Thursday, June 7, 2012

My (guitar and space invader) Creative Space

Hi peeps,

Last week, I was secret squirrel sewing.  I knew the Shropshire boys birthday was coming up, and I wanted to make him something. It was his turn for some home made goodness.  He has had a kindle for almost a year now, and it really needed a cover to protect it.  I was determined to make that cover.

Space Invaders and Guitars!

So last week, in the one sitting, in between toddler demands for food and cuddles, I finally made the Shropshire boy a cover for his kindle.  I was so chuffed at how great it turned out, I was buzzing.  I was on a sewing high.  But I could not tell anyone or show any photos on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter or this blog. It had to remain a secret for almost a week.  That was really hard.

Space Invaders and Guitars!

I did show the kids, I had to show some one.  Abbey, at 6 years old, was gorgeous and told me it was good and that daddy would love it.  Gosh I love her.

Space Invaders and Guitars!

Cam from CurlyPops has a fabulous tutorial How to make a Pouch for an Electronic Gadget that I used.  I have had this tutorial printed out for a long time, waiting for just the right moment.  I can make fabric zippered pouches with my eyes closed, but I have never made anything like this before.

Space Invaders and Guitars!

Cam's tutorial is very easy to follow.  Since making the kindle cover, I have made some wet-bags with the same method (minus the quilting and the padding, and I added a velcro closure)  I will definitely be making more of these for our other electronic gadgets.  Thanks Cam for a great tute!

Have a great Creative Space day.  Or a Space Invader day.

Cat.

 Space Invaders and Guitars!

12 comments:

  1. It looks awesome! Love the fabrics. Well done.

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  2. Well done, Cat! Awesome fabric choice. I love that space invaders fabric. so cool.

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  3. That looks really great - well done. Very neat finish on it.

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  4. Great cover, love the fabrics you chose ........what a great gift.

    I'm sure the Shropshire boy would have been thrilled with it.

    Claire :}

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  5. THAT IS SO COOL!!!!
    THE perfect gift by the sounds of it -
    brilliant Cat!X

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  6. It's absolutely briliant Cat! So hard to make anything blokey but those fabrics are spot on perfect (totally love space invaders myself)!

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  7. OMG... I.Love.That.Fabric. It's awesome!!!!

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  8. Gorgeous! Or, sorry, very manly! Where did you get the space invaders fabric?? I NEED some of that! It's so good when all your hard work is appreciated!

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  9. Love those fabrics they are awesome

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  10. It looks fab. Love the fabrics and great to some one for the boys. i am sure it be very well received.

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  11. Now THAT is fantastic Cat! Love it! Lucky Shropshire boy is all I can say. How sweet is little Abbey, the kids are great for the confidence at times. You're a clever cookie xo

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Thank you for your comments. I always try to reply back to you and/or check out your blog, but some days this is not possible. Nice to meet you. Cat