Saturday, September 11, 2010

Upcycled fun

Ms.Lottie had found an interestingly gorgeous piece of stitchery from an op shop about the same time I was busy putting my newfound stitchery to a new up-cycled use. This is my new knitting needle case,  with the addition of a few  scrap bag finds.
I had a left over piece of batting and leftover ribbons. Perfect.
I machine quilted several rows and had some leftover binding that was a good fit, in color and length. Since the lacy edge was tattered in a number of places, I had no guilt covering it up.

Now I have a place for my knitting needles and have saved a vintage stitchery from who knows what.

I love not using patterns, sometimes it even turns out to my liking. I love my new case!

Now I just have to figure out what to do with my double point needles and all my crochet hooks! Wish me luck, Elaine
                                                                                    

5 comments:

  1. The needle case is lovely - I love the stitchery too and so glad it is saved from some ghastly end! So clever....
    Hugz
    PS - We have the same postal problems here in Aus!

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  2. So you make two more, one for your double points(I actually have two, one for regular dps and one for small and sock dps)and then another for your crochet hooks. I personally have four, and I always reach for the right one! So, what do you do with your circulars? I use one of those cases that hangs on a coat hanger!

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  3. I have my grandmothers knitting needles. I also have some of her needleworked linens. What a great idea, thanks for sharing.

    Debbie

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  4. Oh that's really cute! My stitchery is still sitting on the desk keeping me company while I type to you! But you've got me thinking....

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  5. That is just GORGEOUS - what a great project! Way to save some linens, girl!

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