As our Facebook Fan page keeps growing, more and more of our crafty customers are showing off their cool creations for our J&O family and community to view, share, and comment on. One such fan is fellow Facebook page holder, Ginny Axtell from San Antonio, TX .
Ginny showcased one of her convenient curling iron cozies on our J&O Fabrics Facebook page and we liked it so much, we wanted to know a little bit more about her and her hobby. Turns out, Ginny not only creates for family and friends, but has her own blog page to show others how to do so too. Featuring a host of tutorials, hand crafted items, and her own personal ‘favorites’ section, Ginny had this to say about her journey into DIY crafting madness …
” My first serious sewing was geared towards children’s clothes, budget drapes and accessories for the home.
When my grandchildren arrived, I expanded to costumes. The culmination of this experience was a Willy Wonka Edwardian jacket that my grandson wore to his Senior Prom. Recently, I discovered quilting. While I’ve made two baby quilts and prepared one queen-size top for quilting, in the end, I prefer smaller projects. “
In reference to her curling iron cozies, Ginny sighted her daughter as the inspiration behind her motivation to create her own version of the curling iron case.
“My husband gave me a curling iron case years ago and one of my daughters frequently commented on how handy it was. Well, I could not find anything similar, so I used my old one to make a pattern which also fit my daughters straightening iron. Since some irons are thicker or wider than others, adjustments on the width of the pattern have to be made to accomodate. “
by Ginny Axtell
“Curling iron too hot and it’s time to pack?
Not to worry, here’s a handy sack.
No need to wait to let it cool down.
Just tuck it in and head out of town!”
Product #map30961
Materials:
1-14″x 11″ rectangle of decorative outside fabric for body
1-8½” x 11″ rectangle of decorative outside fabric for pocket
1-14″ x11″ rectangle of Thinsulate
1-14″ x11″ rectangle of cotton batting
1¼ yards of Double Fold Extra Wide Bias tape in contrasting or matching color
To learn how to make your own unique curling iron cozy, check out Ginny’s easy to follow tutorial here.
(This project takes only about one hour from start to finish!!)
Pattern created by Ginny Axtell
www.grandmaginnysattic.blogspot.com
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