Sunday, 5 May 2013

Away overnight


My hubby and I had a lovely time away this past week. The sun shone and we had picnics in forest glades and on the beach. It was so nice to be a couple again with no family responsibilities.
Picnic-ing

Sun and the sound of the sea

Whilst we were away I spotted this portable writing case in the window of a shop. I had a look at it and immediately thought that it would make a good case to tote around my sewing kit. My hubby thought I was mad and the price was rather high! My hubby being the kind of man that he is, later said ' go on then' and woo hoo, I parked him in a coffee shop with a coffee and headed back to the shop. I asked for the 'best price' and got it for a little less. My hubby cannot understand what I see in it but he loves me and is pleased that I am pleased with it!

Writing case
I just like how this case has never been used (the pencil has never been sharpened nor the keys removed from the envelope) but it has obviously been a present to EJB at some point in time. I want to ask you lovely bloggers how you think I can best divide up the bottom part of the case so that I can fit in cotton reels, scissors, a ruler etc without them sliding around loose? Do you have any ideas at all? I thought that it would be a cool way to take my sewing kit to  classes or the Fat Quarterly Retreat. If you have any good ideas please let me know.

Di x
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17 comments:

  1. Pam5 May 2013 at 17:40

    What about Balsa wood strips cut to size and glued into place, or perhaps a "lathe" from a builders merchant would be a bit sturdier. I think that is what they are called.

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  2. Sarah5 May 2013 at 17:41

    So glad you had a lovely break with your hubby. What a beautifully relaxed photo of you. Very cute case. Could you make dividers from fabric covered card or little pouches to keep all your separate bits and pieces in. Not very original, but all I can think of just now.

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  3. Annabella5 May 2013 at 18:05

    Glad you had a wonderful weekend away and you bought the case - as to how you could adapt it I'm not really sure!

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  4. Lis Harwood5 May 2013 at 18:24

    Deanna has just fitted out a basket here: http://eclectic-meanderings.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/a-vintage-basket.html
    It's not exactly your style but it may give you some ideas. Looking forward to seeing what you do.

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  5. Gertie Pye5 May 2013 at 19:17

    I think I would put scissors / rulers in the folders in the lid, and then cotton reels / bobbins I would be inclined to put into sandwich/tupperware boxes and fit them into the case so they aren't rolling around everywhere.

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  6. Pippa Parsons5 May 2013 at 19:54

    gorgeous photo of you, yup i'd get plastic boxes perhaps the ones for embroidery threads etc and use them for the reels, bobbins, needles etc

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  7. Catherine5 May 2013 at 20:06

    Sounds like you had a lovely weekend. Love the new case

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  8. Lucy | Charm About You5 May 2013 at 20:06

    Oh I LOVE it!!! totally get why you had to have it!! How about one of those sock drawer organiser thingies??

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  9. heart of charnwood5 May 2013 at 21:59

    Great that you had a good time away! Fab new case, for dividers i might be tempted to make some little flat topped pouches, shallow versions of Aneelas oval box bags maybe? http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/2012/09/oval-box-bag-tutorial.html

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  10. Mrs Flying Blind...5 May 2013 at 22:00

    Well after you have changed your name to fit the initials, I'd be getting busy with the velcro and making a sort of camera bag type affair xxx

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  11. Canadian Abroad5 May 2013 at 22:22

    I think it is a lovely case. What great vision you have.

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  12. Isisjem5 May 2013 at 23:04

    What about those fabric trays that ayumi - The Pink Penguin - did a tutorial for? In her picture she had cutlery in one she'd made and I thought they'd be good for dividing up stuff just like cutlery...or sewing equipment in a writing box?

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  13. Judith, Belfast5 May 2013 at 23:17

    This is so pretty! I have 2 blue ones just like it - passed down from an elderly Aunt. Ikea do sock drawer dividers - any good? jxo

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  14. mammafairy6 May 2013 at 08:54

    oh, so sad for the original giver, that their lovely gift was never used. But, great, because you will now give it a life! dividers? I have not a clue! good luck.

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  15. Archie The Wonder Dog6 May 2013 at 18:09

    It's fabulous! Have you got an old wooden cutlery drawer insert or pencil tray that you could use? It would look lovely with different pieces of fabric glued in the bottom of each section...

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  16. Second Chance Tan7 May 2013 at 18:29

    Great case..... how about some little plastic pots and tubs, all the other good suggestions have already been made! x

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  17. Sew Create It - Jane16 May 2013 at 16:17

    I think you'll need to come up with a pseudonym for yourself with those initials :o)

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