Plaid Flannel Fringed Scarf

A couple of weeks ago, I jetted over to Fabric Depot.   I was only there to get a small rotary cutter but ended up with a lot of inspiration as well.

As I was cruising to the side of the store where they keep notions, I spied this glorious flannel and next to it, a project sheet for making a fringed scarf. A collaboration between Sew4Home and Fabric Depot.

It looked simple. I knew immediately who it was for (creative friend) and it turned out to be very therapeutic, sitting on the couch, watching Harry Potter and then Gilmore Girls on Netflix, mindlessly extracting one thread after another to create the fringe.

I was so tired from working so much, that this project helped me be creative without taxing my brain. It probably took about 8 hours to fringe this. This is not a quick project, but it is simple.

Pendleton Eye Case Project

Pendleton recently linked via their facebook page to this Sew4Homes' blog to showcase a sewing project utilizing pendleton fabric. Sew4Home has a nifty idea to make eyewear cases using a local fabric. Local because  Pendleton fabrics are all over my stash and the fabric is locally produced.
Fast and easy.
Make one and then you can totally tailor it to your own sunglasses/eyeglasses. For instance, my case was wide enough but a wee bit long. I would also incorporate a lining to stabilize the case.
But, still, fast and easy.

Can't wait for SewExpo. The folks at the Pendleton booth are giving away prizes if you show up wearing something made of Pendleton fabric. I am stopping by the booth to see if my eyeglasses wearing this stylish case will get a little something...