Jen Eskridge, Reanna Lily Designs, has written this wonderful book, "DEPLOY That Fabric" and you will have a chance to win not only her book but also a Camo-Quilt Eco Messenger Bag right here at the IHAN blog :)
Jen is the mother of three beautiful children and her husband, Rob, was in the US Air Force for 10 years and currently he is on active duty in the KS Air National Guard.
Jen says her main purpose in writing this book is to honor the service members who are fighting for our freedoms both at home and abroad. She is also into up-cycling, using and remembering the men and women who have served in the US Military.
What a wonderful way to remember and honor our service personnel....don't you think? I love the quilt pictured above and the neat purse as well. Not only are there these projects...but there are lots more..... a total of 23 projects including totes, quilts, Christmas decor, baby items, and fashion accessories.
"DEPLOY That Fabric," has been written very well...in my opinion!! Jen shows you how to deconstruct a uniform into flat pieces of fabric, how to choose other fabrics that coordinate with the military uniforms, lots of sewing tips too. She does make a point to say that you better ask first, before you sneak into a closet and get an old uniform...excellent advise! Can you imagine sneaking into the closet of a trained Military person? You could get yourself into a heap of trouble...yikes!
There are great photos and diagrams with clear instructions for making each of the projects. You know me....when I say that.....it is a big deal...because I can hardly follow written directions! I was so inspired I put together these fabrics below:
As usual, I didn't get time to finish the Grocery Tote, a project from "DEPLOY That Fabric." I'm used to doing my projects in several different sewing sessions :)
Would you like to win a copy of "DEPLOY That Fabric" and a Camo Quilt -Eco Messenger Bag? You must be a blog follower and leave a comment on this blog post telling us why you want to win these great prizes. (USA ONLY for physical book, international winners can receive an eBook.) In order to give everyone an opportunity to win I'll choose a winner on Oct. 15, 2011.
I posted all of the other blogs on the tour here...or you can check out Stash Books blog.
THANK YOU Jen and Stash Books for this wonderful opportunity!
I posted all of the other blogs on the tour here...or you can check out Stash Books blog.
THANK YOU Jen and Stash Books for this wonderful opportunity!
Smiles,
Kelly
