Finished Size: About 15 1⁄2" high × 18 1⁄2" wide × 11" deep (39.5 × 47 × 28 cm)
Fabric Requirements:
— 3⁄4 yd (69 cm) of 72" (183 cm) wide felt for main cover and pockets (Main; shown: blue)
— 3⁄8 yd (34.5 cm) of 45" (114.5 cm) wide print cotton fabric for binding (A; shown: black/ white lettering print)
— 1⁄8 yd (11.5 cm) of 45" (114.5 cm) wide print cotton fabric for trim below binding at top edge (B; shown: black/white polka dot)
— 1⁄4 yd (23 cm) of 45" (114.5 cm) wide print cotton fabric for pocket backings (C; shown: gray and gold squares with black lettering on white)
— 6 assorted print cotton fabric scraps, each at least 2" × 2" (5 × 5 cm), for patchwork appliqué
— Felt scrap to contrast the Main felt, at least 3 1⁄2" × 12" (9 × 30.5 cm), for sewing machine appliqué (shown: gray)
— 3 different felt scraps to contrast the Main felt, each at least 1⁄2" × 1⁄2" (1.3 × 1.3 cm), for spool appliqué (shown: green, white, and yellow)
— 3 felt scraps to contrast the Main felt, each at least 2" × 2 1⁄2" (5 × 6.5 cm), for word appliqué on back of cover (shown: yellow and white)
— Solid cotton fabric scrap, at least 6" × 6" (15 × 15 cm), for backing of patchwork appliqué
— Cotton scrap for appliqué on the back cover (shown: vintage-style notions label print, 2 7⁄8" × 3 3⁄4" [7.3 × 9.5 cm])
See project for complete supply list and notions.
Originally Published: Stitch, Winter 2011
