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Friday, March 8, 2013

Nancy Drew Blog Hop


It's my day on the Nancy Drew Blog Hop.  I just love that Moda brought out this line, and that Madame Samm and Carol created this hop. 

I love that I still have these books...but they live on Gracie's bookshelf.
 Originally I was going to make a cover for Gracie's Kindle.  I thought the book covers on the fabric would be about the size of one of the actual books.  Then when I got my hands on the fabric, I realized that the panels are way too big for that.   I mean, you could still do it, but the effect would not be the same. 

I love that they still have my name in them from when my best friend and I started our own library.

So then I planned a tote bag for carrying library books.  It's the perfect size for that! 

I love that I have the same books that are on the fabric panels!
As I was just finishing the quilting, I had a CLUE.  I've been wanting a padded case to slip my laptop into.  Not the big computer bag that holds all the cords, but just a little bit of protection for when I want to take it to Starbucks or carpool or somewhere quick where I don't need that other stuff.

I slipped the laptop into the pouch and it fit - perfectly!  In fact, if I had come up with this plan originally and measured, it probably wouldn't have come out this well.  [I have math issues, okay?]



I just needed a way to close it.  I decided to make an extra wide binding and sew some 3/4" velcro into it.  I cut a 5" binding strip and, before stitching down the fold edge, sewed the velcro to it. 


Voila!  I realize this isn't as unique and creative as the many other projects on this hop.  I wanted to make something I would use, and I just couldn't bring myself to cut up Nancy.  You should definitely visit the rest of today's projects (and the rest of the week as well!) because there are some amazing ideas out there.

For the rest of today's projects, keep hopping!

That’s Sew Julie
Scrapbook-ChickADoodle
Lily Patch Quilts
Cherry’s Prairie Primitives
The Thimble Room
The Treehouse
The German Mom
Stitch, Stitch, Stitch.
Quiltin’ Jenny [you are here!]



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69 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Oh it looks wonderful. I know I have the same panels and they are larger than I thought..it just meant we had to be more creative and you did it...good job. Enjoy the rest of the hop and please visit me on Monday!

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  2. ChiskaMarch 8, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    I love it when things work out! Fun to see how big the panels are too.

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  3. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMarch 8, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. ThearicaMarch 8, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Great idea for a laptop cover!

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  5. Patty March 8, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Great idea - thanks for sharing!

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  6. JeanieMarch 8, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Your little pouch is wonderful AND creative! Great job!

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  7. littlelixieMarch 8, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Love these! I've got to search out some of that bookcover print. The layer cake I got didn't have any of those big images in it.

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  8. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 8, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    nice useful project...very nice!

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  9. MommarockMarch 8, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Well I think it is a great idea!

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  10. Sowing StitchesMarch 8, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    That's what I call a well-dressed laptop! :)

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  11. SIMPLESEWMarch 8, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    nice useful project...very nice!

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  12. Agnes B. BullockMarch 8, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Love this! Have to find the panel fabirc to make one for me!

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  13. Carol SwiftMarch 8, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I like the idea of using Velcro since I'm not great at putting in zippers. Very nice Nancy Drew project! Thanks for hopping with us!

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  14. Just Quilt ItMarch 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I love making projects that I can actually use--great job! I only ordered a charm pack of the ND fabric--wish I had ordered some panels as well.

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  15. Rebeckah AustinMarch 8, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Nice!

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  16. Loves to QuiltMarch 8, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Love your projects!

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  17. Domestic BlissMarch 8, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    What a great laptop case! I've been wanting to make a case for mine, and I may have to borrow your idea.

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  18. QuiltsmilesMarch 8, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I think it's creative and just perfect as it is and so nice to use with your busy life. Thanks for sharing. Jane

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  19. LindaMarch 8, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    How wonderful that you still have your books! (I loved the books, but since I checked them out of the library, I don't have any to pass along. Wish I did!) Your bag is wonderful!

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  20. apple blossomMarch 8, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    nice project

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  21. Needled MomMarch 8, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    That is a nice case and I agree....the fabric is too nice to cut up. I'd hate to loose Nancy.

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  22. sew.darn.quiltMarch 8, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Love your projects :)

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  23. SallieMarch 8, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Great job! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleMarch 8, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Love it! I think I'm going to make one for my laptop! It's pretty and just what I need when my internet is down and I have to go to McD to use their wifi!

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  25. TammyMarch 8, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Great job on your projects.

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  26. Linda CMarch 8, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Very clever and practical, Jenny! I'm math challenged too a good bit--always cracks me up when some group that I belong to thinks I should be treasurer, LOL.

    I don't blame you for not wanting to cut up Nancy or that lovely book cover fabric. It really does look like the actual one in your collection! Lucky girl there.

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  27. CorrieMarch 8, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    We love Nancy too! It looks great, nice job.

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  28. JuliaPMarch 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Great project, especially since you decided to change it up a bit!

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  29. Susan @ Blackberry CreekMarch 8, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Love your laptop cover. What a great idea, and useful too.

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  30. Vicki HMarch 8, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I like the velcro on the laptop cover, good idea.

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  31. The Slow QuilterMarch 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    What you have done is just as creative as the other hoppers have done. It was a great clue to turn what you were originally making into a useful laptop cover and the book fabric is great with it.

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  32. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Lovely! (And I love that I'm not the only math-challenged one out there!)

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  33. PattyMarch 8, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    What a great pouch! I really like it. Great Job!

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  34. BizyStitchesMarch 8, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    great tote and great fabric. Enjoyed your blog and thanks for sharing your talent.

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  35. Judy BMarch 8, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Love your laptop cover! Thank you for sharing your Nancy Drew.

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  36. MichelleMarch 8, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    I expected the covers on the fabric panel to be more the size of the actual books, too.

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  37. AmyMarch 8, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I wouldn't have cut her up either! Your project is too cute and so are those great Nancy panels!

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  38. CalicojoanMarch 8, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Love your cover...What a treasure to have your book still! I just found one at an antique shop yesterday!

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  39. krislovesfabricMarch 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Nice project, thanks for sharing!

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  40. Gmama JaneMarch 8, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I personally love your cover and the fact it's so easy to make. I can copy this!! Thanks for an easy inspiration!!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  41. CindyMarch 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Nice project for the panels! Its so cool that you have the books from when you were younger. Such a treasure.

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  42. Alcea Rosea 31March 8, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    It would have been a shame to cut that fabric, you should get lots of smiles when people notice it.

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  43. SparkyMarch 8, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    HI Jenny....your personal touch is felt....I love easy projects...thanks so much

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  44. MelindaMarch 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    I still have a couple of books from the panel left - I think I might steal your idea and use them. I like your pouch.

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  45. Kathy HMarch 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Great idea for the cover. Such cute fabric.

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  46. janMarch 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Really like the bag and really really like the case. love the quilting on it too! Great job! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. MichelleMarch 8, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Wonderful project!

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  48. RosaMarch 8, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    It`s super cute.Thanks for sharing!!

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  49. JennyMarch 8, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    wonderful project. The useful ones really are so fun to see!

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  50. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 8, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Oh so fun and bright! Thank you for sharing.

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  51. Pat MerkleMarch 8, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Awesome. I remember reading Nancy Drew, a looong time ago.

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  52. Jane's QuiltingMarch 8, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    What a great idea, a lap top bag. I sure need one of those and what better fabric to use.

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  53. thepiececorpsMarch 8, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Don't you just love it when an "Un-plan" comes together?!? B-)

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  54. JudithMarch 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    It all turned out Nice! Love your cover and I believe I will make one too. I have a huge laptop case and a cover will do for those short trips into town. Thanks for sharing today...Judith, Texas

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  55. My Sister Made Me Do It....March 8, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Love your projects!

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  56. LynMarch 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    That is a great cover. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  57. SuzeMarch 8, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    I am thrilled that you ended up with the finished project. Somtimes we just don't do enough for ourselves. This is great. Sometimes things just work out as they are meant. Thank you for participating; making something that turned out to be for yourself; entertain; and inpsire us.

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  58. CeciliaMarch 8, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Great project! Thanks for sharing.

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  59. LJMarch 8, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Aren't the best projects the ones you can use? I think so. Love that you have some of the same books - fabulous, in fact.

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  60. OhioLoriMarch 8, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    What a wonderful & creative idea!!! Love it!! Enjoy!!

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  61. FrederikaMarch 9, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    What a nice project.Its lovely.
    Thanks for sharing

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  62. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 9, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I think this is absolutely wonderful - what a great idea! blessings, marlene

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  63. sandraMarch 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    What a great project and so useful too. Thanks for sharing.

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  64. KimMarch 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Love your tote. It makes a great library tote/laptop bag.

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  65. Teatime CreationsMarch 10, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I love the idea of a laptop case. Sew cute. And nice to have something that can be used immediately.

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  66. KarrieMarch 10, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I really like it! I think it's as special as everybody else's so don't think like that!! I wouldn't be able to cut up Nancy either :)

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  67. CliodanaMarch 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    great project thank,s for sharing!
    have a nice day

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  68. LauraMarch 11, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I think your projects are terrific!!

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  69. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄March 13, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Awesome job! Love the use of the fabrics :)

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