The needlecase exchange for
Needlecraft Haven members at our autumn meet up was great fun. I have not made a needlecase for a long time and decided to make a stiffened one.
It took me a few days as I was quite nervous: I did a bit then left it a while before doing another bit. After stitching the design I mounted it on card (no wadding), glued the edges down, stitched lace around the edge and stitched the ribbon for tieing.
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| First stage of my needlecase |
I couldn't find any cording the right size or colour so using some crochet thread I made my own and attached it around the edge of the lace and down the centre fold.
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| Added cording |
For the inside I cut two pieces of cream felt - one to cover the back and one to be the inner to hold the needles and pins.
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| Felt pieces |
To hold the felt down I used blanket stitch around the large piece of felt, stitching mainly to the lace. For the inner felt I used daisy chain stitch down the centre to hold it in place and added the pins and needles.
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| Felt stitched in place |
I love how this turned out, it was a good idea to take my time and do it in stages. My needlecase was for Gill, she loves it too.
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| Finished needlecase for Gill |
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| My Exchange parcel for Gill with card and choccies |
It's always fun to arrange the meet ups for
Needlecraft Haven, although it's getting harder to think of themes and ideas for the exchange.
I love the meet up days, our next meet up is April 22nd, again in Nuneaton - our theme is 'My Favourite Place' but as yet I have no idea what to stitch for the exchange.
11 comments:
What a gorgeous needlecase Clare! Just lovely work.
Your needle case came out beautifully Clare. Thank you for sharing your steps. I have never made one before, but it is on my list of things to do. I just need to be brave enough! I love to stitch, but finishing still Ian not fun for me.
You did a great job, such pretty colours and design, no wonder Gill loved it.
Thanks for the tutorial. This is a lovely design, Gill is very lucky to receive such a nice gift.
Lovely stitching, and a very pretty pattern, Clare!
Great tutorial! It was good to see how you put it all together!
Thank you for sharing!
Barbara x
A very pretty needlecase, Clare. It was interesting to read how you made yours. I haven't used card when making one so I'll keep your instructions in mind for the next time.
Thank you for sharing your methods Clare, though I was a bit shocked to see the "nude" needlecase with the cereal packet showing! It came out perfectly.
That is gorgeous Clare and I love the way you finished it
Beautiful needlecase Clare.Love how you finished it.
A great tutorial, Clare. And a wonderful needle case that you created.
Thanks so much for this tutorial, your finish is so lovely!
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