Cotton Nook Fabric Collection - Backpack Panel

Turn this cheerful Backpack Panel into two charming handmade backpacks that are as useful as they are fun to sew. The printed panel includes coordinated pieces for both backpacks, including the exteriors, pockets, zipper sections, binding, and decorative details, all featuring the collection’s playful mix of florals, fruit, dots, stripes, and bright color. Each finished backpack measures approximately 9" x 11" x 4", creating a compact size that is perfect for outings, classes, sewing supplies, or everyday essentials. The completed designs feature front pockets, zippered closures, and coordinating prints that give each bag a polished patchwork look without requiring you to plan every fabric combination yourself. With an intermediate skill level, this project is a rewarding choice for sewists who are comfortable with bag construction and want to create something both practical and full of personality. Whether you keep both, make one for yourself and one for a friend, or turn them into thoughtful handmade gifts, the Backpack Panel makes it easy to create two coordinated bags with plenty of charm.
Click here to view the downloadable pattern for the Cotton Nook Backpack Panel.

Project Requirements:

• (1) RBP17979-PANEL Cotton Nook Backpack Panel
• 2 1/4 yards RBC17975-VINTAGEWHITE Flowers
• Basic sewing supplies
• Annie's Soft and Stable Polyester Stabilizer - 36" x 58"
• 1 yard Pellon fusible interfacting
• (2) Backpack hardware kits
• 4 1/2 yards 1" cotton webbing (for straps)
• Woven labels (optional)
• Scraps of wool felt for bonus accents (optional)
• Polyfill stuffing for bonus accents (optional)
• Ribbon or cording for bonus accents (optional)

For best results, machine wash cold on a normal cycle with mild detergent, tumble dry low and remove promptly; Use only non-chlorine bleach. Pre-washing is recommended. *Fabrics are not recommended for children's sleepwear.

*Although we do our best to ensure color accuracy in our fabric images, please note that your screen may produce small variances in color, shade, or hue.

Please Note: Fabric is priced and sold by the panel.

The Cotton Nook fabric collection by Minki Kim celebrates the cozy joy of handmade living with playful prints designed to feel cheerful, nostalgic, and easy to sew with. Inspired by sunny bike rides, quiet creative corners, and the simple pleasures of making something by hand, the collection blends florals, fruit motifs, ginghams, dots, and whimsical illustrations into a warm, coordinated mix. Soft blush, aqua, mint, sky blue, sunny yellow, orange, green, and vintage-inspired neutrals give the group a bright but comfortable palette that works beautifully across quilts, bags, accessories, and home décor. Sweet cherries, apples, strawberries, delicate flowerbeds, and charming patchwork-style designs add personality without making the collection feel overly busy. Each print is made from 100% cotton and measures approximately 44" wide, giving sewists a versatile base for everything from detailed piecing to larger-scale projects. Whether you lean toward the bolder novelty prints or the quieter plaids and dots, Cotton Nook offers plenty of options for creating projects that feel personal, joyful, and thoughtfully coordinated.

The RBD Designers have created the free downloadable Strawberry Patch quilt pattern, finishing at approximately 72.5" x 80.5", to get you started with the collection. The pattern gives you an inviting way to showcase Cotton Nook’s mix of colors and motifs while creating a generously sized quilt suited for a bed, reading nook, or cozy living space. The collection’s varied scale makes it easy to combine statement fabrics with more subtle companions, giving your quilt depth without sacrificing harmony. Cotton Nook is especially well suited to makers who enjoy fabrics that feel playful yet practical, with enough variety to support both scrappy-looking projects and more carefully coordinated layouts. From the first cut to the final stitch, this collection brings together color, comfort, and creative possibility in a way that feels unmistakably handmade.