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I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge <\/strong>sponsored by Nancy Zieman Productions, Clover Needlecraft, <\/strong><\/strong>and Riley Blake Designs. <\/strong><\/strong>Youth ages 15 and under are invited to share how they \u201csew for fun\u201d\u2014 while making a pillowcase with NASA Out of this World Planets fabric<\/strong><\/a> or Butterflies on Light Purple fabric<\/strong><\/a> with coordinating Shades fabrics<\/strong><\/a> by Riley Blake Designs<\/a><\/strong>; along with an I Sew For Fun<\/strong><\/span><\/a> sewing tool by Clover<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Youth age 15 and under may participate in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge <\/strong>by reading and understanding the contest guidelines listed below, sewing a pillowcase using one of the 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Packs<\/strong><\/span><\/a> purchased by an adult, and <\/strong>emailing two photos to info@ziemanproductions.com<\/a><\/strong> on or before September 29, 2020<\/span><\/strong>: One photo showing youth sewing\/working on the challenge project using the I Sew For Fun Tool (included in the\u00a02020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>), and a second photo of youth with completed pillowcase. Note: It\u2019s okay if you prefer not to show youth\u2019s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant\u2019<\/strong>s first name, city, state, and age\u2013when emailing photos to info@ziemanproductions.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge<\/strong>, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack<\/a>. Purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack<\/a><\/strong> at ShopNZP.com<\/a>, <\/strong>as soon as possible<\/strong>. Quantities are limited!<\/strong><\/p>\n Helpful Notions<\/strong><\/p>\n Gather your sewing supplies and prep your fabric for sewing. Included with the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> is everything you’ll need to complete the I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Project, you’ll supply the thread! When you receive your challenge project pack, open the package and prep your fabrics. The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial <\/a><\/strong>will be available September 15, 2020<\/strong>, right at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog.<\/a><\/strong> If you’re ready to get started sooner than September 15, you’ll also find our Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial shared in an earlier blog posting<\/strong><\/a>. Read all directions, before beginning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As soon as you receive your 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> you may start making your pillowcase! You\u2019re the designer: You may choose to embellish your pillowcase with ribbons and\/or lace, and\/or add your name with fabric markers, and\/or decorate your pillowcase as desired. Remember, you must use the office challenge fabrics included with the project pack <\/strong>and one I Sew For Fun<\/strong><\/span><\/a> sewing tool\u2014all included with the challenge kit!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Coming, September 15, right here at the NZP Blog<\/a>: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019<\/strong> Sewing Challenge Part Two: Step-by-Step Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial! <\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Nancy Zieman Productions E-news<\/span><\/a>, then watch your inbox for updates from the NZP Team.<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Challenge is open to all youth, ages 15 and under, residing in the continental US.<\/p>\n 2. The challenge is limited to the first 30<\/span> persons whose parent or guardian purchases the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack<\/a><\/strong>. <\/strong>Purchase project pack as soon as possible at ShopNZP.com <\/a><\/strong><\/strong>to reserve challenge spot. Quantities are limited.<\/p>\n 3. Coming, September 15, here at the NZP Blog<\/a>: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019<\/strong> Sewing Challenge Part Two: Pillowcase Sewing Steps! Or go ahead and get started with our Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial shared in an earlier blog posting<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n 4. Sew a pillowcase using the official Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack<\/a> <\/strong>fabric, along with any sewing and\/or serging techniques. Construction may be done by hand or by machine. Participants may use any type of embellishment, decorations, and may add designer touches. Work may be done exclusively by the participant, and\/or with the assistance of an adult. One pillowcase per participant. Challenge participants, and\/or an adult parent\/guardian must <\/strong>email two photos to info@ziemanproductions.com<\/a> on or before September 29, 2020:<\/span> One photo showing youth using Clover\u2019s I Sew For Fun Tool(s) while sewing and\/or working on the project, and a second photo of youth with the completed pillowcase. Note: It\u2019s okay if you prefer to not show youth\u2019s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant\u2019s first name, city, state, and age when photos to info@ziemanproductions.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Participants will be judged on workmanship, creativity, and overall appearance. Participants photos will be shared on sponsoring companies social and web sites to promote the love of sewing.<\/p>\n Prizes will be awarded to those making the top three cinch sacks, along with additional prizes awarded randomly.<\/span> Winners will be announced on the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog on September 30, 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids\u2019 Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack (choose a project pack with<\/span> NASA Out of this World Planets or Butterflies on Light Purple and coordinating Shades Fabrics<\/strong>)<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Purchase challenge project pack, at ShopNZP.com<\/a>, <\/strong>as soon as possible. Quantities are limited! Coming, September 15, here at the NZP Blog<\/a>: NEW! 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<\/a> Using the right sewing tools assists with creating a successful sewing project! Above is a photo showing all the I Sew For Fun Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover. You may use any of the above I Sew For Fun sewing tools while sewing your pillow case challenge project! Show us What You\u2019re Making!<\/strong> We love to hear from you, so email your photos\u2014anytime\u2014to The NZP Team at info@ziemanproductions.com<\/a>, and\/or share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook<\/strong><\/a> or Instagram<\/strong><\/a>!
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