Sewist Challenge 2024/ 2025

Congratulations to Mary Simmons for her July 2024 entry

September—It’s national sewing month—your choice of a project this month! 

August—Sew something for use outdoors—napkins for a picnic, picnic cloth, door hanging, etc. 

July—Use a natural fabric in a project—cotton, linen, silk, wool, etc.

June—Red, White and Blue this month! 

May—Make Something for Yourself for “Memade May”

April—Incorporate lace or some type of trim (rick-rack, bias, piping, etc.) into your project. 

March—Use the color green this month. 

February—Sew something for your table—napkin, placemat, table mat, etc. 

January—Make a name tag and include the year you joined the Sacramento Chapter –and wear it to 
meetings!

December—Sew a Gift

November—Sew a holiday project—any holiday qualifies

October—Sew something you have had in mind for a while
(weeks, months, years!)

Challenge Rules / Guidelines

The rules are as follows:
1. Each entry must be a sewing project (knitting, crocheting, etc., are wonderful . . .just not for this challenge)!
2. Entries can be basic sewing, quilting, machine embroidery . . in other words, use the sewing machine to make the project!
3. Only entries completed in their respective months will be eligible for entering into the contest.
4. One entry per month per participant.
5. Must be a member of the Sacramento Chapter of the American Sewing Guild to participate.
6. Each month’s project picture should be sent to sewistchallenge@asgsacramento.org by 11:59 pm on the last day of that month.
7. Winner to be announced at our Annual Meeting in the fall. Winner need not be present at the Annual Meeting to win, but we would love to see everyone there!
8. The winner receives a $100 gift card.

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