it's not what you think

And it's not at all what I first thought either. 

My latest project started when I found this adorable cross stitch pattern on Pinterest.  Thought it might look nice stitched up in white on osnaburg ... 

... and then turned into an Eastery needlebook with a pretty little Japanese Liberty print and a bit of pink ruffle.

'Cause ... you know ... who doesn't need an Eastery needlebook, right?  ;)

But when the cover was assembled, the whole thing seemed a little too big for a needlebook.

However.

A few days earlier I had a big fight with my earbuds - again - after they decided to entangle themselves around literally every single object in my purse.  So annoying.

I'd been meaning to make myself an iPod case for a while so I guess it's true what they say about necessity being the mother of invention.

(I may have done a little happy dance when the cover turned out to be the e.x.a.c.t right size for an iPod.)

My "Rabbit on Scissors iPod case" makes me laugh.  It's not at all what I was planning to make, and no one would ever guess what was inside based on the cover. 

But it's super-dee-duper awesome now that my earbuds stay all nicely tucked inside their little pocket instead of trying to strangle my wallet with their rubbery, unyielding death grip.

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And congratulations to Tina in Nevada who won the Simply Sweet Fabric giveaway. 

Comments

[Prima Donna]

I love it! That is one of the cutest things I have ever seen. I would love a tutorial on how to make the case itself. I could add what ever I wanted to the front where you have the rabbit. Good job!

[Jenny]

perfect

[Nancy]

I love the idea. I've been thinking that I need a good case for my ipod and this will do the trick. I can add whatever embroidery I want and it will be awesome.
Thanks for the great idea and thanks for all the "pretty by hand" ideas and things you make.
Blessings

[Tammy Edwards]

Such a pretty little iPod case and purse accessory. Love your fabric choices and the little pink ruffle is just the perfect little touch : ) Would love to make one, is the pattern available? Thank you for sharing the pattern source for the Rabbit on Scissors.
Have a wonderful day!

[Liz]

Love it! You are the queen of Pinterest :-)

[Hildy]

Such a cute idea and the little rabbit is adorable:-) And why am I not suprised at all that you have a pink iPod?

[Saysie]

Oh I'm so in love with this, love your choice of fabrics and your beautiful stitching. Stunning work!
P.s I'm now stalking you on Pinterest too :) x

[Kathleen]

My first guess at a glance was a photo album cover! But this is even better. So cute.

[Tina in Nevada]

This is just so darn stinkin' cute! I never would have thought of this in a million years. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Brilliant!!!

[Frida McKeon]

Amazing!! Absolutely precious. Love your choice of fabrics and trims

[Heather (mtl)]

Serendipity ! What an adorable cover and I am soo loving the linen fabric as it really makes your delicious embroidery pop.
Gorgeous!

[Barb]

You know what I love most about these posts of yours? They're soooo inspirational! They make me feel happy, inspired, pretty, and just plain excited!
I love how you can take the plainest of things and turn them into something wonderful. I go 'hmmm…now what can I do with this?' and you go 'I know, I'll make it into this!'
Thank you for your blog and your amazing pictures, and glimpses into your life - you are SO appreciated!
Barb

[Bonnie Nyquist]

I never would have guessed! How cute is that!! My iPod does the same thing, great idea! You make the neatest things! Loved that little ruffle especailly,and ayour crossstitch is perfect as usual, sweet.

[Bari Jo]

Genius! Pure genius! But we've come to expect nothing less from you!!!! Love the soft colors and the little ruffle trim, too!!!

[Karen Seitz]

I love it, no matter what you keep inside, but how serendipitous that your ipod and buds fit perfectly! The rabbit pattern is by Sherri Jones who I consider a friend, so I have forwarded this post to her -- I know she will love to see your work!

[Liz N.]

I would also love a tutorial! Pretty please? Pretty please by hand with sugar and a cherry on top? ;)

[Super Mom - No Cape!]

Oh that is sooooo cute and I love that you had that ah ha moment and saw instead of a needlebook,
a sweet case for you iPod and earbuds!

[TerryKes]

How is it, that each thing you make, is so, well, so PRETTY? THAT is a talent. Thank you, too, for the bit of history for the osnaburg. I had no idea. You're the only other person I've seen who actually sews with it. I buy yards and yards of it, using it for much of my sewing. Such a rich history!

[jenni]

You taught me something new today! I have never heard of osnaburg. I can't wait to try it. I took a stitching class in college and thought I had learned everything there was to learn, but I didn't! Thanks again.
Jenni

[pam]

you. are. killing. me.

[Kalinka-Sasha]

What a wonderful bunny! Thanks for the idea!

[laura H]

congrats Tina. love this round about way of getting things done. so adorable and useful too. enjoy

[Pam C]

I love everything you make and this is no exception! It is totally adorable. I have been meaning to make a carrier for my mp3 player and ear buds and I may follow your lead and make something similar. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts]

Just perfect! And sooo stinkin' cute! Have a happy day!

[ina]

I love that!! I need to make one! my earbuds get all tangled in my purse or kitchen drawer and it annoys me greatly. Hmmmm, I've already got cross stitch patterns done just waiting to be used....thanks for the idea. ;p

[rosa]

Super cute!

[Jennifer B]

..love that bunny!

[greg]

Your next project should be a needle case decorated with cross-stitched headphones!

[Denise Whittle]

OMGoodness! Perfectly adorbable! And just like the other comments - yes we all need a tutorial so our ear buds don't strangle our wallets either!
Very very cute!

[Sandra (Cherry Heart)]

That's brilliant! What a great idea and such a stealthy way to store such gadetry!

S x

[Becky J]

This is great! It's such a pretty gadget case and good for hiding expensive gadgets where no one will suspect. The lining is lovely too I like the ruffle you've put on the pocket openings.

[Laura]

What a darling idea and creation! I'm so happy that I can be inspired by creative people like you! Thank you!

[Sarah]

So pretty...I love the white stitching. Sarah xo

[Angel]

Love it. lets all have a ah ha moment