April 11, 2013

2013 ESSENTIAL TOPS SAL FINAL UPDATE...



  98 TOPS POSTED
(a monumental feat)

I tried to say THANK YOU as each top was finished, but in case I missed someone, let me send out an enormous THANK YOU right now.  It meant so much to me seeing so many people sign up for my little old sew-a-long.  It was wonderful virtually meeting new bloggers and reconnecting with others.  I really appreciate all of your support!

The criteria for the SAL was as follows:
  • No Quotas
  • No Pressure 
  • Just Good Old Sewing Motivation, and bright new tops for our closets
  • A Win, Win Situation
 As I look back I wish I had added one more thing.  That being:
  • even though the SAL has ended, please make sure you keep in touch all the rest of the year.
Of course I'll be peeking in at all your blogs, finding inspiration and stealing a few of your ideas.   I hope you'll continue peeking in here as well.

This was the first SAL for some of our participants - I so hope you enjoyed it.
Several people said the SAL motivated them to start sewing again - I'm so glad of that.

Thank you again!  Enjoy your new tops!
I'm off to make some decisions on my next project...

20 comments:

  1. Amazing and so inspiring!!!

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  2. WoW, Faye! You must feel so prod by the enormous participation. Outstanding job and all of the tops are are beautiful!!! Whether one top or 10 this was a sew_along that garnered my attention, keeping me anxiously waiting for each new post. Salute and congratulations on organizing a huge group. You are amazing.

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    1. What a huge compliment! Thank you Brenda!

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  3. thanks for hosting such a great sew along, any ideas of another sew along?
    Helen

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    1. Thank you so much. I've got a few ideas brewing!

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  4. Faye, thank you for hosting this fantastic SAL.. It was so well done, and so motivating. I look forward to following your blog .Happy sewing.

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    1. You are so welcome, you were a very important part of the whole thing!

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  5. Anonymous4/12/2013

    I always read your blog :)

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  6. Fantastic! Almost a 100 tops made! You are a great host, Faye! Thank you so much for this.
    Wonder what you are planning for your next proyect! :)

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    1. There's no telling what the next project will be Merche but there are lots of holes in my closet that I need to fill.

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  7. Well I just loved joining in this SAL with you, and a would love to send you a huge virtual-bunch-of-flowers!!! It was a lot of fun without any pressure. I ended up with 4 new tops to go back to school with next week. Can't wait to see what you have installed for us in the future ... J

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    1. I agree with you Judith and loved this SAL and would like to join you and we can double the bunch of virtual flowers for Faye! I ended up with two new top and love them. Also looking forward to joining Faye again for a little more fun together :)

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  8. Thank you Faye for this sewalong! Look what you've done - 98 tops out there and you pushed us to make it! Great job!

    Can't wait for next SAL! :)

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  9. Thank you, Faye! Without your SAL 'push" I would not have that new top done yet. It would only be a wish.

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  10. It was great to be a part of it Faye as well as finding your blog in the process. Hope you do another one (or two!). Will be checking in to find out ... Thanks!

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  11. Miss Faye...the hostess with the mostess! It was so much fun to be a part! Take care!

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  12. Thank you Faye for hosting this SAL. It has been very inspiring to see all those beautiful tops. I'm so glad I discovered your blog.

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  13. I was looking for some "top" inspiration and can't find the link to the completed tops. Is there a flickr?

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