Today I wanted to make an eyeglass case. I was thinking of punching one, but nothing was inspiring me. Then I thought about doing a fusible art piece, but couldn't come up with an idea that I liked or the gumption to think of something;) So, I decided to use fabric that I won from Barbara of Cat Patches. On fridays she has a giveaway and she sends a surprise fat quarter and I was the lucky recipient of this fun cat fabric. I used some to make an iPad case and today I decided it would be perfect for an eyeglass case.
The first attempt was a disaster. I was using free motion and got carried away and broke the needle, so started over. This time, I took it slower and outlined the blocks and the designs, not perfectly but it was good practice to try and follow them with free motion quilting. I realized after I did that, that I should have closed the top first and then realized I should have sewn the backing on first to get a nice finished edge and then used a blanket stitch to attach the wool back, like I did with the punch needle case. Not the best looking case, but it will suffice for now and it keeps my glasses safe from getting broken.
Here is an example of, what not to do;)
9 comments:
Debbie, you're too critical of yourself m'lady. This case looks flawless to me and I'd be proud to have it. That sure was a bummer that someone broke into your vehicle. I know what that feels like as it happened to us before except it was our home they broke into. Really makes you feel violated that they were in your personal things. Probably youngsters that did it. Glad to hear you're changing your locks though.
Hugs~Carol
Well, I think it looks great.
It is so cute xx
Looks pretty good to me, Debbie! Fabric is cute too!
I'm thinkin' it pretty darn cute!
I think it's great too :-) What are you on about Debbie :-) ?
Such beautiful bright colors too.
If I had one just like it :-) I wouldn't be forever losing my glasses :-) X X X
This is adorable!! Love it...and there isn't another like it in the universe...until we all copy it!! haha
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Oh Debbie I think it's absolutely darling!!!!
Well, I think it's pretty darn cute and I can't see any mistakes, sew there! lol
Besides, I doubt you'd find one like it in a store and you'll always be able to id your glasses when they're in that case.
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