Tuesday 5 June 2012
Homework projects
I have joined a Monday night modern quilting group. I managed to finish my homework tasks just in the nick of time before our meeting last night! First up was my 'electronic device' cover. I made a cover for my Kindle based on a pattern made up in my head. This of course led to a few choice words being used along the way as my measurements weren't too crash hot. My finished Kindle cover is in fact the skinny-jeans version of Kindle covers - fortunately as far as I know a Kindle can't put on weight.
I'm not sure if the second item was actually homework - maybe more like catch-up homework because I joined this group after they got going. Upon joining I was given a hardback exercise book and the suggestion it needed covering. I decided to try a little raw-edge applique which went ok, but I used Pellon for padding and my machine didn't seem to like it at all. Consequently the quilting looks like it has been done by a child. Never mind, at least it's no longer bright red shiny cardboard!
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I thought your kindle cover was great - and I think the book cover was pretty fab too, can't go wrong with that fabric on it! Have you seen this great iPad cover over at How About Orange? I think it would adapt well to a Kindle too. http://howaboutorange.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/free-sewing-tutorial-geek-chic-ipad.html
ReplyDeleteLove that kindle cover! The colors are so bright and bold and the button matches perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSkinny jeans kindle cover! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBoth your projects look great! I didn't know quilt groups could give homework ;) - what a fun way to try new things!
I like the skinny jeans comparison!
ReplyDeleteyour kindle-cover is just great! I love your absolutely precise sewn triangles! It's absolutely impressive!
ReplyDeleteHaving just bought my first pair of skinny jeans - I really can appreciate your kindle cover comment (who knew??)
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