Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Another Pin Keep

Gosh I'm having fun! The last pin keep I made is winging it's way westward to a new home. In the interim while waiting for some fabric orders to arrive, I decided to make another one, with a few changes. Have I mentioned that I LOVE working with wool? (wink)

It started like this...


and looked like this when it was done.

Inside, there are many storage compartments which can hold all kinds of doo-dads.

There can never be too many compartments...or doo-dads...can there?


And a few more...just because I was having so much fun.


And finally...


And that's what I did yesterday.
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I need some kind of notion to keep it closed. I don't particularly want a snap as they are so predictable. I thought of a ribbon to tie it closed but then it would have to wrap around. Do you have any suggestions?
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Happy stitching!
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18 comments:

  1. JulieMarch 10, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    hi kaaren.....love, love, love it! what about a really nice vintage button with some matching ribbon looped around to close it? you know...a little ribbon to slip over the button.
    i have a question...is what you call wool, similar to felt? i've not seen much wool here, just normal cheap felt. i think i've phrased my question wrong, hope you know what i'm trying to say! LOL
    it's late here.
    julie

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  2. DorothyMarch 10, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Kaaren, I love it! The Pinkeep looks so good done in the wool.
    What about using a tiny doll button with a crocheted loop? Would that work?

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  3. Carrie P.March 10, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Kaaren,
    You are so smart. It is adorable. I think a narrow ribbon would be nice if you tacked it on so you wouldn't misplace it and it wasn't too wide to cover up the bunny. I like the other ladies suggestions too. I say it again, You are so smart!

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  4. DoloresMarch 10, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Or what about a button but with a small piece of thin elastic to hold it closed. I think your pinkeep turned out beautifully.

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  5. KimberlyMarch 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    bee-you-ti-full! (but you already knew that, right...)

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  6. ferneMarch 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    How about a button with a ribbon to wrap around the button. this is adorable!

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  7. marieMarch 10, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Kaaren ~ I love your pinkeep. You should do a tutorial for it. I would love to make one of those!

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  8. SaraMarch 10, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Just too cute!! Love it! I love all the little pockets and places for things! And what about a button, something vintage, cute, maybe with a little ribbon loop?

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  9. ranetteMarch 10, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Oh Karren...the new pinkeep is so cute. I love it and wish I had the time to do one for myself.

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  10. CandaceMarch 10, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Kaaren - it is so adorable! You know those manila envelopes that have a figure-eight closure with a little string? How about something like that and have the string made out of a thin strip of wool and wrapped between 2 cute buttons? Can't wait to see what you do!
    Cheers!

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  11. JanetMarch 10, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    The wool looks beautiful to work with. It's a really gorgeous sewing accessory!

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  12. pwlMarch 10, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    What about a toggle button, with a ribbon loop? Or even a nice wooden button with a ribbon loop? It's very nice.

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  13. Nanette MerrillMarch 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Oh this is wonderful. Practical and beautiful. And that color of wool is delicious.

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  14. Karen from Sew Many Ways...March 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Hi Kaaren,
    This is so beautiful. You are very creative. I like the toggle or the loop with the button idea. No matter what you decide it is adorable. You've been so(sew)busy!!!
    ~Karen~

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  15. Abby and StephanieMarch 12, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    What a CUTE pin keeper. I agree...vintage button and a narrow pretty little ribbon.

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  16. SherriMarch 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Love the pin keep with the bunny on the front...and I agree with you...you can never have too many little pockets!

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  17. DebMarch 13, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Kaaren...these are just so cute..I love them you are such a talented lady

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  18. MelanieMarch 13, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    This is darling-- My Mom would love this... Got any dimensions on themain portion of the packet? Thanks for sharing if you can...

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