Another Needlebook

I wanted to make a special little gift for a sewing friend/teacher/mentor of mine but hesitated because I didn’t want to send something that would not be useful or beautiful or that might end up as clutter.  My dear friend Joyce, knowing that I had just finished a needlebook for myself, suggested that might be both useful and beautiful, and could house my teacher’s favorite Japanese hand sewing needles.  Using the directions for my Hari Kuyo needlebook as a jumping off place, I created this smaller version. 

While hand embroidering the silk ribbon irises on the front cover, I was reminded how simple and effective a little touch of hand embroidery can be.  It adds a specialness that nothing else matches.  Try adding a bit to your next project.  If you need some books for inspiration try Beginner’s guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Ann Cox or Elegant Stitches by Judith Baker Montano.

Comments

[linda]

Julie, it is beautiful. I love the embroidery and the fabric on the cover. Can you tell me something about that fabric? Was is a scrap or something possibly still available? Longing to be in AL again.