I had a few small projects in mind: a new pincushion, a zipped pouch for my binding supplies, and maybe a needle book. But when it came right down to it, I realized what I really wanted was a simple "needle sleeve" that I could tuck into my new zipped pouch.
I also had some doo-dads I wanted to include in my Saturday makes. Barb, the owner of my local quilt shop Quilts on Broadway, gave me a worn and tattered fabric measuring tape that she had held onto for years. I also had some of my Grandma Audrey's tatting that I'd been trying to work into a project. Both of these items seemed to fit well with Calico Days! So I pulled some pieces and began cutting.
First up was a new pin cushion. Last summer I went on a pincushion making tirade (I need MORE pincushions). But I gave most of those away, and a few were just decorative. When my old plastic magnetic pin dish broke a few months back, I began using one of my pincushions in earnest and it was already beginning to look pretty grungy. It was time for a new working pincushion for the sewing room. In case you are wondering, I use crushed walnut shells from the pet store for my filling.
I have to show you a closeup of that worn fabric measuring tape Barb gave me. The edge of the tape had been finished off with a thick stitch. Isn't it just awesome?
Next up was a needle sleeve. There are so many darling needle book patterns and tutorials out there, and someday I will likely make one. But on Saturday, I made just what I needed, a sleeve to hold a few needles and pins for on-the-go binding or sewing. I actually had a piece of felted wool from a project I never started. Imagine that!
This is the front of my needle sleeve. How sweet are those little daisies and spring chicks?
Finally, I needed a small zipped pouch to hold my binding goodies. I used Lori Holt's free tutorial for the Quilty Zip Pocket. I have made these before and they are great fun! I altered the size to make mine a bit smaller and used Pellon 987f fusible fleece to give it a little weight. My center block is a mini spool. The spool pattern is from Lori's Book Quilty Fun. I was so happy to use a bit of Grandma Audrey's tatting! I also included a sweet zipper charm from Lou Lou's Fabric Shop.
All in all it was a great day of sewing, friends. Thanks for stopping by and letting me share my Saturday fun. Please visit Lou Lou's Fabric Shop (banner ad in my left sidebar) to see all the lovely things Jamie has in store for you! I hope you can carve out some hours for simple, sweet sewing and that you get carried away quilting often!
~Taunja
I have to show you a closeup of that worn fabric measuring tape Barb gave me. The edge of the tape had been finished off with a thick stitch. Isn't it just awesome?
Next up was a needle sleeve. There are so many darling needle book patterns and tutorials out there, and someday I will likely make one. But on Saturday, I made just what I needed, a sleeve to hold a few needles and pins for on-the-go binding or sewing. I actually had a piece of felted wool from a project I never started. Imagine that!
This is the front of my needle sleeve. How sweet are those little daisies and spring chicks?
Finally, I needed a small zipped pouch to hold my binding goodies. I used Lori Holt's free tutorial for the Quilty Zip Pocket. I have made these before and they are great fun! I altered the size to make mine a bit smaller and used Pellon 987f fusible fleece to give it a little weight. My center block is a mini spool. The spool pattern is from Lori's Book Quilty Fun. I was so happy to use a bit of Grandma Audrey's tatting! I also included a sweet zipper charm from Lou Lou's Fabric Shop.
All in all it was a great day of sewing, friends. Thanks for stopping by and letting me share my Saturday fun. Please visit Lou Lou's Fabric Shop (banner ad in my left sidebar) to see all the lovely things Jamie has in store for you! I hope you can carve out some hours for simple, sweet sewing and that you get carried away quilting often!
~Taunja