Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Wednesday WIP

 

 



 

One of my nieces has a birthday coming up soon.  I couldn't think what to get her, so in the end decided to make a pencil case, which I will fill with nice pens, pencils and stickers.

I used the paper pieced pencil pattern from Patchwork, Please, as the basis of my case and then just made it to my requirements.  I made a slight mistake, which for some reason I didn't notice until too late on the pencil tips.  I didn't unpick it - I don't think the tiny paper pieced pencil ends would have survived that.  The back is some Echino fabric, and I have hand-stitched around the pencils and as top-stitching by the zip. The lining is a nice bright multi-coloured dot.  Finished size is 7"x10".  Just  the filling of it to be done now, before it gets posted to Australia..

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12 comments:

  1. Sew Quilt Designs9 April 2014 at 17:53

    That's smashing....lucky girl !

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  2. Marly9 April 2014 at 18:25

    Lucky girl; it's beautiful and functional. What could be a better present?

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  3. Sandra9 April 2014 at 19:21

    That is cute, I like how you put the zip in (even I could do that, or at least give it a try - never, ever sewn a zip in anything)

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  4. Anonymous9 April 2014 at 19:35

    Oh it's so cute! I'm sure your niece will love it with all the goodies inside. I loved stationery as a kid for some reason; I doubt I'm the only little girl who did, so I think it's a great gift! :D

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  5. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment9 April 2014 at 19:40

    What a brilliant pencil case! Filled with goodies it will make a perfect birthday gift. Very clever design and I love the hand stitching!

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  6. Juliet @ Tartankiwi9 April 2014 at 20:11

    What a gorgeous colour in beautiful colours! I bet that the recipient will love it!

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    1. Juliet @ Tartankiwi9 April 2014 at 20:11

      Oops, that should say "gorgeous gift in beautiful colours"!

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  7. ratama9 April 2014 at 21:50

    It's so sweet! I like the hand stitches

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  8. Willow River Piecemakers10 April 2014 at 02:14

    Stinkin' darling! She will absolutely love it! Gonna pop over and be a new follower on Bloglovin! Cute stuff!

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  9. Jill10 April 2014 at 05:08

    wow - how lovely. Love the hand stitching.

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  10. Razzle Dazzle Quilter10 April 2014 at 18:20

    Perfect!!!

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  11. junacreationsuk.blogspot.co.uk16 April 2014 at 19:18

    What a gorgeous pencil case, very cute.

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