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Patchwork Needlebook

January 8, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

On the first Friday of each month, I get together with a group of wonderful sewing friends for a night of sewing, laughter, and fun. This month, I didn’t have a project in progress so grabbed a few supplies as I headed out the door. I have been wanting to make a needlebook ever since I saw the beautiful Needlebook tutorial by Amy from Nana Company.

It was fun to combine some pretty scraps into the patchwork backing.

I appliquéd a heart onto the front of the cover, and added some perle cotton stitching in a pretty shade of pale pink.

I love how Amy had decorated her felt “pages”.  It was a lovely way to incorporate some special trim and bias binding that I bought on my last trip to Japan.

It was fun working with such pretty fabrics. I am sure they will be making an appearance in another project soon.

If you are looking for some sewing inspiration, I can recommend the Needlebook Tutorial from Nana Company.  All Free Sewing have also published a list of the top sewing tutorials for 2012, including our Gathered Round Basket tutorial.

Have you discovered any great sewing tutorials lately?

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Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing Tagged With: applique, felt

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Comments

  1. Sharon Manning says

    January 8, 2013 at 3:22 am

    Oh that is lovely!

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  2. Ann says

    January 8, 2013 at 4:06 am

    So pretty – I love how all those little scraps have come to a beautiful whole. I must try one to use up some of those TINY scraps I can’t make myself throw away. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

    Reply
  3. Michele says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:24 am

    So sweet!

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  4. kim leavens says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:58 am

    Sooo cute..I everything about it,! Thank you for the inspiration. It’s goin on my to-do list.

    Reply
  5. Loulou says

    January 8, 2013 at 6:28 am

    How pretty! Your needle book turned out so nicely. I am planning on making one soon, so this tutorial will come in handy. Thanks 🙂

    Loulou
    http://www.loulou.to

    Reply
  6. SeeingStars says

    January 8, 2013 at 6:34 am

    This is so pretty and feminine. Your fabric choices are terrific. It’s a really nice project. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Bea García says

    January 8, 2013 at 7:54 am

    So sweet!

    Reply
  8. JoJoand Eloise says

    January 8, 2013 at 9:34 am

    Oh so Pretty, I Love the color combination.. I actually just did a Needle Book for the Party 🙂 They make GREAT gifts for Crafters and Sewers.
    Angelina

    Reply
  9. freuleinmimi says

    January 8, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    So sweet, I like it and the colours.
    Greetings from the other side, mimi

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  10. Kay says

    January 8, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I have used this tutorial too. I really like your heart on the front, these would be lovely presents.

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  11. Cozy Little House says

    January 8, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    It’s beautiful! And I love your selection of colors.
    Brenda

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  12. Carrie P. says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    so sweet!

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  13. Elizabeth Lewis says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    That is adorable! I love all of the bright colors. The heart on the front is perfect!
    Liz
    http://liz-makes.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  14. em's scrapbag says

    January 8, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    This is so stinkin’ cute!

    Reply
  15. Jenny says

    January 9, 2013 at 4:27 am

    I love it-the colours are lovely

    Reply
  16. Linda says

    January 9, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Love the fabrics Lisa, it’s ery pretty

    Reply
  17. Svetlana says

    January 9, 2013 at 8:50 am

    beautiful!!! I so loved your needlebook that last night I made myself one, too. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  18. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    January 13, 2013 at 1:33 am

    Just beautiful girls 🙂

    Reply
  19. Montse says

    February 15, 2013 at 4:39 am

    Es una preciosidad ,te felicito,un saludo

    Reply
  20. Melanie says

    November 28, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    This is absolutely gorgeous …. You don’t happen to make them for purchase.

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      November 29, 2014 at 7:34 am

      Thanks Natalie! We don’t make items to sell due to work and study commitments. This particular needlebook was made using a free tutorial over at Nana Company, if you would like to make your own.

      Reply

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