Oct
Deploy That Fabric – Blog Tour
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When Jen Eskridge asked us here at Fat Quarterly to be a part of her book tour for her new book Deploy That Fabric, published by Stashbooks, I was intrigued. I am not an army wife but I did grow up with a brother who very nearly did choose the army as a career. He was always dressed in his army corps uniform and I am sure we must have them hidden away in a corner of my parent’s house. At the time I was too obsessed with cutting up old 70s curtains to make into psychedelic trousers to even think of the possibilities of using my brother’s discarded uniforms. But now having had a copy of Jen’s book in my hands – my mind is whirring with possibilties. Next time I head home I will be sure to dig out those old uniforms and get sewing!
Jen’s book is packed with 23 projects! There are not many sewing books around that offer such a variety and quantity of great patterns. Jen has patterns for everything ranging from bags and pouches to pillows and quilts. My personal favourite is the Christmas stocking.
All of the patterns are clearly written and are accompanied by many illustrations which leave you in no doubt as to what you are supposed to be doing.
Jen goes into great detail about how to transform your uniform into fabric that you can use for the projects. I am sure a lot of the advice given could be used for recycling all manner of clothing into fabric for your stash. So even if you do not have access to military uniforms the ideas and tips shared in this book would be very useful.
/>And of course if you really can’t get hold of any old uniforms you could always use some of the line Urban Camo by Urban Chiks for Moda. There is even a pink Camo print! I found some by searching on Etsy and it might have slipped into my shopping cart 
So would you like to win a copy of Deploy That Fabric? Of course you would! Stashbooks have provided us not only with a copy* of Jen’s book to giveaway but also an awesome Camo Quilt—Eco Messenger Bag! Just leave a comment below and on 10 October we will choose a winner. Oh and be sure to tell us if a loved one of yours is currently serving or has served in the armed forces.
*(Hard copy for a US winner and ebook for an international winner)
You can also see the rest of Jen’s blog tour by checking out the Stash Books blog.
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Army wife, here. I cannot wait for this book – the stack of old uniforms in our house is quite ridiculous and my creativity for using them up is quite limited, so this book is just a must for me!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m an Army Mother – in -Law so I’m sure I could lay my hands on some old uniforms. I was also given a large bolt of camo fabric ages ago and I’ve not known what to do with it – I’m sure this book would give me some great ideas.
I have an uncle that was in the marines.
This book looks like so much fun!
Such a great idea for a book. Thanks for sharing the review!
my brother served in the navy for 6 years. about 14 years ago, when he graduated high school. was a tough time for me, I was still in high school and pregnant, and our parents had just divorced. but he visited great places, and came home safely, and that is what matters. awesome looking book!!!
I’d love to win a copy of the book & the great bag. I’m an Army brat daughter of a WWII & Korean War veteran & wife of a Vietnam War veteran. Thanks for the great giveaway.
This looks fabulous, the book and that cool bag! Can’t wait to see more of what the book offers.
This book is absolutely intriguing! Thanks for sharing.
I would love to get my hands on a copy of this book. We have a very dear family friend that earned the purple heart after his third tour in Afghanistan. I would love to see what great projects await inside this book.
This looks like such a wonderful book! My Daughter just recently returned from the Army. We have several military people in our family including my Husband, Grandfather, Uncles, and cousins.
I would love to win a copy. I met DH while we were both serving in the Navy. DH retired from the service, and now our son is currently serving in what else the NAVY! We are very proud parents!
Looks like a great book!! I have a good friend in the marines and an uncle in the army. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Awesome…my dad was career Air Force so we traveled all over the place and my brother went in for his four years….we have camo stuff all over the place!
What a fun book!
Looks like a great book – thanks for a giveaway.
Son-in-law about to join air force.
My sweetie spent 23 years in the US Air Force. I love how these patterns incorporate uniforms with other fabrics for a unique look! I’d love to put those old uniforms to good use! Thanks for the chance.
I LOVE the messanger bag. I am super keen to check out that book. My nephew is in the military!
This is a very cool give away. I would love to look over the book and just get inspired.
What an interesting idea for a book. Thanks for the chance to win it and for the link to Urban Camo, I wasn’t familiar with that. Looks cool!
This looks a great book!
I don’t have anyone in the services but my uncle flew in the RAF in WW2
Hubby retired USAF, daughters and their husbands 2 army, 1 navy, 1 air force… my father and both brothers were army
My BIL, FIL, step-brother, and uncle all served.
The ideas this book has look awesome! Thanks for a chance to win!
No one currently, but my late dad was a WWII pilot in the AF and my brother is a retired AF pilot as well
I have an uncle who was in the RAF in WWII. He survived 5 crashes and is a member of the “caterpillar club” (for crawling away alive) and a member of the “guinea pig club” for participating in the first skin grafting experiments as a result of the burns he suffered in some of the crashes. He is still alive today and has a sharp mind and an able body. His hearing really suffered from the war but he is in amazingly good shape. He actively participates in Remembrance Day events and talks to students at schools each year. Bless him.
I am so proud of all the men and women who serve overseas. I would love to win this book and the tote!
I would love to win that tote, and the book, too! My brother and sister-in-law are both serving our country in the US Air Force.
This book looks like it would have some great projects to make out of old uniforms. My son is in the navy ROTC and our friend’s son is leaving for marine boot camp next week. It would be great to make them something special. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
That is just the cutest bag ( I don’t know, can camo be cute?) My baby brother is 18 yrs in the AF (guess that dates me!)
I have several nephews serving now, not to mention friends
Great giveaway. I have a husband and father -in-law who served in the Army. My dad and brother-in-law served in the Navy and my nephew served in the Air Force.
Would love this book! Big military family here. My husband was in the navy for over 16 years & I have a ton of his uniforms that I can’t bear to get rid of, but this would be a great use for them! He has a brother & sister in the army, and my step-son leaves for bootcamp in July 2012. Not to mention parents, aunts, uncles, grandparent, etc!
Thanks for the opportunity!
What a great book! My cousin Lisa is a dentist in the Air Force stationed in Guam. Her youngest brotheris also in the Air Force and just earned his wings last weekend . Danny will be flying the most dangerous plane the A10 Warthog!
The book looks fantastic. My eldest is applying to join the NZ army in logistics.
This book looks so intriguing! I would love to win a copy!
My grandpa, my dad and both of his brothers all served in the army!
Nephew on 2nd tour in Afghanistan. We pray for him and all others.
I would love that book, it looks like it has lots of cool patterns. And I always need another bag!
My fiance’s cousin just came back from Afghanistan.
I was in the Navy and so was my other half. Between the 2 of us we have 51 years service….. and lots of old uniforms. I have used some in bags and passport covers…. they are fire retardant too!!!!
That would be a great book to inspire my quilting….recycling at its best! My dad was in the army. Thanx for the chance to win.
I would love to win a copy of this great book. My husband has been in for 16 years so far. I make him numerous things from his old uniforms. I would love to have this book and glean more ideas.
I am on the blog hop!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Thanks for the chance to enter the drawing. Grandfathers, great uncles, uncles, and cousins have served from the Spanish American War to current conflicts.
Love that bag and the books looks like a good one. I would love to win. I currently have a son in the Army National Guard. He was deployed to Iraq once and I am hoping he won’t have to go overseas again.
I would love to win this book! My husband is serving in Afghanistan and would love to know what to do with all the old uniforms.
My dad was in WWII and Korea as a fighter pilot, my sweetheart served in the Navy in VietNam, and my brother just graduated from boot camp. This book would have a very special place in my family. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
My dad served in WWII and my husband’s uncle did a tour of duty durng the Vietnam War. I would love to win a copy of this book. The projects made out of the camo fabric are just wonderful!
my father and brother have served – navy and army. My fatherinlaw – served as a paratrooper in WWII. thanks for the review and giveaway
Several of my loved ones have served in the armed forces, covering almost all of the branches.
My brother is in the air force, this looks like a great book.
My son-in-law was in the Air Force, I’ll have to ask about his uniforms. The book sounds great – even if you use scraps.
Great ideas. I have made items for friends loved ones in the military – especially helmet liners. This book seems like a great way make and keep memories.
I have a whole box of BDU’s, DCU’s, and ACU’s in the garage that my husband (who is currently on his 3rd deployment) has been begging me to make into a quilt for him. This would be the perfect book to figure out what to do with all of them!
It was an honor growing up as a military “brat” having a dad who is now a retired Naval office who served 24 years.