Backlog: Actually Useful Potholders

Fabric: L-R: Fat Quarter (New Zealand), Valentine's Day Remants (Jo-Ann), Licensed Dr. Who and Star Wars Fabrics (Jo-Ann), Klingon print (Spoonflower). Lining: InsulBrite (Jo-Ann)
Pattern: None
Other Materials: bias tape
Modifications: NA
Changes for Next Time: NA

Backlog: My Knitting Kit

After making a couple (dozen) knitting bags, this one quickly became my favorite, and I decided to make a few accessories to match. First, a notions pouch.

Fabric: Dots and Blue were both fat quarter from Jo-Ann. Black is either Country Classics or Kona, probably found in the remnants bin.

Pattern: I now had a bit of a grip on bag construction, so I did not use a pattern.
Other Materials: Zipper. Can't remember if I interfaced this or not.
Modifications: NA

Changes for Next Time: NA

Next up, a sleeve for my DPNs.

Fabric: See Above
Pattern: I used a tutorial, but it has since been lost.
Other Materials: none
Modifications: NA

Changes for Next Time: The flap was too long for the width of the case and length of the needles-it doesn't flip over the needles!

A few weeks later, I finally bought myself a set of interchangeable needles and set to work immediately making myself a case for them. Each side has a sleeve for needles (black) and a sleeve for cables (blue), with a zippered pouch for other necessities in the middle.


Fabric: See Above
Pattern: Drafted myself
Other Materials: zipper, velcro
Modifications: NA
Changes for Next Time: Get iron in velcro or sew it on before construction-I meant to get iron on at the end and instead bought sew-in, which I glued on. Not that I'm going to sew another one of these-that zipper was a nightmare!

Backlog: I Find a New Pattern and Get Carried Away

Sewing pairs perfectly with other crafts, particularly knitting, and you can make yourself a nice project bag to carry your knitting in. Or two. Or ten.

Which is what happened to me. I started with one, and then didn't stop. I don't even have pictures of all the ones I've made.

Fabric: A large assortment. Ask me if you want specifics on any of these.
Pattern: Here
Other Materials: Interfacing, bias tape for cord for some.
Modifications: Changed sizing here and there, did single outside and lining for a few.
Changes for Next Time: NA

Backlog: Sewing with Souvenirs

On the hunt for yarn while I was in New Zealand, I happened upon a delightful little shop which sold both local yarn, NZ themed cross-stitch, and an extensive collection of NZ-themed fabrics. I just couldn't resist picking up few fat quarters before I left. It was an excellent idea and one that I have now resolved to do more often when I'm traveling, as this lovely fern pattern worked perfectly for a laptop sleeve.

Fabric: The solid black and green were from Jo-Ann, either Country Classic or Kona
Pattern: Basic Construction using this pattern
Other Materials: zipper, batting
Modifications: the koru, of course! I can't remember where I found the actual thing I traced for it, but I used Mansewing for advice on the appliqué

Changes for Next Time: It was a little snug at first, but stretched with use so probably not necessary. Also, batting+black fabric was an issue. Maybe find black batting or use a foam batting instead?