I don’t make a lot of holiday gifts, I’m very selfish and I want to make what I want to make – often just for me.
During the pandemic I switched to a new hairdresser, she and I are on the same wavelength. Let’s just say I got tired of hearing about cats, either domestic or wild. I have no pity for bob cats in Griffith Park that get run over. I’m a humans first, there are plenty of places in CA that bobcats can live.
Also, Kelly does a much better job being creative and styling my hair. So she deserved a homemade gift.
a lovely pouch for traveling with jewelry.
I puffed it up a bit.
Here it is wide open, there are actually two layers, so you can put things right in the middle.
As well as these eight small side pouches
, so you can separate out items. this is a very old design, I remember making them over 30 years ago. Then about 15 years ago I found a pattern. Its’ not complicated, but having a pattern is nice.Of course Kelly loved it! She immediately asked if I would make her two more, one for her mom and one for her sister. These days I say no to people who ask if they can buy something I make. But did I mention I like Kelly? so I quoted her a higher price than my original thought. I am so bad at underestimating my worth.
No, problem, she sent me the money before I even got started.
She mentioned reds, blues and pinks.
Having fun with my fabrics.
and now, back to my addiction, cross-stitch.
Leah