Needle Case Tutorial & Give Away

The Lenten season and Easter have come and gone and we have turned the page of the calendars to another new month and it would appear that we are well into Spring.  But I would have to say... I would not be one bit surprised if we have another snow storm.




At the beginning of Lent  in March I set out to create simple needle cases that would be  included in our church's Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes that will be filled in November.

I mentioned then that I would be creating a tutorial.

The original pattern for the cover included a pieced cover, which was very cute, but not necessary as I have an abundance of scrap fabrics that were large enough with no need to piece.

Cut two pieces of fabric (4-1/2" x 6-1/2"), one for the cover, one for the inside.  

Cut batting 4" x 6".  Layer right sides together; stitch 1/4" from outside edge.  Leave an opening to turn piece right sides out, with batting inside.  

Sew a 1/8" from the edge to finish, being careful to stitch the opening closed.  Quilt as desired.

Place 3"x 5" piece of wool or felt in the center and stitch down the center.

Just how many did I get completed?  38!  With the supplies cut and ready for 2 more... so, 40.  The same as the number of days in Lent.  

BUT, I think I will make one extra needle case... This happens to be my 400th blog post and it deserves to be shared and celebrated with you.  Therefore, I will give one needle case away! details below...

Here is a sampling of the cases and how I did the "quilting as desired".  

I did an 'X' on some, and then vertical quilting and horizontal stitching.  

I have most of the supplies to be included (straight pins, needles and buttons) in them and will begin filling them in the evenings as we watch tv.  The supplies were graciously shared with me by the friend of my sister-in-law as the friend and her mother clean out her grandmother's stuff.  

The grandmother was quite the seamstress!  You can read a bit about her over on the Patchwork Mysteries post.  None the less, I feel good knowing that there are 40 young ladies that will be receiving these needle cases and supplies so that they can make some necessary repairs to their clothes... or perhaps make alterations or even make something new. 💓

I feel for my children and grand children when it is time to clear out my stuff!  Not just my fabric closet, but all of the other nooks and crannies that I have stuff squirreled away!

This box of goodies contained pins, thread, safety pins, snaps and hook & eye sets and so much more (like dresser scarves, hand embroidered pillow cases, bias tape and embroidery hoops)!

Unless the love for "crafting" has been passed on to loved ones, they often don't know some things are.  Tell me...

What are some of the things your family will find in your "stuff" when you are gone?

Will they use them or will they give them away?

Leave a comment before May 10th for an opportunity to win a cute little needle case.  Be sure to include your email address if you are a no-reply or anonymous reader. 


Stay Piece-ful!

Melva

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