I'm so happy to be a part of the Homestead Blog Hop for my friends at Birch Fabrics today! Homestead is a sweet new collection by Emily Isabella featuring daisies, blackberries, and a cast of friendly animals in her whimsical depiction of life on the farm. I decided to use my fabric bundle to make a modified version of the Jet-Set Case from my book, Sew Organized for the Busy Girl -- just perfect for a child's school supply pack.
I can't tell you how much I love this collection's color palette. The colors are soft yet modern, and while many of the prints are child friendly, there are several that would be at home in projects for any age level. I made my Jet-Set Case a little different from the original project. The case itself is about 3" narrower, making it easier to fit inside a child's backpack. I also switched out the Velcro fastened vinyl pocket for a simple cloth pocket with no closure, making it a great place to stash a set of flashcards or a pocket journal. The zipper pocket and removable pouch are a nice size for pencils, crayons, erasers, glue sticks, and all the other tools in a typical school kit.
I'm so delighted with how this project turned out, and my three girls are a little jealous that it will be heading off to the Birch Fabrics Quilt Market Booth instead of staying with us!
Meanwhile, Birch is having an incredible giveaway to celebrate the Homestead Collection: 1 yard of each fabric in the collection -- either poplin or knit! You can use the widget below to enter...
Be sure to visit the other stops on the tour as well. All these talented people have great projects to share with you!
9/22: Lucky Lucille
9/23: The Fabric Mutt
9/24: Brindille & Twig
9/25: The Crafty Kitty
9/28: SOTAK Handmade
9/29: Brooklyn Pattern Company
9/30: Craft Buds
10/1: Miss Crayola Creepy
10/2: Sew Can She
10/5: Simple Simon and Co.
9/23: The Fabric Mutt
9/24: Brindille & Twig
9/25: The Crafty Kitty
9/28: SOTAK Handmade
9/29: Brooklyn Pattern Company
9/30: Craft Buds
10/1: Miss Crayola Creepy
10/2: Sew Can She
10/5: Simple Simon and Co.
Happy sewing!
I would use it to make a chicken themed quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Looks fabulous with all those prints! I would like to try sewing come clothes for the kids with the knits :)
ReplyDeleteI make lots of lap quilts for Christmas gifts -- these fabrics would be wonderful, especially for my nieces.
ReplyDeleteI am working on wedding gifts so I would make some kitchen accessories
ReplyDeleteI would love some cute placemats out of this fabric! thanks!
ReplyDeleteQuilts ar what I do...it would be in one.
ReplyDeleteI love what you made. Maybe a tote bag to go with it?
ReplyDeleteThank you for this fantastic giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would make a new table runner for my newly remodeled kitchen.
ReplyDeletelenelson(at)mail(dot)com
These fabrics are so cute! Thanks for the chance to win! shopgirl7232 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI love Birch fabrics. Especially the knits. Perfect for some baby clothes I have planned.
ReplyDeleteI have a three month old Granddaughter and another one from my other son that they are adopting who will be here in less than a week who is 9 months old, so this new grandma will have plenty to sew and probably wont come out of her sewing studio for the next two years much AT ALL. :) Which is PERFECTLY fine with me :) Except when those babies are here!!
ReplyDeleteI have a three month old Granddaughter and another one from my other son that they are adopting who will be here in less than a week who is 9 months old, so this new grandma will have plenty to sew and probably wont come out of her sewing studio for the next two years much AT ALL. :) Which is PERFECTLY fine with me :) Except when those babies are here!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful idea and the fabrics are just beautiful! What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute fabric! The chickens are soooooo cute! Love the colors as well
ReplyDeleteDarling fabrics, and with 6 great granddaughters, they would all appreciate something made especially for them be great gramma. Thanks for this opportunity. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection! I will be watching for it at all my lqs's.
ReplyDeleteChristine from Ontario
I have a little girl with plans for a farm filled with animals of different colors--I would need to make something for her. Likely a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'd make a quilt, though I love this project.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable project! I'd love to make it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project! I would sew for my granddaughter ♡♡
ReplyDeleteI love the panel with the numbers and animals...so cute!
ReplyDeleteBuffyh_6 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
As knits, these would all be so sweet as toddler dresses!
ReplyDeleteI have a granddaughter who would love this supply case. The fabric is perfect, so bright and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteI love the pig print, it would be a good drawstring gift bag.
ReplyDeleteI love the patterns that you chose.
ReplyDeleteLove this fabric! I would love to make some patchwork quilts for my little brood of kiddos! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute collection, it would be wonderful to win!! You always make the sweetest things and your choice of fabrics is perfect. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThese prints are sweet. I would use them in quilts.
ReplyDeleteIf love to make a baby quilt! It would be sew cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable fabric! Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling line of fabrics!
ReplyDeleteHI, sweet giveaway! Working on a Christmas gift quilt for my granddaughter in aqua's+grey! Thanks for sharing! msstitcher1214@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat cute fabric! It would make a charming quilt for a youngster - or - young at heart person. Thanks for the generous giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThe supply case looks like a very useful gift and the fabrics are lovely. Thanks for the opportunity for a giveaway.
ReplyDeletedeborah.k.browning@gmail.com
Love the little case with all the pockets....the fabric is so cute...Thank you for the giveaway......
ReplyDeleteOh, your case is just wonderful. I love those chickens.
ReplyDeletesuch fun prints!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful case and love your fabric combo!
ReplyDeleteI love the jet-set case! I'm going to have to get the book and try this pattern out, so many useful possibilities!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably make something bright and cheery for my new work space! Pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteWow - I would use it to make quilts, aprons, bags - you name it!!! Love how lovely it is :)
ReplyDeleteI love this collection! It would make a beautiful quilt for my niece.
ReplyDeleteI love your book and would use this sweet fabric to make the case and other items in your book.
ReplyDeleteI love how this came together! So very cute!
ReplyDeleteThis would make a lovely palette for my farmers wife (1930) quilt.
ReplyDeleteI would make things for my twin nieces. Maybe a small quilt and pillowcase
ReplyDeleteWhat great prints this fabric line has. 12 yards is alot of fabric, but I'd start with a quilt, then move on to other items (likely bags, pouches etc). Love that super pouch. Handy for all sorts of people/uses.
ReplyDeleteMy good friend moved to a new home recently. This fabric would make many kitchen and dining room accessories!
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ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely project. I would to make one for my daughter. Oh there are so many projects that could be stitched with 12 yards of these beauties. Lots of girly clothes :).
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! The poplin for baby quilts!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make something for my grand daughter.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet collection!!! I would make a quilt!!!! I would also share all this gorgeous fabric with my quilting buddy so she too can make something!!!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun project.
ReplyDeleteI love the animals on this fabric, especially the pigs!! I would make bags with all of it!
ReplyDeleteI would make pillows and other baby gifts.
ReplyDeleteThis bundle would be made into a baby quilt for my first grandchild! Darling!
ReplyDeleteI'm a farm girl at heart and could use this wonderful collection for so many things! I think I would start with a table runner for quick satisfaction, then ruminate on a quilt design for the rest.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful collection! I'd like to make a pouch and case just like yours, and then a dress for a great niece, then a bag or two--lots of goodies.
ReplyDeleteI love love love that Jet Set pattern. And in those fabrics, fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI would make a quilt with my granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteI see several prints that would make great additions to I Spy quilts that I want to make each of my 3 granddaughters....just for starters!
ReplyDeleteI love this collection and can't wait for the release date!! Thanks for the giveaway! :) Fingers crossed!!!
ReplyDeleteMy first grandchild is on his way. This would be perfect for some cute baby accessories!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors, and the farm images are so cute! Love the little animals! And your case is so nice! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI really love the Jet Set Case! Oh how I want to get my hands on this adorable Homeadstead Fabric!
ReplyDeleteI'm making bags as part of the Green Bag Lady project and would use the fabric to make some beautiful bags.
ReplyDeleteIs the pattern available? I would love this for my grandkids
ReplyDeletegorgeous fabrics! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love these fabrics! If I win, I would make quilts
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, thanks for the chance to win! I would make a modern quilt for my sister
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable fabric collection. I'm guessing I'd make something for my daughter...
ReplyDeleteOMG, I LOVE this fabric, and what you did with it!
ReplyDeleteI am having a baby and can just imagine gorgeous gowns and adorable onesies from this knit!
ReplyDeleteI think some adorable pillow cases or kids clothes would be made from these too cute fabrics!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Heidi! Love your book, BTW!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Heidi! Love your book, BTW!
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful Heidi! I love the idea and choice of fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLove your case, these fabrics are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLucky little girl who get this to use. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI would use this to make fabric baskets for my kitchen. Also maybe new curtains, table runner or placemats, and chair cushions
ReplyDeleteSo cute - lots of baby clothes/accessories.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make something for my granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are wonderful. I love the art case too.
ReplyDeleteJet Set Case is adorable. The fabrics are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics - they are adorable!!
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