Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Computer Scratch Solution

 

The first day I brought my new computer home my little beloved nephew took a sharp pencil to it. After discovering a scratched-up computer, I decided that I had to let my imagination do its job. I worked to find something to solve my dilemma. Ideas linked together, and soon everything was in place to create!
After measuring out the case pieces, I began planning frill! I looked through my fabric scraps basket and picked out some bright patterned florals. I decided to use a look I created a few years back for a signature design. The "detached rose" had come to me while I was painting on our porch one hot summer noon. I'd been looking for an opportunity to use it. So, why not for a computer case? Unique? Sure! But, fun!



 I appliqued everything together! Then stitched it all up.



I couldn't let the cute little HP light hide, so I opened up a circle for it to show off through.



And...we can never forget the lining! A fun surprise! Neat material, aye?

It works pretty well!:)


Note: 
This lap-top cover was designed only to be on when my computer  is off. This ensures that it doesn't overheat.


Sunday, January 8, 2012

Old fashioned Gift

In days gone by, gentlemen and ladies alike would carry within their pockets daintily initialed handkerchiefs such as the one above.


I had a simple but elegant gift idea to make my friend who has nagging sinuses, a handful of these. Here is one of them!