It’s baaaack! Grab your gear (and your stamina) because the famous Blueberries sew-a-thon is looming on the horizon once again. If you’ve ever longed for 12 hours of sewing bliss, uninterrupted by kids, spouses and pets, then this event is for you.

Last year’s inaugural event was a punishing, but fun, all-nighter, from 6pm till 6am the following day. Eleven hardy souls from the original 30 were still going strong when the sun’s first rays lit up the eastern sky. It was decided that the second event would fill a more civilized midday to midnight timeslot, and this proved to be the more popular option.

So once again it’ll be 12 hours of intense sewing, as well as the laughing and camaraderie that we all know goes hand in hand with anything sewing-related. On Saturday 25 September the machines will be humming from lunchtime till the Cinderella hour. As catering isn’t included this time, people are encouraged to bring along a plate (plus all the caffeine you need to get you to the stroke of midnight).

“Both events last year filled up quickly, so register today by clicking here” says Jackie. “Come along and show everyone that you have what it takes to sew for 12 solid hours. I can guarantee you’ll have a rollicking good time in the process.”

The stayers from last year’s all-nighter, bleary-eyed but triumphant

Click here to see more of last year’s photos.