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Hexagon Week : my crafts !!!

I thought something simple, but useful when I go out just for a walk....beyond my camera, I need my cell phone and few coins, so I made a little cosy to put around my neck!

I traced the hexagons patterns and I cut out the ones I needed (large and medium)...



...and I chose to work with some polka dots felt in 3 different colours...


...I easily traced the hexagons on the back of the fabrics, then cut...



...then I selected some cotton threads and a bright green ribbon ...


...and the first thing I did sew on was a little front pocket (coins/lips balm!), using a contrasting thread...


...then, it was the moment to sew the ribbon on both sides of the cosy...


....done with that, I joined the 2 big hexagons using the blanket stitch...


....a perfect fit for my smartphone!!!! ;oD

Some more images....




....and front&back close ups....



My weekly link is right HERE !!!

xxxx Alessandra
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  1. Natalia Glazacheva10 March 2013 at 16:22

    Lovely fabric Ale! Is it a felt? Looks very bright and cute!
    Have a happy day
    Tanti baci
    Nata

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  2. Natalia Glazacheva10 March 2013 at 16:24

    Never saw felt in polka-dot :0)

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  3. Vintage Sheet Addict10 March 2013 at 18:59

    It's so colourful, lovely! :) x

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  4. koralee10 March 2013 at 23:18

    adorable...love polka dots. xoxo

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  5. Tweed Thoughts11 March 2013 at 11:21

    Clever and cute - I love it!
    Alison xx

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  6. Maria Glazacheva11 March 2013 at 13:48

    Oh j`aime bien bonne travaille !! ;0)

    Bonne semaine!!

    xxx Maria xxx

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  7. Erica11 March 2013 at 14:55

    Oh, fun! You are on a geometric kick too! :)

    I need something like this for my cell phone. I always misplace mine.

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  8. Kate12 March 2013 at 19:16

    Love the colors and patterns!! And of course the shapes too!
    Kate :}

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  9. Natas Nest12 March 2013 at 20:31

    Great idea! Love the colors and yesss, all these sweet dots ♥

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  10. Unknown13 March 2013 at 04:03

    Aha! A very sweet pocket for your phone!

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  11. Unknown13 March 2013 at 07:20

    What an idea! I love these polka dotted felt! :)

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