--- title: "Sew Cuddly Book Blog Hop: Shannon Fabrics + Emilee Masson – Sleep Sack" description: "Sew Cuddly Book Blog Hop: Shannon Fabrics + Emilee Masson – Sleep Sack" --- [Shannon Fabrics Blog](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog) # [Sew Cuddly Book Blog Hop: Shannon Fabrics + Emilee Masson – Sleep Sack](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/03/25/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-emilee-masson-sleep-sack) Written by [Ellen Mickelson](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/author/ellen-mickelson) | Mar 25, 2019, 9:38:29 PM Hello Cuddle® fans! It’s Emilee again, and I’m back with lucky post No. 13 as we head down the home stretch of our Sew Cuddly sew along featuring the projects from Judy Gauthier’s book [Sew Cuddly — 12 Plush Minky Projects for Fun & Fashion — Tips & Techniques to Conquer Cuddle®](https://www.etsy.com/listing/634105435/sew-cuddly-book-by-judy-gauthier-for-ct). Today I will be showing off the sleep sack! I hope you are enjoying the Sew Cuddly sew along as much as I am. There is still time to jump in and join us! It's so much fun to see all of the projects the Shannon Ambassadors are creating — what a talented group!    Today, I’m showing off my sleep sack made with [Hatchimal™](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/hatchimals) prints and Luxe Cuddle®! This is one of my favorite projects in the book, but I have to admit that the idea of making a sleeping bag did intimidate me. I was so surprised how quickly, easily and professionally it came together! I’m going to give you a couple tips and then skip to my favorite part of any project — picking out the fabric! This sleep sack is perfect for customizing, so I want to give you a few more ideas! To create this project as I did, you will need: - [Sew Cuddly](https://www.etsy.com/listing/634105435/sew-cuddly-book-by-judy-gauthier-for-ct) book by Judy Gauthier - 2 yards [Hatchimal™ Hatching Surprise Minky Plush in Aqua](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/hatchimals/minky-plush-prints/hatchimaltrade-hatching-surprise-minky-plush-br-aqua) - 2.5 yards [Luxe Cuddle® Hide in Carnation](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/luxe-cuddle/embossed/luxe-cuddle-hide-carnation) (½ yard is used for the pocket) - Sewing machine with a walking foot - [Schmetz](https://www.schmetzneedles.com/) Size 90 Jersey or Stretch Needle - So Fine! Polyester Thread by [Superior Threads](https://www.superiorthreads.com/) - Flowerhead pins — LOTS of them! - 24-inch handbag zipper with teeth that can be cut and sewn over Retailers — interested in kitting or creating a shop sample? Comment below and we can provide that information! The Hatchimal™ fabric was an easy choice — I’ve been looking for a reason to create something for my daughter using this fabric. Like most kids, she LOVES Hatchimals! I thought it would be fun and easy to add an egg-shaped pocket to the front. I followed the pattern for the most part, but with a few exceptions: - My husband quilted the Hatchimal Cuddle® to the batting first. Next, I trimmed it up and added the pocket. - I used freezer paper to draw an egg and then my rotary cutter to cut it out of the Luxe Cuddle®. - I used zipper tabs on my pocket for a clean and SUPER easy finish. Also, use a handbag zipper or a zipper with a wide zipper tape — this makes it easier to keep the “fluff” out of the zipper teeth. - I pinned and basted my zipper to the main fabric prior to layering it with the lining fabric to prevent slipping. - I pinned my main fabric to the lining along the zipper tape and did another row of pins on the other side of the zipper tape to hold it in place. - I topstitched around the entire bag to keep the lining out of the path of the zipper. I’m so happy with how with project turned out. It's a great sleeping bag! Not only is it much cuter and better quality than many of the kids' sleeping bags on the market, it can also be used as a blanket because of the separating zipper. The whole time I was working on this sleep sack, I was thinking about all of the cute fabric combinations I could use on the next one. I got out my samples (perk of being a fabric rep for Shannon Fabrics) and planned a few more! In Sew Cuddly, Judy provides a great applique of a shark — I love the way the teeth of the zipper are the teeth of the shark! The new [Fintastic](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/cuddle/prints/fintastic-cuddle-teal) print would be so great to feature as the main fabric. I love the colors in this print and that the sharks are more realistic. I paired it with the Luxe Cuddle Heather in Lagoon. The other print that came to mind right away was the super cute [Kritterkamp](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/cuddle/prints/smd-kritter-kamp-cuddle-sup-reg-sup-br-honeydew) in Honeydew.  It looks great paired with [Evergreen in Luxe Hide](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/luxe-cuddle/embossed/luxe-cuddle-hide-evergreen).   I think a tent shaped pocket with the zipper running vertically would be a great design element! Next, I wanted to show off the two new [Caticorn](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=caticorn) prints! These whimsical kitties feature rainbows and unicorn horns! I love both colorways paired with [Luxe Rose Cuddle®](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/luxe-cuddle/embossed/luxe-cuddle-rose-violet-tulip). I really like the Blush Caticorns with Violet Tulip or Breeze Rose Cuddle®. For the Aqua colorway of Caticorn, I like it paired with Red or Canary Rose Cuddle. There are so many great colors to pick from, and adding a cloud-shaped pocket in the new [Sparkle Cuddle®](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=sparkle) would really take the cute factor over the top! The last print I want to feature is the [Space Cadet](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/cuddle/prints/space-cadet-cuddle-steel) in Steel. I love this print paired with [Luxe Cuddle® Galaxy in Sapphire](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/luxe-cuddle/prints/luxe-cuddle-galaxy-sapphire). Galaxy is one of my favorite in Luxe Cuddle. The tie-dye look of the fabric helps it blend and look great with a variety of prints and colors. For a pocket, a simple spaceship or a planet (out of Galaxy Luxe Cuddle®) would look out of this world! Thank you for reading and planning along! Camping season is right around the corner and this is the perfect pattern to create a custom sleep sack for the littles in your life! Which combination would you choose? If you make something from this book be sure to tag #SewCuddlySewAlong. To see other projects I have made, please follow me on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/emileemasson/). Ask for Shannon Fabrics Sweet Strips and Sew Cuddly at your favorite quilt shop! Shannon Fabrics can be found at all of these [shops,](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=store_locator) and to purchase the book from the author, visit her shop Bungalow Quilting. Happy Cuddling! Emilee Masson Stay up to date! [Subscribe](http://www.shannonfabrics.com/) to the Shannon Fabrics newsletter and [follow](http://www.shannonfabrics.com/blog/subscribe) their blog! Be sure to check out the entire blog hop schedule below: 1. [Intro/ Interview](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/02/01/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-brand-ambassadors/): Emilee Masson with Judy Gauthier 2. February 11- [Hatchlings](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/02/11/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-emilee-masson-hatchlings/): Emilee Masson 3. February 15- [Hatchlings](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/02/15/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-april-woodside-hatchlings/): April Blazevic Woodside 4. February 18- [Animals Hats](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/02/18/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-naomi-stewart-animal-hats/): Naomi Williams Stewart 5. February 22- [Animals Hats](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/02/22/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-pat-burke-cuddle-cat-hats/)– Cat Hats: Pat Burke 6. February 25- [Reading Pillow](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/02/25/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-alice-borge-luxe-cuddle-reading-pillow/): Alice Borge 7. March 1- [Reading Pillow](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/03/01/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-karen-fuchs-reading-pillow/): Karen Fuchs 8. March 4- [Reading Pillow](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/03/04/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-rachel-ring-reading-pillow/) and throw pillow: Rachel Elkinson Ring 9. March 8- [Reading Pillow](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/03/08/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-barbara-crom-rose-cuddle-reading-pillow/): Barbara Crom 10. March 11- [Poncho](http://shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/03/11/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-susan-hastings-cuddle-poncho/): Susan Hastings 11. March 18- [Bath Mat](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/03/18/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-linda-lingner-cuddle-bath-mat/): Linda Lingner 12. March 22- [Bath Mat](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/03/22/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-bobbie-norby-cuddle-bath-mat/): Bobbie Norby 13. March 25- [Sleep Sack](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/03/25/sew-cuddly-book-blog-hop-shannon-fabrics-emilee-masson-sleep-sack/): Emilee Masson (YOU ARE HERE) 14. March 29- Sleep Sack: April Blazevic Woodside 15. April 1- Colorful Floor Pillow: Teresa Coates 16. 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