I included the Bag of the Month Club in my big list of “What to get the girl who sews everything” and I thought I’d share a bit more info about it.

Last year I received the Bag of the Month Club as a Christmas gift, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. It turned out to be one of my favourite gifts ever! I looked forward to the first of the month to find out what the next bag pattern would be, and was never disappointed. Some of the designers were new to me, and it was so much fun getting to know some different styles of patterns.

I also had fun joining the Facebook group specifically set up for the club, and it felt like a virtual sewing room, where we all were working on the same things.

As if getting 6 new patterns wasn’t enough, there were even prizes! Plus, I happened to win prizes from 2 different months last year – such an awesome feeling!

This year there is a dedicated website just for the club, making it easier to sign up and obtain patterns as they become available. Sign up here.  The club runs from January to June 2016, with a different designer putting out one bag pattern per month, for a total of 6 exclusive bag patterns. That’s right! Exclusive! None of the patterns are available individually until after the club is over, so if you’re a pattern collector (like me) then this is perfect for you! It’s also great value. The club membership is $40 USD for all 6 patterns, and you can take advantage of the early bird discount and get the membership for only $35 USD if you join before January – that’s less than $6 USD per pattern!

Another new feature this year I’m especially excited about is that Emmaline Bags is offering complete Hardware Kits for each month. So far, January through April are available.

So there you have it! If you haven’t already, head on over to the official website for the Bag of The Month Club and sign up. You won’t be disappointed! Also, if you have a blog, grab yourself a button and add this to your site to show you’re a proud member!

p.s. I’m not affiliated with the club, I just think it’s really great and want everyone to know about it!

I’ve drawn a winner for the Flare Fabrics giveaway. Sheila H. has won herself a 1/2 yard bundle including Essex Linens and a Batik of her choice! Congrats Sheila! Don’t forget Flare Fabrics is offering a generous 15% off your purchase with code OKAPI-15
This discount is valid for the entire month of December!