Saturday, July 16, 2011

Wool Eye Glass Cases!

I am still in my lazy mood, so today I made another eye glass case.
I got the pattern from Better Homes and Gardens. The felted fun flower I made up and the prim sunflower is from Babycakes.
The one on the left is more prim, done with dyed wool and basic blanket stitch.
The one on the right is more modern, since I made it for my daughter and wanted it to be fun.
I used roving and needle felted the flower and yarns into the wool. Then I went over the piece with floss to tack it down and embellish it. I decided to add a few swirls with the floss that I won from Laura of ArtFabrik. The color I used is called Honey and has a nice variation of light to darker yellows.

These are fun and easy to make up and you can add anything you like for a design. Great idea to make ahead for gifts.
I use wool that has been over felted so it is thicker and great cushion for your glasses.

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19 comments:

  1. The EveningstitcherJuly 16, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Debbie....those are beautiful..what a cool idea! I think I'll make a couple one for me and one for my son's girlfriend. I have a lot of thick wool in my cupboard.

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  2. JoanneJuly 16, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Adorable Debbie - I love mine you made me with the kitty on!

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  3. debJuly 16, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    these are just so cute...love them!!!!

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  4. Jacque.July 17, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Great idea...lovely work!

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  5. Primitives By The Light of The MoonJuly 17, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Awesome idea and your's looks great. Might just have to make one for myself!

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  6. TheCrankyCrowJuly 17, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Now just how sweet are these?!! Love them both!! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  7. SewCalGalJuly 17, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Very cute. And with the wool I think they'd make excellent eye glass cases too. I have some wool that I've been thinking about what to do with it. Still want to make a table runner, but I think I'll also make some eye glass cases. You've inspired me. Thanks!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  8. FionaJuly 17, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Those are just lovely.... and it's so nice to have nice glasses cases - thanks for the link...
    Hugz

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  9. moosecraftJuly 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Those are really pretty! And, you're right...They are great gifts to make ahead!

    Just thought of a quote for last posts picture... "Uh... is there a doctor in the house?"... better late than never, right? lol!

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  10. AnnaJuly 17, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    those are so cute...clever girl you are!

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  11. Raymond HomesteadJuly 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Very cute and neat idea!

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  12. AllieJuly 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    How absolutely darling - everything you make is wonderful!!!

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  13. janiegJuly 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    These would be beautiful rotary cutter cases!

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  14. Vicki WJuly 17, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    These are really nice! They would make great gifts.

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  15. primitivebettysJuly 17, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Both are lovely!

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  16. cindyJuly 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    how sweet, can't wait to make one... thanks for sharing!!! cindy

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  17. Just A Little Primitive LenZieJuly 18, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    OH Debbie your not lazy, your creation are wonderful and you work really hard on them. I love the sunglass cases they are really neat. You keep me going. Have a magical day. Len

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  18. Carrie P.July 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    sweet!

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  19. StitchinByTheLakeJuly 26, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I just ran across your blog and wanted to tell you I love these eye glass cases and the little stitchery from another post. I love working with wool and embroidery both! blessings, marlene

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