Pinspiration, see what I did there? I know. Im a comedy genius.
Anywaaaaaay. I thought I should start using some of the images I spend my life pinning, rather than just.... Pinning them. And as is the way, I then have to show off my projects.
left, from tasha horsley right, from natty michelle both via pinterest
and heres mine:
We found the suitcase in a junk market in france, I think I spent about 3 euros on it. Its battered, and was lined with a paisley patterned paper. I relined it (badly) with a striped ticking sort of fabric which I found in a charity shop and fabric glue (which I know you can see, dont tell me).
It was reminding me by this point of my mums school case that I still have, so I went with the school vibe and made the needle book to look like an exercise book...
and the pincushion a rather crude apple...
It now lives in the living room next to my seat, and houses a mini sewing kit, and whatever project I'm currently working on - the embroidery of the world was my present to James for our anniversary. It has since also housed pom poms and another embroidery piece which became a wedding present.
I love it! I particularly love the exercise book and the apple - like and apple for the teacher.
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Wow that is such a cool idea. I've been thinking I need a bigger sewing box - a suitcase would be perfect! Now I just have to find an old one to restore! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSo cute :) And yes to do something with all the pins... I pin far more than I would ever have time to make! I adore the exercise book btw! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely inspiration finds and yours is just as lovely x
ReplyDeleteI really like your interpretation of it - the exercise book is really nice - and the apple is such a great touch!
ReplyDeleteReally like this idea!
ReplyDeleteWas looking at a sewing case in John Lewis last week for £35!
What you've done is a much cheaper option and much more personal... now I just need to find a nice little case!
Love these, now if only I knew how to sew.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I need somewhere for my cross stitch and now knitting and soon sewing. Have it all in a basket at the moment. Thankfully the cats have left it alone but for how long.....! Cats and balls of wool do not mix well.
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