I needed to make some new items for the Pennsylvania German Folk Art Show in December. This show is one of my favorites, and the only one I am still doing, because they do the selling all during the month of December. For local folk, it is held at the Mennonite Historians of Eastern PA in Harleysville, PA.
I was inspired to make needle cases by Kathleen Tracy's book The Civil War Sewing Circle. Kathy has patterns for both a needle case and a letter pocket. You probably know Kathy's blog A Sentimental Quilter. I ended up making my own design for a needle case, incorporating a square-in-a-square quilt block for the front. As shown below, folded closed, it is 3.5 x 3.5".
Here is the inside. It has a pocket to hold scissors and thread, and a wool patch for needles and pins.
I was inspired to make needle cases by Kathleen Tracy's book The Civil War Sewing Circle. Kathy has patterns for both a needle case and a letter pocket. You probably know Kathy's blog A Sentimental Quilter. I ended up making my own design for a needle case, incorporating a square-in-a-square quilt block for the front. As shown below, folded closed, it is 3.5 x 3.5".
I found these cute stork scissors at Joanne Fabrics this morning.
A couple other color variations in progress.
I am working on designing a sewing roll up also. My first attempt was very boring, so back to the drawing board.
Those are really cute! Hope your sales go well.
ReplyDeleteI like your needles cases. They have the features I like with the felt for the needles and a place to tuck the scissors. It's amazing how such a compact item can hold all you need for pleasant hand sewing. I have an old needle roll I've wanted to reproduce but it would involve stuffing and I am always daunted by that stuff. ;)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love having small needle cases to keep on hand with traveling projects...
ReplyDeleteWonderful Ann. Are you going to sell some in Etsy or privately?? I most likely won't get to the mennonite show and Darn I didn't make it to your quilt lecture either and I was so disappointed. Long story, wont go into it here. Talk to you later.
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cyndi
Those are cute little things, and quite useful! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteYour needle cases are great! Looking forward to seeing the rollup - how could it be boring? Hope they all sell out fast for a nice end to the year.
ReplyDeleteI likeee! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteI am assuming it will be held at the Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville. I have visited there before and would love to go again. My mom lives in Allentown, but I am not sure if we will be up to visit her in December. Sure hope so.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marlene