A while back, I some how stumbled on Amy DeCesare's blog, Amy Made That...by eamylove.
She was making some wonderful Zakka Sewing Kits from the book Zakka Style, a book I've been wanting and finally got. But I haven't had time to make anything from it. Amy's sewing kits were so beautiful and well priced (I told her she doesn't charge enough!), I decided to just buy one from her. I needed some immediate gratification.
She asked what kind of fabric I wanted, and I told her to just pick for me, because I love her style. Honestly, I love about everything she does. She had just gotten some of this fabric an linen in, so she used that for mine. It's beautiful, isn't it?
Inside is this little pincushion, and there are some pockets on the flap. I decided I'm going to use this for all my needles and pins for my Sue Spargo BOM project I'm about to start. Sue has lots of specific needles she recommends. So, I'm keeping all the needle packages for that project in this sewing kit. I'll keep the the packages in the flap, and when I have a needle going, I'll keep it in the pincushion. I am loving it.
And Amy is so sweet, she also threw in this matching keychain. I love that, too! This weekend, Papa Pea replaced all the doorknobs to the exterior doors in the house, so I have new house keys. I think it's time for a new keychain to go with them. Love it.
I'm really impressed with the quality of Amy's work. She has a nice Etsy shop if you are interested in her stuff.
Many thanks, Amy, for making me a wonderful sewing kit! I love it!
We had freezing rain all night last night, so school was called off today. It's supposed to be up to 50 degrees here later this week, then back down to 18 degrees. Weird January weather. Glad we got in a little cross country skiing finally this weekend. Hope we get some more snow sometime this winter so we can ski some more.
Until next time,
Oooh, very pretty! That will be perfect for holding all of your needles. And what's up with the weather? I want some decent snow! ;-D
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Lovely project! We're having that nasty weather today. Kinda warm and slushy today. I wish it would be either winter or spring, and not this in-between stuff.
Posted by: terriaw | January 28, 2013 at 10:32 AM
It's a cold rain here today. We'll be up to 60 and then back down to the 20s the next day. No wonder I have a headache!
Posted by: Jana | January 28, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Lucky! Mark has been out skiing, but the girls broke my boots and my new ones arrived, but haven't gone out yet....enjoy!
Posted by: Brooke | January 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM
So glad you are enjoying your sewing kit! I think I'm going to have to make some more...they are fun for me. Now taking orders...if anyone else needs one!
Posted by: Amy DeCesare | January 28, 2013 at 03:04 PM
I also need a sewing kit and for years I've been saying I'm going to make one. I'm glad you found one you really like.
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | January 28, 2013 at 03:34 PM
That's really cute! I need to make some "sewing related items" for an upcoming retreat swap. This would work.
Posted by: Lynn | January 28, 2013 at 06:19 PM
So pretty. I have sewing kits, but I love them and keep collecting patterns and making more. Yours is lovely. Glad you got some skiing in! Crazy weather. I think my snowman will be gone tomorrow! Boo hoo!
Posted by: carolld | January 28, 2013 at 08:14 PM
That is really cool. I love the peace quilt. Sweet Pea is growing up so quickly. And I made the move to http://acozybee.blogspot.com! Tell your mom-she may be my biggest fan. :p
Posted by: Melissa | January 28, 2013 at 09:23 PM
What a great sewing kit! Wonderful find :-)
Posted by: Michele | January 28, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Awesome sewing kit! We did not get any freezing rain down here,just the rain which the farmers are needing!
Posted by: Maggie Szafranski | January 29, 2013 at 07:28 AM