While putting away a new blanket, I saw an old, old, and very tattered quilt I bought at an auction years ago. Thinking I should move out something old since I was moving in something new, it seemed a likely candidate.
But I have had an idea fermenting in the back of my mind about that there quilt. And I just can't through out a hand stitched quilt...no matter how used...and this one is very well used.
So I looked over the article and found a section a bit 'less' used. I started cutting and sewing and sewing and cutting....the singing Singer (a.k.a. the Rocketeer!) worked wonders.
And this is what I ended up with.
One might ask oneself, 'is she taking that bedroll somewhere to sleepover?'
But it is not a bedroll. It is a my spiffy new needle holder for my single points, both shorties and longs!
Is it not the coolest ever!
Three levels of pockets, the lower just deep enough for 8 inchers, and the 2nd and 3rd just right for longer needles. (I sewed across the 3rd pocket to adjust it's depth.)
I have some vintage reproduction fabric that worked perfectly with the quilt pieces and colors.
This is the back and outside cover. This was the 'best and least used' piece, but still it need mending. So I cut good pieces from the scrappy parts and just zigzagged them over the really ratty pieces. Funny how certain fabrics just didn't last.
This is what it looks like all with my needles all tucked in.
6 comments:
Very cute and a good use for the quilt. I cut up the xmas cards we received and made gift tags for next year. That made me feel productive, but it pales in comparison - so we won't compare!
So cool!!!!!
You have inspired me to make one!
You are such a clever one. I have not been productive lately...maybe I just needed inspiration! Love, WS
So cute! What a great use for an old quilt!
Beautiful! I cut out the fabric for a skirt.... can't wait to finish it (although I'm lazily slacking on the couch right now).
So clever! I'm always amazed at what one can do with a sewing machine if that one is not me.
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