I've joined Amy at Amy Made That for a needle book swap. Here's Amy's description, in case you're like me and wasn't sure what it is all about:
It was more difficult to make these than I thought it would be, but fun to add special little touches. If I make a dozen more, I may get better at it! For now I'm going to see which one my swap partner might like the best and send it across the ocean to Greece tomorrow!
Since I was able to finish these up, I'm linking up with Crazy mom quilts, Finish it up Friday. Also if you want to take a look at other needle books from the swap, stop by Amy's Flickr page.
A needle book is basically just
a pretty little sewing booklet
with pages of fabric or felt,
for keeping pins and needles safe and handy.
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| Sizes: Small is 4 3/4" x 6" Large is 6 x 8" |
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| I decided to stamp a picture for the front of the needle book. I used fabric markers and linen look cotton. The stamping didn't turn out too well, so I drew in many of the details with the Micron and Sharpie pens. The micron worked best. I ironed it afterwards to set the ink. |
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| This one is playful in 30ish prints. |
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| I put in a zipper pocket and double pockets that go across the inside lining. |
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| Inside |
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| Inside back has a sewn section for storing a pen. |
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| Patchwork back. |
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| My swap partner said she loves the creations found on the blog Pretty by Hand and so I wanted to make something a little more elegant too. |
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| I also did a stamped image for this one and added some bead flowers. |
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| Inside side pocket. |
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| Felt pages |
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| Zipper pocket in the back of this one. |
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| Patchwork back. |
It was more difficult to make these than I thought it would be, but fun to add special little touches. If I make a dozen more, I may get better at it! For now I'm going to see which one my swap partner might like the best and send it across the ocean to Greece tomorrow!
Since I was able to finish these up, I'm linking up with Crazy mom quilts, Finish it up Friday. Also if you want to take a look at other needle books from the swap, stop by Amy's Flickr page.
5 comments:
Both are Beautiful, but I LOVE the first one with the stamped bunny! And the inside zippers are ingenious, I haven't seen that before, really cool! I love the little cherry fabric on the inside!
These are both so gorgeous... and filled with such wonderful little surprises!! I love your stamped decorations. You are so artistic!
I think that as we put so much of ourselves into these little books, we treasure them even more as a gift ....
Susie
Well done, on both of them! You are so versatile in your style - they are both awesome! That was a wonderful idea, making two and letting Mara choose. Your stamps are particularly charming, with the handmade touch-ups. These are just amazing!
PLUS...I just looked again and saw that tiny zipper pocket...adorable!
I love these! Very nice use of your considerable talents!
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