Make Your Own Gorgeous Needle Case with Hand Embroidered Snippets and Saved Treasures

Hello all you lovely people, Happy New Year! Ok a little late I know 😉
In today's video I'll show you the whole process of making this adorable little needle case, isn't it gorgeous?
We'll start with the embroidery alphabet which I hope to be able to make in to a pdf to download at some point, until then pause the video and take a screen shot. Then it's on to the exciting task of choosing lovely snippets of hand embroidery or vintage fabrics that you like.
And finally onwards to the assembly of the whole thing.
For this project you will need:
Aida fabric #16
Cross stitch needle
Embroidery thread/floss
Cardboard
Wadding/batting
Selection of fabrics
Selection of lace
Buttons
Ribbon or lace make the tie
Lightweight iron-on interfacing or Bondaweb
Fabri-tac glue or similar
Pritt stick or similar
Embroidery scissors
Paper scissors
Sewing machine if hand sewing is not possible
Thread that mostly matches your fabrics
Sorry for the extensive list, and if you've got this far in reading the description well done! I suggest you watch the video first and note down measurements and materials, I give lots of ideas on what you can use instead and then go on to making your own needle case. Happy making, and thanks for watching - Eleanor 💚
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
4:07 - Embroidered written motif
8:09 - Cutting the pieces
15:06 - Arranging the pieces
19:41 - Attaching the pieces
27:01 - Stitching the pages
29:34 - Assembling the needle case!
39:16 - The finished result...
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[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

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[@sshaw4429]

It’s how we used to make photo albums in the 80’s. Lovely.

[@carolilseanne2175]

These used to be a Mothering Sunday craft project when I was at primary school. Unfortunately so for my sisters too, she had two spares of everything 😄

[@mv3298]

Merci pour ce joli partage. Vraiment adorable ce petit ouvrage, j adore ❤Je cherchais depuis un moment comment faire un petit livre et c est exactement ce que je voulais. J ai hâte d en commencer un. Vos tissus sont vraiment trop beaux. 😊

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful and unique little needle book. I absolutely love ❤❤❤❤ it and it gives me a great reason, to make some of these for gifts. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@chriskiefel7735]

"there are days when I can't thread these..." I can totally relate.😁

[@marenjeworowski9859]

That was a great video. Really helpful for a newbie like me. Thank you. Now I can't wait to start my first ever needle book. Thank you!

[@sherrydarling9626]

That piece on the back is indeed old as no one does tatting anymore. It is incredibly beautiful. Because tatting is so difficult it was almost always just an embellishment over something else. It was almost always done in ecru.

[@victoriagarciajimenez9887]

Gracias por compartir ❤

[@violet2048]

Amazing textiles and vintage findings. I've been using the ones my grandmothers and mother made. Nearly worn out, but dear.

[@sheetalkakodkar8953]

So cute.Thanks for clear instructions.

[@dianneeverett1633]

Very nice.

[@teresachase5513]

Awesome! It's really beautiful. I love the lace. I need to make me one of these. Thank You.

[@lynnalt16]

Wonderfully, clear instructions for a lovely needle book. Thank you.

[@macarmencastillopadilla8673]

Maravilloso trabajo❤❤❤❤

[@Bunefoo401]

That background fabric is stunning … wonderful find … thank you for the lovely tutorial ❤

[@csosborne1]

Thank you for sharing your ideas in this video. I love the paisley fabric so much I have been through all the fabric stores in my area searching for something similar. I did find a couple of beautiful pieces!!!

[@ruthhottovy]

This is just lovely!

[@robinhere4230]

Thank you for showing us your step-by-step process!!

[@cathylagache7506]

J'adore c'est très joli merci de France

[@judithhope8970]

This is so pretty.

[@mylovelettertimemachine]

I'm totally blown away that you have some 100 year old fabric - it looks amazing. Great project!

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Wow it is old isn't it? Funny I never think of it that way. Thank for watching and sharing on twitter 💚

[@shelleygiesbrecht4759]

Very lovely! You have inspired me to go through my old fabric bits I’ve saved over the years, now I know what I’m going to do with them!

[@fsocs369]

Lovely detail. I know just the person to share with.🌈

[@cynthiasullivan8233]

The v cut in the lace is a dovetail ! lol❤😊

[@eileenfb1948]

Very beautiful needle case

[@elizabethamis9376]

Beautiful!

[@ingridbirchellhughes2632]

The final result is soooo pretty!

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Thank you 😊

[@NurseChapel_NCC1701]

Thank you! Very excited to try it!

[@lidiacristinacobos1472]

Encantador !!! Gracias por el tutorial 😊🎉🎉🎉

[@Bella-lg252po]

Очень симпатично👍

[@jeanniecottage4162]

Beautiful.

[@melodied4314]

Your video came at a good time for me. My antique silk pin cushion has multiple tears and is falling apart. I can now make a vintage inspired case to replace it.

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Perfect timing, that's good, hope your project goes well 💚

[@sued.5698]

What a lovely project and calming watch. Hope your hand gets better soon.

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Thank you so much, I hope so too! 💚

[@rachelsockknitter7177]

Love, love, love this video. So fabulous. Take care sweetheart xx.

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Very pretty!

[@juliegolub2602]

Great instructions 😍 Thanks

[@helentew6393]

Gorgeous, I love this

[@sshaw4429]

Just what I’ve been looking for! Thank you.❤❤

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

love this

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Thanks so much for sharing your creation of this piece. Just adore that Irish lace! And the fabric is fabulous! The red lining really pops too. If you would like another slow stitch project idea, check out my slow stitch fabric envelopes on my channel which are a great way to celebrate and use your vintage and social bits and pieces. Plus you’ll have a place to keep your work in progress projects. Cheers, Christine

[@jeanniecottage4162]

Very clever!

[@jaynejennings9998]

I’m try to converless after being I’ll, so thank you this is just what I needed . Great little project. X

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Oh I hope you feel better soon, I hope my videos helps little 💗

[@lucy7b]

Convalescing is hard.

[@shirleyyates2979]

Absolutely beautiful. Love your work. From NZ.

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

TFS Love the needlecase 😊 Greetings from OZ 🇦🇺😎

[@philipashworth2714]

Nice case, will do one for myself, will add it to my list😀

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Go for it! 😂😂😂😂😂 Can you actually sew? Would you like me to make one for you? 😂😂😂😂 xxxx❤

[@karen1351]

I so want to watch your videos and thought I would try again from about a year ago but my brain doesn’t agree with the video feeling like it’s skipping all of the time. 😢 I like listening to your voice 😊 Hopefully it’s just me and there are so many other people who can enjoy your videos.

[@jeanbucknell1947]

That was so lovely to watch, thank you!

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💚

[@christinegrossi4430]

I would never do this, but find it very entertaining to watch you work.

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Aww, thank you 😊

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Enjoyed this Video so much. Thanks

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mandieanderton1800]

This is so beautiful, I am really glad you got to use your favourite fabric for something so sweet for yourself =) Ps.. You are Dawn French aren't you??! Tee hee, you sound so much like her ;)

[@llcreationsstudiojournals]

Hi there! Enjoyed your video and thanks for sharing. It turned out so darn pretty. All your fabrics were outstanding to choose from. Would you please let me know what were the embroidery needles that you said that you only used. After getting those, I can't wait to give this a try. Thanks again. Linda

[@sandrinou1329]

I hesitate to do one with cardboard or not cardboard.... It depends on my imagination...

[@lilliemlord1890]

How’s your quilt coming? Hope your doing better

[@eleanorbirchellhughes]

I'm doing much better thanks. I have to ask, which quilt? 😂😂 If it's broderie perse quilt, I've done nothing because I needed Bondaweb and monofilament thread, see 2 videos after this one. 😊

[@lauraseay4723]

Looks like tatting!!