I am honored to again join the ByAnnie team for the #SewPINK Initiative in support of breast cancer awareness in October.
To learn more and see the calendar of events visit:
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women.
Month:
October
Progress and Disparities
Thanks to research and advances in treatment, survival rates for breast cancer, especially when caught early, have improved significantly. Treatments are becoming more personalized, and new therapies are offering hope even in more advanced cases.
However, equity must remain a central focus. In the United States, Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than White women, despite similar rates of diagnosis.
Rural communities, low-income patients, and people without insurance also face barriers to timely and quality care. Closing these gaps is just as important as finding the next breakthrough treatment.
"Black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than White women, despite being less likely to be diagnosed with it.”
-American Cancer Society
Prevention
Taking proactive steps can make a significant difference in the early detection and prevention of breast cancer.
Get regular screenings: Mammograms are the most effective tool for early detection. Most guidelines recommend starting between ages 40 and 50, though your personal risk may call for a different schedule.
Sewing For Breast Cancer Awareness
For the second year, I selected to feature Homemade, by Tula Pink, a fabric collection that communicates the special connection when creating from our hands, sewing for a cause, wearing our support, and giving in service to those that we love.
Create your own pink-inspired jacket and wear your support for breast cancer awareness!
The bundle includes the following:
- Bella Quilt Coat pattern with Add-on Video coupon
- Bella Accent Sleeves FPP Expansion Pack with Add-on Video coupon
- Bella Arcs & Beauties FPP Expansion Pack with Add-on Video coupon
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50" Separating Zipper + Extra slide (available in your choice of 14 colors)
To enter the giveaway please click the link below.
Quilting Elissa #SewPINK 2025 Giveaway Pink-Inspired Bella Bundle
All terms and conditions apply as stated when entering the giveaway.
Giveaway begins 10/30/25 at 10:30am EST and ends 11/14/25 at 11:59pm EST.
Final Thoughts
Stay Inspired & Happy Stitching!
~ Elissa
18 comments
My son was diagnosed at 34 in June with a tumor in his rectum. He started treatments soon after, he is stage four. He has a really good prognosis but must go thru hell with treatments first. Breast cancer runs in my mom’s side of the family, I get my mammograms annually. I have been tested for the gene and am negative. Your jacket with the Tula fabric is eyecatching! Love it.
Such a beautiful jacket!
Excited for this giveaway
Thanks, Elissa, for participating again in our annual SewPINK blog hop. It’s always a treat to see what you make and this new Bella Quilt Coat knocked it out of the park. I can’t wait to talk to you more about your new patterns on Live With Annie on November 5 and 12. SO much fun stuff happening!
What a great way to support this cause! Thank you! For all women out there: do a self check or get a mammogram!