HOME Needle Book

I wrote last week about my moody little HOME blocks (created with my HOME quilt block pattern), and how I was craving a small project.  Well, I dove in and made something with them.  No pattern, just cutting and sewing (and learning by trial and error), and now I have a little HOME needle book.

For starters, I have renewed respect for makers who create sewing patterns for bags, books, and pouches.  Their attention to detail is really awesome, and my novice skills are apparent in this little book.  And yet, it makes me smile and I’m happy with it.  I enjoyed making it and am already using it.

One of my goals was to just finish it, so I didn’t look online or visit any stores to find hardware.  I just used what I had on hand.  Obviously this could be a lot fancier.  But I decided to make a little envelope to hold scissors and thread inside the pouch.

Above the envelope I added a flap of felt for holding my needle.  Hot pink ribbon won the color audition for a simple ribbon closure.  Since finishing this, I’ve been playing more with the envelope idea, and have figured out a better way to sew a fabric envelope.  I’m excited to use this new skill for the holidays!  For now, I’m tucking the flap inside to keep everything in place and it seems to work just fine.  Simple.  A HOME needle book for the joy of sewing with colors that make me smile.

On the back I put a piece of the amazing modern floral I first photographed these little 4 inch blocks with.  I have a small piece of it but sort of wish I had yards and yards.

What do you sew when you need a small project to finish quickly?  I enjoyed making my HOME needle book.  I’m going to think of another project to make with the other block.  Should be fun!