Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:6-7



Saturday, January 23, 2010

Knitting Pretty



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A few weeks ago, I was online looking at some knitting supplies. I bought these (thanks, Sara), and a couple of new needles (just a couple!), and I drooled at all the pretty colors. I also looked at this, but didn't buy it. First of all, it's black (I'm not that chic), and it was $15, and if I'm going to spend $15 on knitting supplies, it's going to be for needles or yarn.

Anyway, I knew I could make one myself.

So, this afternoon, I fished through my fabric stash (actually I grabbed the first two pieces that were big enough) and made two fabric cases, one for me and one for you (I couldn't decide which fabric I liked best).







I know you girls like a giveaway, so I thought I'd share. Mine is the yellow one, yours is the striped. How did I decide? The striped one has fewer sewing imperfections (always give away your best!) !

Leave your name and a way to contact you in the com box by Tuesday at midnight!


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13 comments:

  1. AnneJanuary 23, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    I bet that would working nicely for crochet hooks, too! I think you have my email and if not, I'll email it to you!

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  2. Jennifer Gregory MillerJanuary 23, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    They are so lovely! Just this week I've been trying to figure out what do with with all my knitting needles that I'm acquiring. Seems like an eternal problem.

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  3. SarahJanuary 23, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    They are so pretty, Barbara! And you are so kind to sew one for one of us! I would love to be entered in the giveaway.

    And I can't wait to check out all the things you linked to!

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  4. JennyJanuary 23, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Boy would that be a beautiful way to organize my mess of knitting needles! You are ever so talented.

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  5. BarbaraJanuary 23, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Anne,
    I only have three or four crochet hooks, but they are in the far right pocket -- yes, it works for crochet!

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  6. Margaret in MinnesotaJanuary 23, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    These are so pretty!

    Don't put me in the giveaway, though. I only have one pair of knitting needles and they're getting rusty.

    Or rather, they would be getting rusty if they weren't made of wood. ;)

    (My word verif. is "undepin". Ha! I should hope not!)

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  7. Suburban prepJanuary 23, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    How clever you are.
    They are darling.
    Maureen
    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  8. KatyJanuary 23, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Both of them are so pretty! I was just thinking the other day that I needed to pull out some fabric and try to make one of these for my overwhelming needle collection! But maybe you'll save me the trouble by choosing my name ;)

    katy535 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  9. SaraJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    You didn't happen to do a tutorial while you were sewing, did you? (for those of us who don't win) I've been planning one of these for over a year.

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  10. ReginaJanuary 24, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    making one of these has been on my to-do list for a VERY long time. i dont take out the sewing machine nearly as often as i take out the knitting needles. sign me up and PICK ME!!
    r

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  11. Laura O in AKJanuary 24, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    What a wonderful knitting helper! My needles are packed up at the moment as our household goods are in transit. But, I'd love to have a way to contain them once we get moved into a house this spring.

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  12. KCJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Pretty. I've got needles everywhere in glass jars, baskets, etc. I should make one but if I win, it'd be so much easier. :)

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  13. KatyJanuary 26, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    I just realized I left you the wrong email address on my comment above. It should be katy53502(at)yahoo(dot)com

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I appreciate your comments -- sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself!

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