Quilted Kindle Sleeves

My sister and I recently purchased the new style Kindles to replace the ones
we had owned for over twelve years.

I wanted to have a go at making quilted sleeves for them, to protect them
when taking them out and about.

I have been following Sam at Curious Handmade on Instagram for a while,
and remembered she had sew along for a quilted book sleeve which I thought I could 
use as a template for the Kindle.

The details can be found HERE on her YouTube channel.

Here is the first one I made for myself, which you can see I made slightly
 too small. I didn't allow enough width on the seam allowance, but I'm pleased to say
it came out ok and is a snug fit for my Kindle!

I used two co-ordinating fabrics from a set of Hobbycraft fat quarters
which have been in my stash a long while.

I then made this one for my sister, taking more care with the measurements
 and this time and it turned out much better and a good fit.

For my sister's cover, I used two co-ordinating fabrics from a fat quarter bundle that
I am sure I bought from Sarah at Flutterby Fabrics during lockdown.
Sarah runs a fabulous online fabric shop on Facebook which you can find HERE

The buttons used were from my stash and the hair bobbles were from Primark.

I really enjoyed making these sleeves, and found them to be nice, easy projects to make,
following Sam's clear and precise instructions.

I definitely recommend giving Sam a follow on both Instagram and YouTube where
you will find lots of inspiration, projects, sewing hints & tips. 

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Janice x

A Quilted Table Placemat

Today, I am sharing a quilted table placemat, which
is one of the projects available to make on the online sewing course with
Claire at Beautiful Things Craft and Sewing Classes

 This is the fourth project I have made since joining the

Bronze Online Sewing Course last July.
It's a good way to start learning quilting and also to practice sewing in straight lines!

The fabric is actually peach in colour but looks very pink in the photos, due to the
poor daylight we've had recently.
I have just another two projects to make to complete this level. 

I purchased all three materials
from Geoff's Remnant Shop in Brentwood.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Janice x