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E-reader, Nook, ipad stand tutorial

Ricochet gave me a Nook e-reader for Christmas a couple years ago, and it's really been the best gift ever. I use it everyday, several times a day. Besides reading, I check my email, facebook, pinterest, twitter, blog comments, etc. If I could edit blog posts from it, I'd be in heaven! But realistically, I'd never get any sleep if I could blog in bed! When I'm sitting at the kitchen table, I usually prop my Nook up against the napkin holder. And then I saw this charm pack tutorial at Sewn Up by TeresaDownUnder. Thanks to TeresaDownUnder, I understood the basic concept on how to achieve the pyramid shape. I keep my nook in a book-like cover at all times. The e-reader stand works great with the cover on, or without. I am so pleased, and will most likely make a 100 more. They are so incredibly fast and easy to make.

I'm finding I really like having my Nood in the stand, displaying a recipe while I cook. iPad stand tutorial. This iPad stand, wedge or bean bag is functional as well as decorative.

iPad stand tutorial

When I made my first iPad bean bag I realised that the item is quite large and therefore very visible in any room. Therefore this time I wanted to add some touches that make the stand not only functional but also a pretty item to look at. Materials 1/2 yard of fabricfabric scraps for the flowerself covered buttonpolyfilla stone or weightcardboard Download iPad stand cardboard base pattern (pdf). Instructions Cut 1 18 1/2 x 12 rectangle and 3 4 inch squares Making the flower Cut 1 long rectangle 2 1/2 x 8 1/2 and 3 4 inch squares. Fold the squares in half twice and iron each time.

Cut around the raw edge corner of each folded square as per picture. Gather the pieces of fabric using a rather long stitch so that the bulk of the gathering is reduced and the hole in the middle is smaller than the the button that will cover it. Attach button to the centre. Bean bag Note: the photo below does not show the correct size. E-Reader or Tablet Case. Are you the new owner of an e-reader or tablet?

E-Reader or Tablet Case

Or are you interested in making a nice gift for someone who owns one? I love my Kindle and enjoy reading it but I often don’t bring it places because I’m afraid it will get damaged. Even if you have a nice leather case that opens up like a book, it is not great protection against spills or scratches that might happen when you’re on the go. Case in point. I carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my purse and recently I reached into my purse to grab my keys and smelled something I shouldn’t. A simple padded case is a quick and easy project. Materials  2 fat quarters of fabric, one for the exterior and one for the lining  1 Zipper, probably 10” or less, depending on the size of your e-reader or tablet  1 D-Ring (1/2” on the inside of the flat side)  1 Swivel Snap Hook with a 1/2” wide opening for the strap  Thread and other basic sewing supplies  Your favorite interfacing/interlining 1. 2. 3. 4.

Step 2: Cut Step 3: Stabilize pieces. Make a custom Kindle cover. Interested in making and selling Kindle covers using our design and pattern?

Make a custom Kindle cover

E-mail chicaandjo@chicaandjo.com to learn about becoming an authorized seller. If you’re a fan of reading, you’re probably a fan of the Kindle, Amazon’s awesome wireless reading device. And if you’ve never heard of Kindle, you should check it out, because the Kindle is taking the reading world by storm. The Kindle is compact, lightweight, easy to operate, and usable in direct sunlight. The best part is that its memory can hold thousands of books at once, out of hundreds of thousands that are available for download! Like any good electronic device that you’ve invested money in, you’ll want to protect your Kindle with a cover. Tall order, right? So that’s just what I did. But first, a word about Kindle models, sizes, and other devices… Amazon has been through several versions of the Kindle, including the original Kindle 1 (no longer available), the Kindle 2, and the Kindle 3G.

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