Patchwork Folder & zippered pouch

You might have seen patchwork folder {w.i.p. photos} over the holiday break.  The patchwork folder and zippered pouch set just finished on Monday night as I was debating if I should add {something} to it. I made a belt for the folder and it turns out very satisfactory.

Every other two years, my family  purchase an electronic equipment for me. This year, I ask for a tablet. Since we travel often during the summer time and take long distance flights to visit family. The laptop has becoming a heavy belong for me and on top of that extra clothes and S' belongs.  It didn't feel like traveling when we get on our second flight, but felt like moving a load of truck with us. When the i-pad arrived, I set it by the Christmas tree for 2 hours. didn't wait till Christmas to open it.  I had to see what it looks like and how does it work. Many how questions still pops up and I am confused with new app. downloading and using i-tune..etc.

Then, my second action was start measuring the size of i-pad. I have to protect it, so it can really travel with me.  I used some small scraps from last few tote projects then patch them into small nine-patch blocks then play with block and white prints. Lately, black and white prints are speaking loudly to me. It seems catch my eye first before other colors.  It took a few days to decided on the closure design as I was hand-quilting. Originally, I plan use zipper, but when did the mock up look it didn't work as well as I like.  Something simple and easy access was what I after. Then I decided to make a simple patchwork style folder, so I can take the i-pad out as I need and insert it in when I put it away.

Then of course, a zippered pouch is needed for the charger and future ear phone { if there's one for i-pad}. Or other related products need to take along in the trip. The match set style is the first time I attempted. It is challenging and fun to come out different designs, but use similar fabric combo colors and consider how to give these scrap a new life.

 Metal zippers are my preference type of zipper!

The lining fabric was found at Jo-ann's. It is really cute! No interfacing for the lining or small pockets insert.  The roomy space is always nice!

 { i thought you might like to see the behind the scene photo.. this is how I photography}.

The belt! The patchwork folder was finished over the weekend and I take it with me from room to room, but knowing something is missing.  It feels like something needs to be added in order to secure the folder. So I measured around the folder and make a belt for it. Sewn Velcro for the nice closure.

 After I finished the belt. I saw {home} and though it is perfect as the gift was from home.

 { to prove the belt is sturdy}

Both patchwork pieces were hand-quilted. When I was hand-quilting these, I left out some other sewing project, so there are few packages still isn't completed to send out at this moment.  I felt eager to finish the patchwork folder and the zippered pouch, so I can take it with me when school starts. The laptop can stay home and my backpack will be lighter.

I think I've gone too far on this project, but it turns out very {Chase}.  I will be making another set, but in different patchwork style for my sister. I hope she will like them... {Sometimes, I can't read her mind :) }.

Lately, I have been sewing small patchwork pieces, but I have just start a new quilt. Have you read { Jolene aka Blue Elephant Stitches Post?} She starts her {Single Girl} and I decided to quilt along with her. There was a {quilt along group} a few years ago? I bought the pattern that time, but never make the quilt. It would be another great quilt to make and time for pulling fabric out and make a little mess.

Link up with {crazymomquilts: Finish up Friday}


xxc