New Laptop + Craft

Isn’t this lovely? It’s not very modest for me to say that, of course, but I just love a good bit of piping and top-stitching. And the fabric is fantastic, and that’s nothing to do with me.

I’m very pleased with the way the pattern lines up on the flap and the body; I don’t often take the time to do things like that, but it certainly makes a difference, doesn’t it? But what is this thing? What’s it for? My new laptop!

Hooray! I’ve had a few different laptops over the years, but never a new one, as it’s never been my primary computer. So I’m very excited indeed to have this to play with now.
There’s suddenly a lot of Apple in my life, where there once was none. I have issues with Apple products that go beyond being a lifelong PC user, so it’s a change that’s somewhat uncomfortable. Last week, my mom received an Ipod shuffle and didn’t know what to do with it, so she was willing to trade it for a small amount of manual labour on my part (painting). And now the laptop. How excellent!
And the perfect excuse for crafting, of course.

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21 Responses to New Laptop + Craft

  1. Jessie says:

    You and I have the same laptop!! Once you get used to not having the left-clicky button, I hope you love it as much as I love mine.
    And I like the sleeve very much. :)

  2. feli says:

    Love the laptop sleeve. How long did that take you?

  3. moki says:

    I think it IS lovely! Dont worry about modesty ;)

  4. kae says:

    I love it I might have to make one for mine.

  5. jenny says:

    beautiful! simple and perfect.

  6. myra says:

    Oh yes! Very very lovely! And I’m in love with the piping.

  7. Taryn says:

    I’m in love with that fabric! It looks like the country homes in Sweden and Norway!

  8. Emma says:

    That is so gorgeous! I really love the fabric too, it’s lovely, and am so impressed you got it to match up like that – perfect!

  9. jen says:

    oh, i love the sleeve! perfect idea.

  10. Auntly H says:

    OOOOO. More sewing inspiration! Just a little more time before I’m in the same nation as my sewing machine…. We might need to gather for another craft night so you can give me some tips.

  11. beki says:

    So lovely! I *love* when everything lines up perfectly.

  12. carlene says:

    Modest schmodest, that laptop sleeve is beautiful.

  13. sara says:

    Beautiful! Did you use any sort of stabilizer or batting?

  14. connie says:

    yay for a super cute new home for your little laptop

  15. Anna says:

    wow. that’s one of the loveliest things I’ve seen in ages.

  16. emily says:

    your laptop sleeve is beautiful.
    i, too, was a convert from lifelong pc use to a macbook – last year – and i have loved it. best of luck to you with your new purchase.
    also, hoping you might share the recipe for the healthy pie…it looks so tasty.

  17. Susan says:

    Ooooooh! How about a tutorial for the gorgeous laptop case? I have just bought a MacBook Pro and think that all the bags available in the shop are horrid – I want yours!

  18. Laurie says:

    That is so stunning! Love it!

  19. Laurie says:

    That is so stunning! Love it!

  20. kristina says:

    Wow, I love your computer sleeve, how did you make it ? I would love to have the pattern! I have a similar mac and it would come in very handy!!!

  21. Brooke says:

    were did you get this and how much did it cost