jump in and sew along for our August Project, and we sure hope you do! We are making Pencil Pouches along with our friends at Sew For Kids to help the children of the Pine Ridge Reservation be ready for back-to-school!

You can get all the details on THIS POST, including links to free tutorials and shipping address. 

Thanks so much for caring and for being a part of our sewing outreach!

EVERY STITCH MATTERS!

2 Minute Pencil Pouch Tutorial!

Don't Blink!!! Or else you might miss this!

It's quick! Really, really quick!

READY????

Start with a piece of 9''x12'' pre-cut felt. Stores like JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby carry a wide selection of solids and prints.

 Fold the bottom edge of your felt up 4-5" and stitch the sides in place.

Mark where you'll be adding your snap closure, and cut a small piece of fabric to reinforce your snaps. If you'd like to use velcro instead, you'll want to measure and sew that on prior to stitching your sides.

Add your snaps and give it a test drive!

These are FAST, EASY and SUPER INEXPENSIVE to make, so why not make a few for our August Project and provide a Pencil Pouch for a kiddo heading back to school on the Pine Ridge Reservation!

Thanks in advance!

Fat Quarter Shop - GIVEAWAY in support of our August Project!

Let's kick off this August Project sewing with a fun FABRIC GIVEAWAY what do say???

Fat Quarter Shop is giving 1 lucky seamstress a Bear Country School Layer Cake! And this is PERFECT to use with this free Pencil Pouch tutorial that uses 10" squares. Quick & Easy and OH SO CUTE!!!

Look at all those fun  prints!

Who doesn't love the Berenstain Bears anyway!?!?!?

The purpose of this giveaway is to support the August sewing project, so with that in mind, you can follow the Rafflecopter prompts below to enter. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Winner selected, announced & emailed 8/9/13 and provided 48 hours to respond and claim prize before an alternate winner is selected.

And GUESS WHAT!?!?!?!!
If you can't wait to get your hands on some of these adorable, scholarly prints, the WHOLE Bear Country School collection is 50% OFF in the Fat Quarter Shop!!!!!
Find all the cuteness and savings here!

Thank you so very much for your support Fat Quarter Shop!
Good Luck to all!

August 2013 - Monthly Project Announcement

Are you READY for a simple sewing project that GIVES BIG???

I sure am! And our August Project provides just that!

Once again, we are very excited to be teaming up with Sew For Kids to work together to make sure our little friends on the Pine Ridge Reservation have what they need to head back to school prepared to learn! There are all kinds of items on their list, and I'll share more in just a moment, but our specific focus item of donation from the Hopeful Threads community is Pencil Pouches. Whether you can sew 1 or 100, each is most welcome! Every ONE matters!

Additionally, here is a list of supplies they have indicated would be helpful as well if you'd like to include any with your Pencil Pouch donations -OR- if you are unable to sew this month, these can of course be purchased and sent and will be equally appreciated!

* NEW Backpacks

* Lunch Boxes/Bags

* Zippered Pencil Pouches or Plastic Pencil Boxes

* Colored Pencils, Crayons, No. 2 Pencils, blue & black pens, rulers, scissors, erasers, pencil sharpeners

* Composition Notebooks, Folders, Binders, Notebook Paper, Index Cards, Construction Paper 

* Kleenex, Wet Wipes

This is such a great time of year to get these items at reduced prices! Maybe as you shop for your own child/grandchild, you can add a few extra items for donation. 

I've been gathering a bundle of fun sewing tutorials for a variety of Pencil Pouches and they can all be found on my "Pouches, Purses & Bags" board on Pinterest here. 

I'm super excited to share that this will also be the C.A.K.E. (Crafty Acts of Kindness Everywhere) Project at Morena's Corner this month too! And she has a fun tutorial coming for all you no-sew folks that would still like to creatively take part. Stay tuned! :)
THANK YOU MORENA!!!!


When you're READY TO SHIP:

Via USPS

Theresa and Jerome High Horse

PO Box 317

Wanblee SD 57577

Via Fedex/UPS

Theresa and Jerome High Horse

1272 Sioux Circle

Wanblee SD 57577

**Please note....if you will include your email address or a self addressed stamped envelope, they would love to be able to say thanks! :)

So let's get sewing and school supply shopping and show our support and encouragement for our sweet friends at Sew For Kids and the Pine Ridge Reservation!