Flex Case + Petunia Pouch

Recently, I wanted to make a small gift, and when looking around for something I hadn't made before, I came across the Flex Case in Aneela Hoey's Stitch & Sew: Beautifully Embroider 31 Projects. I was drawn to it by the hand-stitching, and measuring 4 1/2" x 8" x 3/8", I at first thought it was an eyeglass case. And it could indeed be used as that, though its size might be somewhat generous. So I think it could be much more functional than that. 

I used Wash Away Stitch Stabilizer to mark where my handwork would go, and that worked really well. I had used something similar years ago so it was a bit déjà vu, and the stitching was enjoyable, making it up as I went.

Using Indigo Essex Yarn Dyed for the base cloth gave the case some nice structure. And installing my very first bag frame clasp was a cinch - who knew!?

Then this last weekend, I needed a quick finish, just because. Trying Svetlana/SOTAK Handmade's Petunia Pouch had been on my to-do list ever since she published it, so that seemed a logical choice. And it was an enjoyable and pretty quick sew! 

I hit pay dirt with the scallop print from Carolyn's Harriot for the pouch exterior. After making the pouch once, I know next time how I'd adjust the placement of that scallop a little better, but still. I think it's an inspired choice for this pouch. Though you can barely see it, the lining of the bag is from the Doe collection - I love how nicely Carolyn's different lines mix and match so well.

So both of those projects I'd made again.... and maybe I have [wink]. Very fun little makes.