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1 Little Treasures caRol FlEtchER
2 12-Pocket Colored Pencil Roll kathy mack
3 Winter Journal Covers luciE summERs
4 Fabric Luggage Tags hElEn gREgoRy
5 Magical Card Case and Mini -wallet
noRmajEan BREvik
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As we head into winter (and the holiday season), who doesn’t want an excuse to hole up in their sewing room and stitch? In this e-Book, some of our favorite fiber artists present five artful and quilted projects—perfect gifts for friends or for yourself––that can be whipped up in an afternoon.
First, Carol Fletcher shares her “Little Treasures” pattern for creating an embellished and colorful fabric container to house a small gift. A word of warning: they are addictive!
Do you have an artist in your family and want to use up some of those colorful fabric scraps? Check out Kathy Mack’s pattern for an adorable
pencil roll made with vibrant fabrics to coordinate with colored pencils. You’ll also find UK artist Lucie Summers’ mixed-media and printmaking approach to stitching with her beautiful winter journal covers—the perfect gift for the writer in your family.
And as we prepare for the hustle and bustle of holiday travel, what better way to personalize your luggage than with a quilted luggage tag? Our own managing editor, Helen Gregory, shares her pattern that will make your luggage stand out at the baggage claim.
And lastly, want to impress your business associates (or fellow quilters)? Normajean Brevik has cleverly engineered a card case and mini wallet that dispenses a business card with the
slight tug of a ribbon.
Have fun stitching!
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little treasures tehe beautiful temples of Thailand inspired these little treasure
chests. In the midst of modern buildings or out in the countryside,
it is not uncommon to see the temples’ glittering spires. They are
intricately carved and encrusted with gold leaf. Jewel-colored mosaics
add sparkle to many of the surfaces.
Adapted from Quilting Arts MAgAzine® Issue 20
By CArol FletCher
The design of this box is simple but
pleasing and offers a great canvas to
use when trying new embellishment
ideas. After making one, you will find
that it is difficult to stop. So pull out
your sparkly fabric, metallic paints,
and Swarovski crystals and let the fun
begin!
DirectionsSelect 2 fabrics, 1 for the outside 1.
of your box and 1 for the lining,
and cut an 8" × 8" square of each.
You can use fabrics that you have
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M A T e r I A L S
Pellon• ® interfacing (50 wt.)
Fusible web such as •WonderUnder® or stitch Witchery®
two 8" × 8" squares of fabric, •one for the outside of the box and one for the lining
Freezer paper•teflon ironing sheet or •parchment paper
Black, fine-point marker•small, sharp scissors•18mm rotary cutter•Foam paintbrush•Fabric paint•Metallic threads, fancy bobbin •threads
sewing machine•sewers aid (this is a liquid that, •when applied sparingly to thread, makes your machine sewing smoother and your hand sewing easier.)
embellishments (braids, •swarovski® crystals, piping, sequins, beads, etc.)
Heat-setting tool for the crystals•Fray check™•
altered with paint or dye, or select
commercial fabrics.
Cut two 8" × 8" squares of fusible 2.
web and one 8" × 8" piece of
Pellon.
Make a sandwich of the 5 pieces: 3.
first, put down the lining fabric,
wrong-side up, then add a piece
of fusible web, then the Pellon,
another piece of fusible web, and
finally the fabric for the outside of
your box, right-side up.
Place a piece of parchment paper 4.
or a Teflon sheet on your ironing
board to protect it from the fusible
web, put the fabric sandwich on
top of it, and place another sheet of
parchment on top of the sandwich
to protect your iron. Following the
directions for the fusible web, iron
your fabric sandwich until all layers
adhere. You will probably need to
press one side and then flip the fabric
sandwich over and press the other
side.
Trace the pattern of the box onto the 5.
dull side of the freezer paper and cut
it out.
Iron the freezer paper pattern (shiny 6.
side down) onto the fabric sandwich
and cut out your box. Cut carefully—
this step will make the difference
between an elegant piece of art and a
misshapen little box. (I used an 18mm
rotary cutter to cut the sides of each
slit and embroidery scissors to cut the
ends of the slits.)
Sew close to all of the raw edges, 7.
including the slits. (I found that a
straight stitch caused less fraying
than a zigzag stitch.) Put Fray
Check on the raw edges of the
“knobs” at the top of the box
because they get a lot of use and
tend to fray.
If desired, use a foam brush to 8.
paint the edges of the box with
fabric paint to cover any white
from the Pellon or fusible web
that may show. Using a metallic
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If you buy fusible Pellon, you only •need to add the fusible web to the side
without it.
The freezer paper pattern can be used •several times if you remove it carefully
from the fabric after each use. When
deciding where to apply crystals, take
note of the areas of the box that are
covered when it is closed and do not
put crystals in these areas.
If your treasure box needs more •sparkle, paint it with Finishing Gold
or Silver glitter paint by Pebeo.
Be sure to heat set the paints you
use, following the manufacturer’s
instructions.
This would be an excellent •opportunity to try out those fancy
stitches on your machine.
bronze, gold, or copper acrylic
paint will give your box a gilded
look.
embellish, as desired. Create 9.
designs and interest with piping,
bobbin work, Swarovski crystals,
beads, braid, sequins, glitter
paint, and more. remember that
whatever you sew on the front
will show up on the lining.
To construct the box, pull the 10.
2 swirl-shaped petals together.
Holding them with one hand,
bring one of the petals with a slit
up and over the top of the swirl
petals. Last, bring the other slit
petal up and over the other three
petals.
tipsTo lessen thread breakage, squeeze •one or two stripes of Sewers
Aid across your spool of thread.
(Always check your sewing
machine manual before using
any new product.)
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BeADs AnD ChArMs
www.artvango.co.uk•www.firemountaingems.com•www.interweavestore.com •866-698-6989
FABriC PAints
www.prochemical.com •800-228-9393
Pellon® stABiliZer
www.joggles.com •401-615-7696
seWers AiD AnD FrAy CheCk™
available at Jo-ann Fabrics and •other sewing supply stores
BeJeWeler® heAt- setting tool AnD sWAroVski® CrystAls
cheri’s crystals •www.cheriscrystals.com
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wrapped & ready 12-pocket colored pencil roll
tehe inspiration for this design
came from watching my oldest
daughter’s never-ending hunt for a
full set of colored pencils. I combined
my love of colorful patchwork with
the basic need for better storage. The
quilting on this piece is not only a
decorative element; it also serves an
important function—it forms the
pockets and gives structure to the
roll. The surprise is how much fun it
is to select fabric prints to match each
pencil.
The colored pencil roll makes a
perfect gift for a special young friend.
You’ll also want to make one for
yourself as a festive container for
toting art supplies on the go.“Sun Dance” • 28" × 26"
Adapted from Cloth PAPer sCissors stuidos Premiere Issue, Spring 2008
By kAthy MACk
Directionsthe pAtchwork 1. Select fabric for the first and last
pockets. Cut these strips 2" x 11".
2. Cut ten 11⁄2" x 11" strips and arrange
the colors in an eye-pleasing order.
3. Chain piece the strips together using a 1⁄4" seam allowance. Join A to B, C to
D, and so on. Press seams in the same
direction. Sew AB to CD, EF to GH,
IJ to KL. Repeat piecing and pressing
in this manner until all 12 strips are
joined.
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tip: it’s easy to get the order confused when piecing the strips. Mark the first and last strips with a pin to stay organized. Place each combination in the correct order on your work surface before sewing the next round.
4. Press and square up the patchwork
to measure 10" x 131⁄2". If your
patchwork measures smaller, trim
other components to match.
the pocket 1. Center and iron the interfacing to
the wrong side of the cotton pocket
fabric. With right sides together,
sew the pocket to the pocket lining
along the top edge only, using a 1⁄2"
seam allowance.
2. Press the seam open, turn right side
out, and press flat. Topstitch 1⁄4"
from the top edge.
the tie 1. Lay ribbon on the right side of
your exterior fabric.
2. Center one end of the ribbon even
with the outside edge.
3. Attach the ribbon by stitching
back and forth 1⁄4" from the edge.
The free end of the ribbon will lie
toward the opposite edge of the
exterior fabric.
roll Assembly 1. Layer the pieces in the following
order: flannel batting, right-side
up; pieced patchwork, right-side
up; pocket, right-side up, and
exterior fabric, wrong-side up.
2. Pin the outside edges all around.
Using a 1⁄2" seam allowance, begin
stitching just above the pocket on
the right-hand side (the tie should
be on the left-hand side). Be sure
to avoid catching the free end of the
ribbon in the seam.
3. After turning the final corner, stop
stitching 4" before the end to leave an
opening for turning.
4. Clip all corners and turn right-side
out. Be sure to push out the corners;
use a turning tool, if necessary.
5. Press and slipstitch the opening closed.
creAte pencil pocketsA single, continuous line of stitching
forms the individual pencil pockets. A
walking foot is recommended.
tip: if you wish, mark the stitching lines on the pocket with chalk, using the patchwork seams as a guide.
1. With the interior side up, begin
stitching at the bottom left edge of
the roll, 1⁄4" from the side edge. Stop 1⁄4" from the top edge with the needle
down.
2. Lift the presser foot, turn the pencil
roll 90°, and stitch to the first pieced
seam line.
3. Repeat turn and continue stitching
down the seam line (in the ditch) onto
the pocket, stopping 1⁄4" from the
bottom edge.
4. Repeat turning and stitching until all
12 pockets are formed.
5. End the stitching at the upper
right-hand corner of the pencil roll.
finishing 1. Sew a button to the exterior of the
roll on the same side as the ribbon.
2. Embellish the ribbon end with beads,
using a square knot to secure.
3. Trim the ribbon end on a slant and
treat the cut edge with Fray Check
or clear nail polish.
4. Wrap the ribbon around the
button to secure.
.
M A T e r I A L S
Finished size: 9" x 121⁄2"
•12 different colored cotton fabric strips (at least 2" x 11") to match each pencil
•10" x 131⁄2" piece of decorator-weight cotton or linen for exterior
•10" x 131⁄2" piece of neutral flannel for batting
•43⁄4" x 131⁄2" piece of coordinating linen or cotton for pocket
•43⁄4" x 131⁄2" piece of cotton for pocket lining
3• 3⁄4" x 121⁄2" piece of medium-weight fusible interfacing for pocket
•1⁄2 yard narrow ribbon for tie
•1 very groovy button
12 colored pencils•Fray check™ or clear nail polish•
to see more of kathy’s work,
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winter journal Covers
tehese covered journals are really easy
and fun to make and look terrific using
original, printed fabrics. I first started making
these, using diaries, as Christmas gifts a few years ago.
They were a huge success and greatly appreciated by
the recipients. Since then, I’ve refined the design to
make it simpler to put together. These journals would
be particularly suitable as holiday gifts, especially for
artistic friends, or as diaries for those without a creative
streak. Although these journals have a holiday feel,
they make lovely presents for lots of occasions. Other
possibilities include covering small photograph albums
for a baby’s first Christmas, or applying different stamps
and inspiration for a couple celebrating their wedding.
By luCie suMMers
Adapted from Quilting Arts gifts, Holiday 2007/2008
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Directionsto mAke the journAl cover1. Open the book and center it on
the pre-cut piece of felt. (Allow
an extra 3" on either end and 1⁄8"
on the top and bottom.) Mark the
book flaps by tracing along the
edges of the book. Transfer these
markings onto the other side of
the felt. This will be your guide for
folding the book flaps.
2. Arrange your fabrics and/or Color
Catchers over the felt. You can
cut the pieces down to make more
of a patchwork effect or leave
the pieces whole—this is what I
tend to do. Slightly overlap the
fabrics so the felt doesn’t show. It
is a good idea to keep folding the
piece of felt in half just to see what
the front will look like when the
piece is wrapped around the book;
this way it can be easily changed
if something doesn’t work. The
fabrics should extend at least 1"
beyond the outer edges, all the way
around. When you are happy with
the arrangement, glue the fabrics in
place.
3. Using a walking foot on your
machine, zigzag over the raw edges.
Use a thread that blends nicely
with your fabrics, and remember,
if you don’t want your stitches to
show on the back of the cover,
match your thread to the color of
the felt.
4. Change the thread color and
quilt with a straight stitch over
the entire piece, changing thread
colors as you wish. I usually quilt a
random grid over the cover. You can,
of course, quilt any design you wish.
5. Trim the excess fabric around the
edges down to around 1⁄2". On the
2 short sides a straight blade is fine,
but on the longer sides use pinking
shears or a rotary cutter with a wavy
blade. This is just to make it look
nice on the inside of the cover.
6. Turn over the edges of the 2 short
sides and iron. Pin in place and stitch
down, using a 1⁄4" seam.
7. Turn over the edges of the 2 long
sides and iron. Use a glue stick to
keep the edge down, not pins. If you
want to have a ribbon bookmark, pin
this exactly in the middle of the top
edge—make sure that this is in the
middle of the spine.
8. Fold over the flaps and pin very close
to the edge. Check that the cover
fits the book. This rarely fits the first
time around and it will probably need
a bit of adjustment. The trick is to get
it to fit snugly, but not too tightly.
remember to keep checking that the
flaps are still equal widths.
9. Stitch as close as you can to the
folded edge (a touch less than 1⁄8"),
and stitch slowly. There is quite a
lot of bulk to stitch through, but be
patient and it will go together with
no problems at all. Check that the
book fits correctly.
10. Tie the loose threads at each corner
and stitch to secure.
11. Take out the book and embellish the
cover as you desire. This is where
you can really let your imagination
go wild—use beads, sequins, glitter
glue, and charms to personalize
your book cover. remember to
M A T e r I A L S
a plain sketchbook or notebook •with good-quality paper, no larger than 8" × 8" (i use a brand called seawhite.)
Pieces of winter-inspired fabrics •(commercial or hand-dyed), at least 1" longer than your book and 4"–5" wide
3–4 used shout• ® color catcher™ sheets (see page 10)
a piece of fine felt, 6" longer than •the width (including the spine) and 1⁄4" longer than the height of your book
sewing machine with a walking foot•thread in several colors to match •your fabrics
spray glue or fusible glue•a pair of pinking shears or a wavy •blade rotary cutter
strong textile glue (i use waterproof •Pva wood glue.)
embellishments such as beads, •sequins, shaped paper punches, brass paper fasteners, brads, eyelets, scraps of interesting paper, ribbons, lace, embossing pads and powder, paper tags, scraps of leather
Winter or holiday-inspired “focal •point” stamps
2–3 general background stamps, •such as spots and dots, stripes, and diamonds
acrylic craft paint in a number of •colors, metallic and non-metallic
Foam rollers: 2"-wide are perfect for •this project
Optionala piece of thin ribbon for a •bookmark
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tips for embellishment 1. The background stars on the
“Wintergreen’’ journal were made
by using a paper punch to cut
shaped pieces of thin leather. I
glued them onto the front using
strong textile glue. I stitched green
star sequins on top of the leather
and finished them off by tying on
a bronze bead and leaving strands
of the green thread on for show.
2. The holly motif on the
black-and-gray “First Frost”
journal was created using a clear
embossing pad and black sparkle
embossing powder. On fabric,
the powder doesn’t raise but does
give a nice bit of glitz. For a raised
effect, do the same thing on a thick
watercolor paper and attach by
hand stitching through the paper.
Add beads or sequins as desired.
3. On the pink “Partridge and Pear”
journal, I painted the paper tags
in bronze acrylic, stamped out a
large circle shape, and then placed
scraps of sheet music behind the
“window.” I stuck these down with
strong textile glue, then attached
a small chrome-colored paper
fastener through the hole where
the string usually goes. I then
stitched through the tags for extra
security.
4. On the small “Ice Blue’’ journal, I
added a small tree in white onto
a piece of screen-printed linen,
naively stitched in white along the
top and bottom, and then added
small, silver seed beads. I applied
a row of bugle beads and finally
stitched a row of crosses along the
bottom section of plain, blue linen.
stitch each item down securely:
if the book is going to be used
frequently, or kept in a handbag,
it needs to be able to stand up to a
bit of wear and tear.
color cAtchersshout color catcher is a product designed to catch the loose dye in the washing machine while washing your clothes. it comes in small white sheets (around 5" × 10") of what i call a “paper fiber”—they can withstand being wet like fabric, but they rip like paper, and don’t fray. My mum began using them some time ago in her washing machine and we both began to get interested in what color they came out as—mainly various tones of gray. it was only when she put one in with a new pair of dark denim jeans that we both realized the potential for these gems. the sheet came out a gorgeous shade of blue, just right for a project i was working on.
since then, i have been collecting mountains of these sheets and squirreling them away. i discovered that they take dye and paint beautifully (which, of course, is what they’re for) and are perfect for making these journal covers. they can be used straight from the washing machine (but quite often they come out gray from a colored wash—you can paint dye over a pale one to give a different base color) or you can decorate them with acrylic paints and fabric dyes. Heavily painted color catchers feel gorgeous, almost like leather or suede. another advantage they have over fabric is that they can be used with paper punches, which look great as embellishments. the following instructions are for decorating color catchers, but you can obviously use fabric instead.
pAinting the fAbric1. Decide on your color palette. For “First Frost,” the small, black-and-white journal, i
used metallic graphite, silver, white, black, and gray.
2. roll a layer of metallic paint over the fabric or color catcher and either leave it to dry or iron it dry. (if you decide to do this, use a piece of scrap paper or paper towel to protect your iron.)
3. Wash a darker color over the whole piece, leaving some areas of the original color showing.
4. roll on a very fine layer of a pale color.
5. Using silver acrylic and a general background stamp, randomly stamp over the fabric.
6. stamp a more prominent focal point stamp in a stronger, more contrasting color.
7. Do the same to the other color catchers or fabrics, but vary the tones; make one very pale overall with a hint of darker color; make another more medium in tone. try to use similar stamps in all of them, so there is a link between all of the pieces. it is also nice to have one with lots of texture but no stamping, and to mix and match color catchers with other fabrics for your journal (cotton, linen, and silk are great) because it is visually interesting to have contrasts in texture.
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iDeAs for book closuresI generally like to leave the book
without any aid to keep it closed,
like the “Wintergreen” journal, but
I had a lot of fun playing around
with these other ideas.
1. The pink “Partridge and Pear”
journal closure is simply a piece
of 1"-wide organza ribbon,
stitched in the middle of the spine
and tied at the edges. I think this
would be lovely as a gift for a
bride or bridesmaid, especially
with a photograph album to
record the special day. It would
be particularly lovely if created
using pieces of fabrics from the
dresses. Choose a ribbon you can
see through so it doesn’t spoil any
other focal point on the cover.
2. The “Ice Blue” journal closure was
made using a piece of strong cord.
This was threaded through the
crease in the book flap, using a
large needle, and knotted. On the
other end of the cord I tied a small
single-hole button. The knot was
dabbed with PVA glue and left to
dry. I stitched a larger
mother-of-pearl button 1" away
from the edge of the book and
wrapped the cord around the
button to close the book. The little
button acts as a tab.
3. With the black-and-gray “First
Frost” journal, I used a piece of thin
gray ribbon as a closure. A piece
was threaded through both book
flap creases and the ends knotted.
For extra decoration I used 2 small,
single-hole buttons, threaded them
onto the ribbon, and tied a knot to
keep them in place. The ends of the
ribbon were sealed with a candle
flame and then tied in a bow.
the finishing touchIf you are making a journal for
a gift, think about adding the recipient’s
initials or a word (“peace” or “joy”
would be lovely) by embossing them
using puff paint. Spread a little of the
puff paint over a piece of fabric or
paper, then stamp or write the initials
or word firmly into the wet surface.
Dry, using a heat gun, and rub a little
metallic paint into the raised surface.
Cut out the initials or word, leaving a
border of around 1⁄2", and hand stitch
into place on the cover.
To make your journal even more
special, make a label from cardstock
or fabric with your name on it and
stitch it somewhere on the journal.
I use a computer and change the
font on every letter, and stitch it in
by hand. If it is for a gift, you could
write a special message, too. I like to
put mine on the front book flap so
everyone can see it when the book is
opened.
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faBriC luggage tags Adapted from Quilting Arts gifts Holiday 2008/2009
we all need a way to quickly
identify our suitcases as
they arrive at baggage claim,
and what better way than
with a colorful fabric luggage
tag? Friends and family will
appreciate this token that
celebrates your passion for
fabric. For added interest,
different but coordinating
fabrics were used for the front
and back, and a third fabric
was used for the strap. You can
mix-and-match fabrics, use a
single fabric, or personalize
your luggage tags by using
fabrics that you’ve painted,
dyed, and/or printed.
DirectionsCenter 1 stabilizer rectangle on 1.
the wrong side of the Fabric A
rectangle.
Apply glue along the edges of the 2.
stabilizer rectangle and wrap the
edges of the Fabric A rectangle
up and over the edges of the
stabilizer, as if wrapping a present.
Add extra glue as needed to hold
the fabric in place.
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repeat this process with the 3.
second stabilizer rectangle and
the Fabric B rectangle.
To make a pocket for the 4.
name/address card, center
the clear plastic rectangle
on the right side of either
the Fabric A or B rectangle.
Topstitch close to the edge
around 3 sides, leaving 1
short side open.
Note: If you don’t want the
stitching on the plastic to show, use
monofilament as your top thread.
To prepare the strap, fold the 5.
Fabric C strip in half lengthwise;
press. Then open the strip and
fold each long side in to meet the
fold line; press. Topstitch close to
the edge along both lengthwise
edges.
Layer the 2 prepared 6.
rectangles, wrong sides
together. Fold the strap in
half and tuck the raw ends in
between the wrong sides of the
rectangles (approximately 3⁄8"),
centering the strap along
1 of the short sides.
Topstitch around all 4 sides, 7.
approximately 1⁄8" from the edge,
being sure to catch the strap in the
seam.
tip: For extra security, stitch back and forth along the seam with the strap.
Add any embellishments, as desired.8.
Write the recipient’s name on 1 side 9.
of the card and add her name and
address on the reverse side of the
card; insert into the pocket.
M A T e r I A L S (to make one 51⁄4" × 31⁄2"
luggage tag)
Fabric a for front, cut 1 rectangle •41⁄2" × 61⁄4"
Fabric B for back, cut 1 rectangle •41⁄2" × 61⁄4"
Fabric c for strap, cut 1 strip •2" × 14"
Heavyweight stabilizer, cut 2 •rectangles 31⁄2" × 51⁄4"
clear plastic vinyl for name/address •pocket, cut 1 rectangle 21⁄2" × 4"
cardstock for name/address card, •cut 1 rectangle 2" × 31⁄2"
Glue stick•sewing machine and thread •(monofilament and cotton, or thread of choice)
Optionalembellishments•
iDeAs for embellishment
Personalize your luggage tags by •using hand-dyed fabrics that have
been foiled, stamped, or stenciled
with your own designs or lettering.
Before stitching the front and •back together, add monogrammed
lettering with hand or machine
stitching onto the back fabric.
Add a little whimsy by framing •the tag with short fringe, rickrack,
or another trim, sandwiching
it between the two sides before
stitching them together.
helen is the managing editor of
Quilting Arts mAgAzine®, and
can be contacted at
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magiCal card case & mini-wallet
Adapted from Quilting Arts MAgAzine® Issue 24
Magical card cases by (top, left to right) Allison Stilwell, Beryl Taylor, and Karen Stiehl Osborn, (at right) Lyric Kinard, Tracy Stilwell, and Wendy Richardson.
i’m ealways looking for new
and clever ways to use
my fabrics, embellishments, and trims.
This business card case and mini-wallet
is not only pretty and easy to make, it
delivers your cards with the panache of
a magic trick. Originally inspired by a
child’s antique toy, this card case makes
your card rise to the top when you pull
an embellished cord or ribbon. The
other side conveniently holds your credit
card and driver’s license. You can make
this project in an hour or less, with or
without the necklace cording, and then
derive endless joy from the
looks of surprise you get
when you dispense your
card as if by magic.
By norMAJeAn BreVik
DirectionsThe finished card case 1.
measures 23⁄4" × 4" and is
constructed of 3 finished
pieces sandwiched together
to form 2 pockets.
Cut 3 pieces of Fast-2-Fuse, 2.
23⁄4" × 4". remember, if you
choose to use a product without
the fusible built in you will need
to apply fusible webbing.
Using a Teflon sheet or baking 3.
parchment to protect your work
surface, take 2 Fast-2-Fuse pieces
and fuse your outer fabric to
1 side of each piece, following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
At this point you will have 1 side
of each of these pieces without
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Step 6: Top edge
Step 7
Step 10
Above right: Magical card case by Normajean Brevik.
fabric, and 1 other piece of
Fast-2-Fuse without any fabric
attached.
Note: If you plan to quilt or bead
the front and back covers, now
would be the best time, before
you fuse the back side to this
piece.
4. Trim the excess fabric,
being sure not to cut the
Fast-2-Fuse.
5. Fuse the lining fabric
to the remaining 4
uncovered sides of the
Fast-2-Fuse and trim
excess fabric again.
6. Select a satin zigzag
stitch or a fancy
stitch with a close
stitch length
on your sewing
machine. Determine the top of each
piece (23⁄4" side) and stitch each piece
along this edge with the outer fabric
on top. Allow the last stitch to fall
slightly off the edge of your piece so
that the edge is encased in thread.
tip: Be sure to test stitch on another piece of fabric first to make sure that the stitches will cover the edge adequately.
7. Decide what type of opening you
want: a buttonhole, grommet, or
eyelet hole are all suitable, however
the buttonhole seems to work best
if you are using a ribbon, and the
grommet if you are using cording.
On the front side of your case,
measure down approximately 1"
from the top, mark it, and then
determine the middle of that line
for placement reasons. Center your
opening on the line and create it.
8. Here’s where the magic starts.
Take the middle section of your
case (piece C) and measure down
approximately 1" from the top
center. Position your silk ribbon
on that mark; let the ribbon hang
straight down. Zigzag stitch over
the ribbon for approximately 1⁄2"
down from the top, securing the
ribbon firmly. These stitches will
not show as they will be inside
the holder.
9. Thread your ribbon or cording
through the buttonhole or
grommet, before all the pieces
are stitched together. Thread it
through the back of the opening
so that it now hangs out the
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When you are finished fusing your fabrics to the 3 pieces of Fast-2-Fuse, 2 pieces will have outer fabric on 1 side and lining fabric on the other (A and B), and the third piece will have lining fabric on both sides (C).
Steps 8 and 9
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front. This will create a
“sling” for the cards to rest in.
Although it makes for a little
awkward stitching in the next
step, it is still easier to do
this now rather than trying to
thread it later.
10. Secure your top and middle
sandwich together with a
narrow, basting zigzag stitch,
sewing the sides and bottoms
only. Next, baste all of the
pieces together. Once all of
the basting is completed,
go back and couch yarn or
cording over the raw edges or
use a basic satin zigzag stitch
to finish them. Take several
extra stitches at both top
corners as these are what will
get the most wear on your
case. Trim your yarns.
11. Insert a few cards in the case
to force the ribbon down so
you can determine where you
want your embellishments to
be on the “tail,” or pulling
end, of the ribbon. Once
the length is determined,
embellish the cord/ribbon
as desired. Knot it and trim
the end when you are finished
embellishing. Your ribbon or
cording acts as a sling that,
when pulled, will raise the
cards up in the case.
To see more of Normajean’s work,
visit seasew.blogspot.com.
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