Ugly test glasses case

More than a year ago, I was trying a stitch I came across .. Planning on a cowl.. 

by the time I got a few inches in I was more than over wanting to try any further rows.. it did make a nice dense fabric 

I have issues "wasting" anything or frogging if I can turn it into something else..

.... a pair of reading glasses were sitting there ...

So ugly test glasses case was created

 Been playing with the idea of making eye glass cases for awhile.  How would a crochet one hold up, would it protect the glasses enough to be useful... I get mine from the dollar store so it's not a big expense if it doesn't work.. 

Test results ... 

they were definitely easier to find in bag... the crochet held up well... and did keep some damage from happening... but let some dust and sand in. 

 I have been keeping it in my ugly freeform test bag... that's a whole nother story lol quick take away.. very hard on bag and everything I put in it or attache to it ... been great for seeing how well things hold up..

The case needed to go to"next level" testing.. 

I want to see how well some embellishments would hold up .. ribbon, fabric and acrylic beads.. specifically on a crochet item in heavy use.. 

Got out a few pieces of scrap fabric for liner and yo yos .. 

  

Should help with the dust and sand issues

Quickly found out a template is worth making

Went to my scrap ribbons next

I save ribbons from fat quarter packs and such... these are just long enough to make a small "woven" rose and over stitch line

This piece actually has writing printed on it from the manufacturers of the item it came on.. after making it into roses you can't tell... 

Tried a few different techniques in both creating them and stitching down... added the acrylic beads to the centers.. 

I decided to fill in the whole thing.. how well does a yarn applique hold up being carried inside of a purse or bag.. how about lace flowers.. 

This is definitely a one of a kind item LOL 

The added thickness will definitely add protection .. the textures are a definite plus to easy finding in a large bag lol

Let the testing begin