What I Made This Week

I really needed a new eyeglass case. I am sure my current one is from the Bush One era, and it looks like it. So I figured it was time for a new one and I thought I could easily make one so I did. Maybe you need a new eyeglass case too, here's what you do:

Cut 2 rectangles for the outside at 8 1/2 x 5
Cut 2 rectangles for backing at 8 1/2 x 5
Cut 2 rectangles of batting at 8 1/2 x5
Cut 2 rectangles for lining at 7 1/2 x 4

Layer 2 stacks of outside fabric, batting and backing. Quilt in diagonal rows using 1" masking or painters tape.


Re-cut quilted rectangles to 7 1/2 x 4.
Pair each lining with a quilted rectangle right sides together and stitch 1/4" along one short side.
Make a simple template or round the corners by freehand on the short end not stitched.

Open, turn right side up and press seam.


Matching seams pin sections right sides together. Stitch 1/4" around leaving opening of about 3" in lining. Carefully clip or trim curves. Turn inside out and press. (Turning is easier said than done. Start with the quilted end and use your thumbs to turn and push through the opening. Use a pencil eraser end to push the curved ends smooth. Press and stitch lining opening closed.

Use the pencil eraser end to push the lining into the eyeglass case. This is also easier said than done because the lining sticks to itself, but enough shoving.....I mean gentle prodding with the pencil eraser end will get it where you want it. Topstitch 1/8" to 1/4" around top edge.

Behold the new eyeglass case! It took about 1 1/2 hours total. I told you my old case was in bad shape!