Needle Book

For a long time I had my many needles jammed in a bin with a lot of other little embroidery odds and ends, and I really wanted a more convenient (and cute!) way to store them. So I set out to create a needle book, and a tutorial to go along with it!

Laura Roberts shows you how to make a simple needle book out of wool. Learn how embroider it, add an index, and finish it with a button to keep it closed. Some of the materials you will need are five pieces of felted wool (5 x 6), snaps, handmade paper, and fusible web.

This post is so photo heavy! I apologize in advance but hopefully all the pictures will answer all of your questions! If not, fire away! You will need: 3 coordinating fabrics (fat quarter or smaller will work) 1 piece of batting 1 button 6 inches of thin elastic Felt Printed template (you can download it here) Use the template to cut your cover fabric and your inside fabric Then fold template on line And cut your third piece of fabric for the pocket You'll have one cover, one inside and one…

How to Sew a Needle Book: I have been using the same needle books for years. They are felt, covered in cat fur, and really not working for me. :D I decided that now that I am embroidering 10-15 hours a week, I really needed a nice needle book I can carry around with me. I a…

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All sewers need a Needle Book and here is a most adorable Quilted Needle Book sewing pattern in two sizes. You’ll be able to make a Needle Book that is perfect for keeping your hand sewing needles, and great as a sewing kit when you are on the go. This brilliant pattern from a most […]

I had such fun putting together the Maisilene Gift Guide, that I decided to make one for the Sara Parker Textiles blog, with a focus on sewing. These gift ideas could be for a skilled sewist, or a beginner just getting their feet wet. I hope it gives you some different ideas and inspiration to spark a little creativity

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I don't know about you but there are times I get sick of continuously threading needles. Like, when I am tacking a quilt or sewing paper piecing shapes by hand. Then I saw some one with a continuous thread needle...