Did you know that September is National Sewing Month?
I am sure you did and the best part is that Coats and Clark wants to help you celebrate your National Sewing Month projects, and you have 5 chances to win!
Recently I was on the prowl for some neon pink thread for the Vintagely Modern Neon Skirt I made and could NOT find anything to match in my stash. The light pink was too light, the dark was too dark. But when I went to my sewing supply store of course, Coats and Clark already has neon pink thread available. Score for me!!! And it was a perfect match (see no thread line at the hem….that’s how perfect of a neon pink it was!)
So, to celebrate this great sewing month one lucky reader will win a Coats and Clark Anniversary Tin filled with sewing goodies like fabric, zippers and thread. Did you see that polka-dot zipper down in the front? Love, love. I think I need like 50 of those…..
1) To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling us: When you’re in a sewing rut, what motivates you to sew?
2) For a second entry, Like Coats and Clark on Facebook and leave a second comment telling us you did!
When I am in a sewing rut…. I either look online to find cute things to sew and then I get super excited about doing them. Other times, I have to take a trip to the fabric store and get lost in what I could do with each fabric. Then I end up buying way too much, but I now have great inspiration!!!!
I usually search images on the Internet for ideas and collect them in a folder for those times when when I need inspiration.
I search for stuff online.
To get out of a sewing rut, I hit Pinterest and get a billion new ideas!
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the look on my girls faces when they wake up to see what I finished for them the night before – that is just precious!
The ladies in my costume guild get me going again.
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I started sewing to make cute things for my little niece. I do all sorts of other projects, but when I’m in a rut I can always come back to her and make a little dress.
When I’m in a sewing rut, I grab an iced tea and stand in front of my fabric closet. Inspiration comes or I’m reminded of a fabric I have to work with. Thank you!!
Often I just have to browse through some patterns in magazines or online to find something that gets me excited to sew. Or sometimes I just sew wonky monochrome log cabin blocks from leftover strips — eventually I have a big pile to make into a quilt.
Finding new and exciting things to make on the internet motivates me and takes up most of my time!
Sewing blogs motivate me to sew 🙂
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Pinterest is definitely my #1 source of inspiration for getting out of ruts!
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I love the hand quilting Coats and Clark threads…
My sewing rut usually means I’m working on something, I get inspired by something else, but I require myself to finish. That’s when it’s really hard to find any motivation to finish!
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Looking through fashion magazines always gets me going! Thanks for the giveaway!
I don’t often get into a sewing rut, but when I do, I take a break for a while. Thanks for the chance.
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My sewing rut is usually because the project I have chosen is stressing my brain. So I work on a quick satisfying project and it helps reset my brian.
When I’m in a rut I usually check out pinterest – always a wealth of ideas there 🙂
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Looking at projects that other people have completed on blogs helps me realize that I can make beautiful things, too!
Usually what motivates me to sew is need. You know, when you’ve got a deadline and HAVE to get something done… 🙂
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sewing ruts are overcome here by either need of new clothes or pattern testing(deadlines 🙂 )
Ooh,that pink skirt is so cute and motivates me to sew!
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When I’m in a rut, I sew something for someone else. It’s so fun to give away hand made gifts!
When I am in a rut, I just find some cute fabric in my stash and make something. I usually get out of a rut when I find really cute fabric to make something with.
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When I’m in a rut I simply go and sit for a while on my porch. Our log cabin is set in the middle of 6 acres of timber and full of animals and plant life. I only have to look around at God’s beauty and the ideas flow again.
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Online tutorials and seeing that my kiddos need something new!
When I’m in a rut, I think about what clothes my daughters need, and then hit Pinterest!
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Looking at Pinterest, blogs and Etzy motivates me.
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Changing seasons and growing children motivate me to keep sewingwhen I am in a rut.
Usually when I am in a sewing rut, what gets me out is a deadline. So I always try to set myself a deadline, even if it isn’t truly a real one.
All I have to do is browse both the internet and my stash, and a new and exciting project will come to mind that just has to get done!
What gets me out of a sewing rut is buying new fabric. Getting something new to sew with motivates me to get sewing. Although a deadline does help some.
I start following a bunch of blogs to get inspiration!
when I am in a sewing rut… I first take a break. Then I look through awesome blogs and get re-inspired by all the amazing things people can make with fabric. Then I look at my children and think about what they need… and I get back to work ;o) *testing patterns for companies or ‘having’ to come up with blog content also help get me out of the days where I feel lost.
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When I am in a rut I am usually motivated by a baby gift that needs to be made.
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When I’m in a sewing rut, what I need to do is sew. Once I finish a project, I get excited again.
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When I’m in a rut (sewing or otherwise), I tend to browse the internet to get inspired. Just now, I was inspired because my son’s theater teacher is expecting a new baby, and what’s better than making baby gifts?!
I happen to use a lot of C&C products and I love them. I would follow them on Facebook, but I despise Facebook and so I will have to pass on that entry option. :/
I just started sewing so I haven’t run into my first rut yet. But I’m finding that reading sewing blogs seems to be generate too many ideas!
Sometimes I need a little break from sewing. What gets me back in the mood is some new fun idea that I’m excited about. Currently, I’m excited about my girl’s 3rd birthday, I’ve been sewing up all kinds of fun things for her.
It helps me to get the juices going to make something for someone else.
When I’m in a sewing rut, I go into my pinterest boards and look through all the ideas I’ve collected and have yet to try. I usually find a great starting point there.
I usually work on another type of craft until I feel like sewing again. Thanks for the giveaway!
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When I am in a sewing rut I get inspired by ballet, whether I watch a clip on youtube or go to a class it always brings back my passion to create.
When I’m in a sewing rut, I like to surf the web for interesting new patterns and ideas. I usually can find a small project that gets me motivated, and once I finish it, I am usually in the mood to continue with other projects I had waiting to be finished.
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When I am in a sewing rut, I look at my kiddos and think how cute they would look in one of the zillion projects I’d like to make!
What a cute tin and such fun stuff to go inside! When I’m in a sewing rut I just look at all the blogs that I follow and wonder how they all get so much cute projects done and that kicks my butt into gear. 😉
Every time I see this skirt I love it more. To inspire me to sew is to go to the blogs and see what they are doing, (such as this skirt) or go to pinterest. Thank you for this nice give away. I have used Coats and Clark for years.
The adrenaline I get from last-minute projects. It’s pretty motivational. 🙂
If I’m in a sewing rut I find a project that I can complete quickly. I like the end product of sewing and the satisfaction of completing something so a fast project gets me going again.
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If I’m in a sewing rut I find a project that I can complete quickly. I like the end product of sewing and the satisfaction of completing something so a fast project gets me going again.
When I can’t motivate myself to sew, I will sometimes look for a project I can get excited about. That might be something new inspired by fabric I find at the store or sometimes it means looking through my pile of projects and finding one I really like that got buried. Also there is nothing better to motivate me than a deadline (something coming up that I want a project finished in time for.) Sometimes a good cleaning of my sewing space is all it takes; can be so hard to sew in a messy cluttered space!
When I’m in a sewing rut, the thing that motivates me is making plans on what I’m going to make for Christmas that needs to be sewn. I always make homemade sewn Christmas gifts. For family and friends. It makes me excited to start something new no matter the rut I’m in.
I look on Pinterest, or in my fabric stash for inspiration.
Pintrest of course! In fact, most of my sewing endeavors are based on something else I saw that I want to re-create.
I’m the lazy type that has to have a pressing need to get me out of a rut, ie the 5 yr old grew out of her pants again.
I buy new fabric and that motivates me to finish what I have started to start something new!
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When I’m in a rut, I read blogs and scour Pinterest to give me some ideas.
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I read the sewing blogs to find something I just HAVE to make!
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Often, if I get some utilitarian sewing done (alterations, hemming, mending…), it lights a fire under me to get some fun creative projects going.
I follow C&C on facebook.
When in a sewing rut i am inspired by things like pretty fabrics, patterns, and even ordinary objects. Sometimes the greatest ideas come from something really simple!
Seeing a particularly lovely project on blogs or pinterest really sparks my interest. Having the supplies I need is a really nice push too.
I follow C & C on fb as Tabitha Swain Klucking. Thanks!
The combination of a deadline and beautiful fabrics will get me to start sewing!
when i’m in a sewing rut … I read other peoples blogs and get inspired by there gorgeous makes or I hit pinterest
To get out of a sewing rut, I either go to the fabric store and wander the aisles or read through my Bloglovin blog roll for inspiration!
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I am usually inspired by a need. Something that I want, but can’t afford. Or something that I’ve seen and wonder “could I do that?”
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high fashion. it’s always inspiring to me to see awesome runway looks and figure out how i can translate them into something my girls can wear.
once i get an idea it’s like a mindworm that won’t quit until it gets sewn. 😉
sewing blogs like yours!
Browsing online helps to inspire and move out of the rut, but if that doesn’t work shopping for new fabric will always get the ideas flowing again!
A deadline, like Christmas looming usually gets me going…
Organizing my fabric stash helps me remember projects I’ve planned but not gotten to yet.
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I just look through my projects to get out of the rut. 24Tangent@gmail.com
The thought of giving a nice gift to someone can get me going.
Checking out great blogs like yours!
Two things – changing to a different style project, and making something for someone else. I’ve recently been in a bit of a sewing rut and the thing that got me out was making a bag for a friend who was going through a difficult time.
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i just can’t stop when i star to sew 🙂
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When I’m in a sewing rut, I’ll take a break for a couple days. My next inspiration will hit me like a ton of bricks, and I always come up with something awesome after a rut! So I guess my advice is…don’t sew when you don’t feel like it:)
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I have so many WIPs that I can’t really get in a rut – I can always switch to a different project.
A sewing rut is a good get-away to do other house projects – which inevitably leads me back to sewing as I think of other projects to make to go with my house project! – it’s either a never ending circle or perfect inspiration – not sure which but I’m OK with both! Thanks.
When I’m in a rut, I get inspiration by watching other blogs and seeing what wonderful things others are doing. Eventually, I just need to get going again!
When in a rut, I usually search Pinterest for ideas to inspire me 🙂
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All it takes is a gift giving occasion to get me inspired!
I make plans for my next project and tell my sewing buddy, my sister!
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The blog world is usually my inspiration!
I don’t have a lot of time to sew I do it when everyone is gone
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I usually go read all my favorite sewing blogs to get me motivated. If that doesn’t work, then I dig through all of my fabric to refresh my memory.
Visit Simple Simon, of course! Well.. that and I start cleaning my sewing room… that always gets me in the mood to sew. Who wouldn’t rather sew than clean!
When I am in a sewing rut I usually get out of it by reading my favorite blogs. I can always fidn a source of inspiration.
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When I’m in a sewing rut, I usually like to buy a new pattern. New patterns always make me want to sew right away!
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When I’m in a sewing rut I go to my local fabric store and look at the calico prints for inspiration. I also look up lace online because sometimes trim can make something plain look really spectacular.
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when I’m in a rut I just look at the beautiful fabric I have, and that inspires me to keep going.
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Beautiful fabric motivates me!
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I have to, I have made so many grandkids quilts that the next one in line would get mad at me for not making them one
A fun bright fabric snaps me back to sew sew sew (when time permits of course)
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I read a lot of blogs, and they continually inspire me to try something new! thanks for the give away!
Going on Pinterest and reading blogs motivates and inspires me to try new projects 🙂
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Going on Pinterest and reading blogs motivates and inspires me to try new projects 🙂
It usually takes a looming deadline to push me out of a sewing rut … like the pattern test deadline I have on Sunday (I haven’t touched my machine since my baby was born over 3 weeks ago!). 😉
When I am in a sewing rut, a deadline kicks me in the pants and gets me out of my sewing rut.
When I’m in a sewing rut, I go to a favorite blog and dig deeper– I look at a chronology of their projects, or maybe their selection of tutorials or patterns for a quilt along, and that gets me going. It’s hard to focus on the little problems when you see an overview!
I follow C&C on Facebook! Love your story about the neon pink, and I love that skirt!
No sewing rut here, just lack of time to implement all those ideas in my head 😉
Liked them long ago on Facebook… and you guys too 😉
A deadline on an order gets my sewing done when I’m in a rut.
When I’m in a rut, I pull out my quilting books and browse through fabric shops on-line, envisioning my next project. There’s so much inspiration out there! It helps me to branch out and try something new. Maybe I love it, maybe not. Either way, I’m proud and excited to have something new I have learned.
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Reading blogs and looking on pinterest inspire me to get up and get moving!!
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When I’m in a sewing rut, usually one of two things will pull me out of it:
1. One of my kids gives me the puppy-dog look asking me to make them something (usually inspired by some sort of video game).
2. I’ll be inspired to sew something – like a quilt – for a friend who is in need of some handmade love.
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When in a sewing rut, I hit sewing blogs for inspiration!
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When I am in a sewing rut, I put down my project and start a new one (eek probably not such a great idea!) It usually happens when there is a bunch of stitch ripping to be done, BUT, if the project is any good, I hate to see it go unfinished, I love seeing the finished product so that usually motivates me to pick it up again.
Yep, already a big Coats & Clark fan!
When in a rut, I start with Pinterest and the 100’s of items I have pinned to my Sewing boards — next thing you know, the machine is humming and creativity is flowing.
Have been a Facebook fan of you and Coats and Clark for quite a while — also subscribe to you and Coats and Clark’s blogs — love them.
When I get into a sewing rut, I usually take a little break from my current project and just rest a while. Then I’ll go to great clothing sites for inspiration. I’ll look at something and think “I could make that!”. That gives me the motivation to finish what I’m working on currently, and the vision for my next project. Looking through my collection of sewing patterns is also a great way to get me jumpstarted- there are still so many great pieces I want to sew, I just have to remind myself that.
When I am in a sewing rut, there is nothing like a deadline to get me sewing.
I am a fan of the Coats and Clark FB page.
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Participating in a sewing challenge with a deadline provides motivation.
I find something really cute to sew and just do it, that usually gets my juices flowing again 🙂
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Cleaning up my sewing room.
Make an appt. for it on my calendar. Once I get in there and start working the rut is usually worked out
I look at blogs and Pinterest. Oh I’m a pinaholic!
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what motivates me to sew is the fact that I like/love to sew. I have made a few skirts, lots of pillows, a couple of double sided head bands, and a couple other things. I enjoy the e-mails. Thanks
What motivates me is deadlines. Most of my sewing is either done for a special order, a craft fair, or a specific event for one of my kids. Knowing I have to have something done, or I’ll disappoint my children or anger my customers, keeps me going!
Looking at all the great things on pinterest gets me motivated!
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What motivates me when I’m in a sewing rut is digging through my stash of thrifted jackets, blazers, odd bits of clothes and cloth. Touching and seeing those hidden pieces sometimes inspires me to try something new with them.
Looking through my pattern stash motivates me. 🙂
I am a fan of C and C on fb.
When I am in a sewing rut, I pick something very practical to sew. Something that my kids need or mending. Soon, I get bored with mending and my mind gets creative and I then drop the mending back to the bottom of the to-do list and start having fun again! ~Major Moma
A deadline always gets me sewing !!!
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i’m in a sewing rut now… any suggestions? LOL
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I’m often inspired by beautiful patterns and fabrics.
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Looking on the internet and seeing the wonderful projects people do, helps me to finish the current project and move on to the next.
I follow Coats and Clark on Facebook.
When I’m in a sewing rut I’ll either take some time browsing in my stash, or start reading – blog, books or magazines. Sometimes this gives me too too many ideas though – another problem 🙂
I sign up to be a pattern tester or go browse through the fabric store. Sometimes I’m inspired by a new tutorial online or a pattern that’s just been released. Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂
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I roam the sewing blogs looking for inspiration.
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I hope I win:)
Deadlines are a great source of motivation. Also I like to wander the sewing blogs to look for inspiration.
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When I’m in a sewing rut the blogs that I follow help provide inspiration.
I follow Coats & Clark on facebook.
I check out my favorite blogs!
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Generally, if I’m in a sewing rut, someone will have a new baby & make a request, or my kiddos will come up with something new – no time to rest those needles here.
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Pinterst, blogs, and crafty magazines!! Thanks for the chance!
When I’m in a sewing rut I pull out vintage patterns, then I’m sure to find something unique~
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When I’m stuck in a rut, I just look at your blog for inspiration, of course!
I use Pinterest for inspiration.
I always find inspiration in blogland!
Blogs really inspire me when I’m in a sewing rut as well as people . . . yep, I gotta check out a beautiful bag someone is carrying to see how it’s made or an item of clothing or accessories . . . I love sewing and I get inspiration from many things!
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I pull out something to upcycle.
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Pinterest is usually my inspiration for sewing ideas 🙂
Reading blogs gives me inspiration!
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when i’m not inspired to sew, i move on to something else…. i’ll knit, or bind books, or work on any number of other projects until inevitable the sewing bug starts nipping at my heels again!
When in a rut the one thing guaranteed to get me out…..DEADLINES!! So, I keep a WhiteBoard in my sewing room – it is constant motivation (well supposedly)
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I use the internet most of the time or books and mags.
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Usually looking through my fabric stash or long list of patterns will break the rut
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When I’m in a sewing rut getting a specific request for something helps me get sewing again. It had been a while since I made anything, then recently my three year old niece asked me to make her a blue mermaid tail, which I did, and it inspired me to make her a little dress too, and now I’m getting ready to make some new pajama pants for myself.
when i hit a sewing rut i go to my stock of fabrics & pick out one i have been wanting to do then i go to sewing blogs i have & look thru them till i get a whole bunch of new ideas. then i have to figure out which one or ones i want to sew. now i am ready to start sewing again………
when i hit a sewing rut i go to my stock of fabrics & pick out one i have been wanting to do then i go to sewing blogs i have & look thru them till i get a whole bunch of new ideas. then i have to figure out which one or ones i want to sew. now i am ready to start sewing again………
Usually looking for things on pinterest or sometimes a holiday comes up and I get excited about that.
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Having a freshly cleaned sewing room motivates me to make something new.
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