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No Highway for Me! Bundle Giveaway

10/17/2017

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My Gray or the Highway fabric collection

My Gray or the Highway

What's better than free fabric? Well, not much, that's for sure! Except maybe time to sew it up, but since I don't possess magic time controlling powers, a fabric giveaway will have to do. I have a beautiful bundle of Jackie McFee's new fabric collection, My Gray or the Highway, to give away. Jackie always has such fun names for her collections! I got to work with these fabrics before they were released so I'll share my projects before I get to the giveaway details.
Jackie McFee's Quilt Market Booth - My Gray or the Highway
I've worked with several of Jackie's collections before so when she contacted me to work on some projects for last year's Quilt Market, I was really looking forward to what she had come up with this time.

She said she was hoping to make her booth at Quilt Market into a college dorm room. I think she really nailed it! 

Of course every college dorm room needs a quilt made with love, so I suggested my friend Crystal of Cloth Albatross make one and, as usual, Crystal knocked it out of the park. I'm always delighted by her creations.
My Gray or the Highway chevron quilt made by Cloth Albatross
A girl needs a stylish bag to carry her books in, so Courtney of Skull and Thread made this amazing backpack.  
My Gray or the Highway backpack made by Skull and Thread
Jackie said she wanted to have a travel bag and some desk accessories, so I suggested the Swoon Dallas Duffel for the travel bag. I also thought the Radiant Home Studio North Pond Book Cover and the Tablet Case from Anna Graham's (Noodlehead) book Handmade Style: 23 Must-Have Basics to Stitch, Use, and Wear, would be great to add to the student feel.

Here's where Jackie really wowed me. For the patterns I suggested, she made up the concept image with the fabrics in place. Sooo cool! 
Concept for North Pond Notebook cover in My Gray or the Highway
I think the actual sewn up version came pretty close to Jackie's idea. We changed up the "dk Gray Felt" for cotton webbing to be more sturdy, and I added a Strap End from Emmaline  for an extra elegant touch.
North Pond Notebook cover in My Gray or the Highway
The inside is fun too!
North Pond Notebook cover in My Gray or the Highway


Here's what she envisioned for the travel bag:
Concept for Swoon Dallas in My Gray or the Highway
I did add a vinyl overlay to the bottom, but it doesn't come quite as high as the concept, and we changed the straps to be cotton webbing to match the notebook cover. For the exterior zippered pocket, I used the double welt technique I learned from Swoon Bonnie Bucket Bag to add the mint colour. 
Swoon Dallas in My Gray or the Highway
Pretty cool hey? Even the fabric placement is almost the same!
The tablet case was lots of fun and used some the lighter prints in the collection. This one is a pretty quick sew and comes together similarly to the pencil case in the book.
Tablet Case in My Gray or the Highway
I'm not sure which is the front or the back since they each have pockets! The lining is the same colourful print from the small pocket (this print might be my favourite from the collection).
Tablet Case in My Gray or the Highway
I loved seeing it all come together and Jackie's booth turned out so well!
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Now for the moment you've all been waiting for...enter to win through the rafflecopter below!
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My Gray or the Highway
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55 Comments
Judy way
10/18/2017 12:40:06 pm

Very cool

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Courtney
10/18/2017 12:47:38 pm

Wow! I absolutely love the colours in this line. I think I'd try a mini messenger bag for my girl, and a mini quilt for her AG doll!

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patty fritz
10/18/2017 01:00:38 pm

This is my first time seeing her fabrics and i love them

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Angelina U.
10/18/2017 01:04:22 pm

I love all the grey hues!

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Rachelle link
10/18/2017 02:38:07 pm

Ohh man those are gorgeous. I'm totally digging those note books!!! I have to make one!!! And I love seeing the digital concept, sometimes it's hard to envision certain things. That whole set is just luscious!!!! love it.

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Jenn Wilson
10/18/2017 02:56:12 pm

Oh the things I could do with this bundle! So exciting!

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Sheri ferraro
10/18/2017 04:01:33 pm

Wonderful work Reece!!! This collection is beautiful.

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Annie Marshall
10/18/2017 04:37:12 pm

So many gorgeous creations. I think I'd make a duffle bag for my girls first school camp next year.

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Jenny
10/18/2017 04:45:35 pm

This line is beautiful!! Such amazing things were created with it, her booth will look amazing, no doubt.

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Serinda
10/18/2017 05:07:18 pm

Lovely!

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Ankalaura
10/18/2017 05:09:21 pm

This is great!

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Elizabeth Bolton
10/18/2017 05:58:24 pm

Wow! Thanks for introducing me to this collection - it's going on my 'want' list now! Hmmm... I love having a big hunk of yardage for a curtain...that is so captivating!

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Jaime Coffman
10/18/2017 06:44:12 pm

Beautiful! Love the color combinations.

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Sheila Hlushak
10/18/2017 06:52:50 pm

I have never seen her fabrics before. They are beautiful and I will be watching for them now.....or maybe will win some of those lovelies.

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Nicky
10/18/2017 07:05:28 pm

Wow love the colours and the projects, very cool! <3

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Jane Craig
10/18/2017 08:09:57 pm

Beautiful fabrics! I would love to create some beautiful things with these after I move and set up my new sewing studio!

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Barrie
10/18/2017 08:54:20 pm

Beautiful collection!

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Cheryl
10/18/2017 09:25:11 pm

Wow! Would love to win! Gorgeous fabrics!

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Adamami
10/18/2017 10:04:48 pm

Very nice

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Dawn Jeffs
10/19/2017 12:50:40 am

These are gorgeous fabrics I love the mix of colours and prints! Also it's great to see the process for choosing what to make for Quilt Market! Thanks for sharing. 😀

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Tara
10/19/2017 03:29:57 am

Stunning fabrics and incredible use of them! I need to make myself a book cover now!

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Susan
10/19/2017 06:10:27 am

Beautiful fabrics. Great projects. Live the book cover

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Daniela Gutierrez link
10/19/2017 06:58:58 am

What a lovely collection!

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Michelle link
10/19/2017 07:15:31 am

Gorgeous makes with that gorgeous fabric! Just lovely.

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Selena
10/19/2017 07:37:14 am

So pretty!

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Anita Baron
10/19/2017 07:51:34 am

The possibilities seem endless!!!

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Ashley Puype
10/19/2017 07:59:36 am

Love these prints and colours! First time seeing this line.

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Tricia Duckett
10/19/2017 08:17:13 am

Fabulous colours and pattern!

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Leslie Oldham
10/19/2017 08:20:48 am

Beautiful.

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Donna W
10/19/2017 08:57:18 am

Fabrics and projects are fantastic!

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Delaine
10/19/2017 10:34:44 am

I love these fabrics! They are so bright and fresh and happy. Thanks!

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Rho
10/19/2017 10:59:59 am

I have not seen these before, but would love to win some to make a weekender bag.

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Jenn
10/19/2017 12:04:39 pm

Beautiful!!

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Louise Ambrosi link
10/19/2017 12:36:34 pm

What gorgeous fabrics! I'm not familiar with Jackie's designs but love how they turn out on bags! That duffel bag and backpack are both stunning!

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Rachel Neufeld
10/19/2017 05:09:18 pm

I absolutely love that quilt! The fabric is so nice!

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Samantha
10/19/2017 05:12:20 pm

Awesome!

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Genevieve
10/19/2017 07:24:01 pm

I love the book cover, it looks so good! It's a great gift idea too. 👍

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Sue Reed
10/19/2017 08:34:47 pm

This is beautiful prints and projects!!

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Emily
10/19/2017 09:53:31 pm

First time seeing Jackie's work! I think her vision turned out wonderfully.

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Pam
10/19/2017 10:52:37 pm

This is the first time I have seen Jackie's fabric, and wow, this is gorgeous! I love the way the gray and purple play together. And what you created with this is awesome. The duffel is my favorite. Thanks for sharing all this inspiration!

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Allison
10/20/2017 01:39:46 am

The collection is lovely! Love the projects especially the duffle bag! I had not seen Jackie's designs before but I will be looking for them at my local quilt shop!!!

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Sarah
10/20/2017 04:57:46 am

First time seeing these, how pretty! And what a great assortment of projects you pulled together.

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Tammy link
10/20/2017 08:14:44 am

I got to work with some of this fabric too, (I made the pillowcases for the bed), and it was one of my favorite collections from her. I loved all of your projects!

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Kathy E
10/20/2017 12:03:10 pm

This is the first I've seen of Jackie's collection and I am in love with it! This colors just sing to me!

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Kim
10/21/2017 01:29:14 am

These fabrics are amazing, would love to make a lovely collection of bag accessories with them. 💓

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Debra S.
10/21/2017 09:30:09 am

These are such lovely fabrics!

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Dot
10/21/2017 11:02:48 am

Love the fabric and the results!

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Cheryl
10/21/2017 05:02:41 pm

Fabric looks very pretty

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Carolynn Scoffield
10/21/2017 05:57:43 pm

Ooooh LaLa! I like these fabrics mucho mucho!

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Margaret
10/22/2017 02:51:33 am

This is the prettiest fabric on the market! I love it!!!!!!

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Frances Bott
10/22/2017 04:08:22 am

What a great collection. Rarely do you see grays put together so well.

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Judith Smith
10/22/2017 05:36:50 am

What a beautiful collection, love the colors. Love the way the travel bag turned out.

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Suzy Roberts
10/23/2017 07:22:57 am

Wow! The travel bag is amazing!! Nice job!

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Krista Wells
10/25/2017 07:43:17 am

Love the colors in the collection. I think this is the first collection of Jackie's that I have seen. Beautiful fabric.

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Leah
10/25/2017 07:53:21 am

Cute projects with cute fabric!

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