It's my granny's birthday this week and my parent's bought her a kindle (yup, major green eyed monster going on right now).
I soooo want a kindle. I always thought, until I'd actually seen one in the flesh, "Why would anyone get a kindle, when they can get an iPad which does the same and more?". But it's just so cute and light and dinky, and just a little bit sexy. Mmmmmmm, kindle love. And you can read it in bright sunlight. A major plus if ever there was one :-)
Anyway, I don't have a kindle. But I do have fabric and thread. Which is why when I saw Heather's Kindle Case Tutorial over at one of my favouritest bloggyplaces, I knew it would make the perfect gift.
I didn't bother with the paper pieced diamonds. Not least because I suck at it. My granny is a no-frills kinda lady, so I stuck to a pretty palette, with not too much faff. Perfect for an 82 year old :-)
The only other modification I made was to sew the lining about half an inch shorter as it was really really baggy on the inside (almost certainly my fault, not the pattern's). I also top-stitched around the opening, just for a little extra strength and pizazz.
It's still a little bit "crinkly" on the back, because I had to use 2 layers of thin iron-on interfacing, as opposed to one layer of thick. Next time I'm going to search out some fusible fleece to make it extra-cosy for Mr. Kindlepants.
Yup, I've nicknamed my kindle before I've even bought one.
That's just how I roll.
P.S. For those enquiring minds who are still wondering what came of my quilt error... the dye stuff STILL hasn't arrived, so I am STILL keeping it wet, in the bath. I hope to have more news to share with you soon!
P.S. For those enquiring minds who are still wondering what came of my quilt error... the dye stuff STILL hasn't arrived, so I am STILL keeping it wet, in the bath. I hope to have more news to share with you soon!
The girls have kindles and they are fantastic. I would recommend them to anyone. I have kindle reader on my iPad which is great - but ease, weight and reading I think the kindle beats everything else. I had/have a Sony Reader and never use it because it is crap. So much reflection from the screen, heavy and cold to hold. Get yourself a kindle or ask for one for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI got hubby one for his birthday last year (after protesting, me not him, that books are better), but I am still a bit jealous!
ReplyDeleteLovely kindle cover, and I love the fabrics! I know the blue one, whats the green?
ReplyDeleteCant believe your dylon stuff hasnt arrived yet! That totally sucks.
Love it! and love that Mr Kindlepants will have a sleeping bag too :)
ReplyDeleteYour kindle cover is beautiful Laura. Lucky Granny!
ReplyDeleteYour granny is going to be so happy! What a lucky lady. Since you just had a birthday, will Mr Kindlepants be on Santa's list?
ReplyDeletePS: Come on over to Fluffy Sheep Quilting and join in our swap. It would be fun to have you there :)
I have a Mr Kindlepants and he's been sleeping naked! I hope to make one before I go away for the weekend. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI was anti kindle too until I actually got to hold one. I've been wanting one ever since but with a mountain of paperbacks to get through I can't justifty the purchase. I so want one so I can make a case for it too!
ReplyDeleteI love my Kindle. I only use it outside the house, but it was fabulous to be able to take it on holiday this summer and read 11 books in 2 weeks for next to no extra luggage weight. Flying with Sleasyjet, that will always be a bonus!
ReplyDeleteBoo to the Dylon stuff still not arriving - you could probably have visited the factory and got it first hand by now!
This is lovely! What a cool Granny you have! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI love my iPad.. so colorful and you can do so many more things on it. I wish I had a pretty bag for mine! Hmmm.. maybe a crochet project. Hope you've come to see my camping trip pix on my blog..
ReplyDelete((hugs)), Teresa :-)
I love your kindle cover! It makes me want to re-make the cover I made for my hubby's Kindle. It's not nearly as pretty as yours!
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