The Calendar says December and sure you think that means it’s time for some generic holiday season, right? No. You know it’s more than that! You feel it in the air tonight, like Phil Collins feels tiny little royalties checks!
Yes! It’s time for the 4th- yes, 4th!!! Jungle January Sewing Event and Swap!!!
Four years ago we set out on a noble quest- to bring the joy of animal print clothing and accessories to our wardrobes and the world. Some of us were scared- some of us were cheetah veterans and all of us had a lot of fun sharing our work and our sewing community!
Have you sewn along? It’s super easy- just sew something in a fab animal print- post in to your blog and link back here! I’ll have a weekly recap and jungle parade and post your work here and on the Jungle January 2016 Pinterest page- a great place for oohing, ahhing and inspiration!
Some of you know I have more ideas than skill- so feel free to snag these Tarzan images right off the Pinterest page and add to your blog so you can be one of the cool kids!
Did I mention a SWAP???? Yes, I did! Last year we had lots of fun swapping animal prints across the sea and the wide Serengeti- want to play?? Post a ‘pick me, pick me’ in the comments with your email address and a brief essay about your feelings on posting internationally. Bruder and I will pair you up 2 by 2 (see what I did there? ) and you can get your SWAP on!!!!
Oh, one more thing that Bruderlein wanted me to remind you- love the animals- be inspired by them and their beauty, but……
Not ready to commit yet? Here’s some inspirations from Pinterest:
Givenchy Resort 2016-
photo credits: little me! Pinterest.All images remain the property of their original owners.
Pretty Grievances 
Woohoo! I’m in!
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Yay! Any plans?
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I’m totally in! And I got so excited to get the email that you posted this. Better than Christmas! My essay will be in the mail! And I’m in for international swapping!
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I’m in! (Tried to leave an essay earlier so if this is a second entry, just send me two swappers. I’ll give one to Sybil.)
Can you remember, sniff sniff, when I could only managed animal print panties?? But put them on my head!!
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I will always cherish your panty clad picture- it made my day!!
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I would love to take part this year too and looking forward to see what all the creative ladies will make! Count me for international swaping!
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Excellent! What’s your print of choice?
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I would love a giraffe print, a good opportunity to go fabric shopping! and you? Do you already have your fabric?
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I’m thinking about a fantasy animal- sort of cheetah- mostly gaudy!
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Nice, had to google the word gaudy 😄
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Did it say ‘Anne’ ? It should have!!
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😂😂😂
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Maybe……..I’ve succumbed for the last three years so probably but I’ll have to think of something discrete.
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You’ve been every way from discrete to full kitty- I can’t wait to see!
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Oh yes! Pick me! Pick me! Let’s do this! I am willing to ship where ever I need to. smclevenger@gmail.com
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I’m *so* in! I’d prefer to ship to the US, but I’m willing to be flexible if needed. 🙂 It’s sewrusty at live dot com.
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Pick me PICK ME so I can have something from Somewhere Acrioss the Sea royalties to Bobby Daris or his estate as the case may be
K.barnhill@q.com
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Love that song!!
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Pick me pick me so I can have something From Somewhere Across the Sea
Royalties too Bobby Darin or his estate as the case may be
K.barnhill@q.com
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Nice spot matching on that Givenchy. Maybe I’ll get around to sewing up the bit of blue leopard ponte that’s been waiting for a could of years…
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I’d love to participate! Can’t do a fabric swap but am so so in for sewing something up!
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Yes!! Welcome aboard the silly safari!
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I am looking for suitable fabric. So maybe I will, and maybe I won’t. Thank you.
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Support and encouragement always welcome! Be a cheerleader!
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I’m in, but not sure that I can participate in the swap as I’m away now until the first week of January and with the postal service the way it is, my recipient wouldn’t receive my parcel until the challenge is over!
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I can’t do the sway, but I’ve been planning my JJ for the last few months. Fabrics have been found slinking into my stash…
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I’m mean swap, but heh! Jungles sway in the wind… or stiflingly hot breezes? Whatevs! Can’t wait for the Christmas sewing rush to be done to I can get going on some lively sssspecklessss and spots…
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They are hard to resist, aren’t they?
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Hi 🙂 I would like to participate in the swap and animal print sew allong. As usual I live in Norway and you said to comment any feelings about shipping international. Of course, the cheapest thing for me, would be if you can find me a swappingpartner in Norway. But I realize that might be difficult. I am willing to considder sending internationally if I find a swap that I really like. I have some dalmation print “short fake fur” , but it is bulky stuff, so it might not be so cheap to send. Still, I could check the shipping price out and send it internationally if the COSTs arent too high 🙂 I really appreciate you being so active in the sewing world. I always read Your posts, and believe it or not, I have made many things, I have just been quite the slack about posting my Projects. Still you are inspirational. I have been receiving Your posts for quite a while now (you were my first “blog friend”. So I gues you are sort of special, in fact I even managed to include you in a dream the other night. Funny 🙂 Kristin
oh, if you need it my e-mail is davik@lyse.net
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What a delightful and funny post! I’m in! I’d love to create something for Jungle January! I’m looking forward to it!
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Yay!!! I know it will be amazing!!
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Yay! Exciting! I’ve got some leopard print in my stash I have no idea what to do with…what better use than to turn it into something “wild” for Jungle January!
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Yes! Preach the gospel of growling fashion!
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I was such a slacker last year and skipped out on the swap. This year I’ll plan to briefly leave my cave to join in the sending of jungle-themed goodies, even internationally if that’s how it rolls.
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I want to participate! I love Jungle January. I’ll have to dive into my knits and see what jumps out. I hoping for a tiger.
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Oooh I have been lurking in wait for this post!! Pick me!! I am ok to swap internationally. I LOVE animal prints. Ladybug, leopard, zebra, giraffe…..mmmmmmmm. Love it.
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I would love to join in but prefer not to do the fabric swap if that’s ok.
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Please join us- I’d love to see your prints on our cruise!
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JUNGLE JANUARY! I made a top for it last year that I never got around to blogging. If it fits again I may have to rectify that in 2016!
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Yes! A stirring tale of survival !
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I’m keen…but have already committed to SWAP and Historical Sewing Monthly, so I’m not sure how I can slide in a Jungle January…hmmm let me ponder this one. I’ll try to get my finger out and let you know if I can commit to the swap as well
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Steampunk cheetah!!!!!
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I have been looking at steampunk camo…
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Those memes are bang-on! LOL ^_^
I’m excited to report that I am going to be participating in my VERY FIRST Jungle January! ^_^ I actually purchased fabric several months ago, knowing I wanted to be prepared this year! This will also be my first animal-print garment ever (I was going to wait until I was 40, thereby qualifying for proper Cougar status but since I am pretty sure I already qualify for Cat Lady status, I think it’s an acceptable look LOL)
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As usual, I’m late to the game, but I’m in. I am definitely going to finish stamping that silk with the giraffe stamps I made *last* JJ. And I hope I will actually sew something with it once it’s stamped.
I’m also in for the swap, and I will be slightly less tardy this year. I’m okay for international.
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I can’t wait to see this!! Tutorial? Please? Please?
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I’m in! Am I too late for the swap? I’m in the uk and can post anywhere!! 🐘🐅🐆
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Oh you are just in time!!! Yay!!
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The link doesn’t seem to work but I’ve left a comment on her blog 🐅🐘🐆
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If it’s not too late, I’d like to join in. It it’s too late, I’ll still participate. Who says no to a jaguar?
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Yay!
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I know I’m kind of late to the party, but I’d like to be counted in, too! Missed last years Jungle January. I have made a vintage leopard weskit blouse, and I’m going to post on my blog this weekend before the end of the month. Should I send you the pictures and the link when I post? Let me know. Everyone else’s makes are so lovely and creative! Thanks for hosting this again.
Kelly
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Oh I’m excited! I’ll wait for you! Like Rose waited for Jack! Just link me in your post- I’ll find you!
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Oh, I see the ping backs…I made sure to do more than a mention – I’ll do a hyperlink in my post back to this one.
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Oh fancy- you know your stuff!
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