Description

This pretty little needle case reminds me of the one my grandma used to let me use when I was staying with her during the summer holidays. A combination of embroidery, applique and a few little hexagons combine to create this delightful needle case.

Finished size closed approx. 4 x 5

Pattern only

Whatyou need

  • 8 x 8 cream spot, background
  • 1 (1 x 5) strips each of 5 coordinating fabrics, needle case back
  • 7 (2x 2) squares of assorted prints, hexagons
  • 6 x 9 teal print, inner pocket
  • 5 x 9 light blue floral, lining
  • 2 (1 x 9) strips, ties
  • 1 (2 x 36) strip, binding
  • 6 ply stranded embroidery floss, I used Valdani P4 aged white light, P5 tarnished gold, P10 antique violet, 511 black sea, 519 green olives, JP12 seaside, 078 aged wine and 031 tealish blue
  • 10 of width cotton lace, top edge of pocket
  • 4 x 13 cream wool, needle keeper
  • Small lobster clasp, end of scissor cord
  • 2 x 3/8 wood spools or beads, end of ties
  • 5 x 9 fusible lightweight batting such as Pellon
  • 5 x 9 bag batting
  • 7 x 3/8 precut paper hexagon liners
  • Apliquick rods, optional
  • Appliqu paper, optional
  • Fabric glue pen, optional
  • Roxannes Glue Baste-It, optional
  • Template plastic
  • Light box, optional
  • Fine tipped fabric marking pen
  • General sewing supplies