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Dec
11
It seems like the PERFECT DAY to take a walk down our Project Run and Play ‘memory lane’…..bringing a guest post home today that we shared over on Foster Ramblings prior to Season 7 of PR&P. It’s been updated {minorly} to include our most recent sew-along creations.
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When Maegen invited us to participate in her series {that showcased our favorite “Project Run and Play Creation”}, it wasn’t IF we’d participate, it was how would we ever agree on our favorite creation!
We admit it. We are Project Run and Play junkies. We can’t get enough of the sew-along and the many, many friendships that have originated there. It drives us, it challenges us, and it inspires us to attempt things we never dreamed we could accomplish! We have participated in three seasons (4, 5, and 6) of sew-alongs, as well as the All-Star Season sew-along. Season 4 was our first season to participate, and we were blogless. What we lacked in tech-know-how and sewing skills, we made up for in utter excitement!
Did we mention that we are indecisive? No? Well, we are. But, you’ll be pleased to know that we did make a decision….eventually. But only after polling our ‘biggest fans': ie: our parents and sister {aka: sister momma to our nieces}. And, even then, we cheated and decided on a favorite for each girl – instead of a singular one.
Last season, we sewed along with all four challenges. The challenges {and our creations} were as follows:
Last season, we sewed along with all four challenges. The challenges {and our creations} were as follows:
But before we get to OUR favorites, here is a run-down of the family’s favorites {and, yes, there were a few repeats along the way}:
Dad {because he loves to be a part of sharing his favorites, and does it every month with “Father’s Fantastic Five” in our “Flip this Pattern” series}:
3. Stripes and Polka Dots, season 6 {EA}
2. Let’s go to the Movies, season 4 {EA}
1. Formal Wear, all-star season {CL}
Mom {with a little arm-twisting she succumbed to giving us her favorites}:
3. All About the Details, all-star season {EA}
2. White Sheet, season 5 {CL}
1. Formal Wear, all-star season {CL}
Sister Momma {seriously…she is almost as indecisive as we are}:
3. Signature Style, season 5 {EA}
2. Stripes and Polka Dots, season 6 {EA}
1. White Sheet, season 5 {EA}
As for our FAVORITE OUTFIT for each niece???
For CL: Love is in the Air, season 6
Okay. We don’t typically sew for specific holidays of the year. We sew too slowly to justify doing something that specific. Not to mention it was for Valentine’s Day, and the only thing we like about this holiday is the chocolate and conversation hearts! So, how could we make this work for more than a few weeks of the year? By continuing to focus on LOVE, but do it with the Bible as our foundation.
And, as for the final product….we were in love! Not only were we able to tie in a Biblical principle within a PR&P challenge, we were also able to incorporate the ‘in the air’ portion of it…..using embroidered dandelions with hearts blowing in the wind. That, and it can be worn any day of the year. Success.
For EA: White Sheet Challenge, season 5 {Ring Around the Roses}
If we are willing to sew a creation twice, then we must be pretty excited about it! This was the case with our “white sheet challenge” and the dyeing of fabric for it. The white sheet challenge itself continues to be a personal favorite (I think we are down to the pillowcases).
While we didn’t alter the Oliver and S Family Reunion pattern much {added piping, colored hemline, and embroidery}, we were tickled with the result, as well as the photo op!
What about you do you have a personal favorite that you have sewn for Project Run and Play? And for those of you who don’t want to play favorites with your creations {or maybe you’ve never participated before}. . .what challenge would you like to see in an upcoming season?
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Well, this here’s a testimony as to why you’re on the list of competitors! Consistent, classic, detailed, refined, creative, gorgeous. . . I could go on, but I’ll save it for comments on season 8’s creations! Good luck, ladies! You’ll do great!
Awww thanks, Michelle!! Hoping to stay true to our style and provide a little inspiration along the way….
I LOVE the I Corinthians dress! What a great idea and beautiful execution!
Thanks KariAnn!! We were soooo excited about the outcome….and thankfully, it got several months of wear by our youngest niece!!
Doing a happy dance for you! Can’t WAIT to see what you come up with!
If only our creations would come out as flawlessly as our visions do in our minds… HA! We always have to change our original plan/s at some stage in our sewing. How major is yet to be determined!
Just learned about your blog through PR&P and I am so floored! I love your work and can’t wait to see more!
How sweet, Laura! Looking forward to sharing with you even more over the next few months!!
I’m so excited to be on this season with you! I couldn’t ask for a more talented group of women!!
It IS so encouraging to sew-along with such a sweet group of ladies!! Can’t wait to see your creations in January….
Woohoo, I am so happy for you. Can’t wait to see what you girls come up with!
Thanks Carin….trying to be productive each and every night. We’ve planned LOTS, and now it’s to the sewing stages!!
cant wait! I know you will do great!
Hooray! You are designers this season! =) That is really exciting.
Yes…..it seems a bit surreal :). Hope you are planning on sewing along this season! Maybe??
I am so excited to see your creations on this season’s pr+p! Congratulations!
EEEK! We are excited as well…..now to ‘pull off’ our visions :)!
I am SO excited that you are contestants for season 8!!!! Congratulations!!!! And I have to say your “love is in the air” dress is definitely one of my favorites, although it is hard to choose just one! Good luck and I can’t wait to sew along with you!!
Thanks, Meghan!! We are tickled to have the opportunity to compete and share with PR&P readers!! And, AWESOME — so glad to hear you’ll be sewing along :). The more the merrier…