
Fall Stitching Needle Card
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.
Comments (19)
Jeni
September 16, 2011 at 6:25 pm
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…
September 16, 2011 at 6:25 pm
that is such a great idea and so pretty too! i think it is exactly what i need also!
Victoria Paige @ Boutique Uniquely
September 16, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Aww it’s very cute. Love the little pumpkin.
Mary on Lake Pulaski
September 16, 2011 at 7:01 pm
You are one very coordinated crafter!! I need a place for all of my threaded needles and will be making one!
L&M Creations
September 16, 2011 at 7:34 pm
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
September 16, 2011 at 7:36 pm
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
September 16, 2011 at 8:18 pm
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
September 16, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Great idea!
Heather Joy
September 16, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Beautiful! It’s coming out wonderfully! I just bought some pearl cotton thread today! Thanks for more inspiration! :)
Poppyprint
September 17, 2011 at 4:48 pm
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
September 17, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Oh that is so great! All of it that is. Don’t you just love fall!
Simone de Klerk
September 17, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Cute! Thanks for the link.
Melissa
September 18, 2011 at 4:57 pm
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
September 18, 2011 at 10:36 pm
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
September 18, 2011 at 11:37 pm
I love this, thanks for the great tip!
Esther Guirado
September 19, 2011 at 9:15 am
It is a great idea and is very cute!!
toots2u
September 19, 2011 at 8:48 pm
love your needle card… what a great idea!!!
Nik kamisah
September 21, 2011 at 10:14 am
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!
ur welcome to my blog
wrenandstitchy
December 5, 2011 at 1:37 am
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) ;-).