Welcome to the second to last blog tour stop for Deploy That Fabric, by Jen Eskridge of ReannaLily Designs. Today we are sharing the chance to win your very own copy of the book (see below for details), as well as a tote bag. Jen Eskridge has been sewing her whole life and holds a degree in apparel design. She publishes quilt and sewing patterns through her company, ReannaLily Designs, located in Andover, Kansas. Her husband was with the US Air Force for 10 years and is currently on Active Duty in the KS Air National Guard.
Deploy That Fabric Book Cover
We love that Jen starts off her book by thanking our military service members. Her book includes many tips and tricks for recycling military uniforms into 23 different projects, including accesories, home decor, as well as holiday and baby items. This is an idea that we have featured on our blog before; one of our KQ employees made a quilt and tote out of her husband’s military uniforms. Jen does mention one key aspect in her introduction—to make sure you ask your service member first before sneaking garments! If you are wary about cutting into their uniforms, or perhaps need more ‘fabric,’ look around at area thrift stores.
Deploy That Fabric Quilt
Deploy That Fabric shows you how to combine the military uniforms with both camouflage fabrics as well as your favorite fabric styles (bright and bold, contemporary or traditional)! Jen also includes tip for deconstructing uniforms, dealing with different weights of fabric, washing and pressing, as well as sewing and quilting techniques. With Jen’s help, you’ll be able to make something to commemmorate a service member’s dedication to our country.
Would you like to win your own copy of Deploy That Fabric and a Camo Quilt-Eco Messenger Bag? Post a comment below, and you’ll be entered! Be sure to check out the last stop on the blog tour (True-Up) tomorrow for another chance to win! We will choose our winner Wednesday afternoon, so comment before then to enter!
**Update: We have chosen our winner, and will let you know this afternoon who won a copy of Deploy That Fabric!
Deploy That Fabric Book Camo Eco Messenger Bag
I think the idea of recycling military fabrics into usable objects d’art is amazing… Consider this my entry to win book/bag. Thanks for hosting the blog hop today!
What a great idea!
oooOOOOOOooooo!!! I would LOVE to get that book! I married to active duty soldier and have always wanted to learn ways to incorporate his old uniforms into my sewing. This book is bound to be awesome!!
I have many uniforms laying around in the basement after my husbands retirement 16 years ago. Now I can put them to use.
I was in the Navy and that’s where I met my other half – 51 years of service between us…..and lots of uniforms. I’ve made some bags and passport covers – fire retardant too!
I’m a blog addict – this one is great!
What a great idea! I really liked the stocking with uniform fabric incorporated in the project.
Thanks for your review of Deploy That Fabric. I enjoyed thisz stop on the book blog tour and please enter me into the drawing.
What a great idea! I haven’t seen this book yet, so I don’t know if you have thought of making quilts from the uniforms of those who die in service as a way to memorialize and honor them. I am a therapist that specializes in grief and I think such a quilt could be very meaningful and healing for military family members.
We couldn’t agree more! It’s also a great way for multiple people to enjoy the memories.
I have a son in the Army. I would love to make one of his uniforms into something memorial. We are so proud of him!
We thank your son for his service!
This looks like a terrific book. My husband has served 20+ yrs now (and still serving) and we have lots of old uniforms. I’ve made a few items in the past using recycled uniforms, but to have a whole book with ideas would be great!! I will have to order a copy if I don’t win!
20 years – that’s a lot of uniforms! You could make so many projects with those.
I would love a copy of this book. thanks for being part of this giveaway.
What a great idea! I like the stocking alot! And I love the idea of going to the military surplus to buy uniforms there to use instead of using one that might have sentimental value to a soldier. This messenger bag looks like a great way to travel with a project!!!
I would love this book, thanks.
I’d love to win this. Have sons who are/were in the Army National Guard. thanks.
I would love to win – and make everything in the book!
This would be perfect for my daughter’s boyfriend! Love it! Hope I win it!
I love this blog, and the book looks fantastic. I love quilting and making bags. What a great idea! We are a military family, a number of deployments, and lots of quilts made and shipped all over! I work at a VA medical center, and would love to have a bag to carry to work to show my military pride! Thank you for the chance to win!
Kathie
I love the look of this book – it would be so fun to make some of these projects! thanks!
I’d love to win a copy of this book. I’m the Army brat daughter of a WWII & Korean War veteran (still going strong at 91) & the wife of a Vietnam War veteran. Thanks for the giveaway.
This looks like a great book to have. Thanks for the chance to win it.
This sounds like a great book! Does she have anything on using wool army blankets?
I am the mum of two members of the Canadian military–and this book is a wonderful idea—incorporating the fabric from the uniforms into a lasting keepsake. Fantastic!!!
This is a great idea, not only does it get rid of uniforms, but I was recently given a bunch of cloths of my grandmothers, and this will be a great way to use her cloths and have her with me always
We agree, it would be a fantastic way to use her belongings and keep them close to you.
Would love to win a copy of this book. My son-in-law is currently deployed in Afhganistan, and he left behind his wife (my dughter) and his 1 month old baby girl.
My heart goes out to people that show tribute and honor to our troops. May God Bless them all for a safe return!
We agree- God Bless your son-in-law, as well as all of our troops!
Hope I win > looks like an amazing idea to recycle sister’s old uniform .Leena
I’ve enjoyed this book review blog hop. I’ve discovered a book that I want and can put to great use as my Granddaddy served in the Air Force and brother is currently serving in the Marine Corps.
Thank you for the giveaway and a chance to win.
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I love everything I have read about this book. I would love to win
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I so want to win this book! My son is in the Air Force, and this would be a great way to keep connected, and perfect for the future grandkids!! I even still have an old uniform my Dad wore back in the late 50′s!!
What a great book for repurposing! I would love to win a copy! Thanks for a chance to win!
This book looks so fun and full of great ideas. I have lots of my hubby’s uniforms laying around and I am always looking for new ideas of things to make with them.
My brother is a brand-new Army private. I’d like to make something for his daughter to have if/when he is deployed. Thanks for the giveaway.
im inspired by all the blogging for this giveaway.
I love recycling fabrics. This would be a sensation resource in inspiration.
Thanks
Kath
Wow, why didn’t anyone think of this before? I am a proud mother of a career Air Force son and my brother is about to be a Lt. Colonel. This would be fantastic to make gifts for them!
I would love a copy of this book. I have a son in the military and make items to send in care packages to our troops overseas. It would be wonderful to get new ideas for them.
Cute stocking, but the little tot is cuter!
My dad spent 24 years in the military…so I am a true “military brat!” I’d love some ideas on incorporating military inspiration into a repurposed project for my dad!
I’m always looking for more quilting inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love this book and have loved this hop. My Dad was retired Air Force and now I have a son currently serving in the Marine Corps. and set to deploy to Afghanistan next year. I love that we Americans are showing support for our military men and women and using old uniforms and showing them off is just another way to do that. My Dad has passed away and I have always planned on doing something with an old uniform I have of his for my Mom, my sister and I. Definitely I want to do something with my sons’s old uniform for his wife, son and me.
Thank you, Stash Books and all the blogs involved for the giveaways and the chances to win. I’ve really enjoyed it!
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My husbands parents were both in the military and very proud of serving. I know if I were to show her the book she might have some hidden treasure from my father-in-laws past that might make a great to-do project. We lost Pop two years ago and it would be something nice to do to memorialize him. Always into recycling…..
I love this idea. I grew up a bona fide “army brat” – born overseas, lived in Germany for eight years, grandfater was a WWII & Korean War vet, father put in 30 years & is a Vietnam vet, married a United States Marine, and the aunt to 3 active duty service people and 1 Air Force vet. I would love to win this!!
This whole concept is so fascinating to me. Love the idea
What a wonderful way to honor a serviceman. Recycling clothing into useful items seems to have nearly disappeared.
Count me in! I love the looks of this book!
This book looks like it has some great ideas, especially since my son is deployed in Afghanistan right now. Thanks for a chance to win it!
When I first saw the book cover in a catalog I was unimpressed, but the pictures of more projects in your blog post has made me change my mind. Before I was a quilter I ironed my husbands uniform collars incorrectly, so although I would say I have 19 years of ironing experience, I can happily say he mostly irons his own uniforms!
Wow! both my hubby and I could use one of those bags. The book is very interesting also keep up the good work all you quilter’s.
Would love to get some new ideas …. think this book will offer many ideas !!!
wow, i LOVE this idea! my husband just got out of the army, and i’ve been trying to figure out what to do with all of his uniforms. i would love love love to win this book! <3
What wonderful inspiration, and a trip down memory lane, sort of. In the late 60′s/early 70′s, we’d shop at military surplus stores and resale shops near bases to purchase used military clothing to wear, or re-fashion. Now it’s come around again, with a great book to kick things into high gear. Looking forward to the book.
Thank you.
I think this is such a good idea. It connects military members and their story with their family members and friends. It puts reality to their srevice for our country into our daily lives. Would love a copy. Have already started tinking of ideas for friends.
What a great idea to use the military uniform fabric into useful and memorable projects to enjoy and use for years to come and be thankful for the work and sacrifice our troops do for our country.
Awesome idea and I can’t wait to learn more!! Would love a copy of this book!!!
My husband was in the Army, his Dad lied about his age and was in World War I and II in the Army Infantly, my Dad served in World War II and my grandson, Ryan, is now serving in the Marines. I would love the book! God Bless You all men and women you gave up family and career, or lives, for all of us.
I love this idea. AWESOME!
Love the idea of reusing military uniforms.
That is the most memorable cover I’ve seen on a quilt book in a very long time!
GREAT book, I have some of my husband’s worn out uniforms that I was wondering what to do with them. Now i know.
This book is wonderful, how amazing for you to take the idea of reusing military uniforms for quilts. I think if I don’t win the free copy I will buy it and make some quilts for Quilts of Valour project in Canada.
Nicki
Wow! Donating the military quilts to Quilts of Valor would be such a great idea. The soldiers would certainly appreciate the use of old military uniforms!
My husband is active duty Navy (33 years next month) and our son is a Marine (1 year) and I love the idea of this book, I have often wanted to do something with my husband’s old uniforms as a keepsake for him but didn’t know what to do! I would love to win this book to take with us to Japan to our new duty station where I hope to have lots of time on my hands to do many quilting projects while he is at sea once again. Thanks to Jen for the great ideas!
Would love this book! I have two trash bags full of uniforms to use up!
Great quilts.
Wow – what a clever idea. Very talented and a tribute to our servicemen and women. Thanks
This is awesome. I would love to use some of my husband’s old uniforms to incorporate into quilts of valor.
I love that this is dedicated to the wonderful people that serve our country to protect my freedom
Didn’t realize she was from Andover! I’m only about 30 mins away.
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I love the mix of uniform fabric & more traditional fabrics! I will be hitting my sis-in-law up for some of her old uniforms!
I would love to win that book, I am a new bee and need all the help I can get., I just adore quilt books….Thanks for a chance
Looks like a great book and with two sons in USAF I could really use it
I love the ideas, great for any memory projects. Would love the book. C
Nice Fabric. Love the colors.
What a wonderful idea and very beautiful also! I am a military veteran and my husband is still currently an active military member. I love to see people thinking of those who have fought for our freedoms! Thank you for such artistic beauty!
I will have to tell my Daughter to do this with her old uniforms and her hubbys great Idea
My son deplys this week to Afghanistan. This book would be perfect to make him things…so he can have a piece of hime with him!
I would love to use the book to make/share gifts with those serving (including my son)! Thanks for the offer!!
If I did win the book, I would dedicate it to my friend who’s son just arrived in Irag 3 days ago. She is so proud of him but very afraid as with all the parents of these young boys. These young men and women give up their freedom to preserve ours. What a great acknowledgement from you. Hope it does go to a military’s family member. How fitting.
what an interesting and creative use of camo fabrics. i would have never thought to do that in any quilt…………..how cute is that stocking????????
What a GREAT way to give wonderful ideas on how to incorporate the fabric!!! It would be awesome to have this, as it would help with holidays (we live in a military town and have many military friends!). Crossing my fingers
What a great idea, recycling military uniforms. I recently made a quilt out of my 41 yr old son’s old t-shirts, some dating back to high school. I don’t have access to any military uniforms but I know someone who does.
I have two nieces who dress in old uniforms usually camo so this is a great idea of a way for me to make them quilts they would like!!! Please enter me to win a copy of the book!
I love any and all ideas on using my hubbys old uniforms in sewing projects!
With my Dad’s (Army) uniforms and 2 kids in the military(Marine Corp/Navy) I would have vast resources at the ready to make good use of this book. The bag, what a bonus, could carry my projects with….plus have some wonderful momentos to embelish it to make it my own! My fingers are crossed! Thanks
What a timely, great idea. It will be wonderful to have some new ways to recycle/keepsake uniforms.
I love how you use these fabrics — great reduce/reuse/recycle idea.
I still have my uniform from the 80′s! Better use for them than hanging in the back closet.
Thank you!
Just found this–wow, very interesting. I have two children that are West Point grads and active military. I’d love to put some of their old uniforms, t-shirts, etc. to good loving use. Great idea!
this would be an amazing book to have. what treasures could be made out of my uncle’s uniforms – keepsakes for all of the family now that he is gone!
What an awesome idea! I would love to have this book to make gifts for family members in the services.
The book looks great, I love to recycle old fabric into new quilts and gifts. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great ideas!
Making keepsakes out of military uniforms is truly wonderful! My son is in the Army and this book would inspire me to create a treasured keepsake for his now 6 month old son…something that he can hold close whenever his daddy is far away defending his freedom.
Great idea!
It never ceases to amaze me how clever and creative some people are. So good for people like me who are not, I love being able to copy clever ideas.
i’m a big fan of recycling materials in all sorts of sewing projects – great to see a book that incorporates using uniforms. some of the woolen uniforms make wonderful textiles to reuse.
Love the title! Looks like a great book!
Great ideas. Have a military family of both active and retired service men and women.
Thanks for fresh ideas. Love the messenger bag.
Would a great idea book. I acyally still have my father’s uniform. Hmm
Paula
What an awesome idea. I would also love to read this and have the tote! AND use the ideas to make some special things…
Love tributes to the military! My dad was a WWII vet, and I am so proud of all who are serving now, who have served, and who have given their lives for our freedom. I love creativity and innovative ideas as outlined in the blog!
would love to win. I need inspiration.
Love the idea! Hopefully I’ll get to do such a project soon.
This looks like a great book! I’d love to try some of what is shown- a fitting tribute to those who served and those who love them!
What an absolutely great idea! the ultimate recycle for those willing to part with them-great for VA quilts and family too! Koodos!
Looks like a lot of fun ideas!
What an inspiring book! With the cost of fabrics these days, it has great ideas!!
What a novel idea! I’m always looking for new ways to show off quilting.
First of all I want to thank her for her family and the fact that they give so much so we can all be free! You are all a true blessing.
I would love to try my hand at these patterns. I think it would spark some people into being more patriotic!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
God Bless.
Loved all the ideas! Looking forward to getting the book!
What great ideas! I have used old uniforms incorporated into quilts as retirement gifts. Always appreciated!
I have used my husband’s uniforms for purses and quilts, and am always looking for new patterns, great idea!
What a great way to honor our men and women in the military! I would love to get my hands on this book.
I LOVE this idea. I have made a uniform and flannel quilt, but this goes way beyond what I dreamed for using uniforms! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Nice to see some ideas for recycled fabrics. Thanks.
What a great idea. Keepsake Quilting has the greatest ideas/patterns/kits/books. I just love it!
I live in Colorado Springs, CO where we have 4 military bases. I could get alot of use out of a book for recycling military uniforms!
What a wonderful book such a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love this idea!!! What a great way to recognize their service and also to recycle!!!
I have a daughter in the Navy stationed in Kuwait. She would love a bag out of her uniforms. Please pick Me. I am so proud of my Daughter. This is her 5th year. Thanks Deb
I remember seeing a quilt in the McCall’s Quilting magazine made with camo fabric from a family members uniforms – What a great idea!
Thanks for the opportunity to win. Would love to win. My son’s deployed and would be fun to do a project.
What a wonderful idea! Give me some new ideas about other types of uniforms I could use in similar projects. Very inspiring!
Love It… Grat ideas!
I’d love to win the book and the bag. I love your facebook page.
Working hard on projects for a quilt show and one category I’m entering is “recycled”
Thanks
Great ideas! A great way to commemorate a loved ones service to our country!
Being an army mom I just love this idea. Washed 5 duffle bags full of uniforms when my son returned from Afghanistan last Sept. and was thinking some of those must be around retirement age about now, so, could really use that book
made a cuppa so I could sit and read the blog, love the messenger bag. Great ideas, there are so many creative people that inspire me.
I love the book and the messenger bag is cool.
Great ideas! Thanks for the chance to win this book.