Roots Sewing Series Winners

The final day of the Roots Sewing Series is here and what a day it will be!  The Sew-Along is full of incredible submissions and it's been such an absolute pleasure to browse through and see the outfits you've made.  Not only that, but to learn about all the cultures represented has been a real treat, too.  I felt like I was travelling the world vicariously through your outfits…so fun!! 

Thanks to our amazing sponsors, we have wonderful prizes for some very lucky (and talented!) readers.  Our esteemed guests each cast their vote to pick their favourite of all the 31 entries.  It was a very tough decision and the votes were unbelievably close between first and second.  Let's take a look at the huge prize package the grand prize winner will be enjoying:

GRAND PRIZE - Judges' Choice

$100 gift card from Gold Star Tools 

$75 gift card from L'Oiseau Fabrics

$30 gift card from Ribbon Retreat

Very Shannon - 3 pdf patterns (winner's choice)

Craftiness Is Not Optional - 3 pdf Patterns (winner's choice)

Blank Slate - 2 pdf patterns (winner's choice)

Go To Patterns - 2 pdf patterns (winner's choice)
Sew Like My Mom - 2 pdf patterns (winner's choice)

In addition to the Judges' Choice winner, three more Sew-Along participants who have been randomly selected, have each won one of the following:

PRODUCTS PRIZE PACK

$75 gift card from Gold Star Tools

Party of Ribbon Bundle from L'Oiseau Fabrics ($23 value)

$30 gift card from Zipit

PATTERNS PRIZE PACK

Very Shannon - 3 pdf patterns (winner's choice)

Blank Slate - 2 pdf patterns (winner's choice)
Sew Like My Mom - 1 pdf pattern (winner's choice)

Beatnik Kids - The Bond Top PDF Pattern 

Peaches and Peanuts Patterns - Jack & Jill Color Block Shirt PDF Pattern 

Sewing Mama RaeAnna - Cupcake Top PDF Pattern

E & E PATTERNS PRIZE PACK
E & E Patterns - 2 pdf patterns from the soon-to-be-released Spring 14 Collection 
(winner's choice)

Before the announcement of the winners, I'd like to once again, thank these incredible sponsors.  This sewing community is made so much better with the support of these companies, shops, and designers who truly believe in what we do.  They are top-notch, and I recommend them wholeheartedly.  Please take some time to visit them.

And the Grand Prize Judges' Choice winner is…

Maria from Creative Needle & Threads

Congratulations!

As I mentioned before, the votes were extremely close and I just cannot let the second place entry leave empty-handed.  So, an honourable mention goes to

Sopo from Designing in Choas

She will be given three E & E Patterns of her choice (including the soon-to-be released Spring 14 collection) and I will personally send her some goodies from my stash.

And, chosen at random are three more lucky winners!

The Product Prize Pack winner is…

The Pattern Prize Pack winner is…

The E & E Patterns Prize Pack winner is…

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you so much to everyone who joined in the Sew-Along and followed the series!  

I think the best part of this whole series for me is the realization that although there have been many cultures around the world represented, we all share a commonality that unites us: a love for sewing for our children.  There are no barriers of language or distance when it comes to the enjoyment of seeing what you've created for your children.  We all understand the excitement of finding that perfect fabric and that moment of joy when it turns out exactly the way you wanted it to.  Or even better, when your child is ecstatic with the result and doesn't want to take off!  Regardless of where we are in the world, we can relate to each other, and it's such an honour to be a part of this global sewing community with each and every one of you.

Roots Sewing Series Recap

The contributions that each of these guests have made has inspired heritage sewing around the world, and I can't thank them enough for it!  Thank you so much to all of you for creating such stunning outfits representing each of your cultures.  I've been thoroughly enriched by this experience thanks to you!  

If you missed any of these amazing features or want to see them again, click on their blog names below.  

These guests are now the distinguished judges who are deliberating carefully to vote on their favourite outfit from the Sew Along.  It's not an easy task, but in the end, the grand prize winner will be announced tomorrow, as well as the randomly picked prize package recipients.  It's going to be a very good day for some lucky readers!  Can't wait!

See you tomorrow!

Roots Sewing Series - Sewpony

The last stop on this whirlwind tour of sewing your heritage for children, is Australia, where Suz from Sewpony lives.  Let's forget about the polar vortex, and head to the beach with her for some Aussie summer vibes.  More details of her awesome outfit at Sewpony.

It's not too late to submit an outfit in the Sew-Along, but it's getting close to the deadline!  The link up closes at 11:55pm PST tonight.  Then the guest participants and myself will cast our votes over the weekend and the winners will be announced on Monday.  Will you be one of them?

Roots Sewing Series - Lollipop Garden Crafts

We're heading back to Asia today to see a beautiful batik creation made by Yeka from Lollipop Garden Crafts inspired by her Peranakan heritage.  Don't miss all the details on her blog.

Roots Sewing Series - Clouds Full of Rain

I'm thrilled to have the talented Tamika joining in the Roots series from her blog Clouds Full of Rain with an outfit inspired by her African heritage.  Those vivid colours are so gorgeous!  Want to see more?  Head over to Clouds Full of Rain for the details.

Only a few more days to get your submission in if you've been sewing along.  All entered must be linked up by Friday, January 31, 11:55pm PST.  Click on the graphic below to be re-directed to the link up and prize information.

Roots Sewing Series - Suburbia Soup

Today the Phillipines is the destination for inspiration, with Venus from Suburbia Soup.  She has such a way with coordinating textures and fabrics, and as you can see, she's done it again!  Head over to her blog to see more of her gorgeous ensemble.

Roots Sewing Series - Mekkotehdas

Sunna and Kirsikka, who host a beautiful Finnish blog called Mekkotehdas, are joining in today to show us their children's clothing inspired by the indigenous Sami people of northern Scandinavia. Admittedly, I hadn't heard of the Sami before, and I was so fascinated to learn more of this interesting culture.  Here is a little look Sunna and Kirsikka's stunning outfit.  Don't miss more details and photos at Mekkotehdas!