The little sample of pulled thread that I wrote about here has become a soft needlecase. To put it all together, I trimmed as little off the frayed edges of the linen as possible, and cut patchwork fabric for the back with a plain fabric to place behind the pulled thread work.
The darker backing fabric underneath the linen helps emphasize the holes of the pulled thread.
The thin batting will give body to the needlecase as well as a pleasant soft feel.
Once it was stitched up, I cut a rectangle of felt just smaller than the inside of the needlecase.
Then folded it all in half and machine stitched through all the layers about 1cm from the fold. I find with this method of construction there is no need to add a button for closure. The needlecase mostly stays closed in my work box or workbag.
It still needs a gentle press with the iron, but I am pleased that I have finally done something with the tiny sample. Christmas is on the doorstep and the needlecase will make a useful gift.
Enjoy some stitching if you can, and Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone!
That needlecase has turned out very nicely!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfectly gorgeous! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous needlecase and the pulled work is so neat. It is many years since I did any pulled work.
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