Got the itch...

What is it?  I got the itch to have a mini- can do in one day of interruptions- type of project.  I was shopping yesterday and came across this fabric and was ready for something new.  I like to just figure it out as I go with no pattern.  That is much easier to do once you have some quilting skills.  I always worry that my calculations will fail me and it just won't work- will be too small.  This is another example of a project made as close to the line of no return as possible.  Another quarter inch smaller and it would have never worked.  I always find myself wanting to add a half inch to the next one so as not to cut is so close.

I like the colors of the fabric and the print reminds me of water.  It reminds me of the lake I grew up on in Indiana.  I remember the seaweeds clinging to me feet and the slight thrill that gave me.  But... I'm not sure I am in love with the fabric.  So, what next....  I guess I will enjoy it but when I see fabric I could die for (figuratively speaking), I will be remaking this.

Did I tell you what it is?  It is my new Kindle case.  Not sure it is visible in the photo, but there is clear plastic holding the kindle into a pocket.  The first case I made a few months ago was only a sleeve to slide the kindle into.  I can not read from it while it is in that case.  This one gives me more options.  I take joy in being able to whip something up quickly and easily.  It probably cost me less than $5 to make this and took an afternoon and evening (with the interruptions a mom and wife get) to complete it.  These things go for like $30-$50 online.  I get to pick my colors and if I don't like it, I can try again (or tweek my design).  I love sewing.  It has opened up so much for me and my family.  I hope you are discovering fun things to create as well.