The Hook Holder

My friend Mags, over at "Hookery at the Bookery," has a photo of a crochet hook holder that I adored the moment I saw it. You can't miss it if you click over there -- it's the banner photo!
Anyway, today I opened my sewing machine for the first time in over a year. That's a long time!

I'd completely forgotten about this fabric. I picked it up at a junk store. It's 6 rectangular panels, each slightly longer than the size of a place mat. The fabric is very sturdy; I think they're upholstery samples or something. And all the edges were already finished.

While sorting through sewing junk, I found this packet. I looked at it pensively. What's in there? I had no idea. Don't you love finding surprises? It's a little like opening a Christmas present, unexpectedly. I allowed the pleasure of wondering to sink in for a few moments.

When I opened it, I found these! I bought them at a little sewing store in downtown Prattville, Alabama, years ago. Iron transfers -- I'll never use them, but I bet Anna will. I'll give them to her.

On to the hook holder! Here's how I've been storing my crochet hooks, in a decrepit cardboard box.

After a little sewing and fiddling with my old machine, this is what I made:

There is a pocket for each hook, and a flap that folds over.

Then it rolls up and ties with a ribbon I attached.

See? Handy and beautiful, and the hooks are in order by size.

Now I need to find something interesting to do with the other five panels. Happy crafting/sewing/knitting/crocheting, friends!