Needlebook or embroidery case?
A while ago, I found a vintage, pink cashmere (yes, vintage--pink--cashmere!!) blazer at the thrift store. Oh what joy! Oh what excitement! What would I ever do whithout a thrift nearby...I don't even want to go there..ahem. Anyway, this is my first project from that blazer. I adore this. I don't always make things I adore. Much of the time I'm just O.K. with it. But this I want to kiss :) As you can see it's a needlebook, and I also added a little pocket to stow away a few small notions, or some embroidery floss for your current project. The posie on the front is baby alpaca wool with a vintage button. The chocolate brown ribbon is vintage velvet. Have I said vintage enough in this post? sheesh. This is another item I'm thinking of adding to my etsy shop when I reopen it.
Please, please, please make another to put in your shop! I LOVE this - so pretty!
Posted by: dawn | February 04, 2006 at 03:26 PM
oh my goodness, both of these are great. i just love them.
Posted by: Dana | February 04, 2006 at 04:37 PM
Very sweet indeed. I have some of that ribbon and I love love love it. Although I am NOT a business woman, I think a stylish business woman would enjoy such a thing for business cards. This would make a delightful valentine!
Posted by: jean | February 04, 2006 at 05:14 PM
OK I am waiting outside the door of your etsy shop for you to open so I can buy this! Or do I want the pillow. Who am I kidding I want BOTH!
Posted by: autum | February 04, 2006 at 05:43 PM
Oh. Ohh. Everything they said. And more. All way too sweet. I love the needle case. Your style is very French country, I think.
Posted by: Laura | February 04, 2006 at 06:29 PM
Toni, I am so behind on my blog reading but the stuff you are creating right now is absolutely wonderful. I LOVE everything, especially these needlecases!
Posted by: molly | February 04, 2006 at 07:36 PM
It's seams soooo sweet ! It's so perfect ! I'm in love with it ! You rock !! Smooches
Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine!) | February 05, 2006 at 04:21 AM
Absolutely beautiful! I love how feminine it is and all the lovely vintage textiles you used :)
Posted by: Cassi | February 05, 2006 at 11:23 AM
I want to kiss it too!
Posted by: ~Vicki | February 05, 2006 at 02:13 PM
The colors are perfect and that little touch of floral fabric just sets it off. Once again. Great job.
Posted by: gina L | February 06, 2006 at 04:55 AM
This is just gorgeous. Did you knit or crochet the flower on the front? Excuse my ignorance! Every now and then I try to pick up crocheting but i leave such big gaps I forget how to do it, next time I pick up a needle! I love making felt purses, its so nice to work with.
Posted by: Max | February 06, 2006 at 05:45 AM
Very nice. So pretty and practical!
Posted by: beki | February 06, 2006 at 06:17 AM
That needle case is dreamy!
Posted by: Bessilu | February 06, 2006 at 07:13 AM
Beautiful! I love it!!
Posted by: Posidriv | February 07, 2006 at 12:58 PM
Oh my god it's beautiful! You are just too clever Toni. I love that so much!
Posted by: manda | February 07, 2006 at 01:07 PM
Oh, lovely, lovely, lovely.
Posted by: Strikkelise | February 08, 2006 at 02:52 AM
What a cute needlecase! I went to the shop too. Can't wait 'til you reopen!
Posted by: stace | February 09, 2006 at 02:15 AM
Oh! I want to kiss it too! Gorgeous!
Posted by: joleen | February 09, 2006 at 11:56 AM
You are doing amazing things with needlebooks. That little pocket for the embroidery thread, such a great idea. Something so practical and so beautiful.
Posted by: Blair | February 12, 2006 at 12:30 PM