1st SAL.....Peg, Dale and I committed to stitching Anni Downs - A Gardener's Journal in March. I blogged about this on my blog thinking maybe one or 2 others may join us and lots of girls indicated an interest so I decided to start this blog where we can all encourage each other to meet the goals set along the way....March 2010 -March 2011...........
2nd SAL ......well so many of the girls wanted to continue on with another project and some new girls joined us and now approx 91 girls are stitching Natalie Bird's Tis the Season. March to Sept 2011...............
3rd SAL....many girls want to stick with the SAL so now we have moved onto Anni Downs Some Kind of Wonderful - My Favourite Things Quilt.......Oct 2011-Oct 2012.........
Where are we now.....
4th SAL 2013...is numerous smaller projects from the previous 2 books Tis the Season and Some Kind of Wonderful plus some projects from Red Home by Natalie Bird approx 60 ladies stitching together.........
2014 we had the year off..............
5th SAL 2015..........inspired to continue we are doing another quilt project.....Anni Downs newest quilt Natures Journey.....
6th SAL 2017.............A Holly Cottage Christmas by Michelle Ridgway.......once again the pattern is in an affordable book so it is easy for everyone to join in...........and you can raid your stash for the fabrics........or lash out and buy a the whole lot........this SAL will be run by Fiona aka Bubz Rugz and Raewyn........
Chookyblue........

Saturday, February 5, 2011

joining us........

I know lots of girls are itching to get started on the Stitch-a-long (SAL) for 2011..........
........Tis The Season (TTS) by Natalie Bird.....
......but if you're joining the group the start is March.......
........the current SAL girls are doing so well we have lots of Gardener's Journals (GJ) in the top stage and quite a few of those will be finished by the end of the month.
Some of the girls who are behind will be continuing on with the SAL in 2011 working on the GJ to get it finished and others working on finishing the GJ and starting the TTS
The plan is to stitch from March thru to August with all projects finished by Sept.
Stitching 2 blocks / month...........(3 March)
Another idea is if you want to stitch more then that as these are pretty quick stitcheries then stitch extra of that block and make it into a gift..........you could have a few extra goodies in the present box by the end of the SAL..............
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So if you would like to join us blogger has a max of 100 people on a group blog.
I have about 40 spots left at the moment with the current girls.
I had the offer from a friend to run 2 if we got to many and she would assist as administrator but I think I will just leave it as one blog. If I get swamped I might add another administrator but will try and manage it myself.
So approx 40 new SAL girls it is.
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You MUST be a blogger to be part of this group. If you want to join and don't have a blog well start one it is heaps of fun and a great motivation to get things done.
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If you are a  "No Reply" blogger PLEASE change it as it is just more work for me. If your not sure check out the link on those words anyway. 
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Most importantly try to post regularly to the group it is what makes the group fun and makes you part of the group...........
SO to join in
Leave a comment here with your name, email and blog address.
EG.         
Joe 
 joebloggs@gmail.com
www.joebloggs quilts.blogspot.com

In the next few weeks I will send an invite for you to join the group blog.
I will also make a list on the sidebar.
You may notice a list there of the current blog members who are continuing on to do the SAL 2011.

Keep Stitching............
Chookyblue...........
PS If you need to know where to find the book read this post.

50 comments:

Aunty said...

Hi Chookyblue,
I wish to join the 2011 TTS stitch-a-long.
Aunty
this old aunt quilts blog

Anonymous said...

Hi Chooky i would love to join tis the season bloggers, i have just recieved the book and i must check what fabric i have.
cheers Shez
http://shez-enjoyinglife.blogspot.com

Pepe said...

Hi, Chookyblue! I was looking for a post like this!!! So excited!
I would participate...
My blog is www.ilblogdipepe.blogspot.com and my mail is
www.ilblogdipepe.libero.it
Youpieeee!
I have yet bought the threads DNMC and the fabrics!

Maria Harrits said...

HI. I´m in!
Maria
sy@momaquilt.com
http://allmomasquilt.blogspot.com/

BubzRugz said...

Hi... I'd love to join you all...
Fiona
bubz.rugz@yahoo.com
http://bubzrugz.blogspot.com/

Thanks....
Hugz

Anonymous said...

I would love to join (but you already knew that :)
Sue
suewallace877@hotmail.com
http://suzi-q12.blogspot.com/

Joy McD said...

Yes, I would love to join! I've got the pattern, threads and fabric all ready!!!

Joy

jam (at) goonly (dot) net

http://joysquilts.blogspot.com/

Pat said...

Love to join :0)
Pat
blackdogs@mountaincable.net
livelovelabs.blogspot.com

Elisa (AKA scrapcat) said...

I'm so excited to be a part of this! I already have my book and background :)
Elisa - scrapcattouch@gmail.com
http://scrapcatscraps.blogspot.com/

Denysem said...

Hi Chookyblue,
I would participate!!
Denyse
denysemcarvalho@hotmail.com
http://denysemcarvalho.blogspot.com
Hugs

Alberta Gal, Shauna said...

Hi Chookyblue,
I am totally in, I just got my book and such for GJ so I will be doing that sometime as well. But this is great to start at the beginning!!!
Shauna
albertacountrygal@gmail.com
http://hobbieswithalittlebiteoflife.blogspot.com

Anne Lise said...

Hi. I want to join in to TTS 2011. Hopeful my book will come before March.
Anne Lise AK
anneliseak@yahoo.no
http://anneliseshobbysider.blogspot.com

kokina said...

ciao Chooky,
i would love to joyn your TTS stitch along.
my name is Kokina.
my mail
patchonly@fastwebnet.it
my blog
http://patchworkmalinconieanimali.blogspot.com/
i already have Natalie's book.

kokina said...

Chooky,
is it working now?
thanks
Kokina

Vicki ♥ said...

Hi Chooky...I would like to join in on the stitchery. SAL it is :)
tozzie1@gmail.com
http://tozzscorner.blogspot.com/
Thanks :) Hugs Vicki

Sarah said...

I would love to join this time Chooky! I actually traced a couple last night so that job is out of the way!
x Sarah

Anonymous said...

Hi Chooky, I would love to join the Stitch-a-long please...
Treann
treann@internode.on.net
http://treannsplace.blogspot.com

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

Hi Chooky,
I'd love to join the 2011 stitch a long. My details are:

sameliasmum@gmail.com
http://sameliasmum.blogspot.com

Thanks so much

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

I am in--as I already received the book as a gift so I could do this stitch along--
quiltingisblissful.blogspot.com
email-dlcquilter3@gmail.com
Thanks--
Hugs, Di

barb's creations said...

Please ccan I join in this stitch-a-long.I'll put my email addy below for you.Fingers crossed I can join :) Barb.

cupcake_barb@hotmail.com

barb's creations said...

Forgot to put my blog addy which is...
http://barbscreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks :) Barb.

Jeanette said...

Not sure if you've got me but i'll post again. Have 1 block sticthed already so i'm on my way. :)
www.jeanettespatch.blogspot.com
quilter_36@yahoo.com.au
Hugs,

quiltma said...

Would love to be part of the stitch along.
Last year was a rough year for me because I lost my Mom. I need a pick me up.
Sue
quiltma@yahoo.com
suesquiltinghaven.blogspot.com

Isabella said...

Please dont forget me I promise to do better this time, I wont try to enlarge some and forget to do the others :(

Unknown said...

Hey Chooky - I am still in , just waiting for my book to become available!! Even though "gulp" I have not finished Gardeners Journal.

Sue said...

Yes please can I join in, will fit in nicely with OPAM that Peg and Kris run.
suesplaceinthesun.blogspot.com

Quilt Kitty said...
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Quilt Kitty said...

Hi, I would like to join in so I now have a very new & very blank blog.
qkitty88@gmail.com
quiltkittyloveslife.blogspot.com/
Thanks Tracee

Diann said...

I would like to participate.

Diann
diannc@aol.com
http://dkc-ab.blogspot.com

I already ordered the book and expect it any day.
Thanks,
Diann

Anonymous said...

Chooky,

Please put me down as very interested in joining the Tis the Season SAL.

pkhowe@optusnet.com.au
http://scully236.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Could you join me in for TSS Please..Thought I was in already...
cheers

Anonymous said...

I'd love to join!!! The books already on its way :-)

s.knott@drei.at
www.stitchingsewingandmore.blogspot.com

Thank you
Sabine

Vickie said...

Oh yes please,
Vickie
tallyvic@hotmail.com
http://vickiescrafting.blogspot.com/
cheers Vickie

Jude said...

I have been looking forward to doing this stitch a long, so please add me to the list.
Judy
carjudey@yahoo.com.au
http:/judiesspot.blogspot.com

Simone de Klerk said...

Please count me in! I'm looking forward to it!

Simone
simone(dot)de(dot)klerk@versatel.nl
hhtp://simonedeklerk.blogspot.com

Janice said...

Janice

jparker@fsu.edu

quiltingcamper.blogspot.com

I found you too late to join in Gardener's Journal, but am happy you are doing another stitchalong.

~Marica~ said...

Hi,
I would love to join the TTS 2011.

Marica
marica@englating.se
http://englating.se/wp

Anonymous said...

I hope I made it in time!!! ME TOO PLEASE!

SandyN said...

I would LOVE to join in too...

Sandy
normansandra@hotmail.com
http://sandyspatchworkangel.blogspot.com/

Sandyn

Lolastitchida said...

Cannot wait for this one to start! Have fabrics and floss ready to go! YIPPEE!!! Thanks Chooky

Sweet Cinnamon Stitches said...

Hope I'm not too late?
Jane.
t.jclark@bigpond.net.au
http://sweetcinnamonstitches.blogspot.com
Cheers....Jane.

DAWNIE said...

Hi Chooky - always love to have a project on the Go - yes please add me to your group. I can nearly focus on this now as have just finished GJ today and sent quilt off to be quilted - yipeeee

Perri said...

Chooky, was wondering if you have any spots available to join in the Stitch A-long ? As I'd love to join ?
Happy stitching, P

Perri said...

Sorry forgot
blog www.stitchesfromthebush.blogspot.com
Thanks, P

Miss Hillbilly said...

ME ME ME ME ME

Tonya
www.hillbillyhandiworks.blogspot.com

I have to go find that book NOW!

Anonymous said...

Hi, I'm officially joining now. *grin*.

Sandy
http://www.cookiesandcreamcraft.com.au/blog/

Jan Quigley said...

Pick me, pick me, lol. I've ordered the book & would love to join in. I found Gardner's Journal too late though I have the book & will make it one day. cheers, Jan Q
http://mollys-meanderings.blogspot.com/

Kris said...

Thanks for the link!

Kris Paton

kristinpaton@yahoo.com

lifeatrosemaryhill.blogspot.com

Pip said...

Thanks for the link Chooky

Pip Porter

restisnotidleness@gmail.com

restisnotidleness.blogspot.com

megspot@typepad.com.au said...

Hi Chook,
I would love to join in your next SAL. I have been watching your blog and enjoy it so much. Please can you let me know how I can get involved. I have started Gardener Journal and the Chritmas one. You have made me so inspired, thank you. I feel so far away in Western Australia, blogging has bought us all together and feel that quiters are all so close this way. Thank you again. I have just started my blog megspot@typepad.com.au Happy Stitching. Meg xx