When I went through my mom-in-law’s fabric box, I found a burlap square stamped on the right half with this lovely floral design.
I couldn’t wait to embroider it!
Then I paired it with one of the fun fabrics from my Make & Mingle kit and stitched them together into a lined eyeglass case.
I’ll really love carrying this summery, sentimental handiwork! ♥
PILLOWS A-LA-MODE 
What a pretty case! I love the look of embroidery, but I have never been good at making my stitches look nice. Years ago I tried ‘liquid’ embroidery, but certainly not the same. Lol.
Thanks for sharing this and enjoy your weekend! ~Vickie
Thank you, Vickie! My grandmother taught me to embroider when I was around 10 years old. She had to do French knots for me back then . . . actually, I kept asking her to “please show me one more time” until they were done. 🙂 Oh, and I wanted to tell you something! Remember that beautiful butterfly card I won in your giveaway? I added a note and sent it to my good friend who lost her brother this week. She absolutely loves it. Thank you again! And you have a marvelous weekend, too!
I am so glad you were able to use the butterfly card. I like making note cards, since they can be used for so many reasons.
The only good stitch I can embroider is the French knot!
Looking forward to you next creation!
wonderful sentiment…and I have the same Moss flowers in my pots…Just thought I would let you know…ha, ha!
Don’t you just LOVE those flowers? I have an antique washtub that my great-grandparents used, and for some reason these are the only flowers that thrive in there. And they’re extra pretty this year! 🙂
I love this! I’m inspired to sew up my own. So nice that you got to re-use a sentimental piece. Also, taking the picture of the finished case on the portulaca, was a lovely choice.
Thank you! It just seems to fit there, doesn’t it? 🙂
Beautiful work!
Thank you! I used to only embroider pillowcases, which took FOREVER, so it was really fun to do a short project like this! 🙂
Beautiful glass case and I really liked your photography.
Thank you! I just had to use the flower setting for this one . . . and the sun was just right that day, too! 🙂
I love this case and your pretty photo among the flowers. What a sweet, sentimental piece.
Thank you, Alys! That’s really sweet of you.
Your blog is always uplifting. I’m enjoying it every day, even when I don’t get the extra time to comment. I can see by your following that many others feel the same way.
Ah how the flowers on the case match the background ! you can give new life to any piece of fabric it seems 😉 lovely work.
You’re SO kind! Thank you! 🙂 I couldn’t resist the flower setting for this photo! 🙂
As you would expect, I love this!
Thank you, Alison! 🙂
What a beautiful glass case, very special
Thank you, Izabel! It was very relaxing to work on. 🙂
This is so lovely! Makes me want to embroider!
Thank you, Anny! 🙂
Uniquely made, with image of the season. Be Blessed, Mtetar
How sweet! Thank you, Mtetar!
You’re welcome, Katherine! Be A Blessing because you’re Blessed, Mtetar
That is soooo pretty!
Thank you, Jayne! I LOVE doing small embroideries . . . so relaxing! 🙂
Love the surprise lining! And you know I go ga-ga over anything burlap. Super cute!
Thank you, Lauren! I thought it would be fun to put something geometric and modern on the inside for contrast . . . and luckily I had the perfect little remnant! 🙂
Oh my goodness! So gorgeous! Would never lose my glasses again if they lived in this beautiful home.
That’s so sweet! 🙂
Beautiful Katherine! I would love to have this for my glasses! I love your photos too! The flowers work perfectly with your creation! 🙂
Thank you, Vanessa! 🙂 It was a beautiful day so I decided to take the photos outside, and when I saw my washtub of moss rose I couldn’t resist! 🙂 P.S. I LOVE your creations . . . and the stories behind them!
It is lovely. It is like a small part of your loved one that you can have with you. I have been inspired by your “what can you make with?” which I hope to post soon.
Thank you, Sharon! And I can’t WAIT to see your creations! 🙂
What a cute eye glass case. Love all the bright colors of the flowers.
Thank you, Ginny! It’s summery, all right! 🙂
Its really lovely.
Thank you, Audrina! 🙂
Adorably floral!
What a fun description! Thank you, Antionette!
so pretty I love it!! you always have such wonderful ideas 🙂
Jennie, thank you for such a lovely compliment! That makes my day! 🙂
This is pretty. Love it!
Thank you, Natalie! 🙂
I love the connection with history – with the modern twist from the lining. Gorgeous work!
Thank you, Theresa! 🙂
That is beautiful.
Thank you! I do love a bit of embroidery on projects! 🙂
lovely, sentimental and very pretty Katherine! love that you made something so pretty out of it! 🙂
Thank you, Ingrid! You always have the sweetest comments! 🙂
What a beautiful eyeglass case! You did such a beautiful job on the stitching! By the way, what kind of flowers are your case sitting on? I love those, but always forget what they are.
Thank you! 🙂 I call the flowers “moss rose,” but I believe their official name is “portulaca.” I put six tiny starters in this washtub around Mother’s Day each spring, and soon it’s full of beautiful blooms. I just love it! 🙂
I LOVE IT TOO! BEAUTIFUL!
Katherine- That came out soooooo nice but Everything you create comes out nice:)
Oh, you’re so sweet! Believe me, I have some *FAILS.* I should put them on my blog sometime to keep things real, right? 🙂 This was especially so in my baking spree the past couple of weeks . . . let’s just say that a couple of things went straight from the oven to the trash! But I’m salvaging one cake that fell completely apart by turning it into a trifle with layers of blueberries and whipped cream. 🙂
I absolutely love vintage sewing material, buttons, packaging and supplies. Very cute project!
Thank you, Diane! The stamped burlap was such a fun find! 🙂
I love this project! It is a funny coincedence that this week I have also dug out some embroidery and feel really inspired to complete a few UFO’s that have been sitting around. As always, it is a pleasure to visit your blog for inspirational instructions and gorgeous photos!
Awww . . thank you for such a sweet comment! Can’t wait to see your embroidery projects, too! 🙂
What a brilliant idea! And it looks amazing 🙂
Thank you!!! I just love it. 🙂
This is beautiful! It’s always nice when something looks pretty, is useful, and has a personal connection…
Thank you, Joanna! 🙂
Lovely to recycle and come up with something new Kathryn .. you are so good at these projects ! Love the bobbly embroidery stitches for the flowers and that butterfly is really cute 🙂
Thank you, my dear! You’re always so sweet and encouraging!