A Little NeedleNook

A little snippet from my Sewing Room:

 

Featured project from the recent How-To-Quilt video with Cindy at Riley Blake Designs. 

This cute mini sewing kit is made from the scraps used to test our 1/4" seam allowance.

 

3" NeedleNook

 

 

SUPPLIES:

Cover:  3-1/2" 9-patch or other quilt block plus a 3-1/2" square

Center:   2-1/2" x 5" felted wool piece

Pocket:  3-1/2" x 5-1/2" rectangle

Inside Cover:  3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangle

 

1)  STITCH the two 3-1/2" units together.  PRESS seam to one side.

 

2)  FOLD pocket piece in half, layer over back cover, align raw edges.

 

3)  PIN inside cover right sides together over cover, enclosing pocket.

STITCH along three edges, leaving pocket bottom edge open.

 

4)  TURN right side out through the opening.  

PIN then STITCH remaining raw edges together.

 

5)  FLIP pocket to the inside, enclosing raw edges. 

PRESS, then EDGE-STITCH to finish cover.

 

 6)  CREASE a center mark on the cover and the wool piece. 
Match centers and PIN to secure.

 

7)  STITCH through all layers along seamline of outer cover.

 

 8)  Use your new NeedleNook to store thread, floss, tiny scissors,

extra sewing machine needles, thimble, yo-yo maker, hexagons, etc.

 

Ready to "Sew on the Go!"