April 03, 2011

Memo


To: you
From: me
Re: making things out of fabric that aren't normally made out of fabric


My inspiration for this little project was a simple fabric envelope that was made by Nireko Ohira (from Lecien), out of fabric designed by Monica of Happy Zombie. Monica enthralled us awhile ago at a PMQG meeting and included Nireko's envelope in her parade of beautiful fabrics and quilts. It made quite an impression on me.

I used interfacing for a papery stiffness and buttons to make it look like an interoffice envelope. I love those things. Winding the little string around just gets me.


I took some pictures of the process but they are haphazard at best, so I'll make another one to show you the details soon(ish).  

17 comments:

cathy@home said...

What a lovely idea it started me to think what else one could make

Susan said...

It is a great idea! Do you know what you are going to store in it?

Cheri said...

Oh, clever! Can't wait to see the directions.

Mama Pea said...

I love it. We are on the same wavelength...I have found myself wanting to make office supplies out of fabric. Can't wait to see your instructions!

pinsandneedles said...

What a great idea! Can't wait for your directions!

Browndirtcottage said...

COOL!!!!

Kay Lynne said...

What a fun idea! Thank you for sharing!

Charlotte Scott said...

Oh, yes please!! I so need some of these.

Suzanne said...

I did a double take. Yes, it's right on.

Yvette Chiquillo said...

Hola Cristina:
Tu nos debes el tutorial de ese sobre tan bonito esta de lo mas lindo, te mando un fuerte abrazo.

Pétra said...

I love it what a fun project!

antique quilter said...

oh yes please tell us how to make it!
it is beautiful, what a great idea!
thanks
kathie

Keep Stitchin' said...

That is seeewww cute! What a great idea! And why not? So many things are being made with fabric these days that normally aren't (bowls for one).

scraphappy said...

What a super cute idea. It has me thinking about what else I could make out of fabric instead of paper......

Sarah Craig said...

Sweet!!!

Amber said...

Love it! I want to make one too, so sweet.

Unknown said...

Very cool idea! I love to sew and this seems like a good project for me. Thanks for sharing!

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