A few times a year Great Grandma Goobin (don’t ask, just what we call her) requests a new ciggie pouch. The last one should probably be burned.
So I set to make her one for Christmas.
I love Improvisational Patchwork for so many reasons, but I constantly end up far off from my original mark. I am not a sketcher, so everything is left to fate. I started out thinking itty bitty wonky star. Same fabrics as the Tumbling Blocks Pillow (because I am in LOVE), minus Chambray and add linen (thanks for all the comments btw on this pillow! I’ll try to get a small instruction together or check out “wee bits quilt” in Last Minute Patchwork and Gifts” for the technique and stack them).
I don’t think I’ll ever have a machine with out triple stitch on it.
Two Anna Maria Horner’s representing here. Some of her new flannel and some Drawing Room inside and on the back.
Mostly Hope Valley and some random scrap sent via Fabric Swap with other goodies.
The pillow (that is upside down I see now) went to G.G., Roan’s OTHER Great Grandma. She’s Norwegian, and a bit less into the Modern scene if you know what I mean?…but such a special lady. The Heather Bailey is a perfect addition to her sunfilled mellow yellow living room that I spend chatting with her. I was so happy to see my vision placed on her couch!
Two wonderful people in my life among the others I’m blessed with.
Could I love this pouch more? …..no. No, I don’t think I could. 🙂
Thanks girl!
I really love the triangles! LOVE them! Way cooler than a wonky star. I think I need to put it on the long list of “things to try”.
Cute and thoughtful gifts 🙂
joan
Lovely gifts! I’m quite in love with Hope Valley, myself. They look so good with the linen!!
I got the blocks from you yesterday. Lots of inspiration, pretty fabrics, many of them new to me… Thank you – so happy!
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I am in love with Hope Valley too – It keeps finding it’s way into all my sewing now…the pouch looks amazing – love the stitching on the loop!
The natural linen is a perfect foil to the bright quilting cotton. Such attention to detail too!
l-o-v-e it! She’s one cool GG having those pouches to carry hers ciggies in!!!
Oh my! The ciggie pouch is adorable! You are so clever.
I’m loving that ciggie pouch. The angles and the stitching are great. Very thoughtful gifts.
Lucky Great Grandma Goobin. That pouch is wonderful!
So cute! Your stitches are so perfect. I’m not sure I’d be able to take photos that close up. :o)
i love that pouch!!!!! is just perfect!
You really inspired me with this one!!! Just last week I sent a pouch of about the same size to a customer with that AMH print on it, but the small bird. Mine was nothing compared to yours. I love the stitching, the key fob, the patchwork, and the linen. Such a special, special gift. Beautifully done!
Oh… was that the little bit of AB that we swapped? Funny it made it’s way to a ciggie pouch.
looking through your blog make me want to do some patchwork – rightthisverysecond!!! gorgeous!
just LOVE this pouch! simple, but elegant. Did you happen to use linen? I am trying to buy some linen, but many stores are don’t have them in stock. ..
i am learning to sew with zippers lately. i don’t think i am very good at it. I love the clean sew on your zipper. just LOVE!
I’ve been playing with these HV prints today too…I understand the love………Love the ciggie pouch and grandma’s name too!
Can I say how much I love that color of linen with the cotton?! It goes so well with everything.
I love this pouch – is there a pattern somewhere? I’d love to make one of my own. Thanks for the fun!