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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Pretty Little Needle Book

The other night I finally got to something I’ve been wanting to make for a while.  A needle book. 

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I have to admit that for something that is quite small it had me a little intimidated to tackle.  I found a few tutorials online and kind of took a little bit from each.

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I started out by printing images off onto iron-on paper of vintage ads that dealt with sewing.  I ironed the one I chose onto Osnaberg fabric.

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I used a sewing themed fabric for the back and the inside fabric.

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I used some white felt for the “pages” and just added a couple of scrap trim embellishments I had laying around.

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Along with a scrap piece of fabric I just cut with my pinking shears.

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This little needle book will come in handy because I can never seem to find my sewing needles in my pincushion (amongst the straight pins).  This will make it easier to find what I need.

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I didn’t have a hair elastic to use for the closure, so I will probably just add a button and some string or twine to wrap around it for closing.  I have elastic on my list to get because I hope to make a few of these for my Etsy shop.  I have several other images I printed out that I thought would be really cute for needle books.  Each one will be different and one of a kind, so I look forward to sharing those with you.

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20 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I love making these sweet keeps, although I haven't made any in a while. Yours turned out just lovely! So pretty!

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  2. Okio B DesignsFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Love the image you chose. Such a cute little idea. I'm forever losing my needles too.

    Jeanine

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  3. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Very sweet!

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  4. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerFebruary 12, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Very sweet indeed, if you ever get tired of it..........

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  5. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestFebruary 12, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    This is so cute, Kathy! Great idea!! ~Zuni

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  6. 20 North OraFebruary 12, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    What darling gifts these would make! Great job.

    Judy

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  7. Celestina MarieFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Hi Kathy, your needle book is precious and always so useful. I love these and have one my mother made years ago in needlepoint. The image you used is so sweet. Have fun creating more.
    Have a nice weekend too and Happy Valentine's Day.
    Hugs, CM

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  8. RuthAnne@ mayfairecottageFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    You chose a darling picture for your cover--love how it looks with the blue stripe fabric. I'm forever losing my needles and could certainly use one of these. Thanks for sharing yours!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    This is so cute and such a great idea! I love your needle book!

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  10. JP February 12, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    That's such a sweet little project, Kathy and quite handy to have at that!
    JP

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  11. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    So cute, Kathy! I'll bet it's not easy to work with such a small piece! Thanks so much for stopping by my coffee station post, and for your sweet comment! Hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day, too!

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  12. Little Miss MaggieFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Very nice. That would even make a great travel sewing kit. It would tuck nicely into the pocket of a suitcase.

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  13. Marie-Interior FrugalistaFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    What a great idea Kathy and it's so adorable too! I need one of these because I can never find a needle when I need one. Pinning for sure!

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  14. carrie@northwoods scrapbookFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Adorable! You did a great job and I'm sure it will come in very handy. Have a wonderful weekend!
    xo

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  15. farmhouse-storyFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    adorable, kathy! such a useful project--i can never find my needles:) happy vday day!

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  16. vivianFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    oh my goodness! how stinking adorable that is! YOu should make them and put them in your etsy store. I bet people would buy them. Hope you have something nice planned for Valentines day. supposed to be very cold and stormy here.. so although my husband did invite me out to dinner tonight.. Im cancelling on him! lol!
    Happy Valentines Day!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  17. Laura TurnerFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Oh, your needle book is SO sweet and pretty, Kathy! I need to make one of these myself (or buy one of yours)! I have printed on printer fabric. It works very well!

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  18. Ivy and ElephantsFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    So adorable! What great gifts they would make, too. I love the images that you chose.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  19. Manuela@A Cultivated NestFebruary 15, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    So cute! I still have a needle book that a blog reader sent to me about 7 years ago - just love it. I think those make great gifts.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Oh your little needle-book is darling! Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog. The words that I used on my needle-book I produced in Photoshop and then printed onto fabric.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy