Welcome to the kick-off for the Chalk and Paint Fabrics Blog Tour! I am so happy to share my project with these new Art Gallery fabrics with you. Sew Caroline has quite an amazing line-up ahead for the next few weeks and I know each blogger will have something amazing with Chalk and Paint.
I have been a long-time admirer of Sew Caroline‘s garment patterns (umm..hello, Kimono Jacket..here and here…) It is no exception when it comes to her fabrics. All of her collections are youthful and so fun. But this newest line has a more muted pastel palette, which I just adore!
When I saw Untaped Splatter Frost, I knew it was going to be my next Crimson and Clover Travelcase (pattern by Sew Sweetness.) I love this case because it holds everything…and it’s not even the larger size. The interior side pockets are so nice for organization and lord knows I need all the help I can get!
As I was sewing this bag, I realized why I put the two together….it was my sewn version of a Caboodle! This exterior fabric has an 80’s vibe and being the child of immigrant parents, I never had one. “What..a shoebox wasn’t good enough to hold your junk?” They never understood the need for adolescent acceptance…haha.
For the interior, I used Writings on Boards as a darker complement to hide any spills or smudges which may occur (yes, I know myself well.) How cute is this text fabric, right? I love the inspirational words to welcome me every time I open this bag.
For the piping, handle and interior pocket accents, I used Dripping Paint Cooling. You get so much color and texture in such a small amount of yardage, that it was just perfect for that extra “pop.” Now…I think my “Caboodle” is pretty rad, isn’t it? 😉
Don’t forget to visit all of these amazing blogs for more Chalk and Paint projects!
Cristy // Love You Sew –> Right here!
Katie // The Simple Life
Jenn // Quilts and Conversations
Robin // Pattern Revolution
Alicia // Love Knot Photo
Holly // Holly Gets Quilty
Chris // The Tattooed Quilter
Alexis // My Sweet Sunshine
Adrianna // Hey June Handmade
Taylor // Taylor Made Creates
Casey // Casey Taylor Threads
Hayley // Welcome to the Mouse House
What would you make with the Chalk and Paint collection? You have a chance to WIN a Full FQ Bundle on Instagram by (re)posting your favorite image from the blog tour using #chalkandpaintgiveaway and tagging @sewcaroline. (Full Details are on Caroline’s blog.)
Good luck!
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Well made! I love your color choices! What a beautiful fabric line!
Just so fun and the fabric is beautiful!
Gah- Caboodles… I sure recall begging for one for a long time! This is awesome and that text print in my favorite!
This is awesome! Great fabrics and a cool pattern. I’ve been meaning to sew myself a new bag like this, for toiletries and travel. I love the teal colour the zipper and how well everything coordinates.
This is such a great pattern to follow too! I can’t wait to see what you make.