I used to have a rule about the Creativ Festival: I needed to finish all the previous year’s classes before I could sign up for the next year’s classes. A few years back, that rule was forgotten as the number of classes I took got greater and greater. But, seeing my huge backlog of projects, I decided that I would work hard to finish my class projects from the 2015 fall festival.
Icy Ornament, designed by Carol Storie
Last year I actually managed to finish several of the projects from the 2015 festival, like the ornament above. But, I still have a few more to go. So, while still feeling brave after finishing the Just Nan Needle Flutter – Lady, I decided to try finishing the most difficult project I had left, Matryoshka Keepsake Case designed by Michelle Cheong.
Matryoshka Keepsake Case, designed by Michelle Cheong
My little guy has a certain… charm. For some reason his face opening ended up much larger than it should be, and it is a little off centre. I also didn’t do a great job with the needle turn applique. When I make another one I will most likely make the face out of felt and applique it on top of the body fabric, rather than underneath like this one is.
Matryoshka Keepsake Case – opened, outside
Otherwise, I’m very happy with how it turned out. I love the shape of the case, and the lovely heavy zipper that fits just right. It is such a cute idea.
Matryoshka Keepsake Case – opened, inside
The little pear-shaped pieces that this little case is built around are apparently only available in Japan. I’ve tried to find an online source for them, but I haven’t had any luck. If you’d like to learn more about how these case are made, you can check out Summer 2014 issue of A Needle Pulling Thread magazine.
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The ornament is very pretty, and the keepsake is adorable! What a neat finish!
It’s very cute – and well done for finishing it, it looks quite a tricky piece!
Two great finishes! Your finishing is very neat.
Lovely finish. I think he’s cute….
Perfekt!!!
A.
Was the zip sewn in by hand on all sides and is there cardboard in each shape.
That case is so cute
Oh my that Matryoshka is so sweet, I love this.
I think you did a perfect job she is adorable.
I like the ornament the thread colors are a lovely choice.
What a pretty little ornament and that little case is just the cutest thing ever. Love it.
Margaret
I love your little Russian Doll! You should make a bigger one as a project bag and pop this one inside with a teeny tiny one inside.
Like you haven’t got enough to do LOL
How cute!
Preciosa!!!