New Orleans House Project

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Organized for Road Trip Stitching

I tote hand stitching supplies and projects back and forth to our camp on a regular basis.  
I've been using a see-through plastic food storage container for about a year.  It's handy, but everything rolls around and gets disorganized when I pack it in my tote bag.

I wanted to make something that would help keep my supplies a little better organized for travel, so I searched online and studied all kinds of ideas and patterns.  I eventually settled on the Road Trip Case by Anna Graham - aka Noodlehead.

I already had all the required supplies in my stash, including a zipper and some clear vinyl.  The pattern also calls for double fold bias tape, but I just made my own.

The case has a large, see-through zippered compartment which is perfect for holding all kinds of little stitching accoutrements.  The opposite side has 4 fabric pockets with velcro closures.  I attached some felt pieces in the center for needle holders.

I'm pleased with how this project turned out.  My sewing stuff is better organized and isn't rattling around in a plastic box!  I'd definitely make the pattern again - the case would be a great gift item.  A version with two clear zipper compartments would be great for organizing supplies for English Paper Piecing!