Knock Knock…
Who’s there?
#RD2019
The, ahem, “Long” version:
This is the first handbag design from ReannaLily Designs to feature recycled military uniforms for a sewing pattern. It started as The Army Cube, but has taken on an all-branches life of its own. Yes, you can use the retired, phased out, worn uniforms to sew. Don’t trash them! If your hubby’s current uniform made it through the wash/dry with an ink pen in the pocket- this is your lucky day. There’s a pattern for you. Don’t trash the camo! Save the BDU or ACU uniforms. I do not recommend sneaking any uniforms out of the closet while the military member is deployed… turns out, they don’t like that. 
Even if someone in the fam would LOVE something made from his uniforms. heheheh.
Those of you following my blog/site know that I sew for people. The most popular thing I sew is military uniform bags on commission. You can see many more pictures here. (I don’t sew many quilts on commission, but I do sew tons of quilts.) This design is the one that started it all, and now you, too, can make it. The pattern includes special details and tips for working with a military uniform and it also includes basic rotary cutting directions.
I’ve been telling you that I had a big exciting give away to promote the new pattern, right? Well, thanks to an ordering error on my part, I have an EXTRA complete layer cake to give to YOU along with a free copy of The Cube Purse. The layer cake is Basic Grey Sultry, by Moda. Its the same layer caked used in the fabric purse on the cover.
Here’s how to enter:
1. Leave a comment telling me who you know or know of in the military. Seems like everyone knows someone these days. Even if its your great grandpa from WW1, that’s cool too.
2. Blog, tweet, or Facebook about the new pattern & give away AND leave a comment to let me know you’ve done it.
3. Of course, follow the blog site and get entered a third time. leave a comment to let me know you follow or just started following.
I’ll be drawing a winner using random number generator on Sept 8th, 5pm Central time, right after our Labor Day festivities. (aka grillin’ fajitas) If you don’t win, you can always buy the pattern at ReannaLily Designs, The Patterns link.
Thanks for all your continued support. Go forth, spread the word. If you’d like to see The Cube Pattern in your town quilt/fabric shop, simply ask the shop owner if she carries ReannaLily Designs patterns.
~jen~
Updated to add: I’m excited to report that Pink Chalk Fabrics, Grace Full Creations, and Lone Star Quiltworks will also be carrying my pattern.
Updated to add: Thanks for the tweet, sewmamasew! “ReannaLily Designs is giving away a complete layer cake and NEW free pattern.” The pattern is for sale $9, ea- but one copy will be given away free with the drawing on Sept 8th.
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What a great giveaway!
My friend's husband is in the military.
My husband served for 23 years in the US ARMY. We are now retired and living in the Atlanta area. While on active duty my husband was awarded World Wide Warrant Officer of the Year in 1999. He has been all over the world doing protective services and investigations for the Army. What a wonderful life we had in the Army.
My dad was in the Army until I was 8. We moved a lot when I was little, but we got to live in Hawaii for 4 years! My grandpa also served, and is buried in the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV.
I'm a proud Army wife!!
Who do I know? Oh, wait- me! I'm in the Coast Guard, my husband's in the Navy, my dad retired from the army, my father in law was in the Navy, all granddads in the service, and so on and son on. What an interesting way to use our old uniforms!
How cool is that purse. My great grandfather was in pearl harbor when it was attacked. My father(army) served in Vietnam.My father in law was a marine.
Congratulations on your pattern! I love the bag. I have cousins in the army and a friend who was a marine and now works for Homeland Security!
I subscribe to your blog! Great giveaway!
My friend Kenny is in Afghanistan…
I have had three students this year in the military–one had to leave class early for deployment to Iraq. My thoughts are with them!
My brother is with the Canadian military. He heads back to Afghanistan in January. Thanks for the chance to win. I really like your diaper bag too!!
2 of my friendship group have sons serving right now, one in Bahrain and one in Iraq. I have spent the last 2 weekends pulling together Bundles of Love to distribute fabric and other sewing supplies to the woman in villages around Tikrit. Tuesday is the last day to get off a bundle, hope you all have been playing too! http://ibol.wordpress.com/ Thanks for the chance to play!
Following =)
Tweeted!!
Husband was in the AF before I met him. =( He served & spent time all over including Somalia, Gulf, Iraq… I wish I could of been there for him back then! I have friends that served in the Army, Navy & Navy Seals.
What a very sweet giveaway. My father in law served in the military in WWII. He is one of the most honorable and kindest men that I know. He never speaks of his time during the war. Thanks for honoring the men and women in our military.
Okay, and now I am a follower. Just wanted to add that my cousin's hubby was a frogman, and served under Admiral Bird in the South Pole!!
I've always loved your cube purse!! I'm SOOO glad that you've finally made it into a pattern. My Dad is a 31 yr. retiree from the Air Force, serving in WWII, Korean War, and Viet Nam War. My cousins were in in the Army and Air Force during Nam. My husband is a 20 yr. Navy retiree. Several of our good friends are in the Navy as well. One of our best friends in the world is currently in the Navy and will be leaving in two days for Iraq to serve as a prison guard at the largest of the prisons there.
My local quilt shop has your pattern! Here in Texas… I love it.
I plan on getting it and making a couple.