(Ignore the dog, the grill and the mess in that picture. It's really hard to take a picture of a Nook. They are very reflective.)
I decided that it definitely needs a cover, so that I don't immediately scratch it up, and found this terrific free tutorial online.
I choose to use a hair elastic for the closure instead of a piece of twine, and I used fusible fleece for the batting, but only because that's what I had. In hindsight, I wish I'd done a double layer.
I made the case about 1/2" longer than directed, as she indicated that the reader in the picture was slightly smaller.
The Stand has some competition now.
Stay tuned for The Nook Color, part two: my thoughts on the Nook itself.
Yay!! He did good!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover. Be careful about the kids stepping on it. For that reason, my Kindle is in a hard case.
What a great gift! I hope you enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great gift! Love the cover, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome gift!!! Happy belated birthday :) Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! I hope you love it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable. I made one very similar for my Nook Color. I didn't have a pattern or tutorial so I was making it up as I went along. Wish I had thought of the elastic closure.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first bought my Nook, I paid $40 for a leather case but found it to be too bulky and the front flap (like a book cover) became annoying. This one is much more convenient and fits nicely in my purse/tote. Hope you love your Nook as much as I do mine!
Hooray!! It's always nice to be surprised :)
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I hope you like your Nook. I got a classic nook for my birthday a couple of years ago and love it. Although, I confess I like my Kindle Fire a little more. I imagine the Nook Color is similar to the Kindle Fire. Can't wait to read what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteSooo cute! Love the elastic hook closure too
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool cover. I am reading The Stand on my Kindle and what a difference...love the ease of transportation...LOL
ReplyDeleteAnd once again so jealous of your sewing skills!
ReplyDeleteWait--is it reflecting the sky and the trees in that picture? I assumed it was a screen saver.
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