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.

19 comments:

The Eveningstitcher said...

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.

Joanne said...

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

deb said...

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

Jacque. said...

Great idea...lovely work!

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

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

TheCrankyCrow said...

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

SewCalGal said...

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

Fiona said...

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

moosecraft said...

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!

Anna said...

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

Raymond Homestead said...

Very cute and neat idea!

Allie said...

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

janieg said...

These would be beautiful rotary cutter cases!

Vicki W said...

These are really nice! They would make great gifts.

primitivebettys said...

Both are lovely!

cindy said...

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

Just A Little Primitive LenZie said...

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

Carrie P. said...

sweet!

StitchinByTheLake said...

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