In between minding a fussy baby, I have managed to get in some sewing time. Thanks largely to the use of an electronic baby monitor that allows me to sew down in my studio and hear Evangeline if she stirs from her nap. Great invention. How did we ever manage without these devices that are available now?
My project du jour are these fun little eyeglass cases. I had some whimsical Michael Miller fabric and decided to make some pairs of eyeglass cases and matching cosmetics bags. They go together so fast, especially if I do an assembly line process. Iron on the fusible batting, sew on the contrast strips, put in the zippers, top stitch, etc.
They hardly take any fabric (less than a fat eighth) and take no time at all to make. Anyone getting Christmas gift ideas???? How would you like to make a dent in your gift giving (but not in your budget) and be done by the end of May?
Thanks to all of you who were so kind as to send Grandpa a get well card! I plan to go visit him in the nursing home this weekend and will take all that have come thus far. He is going to get such a kick out of receiving them from all over the country--and some from such far away places as Canada, New Zealand and England!
The bags are so cute. I found that regular batting (I use warm & natural) works as well as the fusible stuff and you don't have to take the time to iron it on - another time saver.
Posted by: Diane | April 20, 2012 at 06:07 AM
Give him an extra hug, too! Hope he is doing well.
Posted by: Marge | April 20, 2012 at 06:07 AM
You'll have lots of fun opening cards with Grandpa Larry! It's great to see so many in the pile! Yay for blog readers coming through! The zippy cases are, as always, terrific looking! Have a great visit this week-end!
Posted by: Jan | April 20, 2012 at 07:10 AM
I love your little eyeglass case -- you make everything so fun. Do you use a specific pattern or just make it up. Give Grandpa a special hug and warm wishes for a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Patt Anderson | April 20, 2012 at 07:33 AM
Love the zippy cases! Is there a tutorial?
Add a hug for Grandpa Larry from me, please! Hope he's well on the mend. Have you planted any flower seeds around his cottage yet?
Hope Eva weathers this teething bother soon.
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | April 20, 2012 at 08:11 AM
What a terrific little case, Nicole! Yes, the Christmas ideas are beginning to build thanks in part to you! I hope Grandpa Larry enjoys all his wonderful cards!
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | April 20, 2012 at 08:49 AM
THANK YOU ENGLAND AND NEW ZEALAND! Yep, meant to shout that. Grandpa will get a kick out of the international postal stamps. ;p
So, am I on your xmas list? Hope so cause I could really use the eyeglass case! ;p
Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: ina | April 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM
If I'd known he likes stamps I would have tried to get a more interesting one!!...
Posted by: Frances from England | April 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Hi! I would love to make the little bags and get a head start on Christmas! I've actually been crocheting some scarves to get ahead of the game and these little bags would be wonderful additions! I hope my card gets there today!!! If not, it should be there tomorrow and can go in the next batch to him! :O) I am praying for him and hope he gets to come home much sooner than anticipated!
Posted by: Bari Jo | April 20, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Would love to have the pattern for the cases.
Posted by: Elaine S. | April 20, 2012 at 02:29 PM
Wow, the eyeglass case is really cute. I hope Grandpa Larry is doing well. He better be doing what the physical therapy lady says!
Posted by: hitchhiker42 | April 21, 2012 at 02:45 AM