I have this small, round side table that I decided needs a round, quilted table topper for the fall. I decorated the other day for fall/Halloween and it looks a little barren in that spot. So I found a great stitchery at The Floss Box (thanks to Amanda H. for the link) and have started stitching when I have a few minutes. I figure this will be the center and I’ll scrappy piece around the sides to make it the right diameter. I’m looking forward to completing this one and sharing it. I love having a vision in my head of something and seeing it through.
When I was gathering the thread colors I wanted to use onto a ring, I realized I wanted to have a few needles to hold multiple threads, rather than constantly changing thread when I still had usable amounts left on the needle. Which of course led to me needing a needle “card” to hold them all. So I grabbed a piece of fall fabric, some batting and some wool felt and cut them all out into circles. Then I stitched them together and used pinking shears around the edge. Finally, I put a small grommet on there so it could fit on my ring and always be with the threads. It’s proved very useful, and quite cute, too! And of course I have it all stashed in my Hoop Travel Bag that I made from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery pattern.
Jeni says
That is such a cute one! I love that site! The patterns are all so adorable, and reasonable! Can’t wait to see this one stitched up :)
And seriously, needle card, such a good idea!
**nicke... says
that is such a great idea and so pretty too! i think it is exactly what i need also!
Victoria Paige @ Boutique Uniquely says
Aww it’s very cute. Love the little pumpkin.
Mary on Lake Pulaski says
You are one very coordinated crafter!! I need a place for all of my threaded needles and will be making one!
L&M Creations says
Love how you use the ring. So much easier for a small project. I have floss bags on a ring. I like the addition of the needle station.
Rachel Hauser says
Christina, I didn’t know you embroider! Those pumpkins are so cute. I’m off to visit the Floss Box.
P.S. Hope you enter the finished project into Celebrate Color!
Live a Colorful Life says
That is so cute and clever–and useful! I come up with the problems, but you seem to come up with the solutions. Wish my brain worked like that…
Donna says
Great idea!
Heather Joy says
Beautiful! It’s coming out wonderfully! I just bought some pearl cotton thread today! Thanks for more inspiration! :)
Poppyprint says
That’s an adorable stitchery! I haven’t even thought about fall yet, but today’s weather has punted me right into season!
Betty Crocker Ass says
Oh that is so great! All of it that is. Don’t you just love fall!
Simone de Klerk says
Cute! Thanks for the link.
Melissa says
Oh I love the needle holder idea!! Just wish my threads were that tidy and neat looking! Have been working feverishly on a santa and being very messy
threadwise! I kind of like the ‘whirlwind’ of color look though! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see the finshed product!
Karen Sue says
great idea with the needle holder. Seems that I usually have a needle of some kind with me in a bag, but not easy to find. This would do it! And I like you new stitching project.
Amanda says
I love this, thanks for the great tip!
Esther Guirado says
It is a great idea and is very cute!!
toots2u says
love your needle card… what a great idea!!!
Nik kamisah says
What a creative idea and smart too..you are so disciplined. thank you for sharing as i always buy needles coz i lost them all the time. i love sewing embroidery and sewing beads on dress too!
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wrenandstitchy says
The needle holder for WIPs is brilliant! I love how it holds WIP needles + the flosses for the project. Much prettier than my method (aka Ziploc bag LOL) ;-).