Curious Nature & Simple Backpack

Curious Nature is a new home decor weight fabric collection from Parson Gray, aka David Butler, aka Amy Butler’s husband! Parson Gray’s aim is to bring something modern and artistic with a little mid-century flair to the quilting market. The muted palette and minimal design keep things simple and graphic, while the hand drawn designs add a natural, whimsical feel.

Since Curious Nature is a heavier weight cotton sateen at 54″ wide, it will work beautifully for pillows, curtains, and bags. After sufficient oohing and ahhhing over it’s arrival, I decided to use it to make the Drawstring Backpack from Simple Sewing by Lotta Jansdottir. This print is named Coral Reef, but I think it has a wonderful feathery look. I love the idea of these plumes on a backpack- just like wings! For the straps, I used the stepping stones print as a contrast. Don’t the ovals look super cool when cut into thin strips?

The pattern doesn’t call for a lining, which normally I might add anyway, but the fabric is so substantial, it doesn’t need it. I use this as my bag for when I ride my bike around town, and it it’s just the right size for my essentials, plus a sweater and a book. Awesome!

If you’d like to create your own backpack, join us for class next month! Please call the shop to reserve your space.

Simple Drawstring Backpack
$40 plus materials
Sunday, March 11: 1:30-4:30PM

You will need a copy of Simple Sewing so, when you sign up for any class in this series, take 20% off the cost of your book!

Materials: Simple Sewing, 1.5 yards of fabric, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.