today patchwork = needle books
i know this is not a brainstorm or anything, but one reason i love patchwork so much is that you can use up bits of leftover fabric and turn them into small, useful objects. at the moment, my leftovers are getting a new life as simple needle books.
i really *love* making fabric from all my odds and ends, then deciding what to do with this new piece of material i've just created. it's like a trip to the fabric shop without ever leaving the house or getting on the internet! and i bet no one else has a piece exactly like it, that's kind of fun too.
this book is going to a sweet friend who has been waiting a loooooong time for it. i have a few extras that will go in to the shop soon. i certainly don't need 4 more needle books! i sure adore making them though.
tee hee! yay + hooray!
Posted by:jen | January 31, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Gorgeous! You make the best needle books!
Posted by:manda | January 31, 2007 at 04:16 PM
They're so cute and I love your fabrics!
Posted by:Emma | January 31, 2007 at 04:52 PM
love 'em! i never thought of "making my own fabric" before... what an inspiring idea...
Posted by:neihgbor em | January 31, 2007 at 08:09 PM
I love the needlebooks. I still have my mother's. She made it circa 1935. Thanks for the memory.
Posted by:Patricia | January 31, 2007 at 09:13 PM
I don't need any needle books (yet), but this is very pretty! I love ruler/meter paper and trims, and this is the first time I see it in fabric. Pretty! And hi, I've been lurking, now I'm commenting, too.:)
Posted by:Hagit | January 31, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Love those needlebooks! The fabric is adorable too! I have never made a needlebook, now I'm gonna have to make me one. Thanks for inspiring.
Posted by:Alecia Justic | February 01, 2007 at 06:21 AM
I love your use of the ruler fabric. Could come in handy in a pinch!
Posted by:Mama Urchin | February 01, 2007 at 06:39 AM
very cute!
that's one of things i want to learn to do next.
Posted by:capello | February 01, 2007 at 09:05 AM
They are adorable. Patchwork is wonderful. The combinations are endless and the results are always a surprise. Your needlebooks are delightful.
Posted by:Di | February 01, 2007 at 11:23 AM
I haven't seen something called a needlebook since my grandmother which just goes to show that I am not a sewer. What a sweet memory.
Posted by:annieelf | February 01, 2007 at 02:36 PM
Toni they look great. Your sewing skills are so impeccable.
And I still use my needlebook almost daily (even when I am in the studio, even though its been designated to hold my travelling sewing supplies)
Posted by:Blair | February 01, 2007 at 04:08 PM
I love patchwork, too. Thanks for posting another idea in which to use it!
Posted by:amandajean | February 01, 2007 at 06:50 PM
Darling fabrics! I love all the greens; green is such a happy color, especially this time of year. Your needlebooks are wonderful!
Posted by:beachy | February 01, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Your needles look so happy and cozy. Inspiring little project you have there! :)
I like the new banner, too.
Posted by:shawn | February 01, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Love the ruler fabric, it s great for this project
Suzie Sews (UK)
Posted by:Suzie sews | February 02, 2007 at 02:35 AM
I love patchwork for the same reason!
Posted by:beki | February 02, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Thank you SO much for posting these! They're adorable. I made a valentine version for my quilting friends (picture on my blog) -- I just know they'll like them! Love your ideas!
Posted by:Thimbleanna | February 07, 2007 at 06:51 PM
wow.these are so beautiful.love the ruler...my heart went thump,thump when I saw them. I love using up scraps too and making neat things. It's so much fun!
Posted by:lia | February 08, 2007 at 06:19 PM
these are adorable - i too love patchwork and what a wonderfully simply idea - love it!!
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Posted by:victoria | March 23, 2007 at 08:29 PM