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Liberty Amazon Kindle case
I think I have a weird relationship with my stash. I often want to use up a whole lot of it -- not to make room for more, but just to "free up space" or something. When I'm done the project, I'm often a little disappointed that I still have fabric left over. But the truth is, I know I'd be sad if I used up all of a print I really liked and had no more left. Isn't that absolutely bonkers? (And ha, this must be the closest to a diary entry I've written in years!)
Okay, so Dylan got an Amazon Kindle and wants some sort of sleeve/cozy for it. He wanted this artisan leather cover from Restoration Hardware, but we didn't realize that it was a web-only item 'til we got to the store and couldn't find it. I'm not sure if it was the web-only factor or the $70 price tag that caused him to sheepishly ask me to make one for him, but I don't mind being the runner-up:)
He then mused about Liberty fabric, my patchwork wallet, and a patchwork lunch bag I made for him (both basically composed of tiny scrap rectangles sewn together). By the time we got in the car, I basically knew I was going to use Liberty and Lecien Memoire a Paris scraps to make these HSTs.
Along the way, I thought about a couple of other projects I've really admired over the years: Karyn's patchwork skateboard, Celine's quilt, and Alexia's two amazing doll quilts for Amy. The lining is a vintage Liberty print I received in a swap with Kaye (thanks!).
Oh, and while I did get to bust some scraps, I really should remember that this finished size is only 6.25 x 9" on both sides:)
Liberty Amazon Kindle case
I think I have a weird relationship with my stash. I often want to use up a whole lot of it -- not to make room for more, but just to "free up space" or something. When I'm done the project, I'm often a little disappointed that I still have fabric left over. But the truth is, I know I'd be sad if I used up all of a print I really liked and had no more left. Isn't that absolutely bonkers? (And ha, this must be the closest to a diary entry I've written in years!)
Okay, so Dylan got an Amazon Kindle and wants some sort of sleeve/cozy for it. He wanted this artisan leather cover from Restoration Hardware, but we didn't realize that it was a web-only item 'til we got to the store and couldn't find it. I'm not sure if it was the web-only factor or the $70 price tag that caused him to sheepishly ask me to make one for him, but I don't mind being the runner-up:)
He then mused about Liberty fabric, my patchwork wallet, and a patchwork lunch bag I made for him (both basically composed of tiny scrap rectangles sewn together). By the time we got in the car, I basically knew I was going to use Liberty and Lecien Memoire a Paris scraps to make these HSTs.
Along the way, I thought about a couple of other projects I've really admired over the years: Karyn's patchwork skateboard, Celine's quilt, and Alexia's two amazing doll quilts for Amy. The lining is a vintage Liberty print I received in a swap with Kaye (thanks!).
Oh, and while I did get to bust some scraps, I really should remember that this finished size is only 6.25 x 9" on both sides:)