I’ve to confess that I’m not in any respect cautious in relation to storing my needles for cross sew, embroidery and hand stitching. Generally I’ll put them again within the package deal they got here in, however simply as typically I’ll depart them on my desk once I’m executed with them, leaving me with no actual thought the place my needles are once I want them.
The excellent news is there’s a artful solution to clear up this downside and it’s making a needle e-book.
A needle e-book may be so simple as a chunk of felt folded in half that you simply stick your needles in for storage, however in fact we’re crafters, so it’s probably we’re going to wish to do some bit greater than that.
I got here throughout a great tutorial from Crewel Ghoul not too long ago that ought to provide you with some concepts for tips on how to make and embellish your personal needle e-book.
Hers is made with a few sheets of felt however the embellishment actually makes it one thing particular. She’s stitched on some geese and flowers on the entrance cowl, and contained in the pockets are constructed from a classic handkerchief and a few lace, embellished with extra stitching.
The surface is completed with blanket sew and a button closure.
After all you don’t need to make yours in the identical method. You need to use leftover bits of material in your stash, classic parts, a favourite button. Use embroidery or cross sew to embellish the entrance of the e-book, or make a collage out of material. You would embroider your initials or do a sampler of various stitches. Simply no matter sounds enjoyable to you!
Try the submit at Crewel Ghoul to see the way it all comes collectively. Do you have got a needle e-book? Did this encourage you to wish to make one? I’d love to listen to your ideas!
[Photo: Crewel Ghoul]
