Casserole Carriers

So here we are, the end of November. . .

Christmas gift making has begun which leaves little to blog about.

But these should be safe.  They were made for someone else to give as gifts this season.

It's a casserole carrier, the instructions for which can be found in the book "One Yard Wonders".

It came together quite well. The instructions were clear and simple. 

The fabric is one I've had in my stash for a while and just never had quite the right project for.  I think it works well for this because it's pretty but it's busy enough that if you get a little food stain on it it's not going to show.

There is a layer of thermal batting in between the outer fabric and the lining. It's the same stuff used for hot pads so it will keep the dish warm inside without transferring much heat outside.  It makes the carriers somewhat stiff but they should soften up a bit once they are washed.

Quite a useful little project and a great gift for the cooks on your list!

~Lindsay

Screen Cover

Another simple project here. . .

This one is a dust cover for the new computer monitor we bought after Christmas.

This cover serves a dual purpose.

First, it keeps dust off the screen and protects it.

Second, it makes an ugly screen a more attractive addition to our living room.

I love this fabric don't you? It's called Dagmar Plaid by Alexander Henry.  It fits our living room color scheme quite nicely.

For this quick and easy project, I draped the fabric wrong side out over the monitor and pinned where I wanted the seams to be--snug but not too tight. Then I pulled it off and cut it out around where my pins were, leaving just enough extra for the seam allowance.  

I cut a piece the same size from a nice heavy neutral flannel for the lining.

I sewed two seams on each piece and then put the lining inside of the outer piece (wrong sides together) and finished off the bottom edge with some bias tape I had on hand.

Could not have been a simpler fix and I love looking at it.

Since the lines on the fabric look painted it makes the monitor almost look like a painting.

Problem solved!

I wish they all were this quick and easy!

~Lindsay