a zakka needlebook

Sigh.

Finally!

I finally made myself a needlebook. 

Why do I wait so long to make things that I really want to make?  I dunno.

When my dear Amy posted her needlebook tutorial a few years ago I fell head over heels in love with her design.  And I'm not the only one because they popped up all over blogland, Flickr & Pinterest.  I don't think there's a single Needlebook Pinterest board that does not have at least one book inspired by Amy.  My favourite thing about them is the way she does the inside.  Seriously cute. 

In fact, it was the lovely tape measure ribbon a friend gave me (Hi Greg!) that inspired my colour choices.  As you can see, that tape is pretty much the only colour because after several tries to match/coordinate it with fabric from my stash, I realized it wanted to be the star attraction of my little book.  So I went with a very neutral backdrop of linen, pearl & white.

By the way, I totally cheated with the buttons.  I wasn't in the mood to sew them on neatly so I simply wrapped floss thru the holes and then glued the faux-stitched buttons in place.  Shhh.

So.  Have you made an "Amy" needlebook yet?  If not, you totally should.  Perhaps this weekend?

Comments

[susie]

I have made one for a friend. They are so cute. I love your colour scheme.

[Verónica]

Very nice your needlebook, I like it!

[Dovile]

so delicate:)

[Karen Schulz]

It is amazingly gorgeous. I just love it. Who would not want a needle case like that!

[greenrabbitdesigns]

Beautiful!! My daughter would love it...she loves all things Parisian! :)
V x

[Jennifer B]

Very pretty... love the colors! I have Amy's needlebook on my to-do-list....along with many, many other things! 😊

[kim]

Oh it's so cute! Gray is my new fave color-with pink,red,aqua-it just works so well with any color. I have made several of these little needlebooks and given them as gifts, I really must make one,,,or five,,,,for myself!

[Susan]

LOVE IT! Love Amy's too and it's on my to-do list... Thank you for sharing and your clever idea about gluing on the buttons. I think I need to make it very soon! One question, is the cute little Eiffel Tower - is that a tiny picture on fabric that you cut out? So glad you inspire us with your lovely things!

[greg @ grey dogwood studio]

Eek! I love it, of course! Now maybe I just need to make one for myself, too.

[Emma]

Oh.my.goodness!!! Almost too perfect (as usual). And that lace, it looks like it was a match made in heaven!!! Adorable!

[ina]

lol, glued buttons? i never would have told that secret! ;p the needle book is beautiful and yes, i made one for lisa's bday last year. ooops, forgot to take a picture! it turned out cute! need to make one for me. ;p

[Debbie R]

Soooo sweet. Your work is amazing.

[Karen Seitz]

Oo, la la! I love it! I want all the same supplies to make one just like it. :-)

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

No, I haven't made an "Amy" needlebook yet. Yes, it is on my crafting to-do list! Yours is so cute! And the button trick is wonderful! :)

[Bonnie Nyquist]

Oh, how lovely! You really need to be offering kits! That lace on the inside really is a sweet spot! I am just loving the grey and pink, you are right,it really works! I have this project on my list to do also,but I think it just moved way up to the top. You are totally inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

[Cheri]

Very cute! I made one couple months ago...didn't turn out near a cute as yours but I want to do another one so thanks for the inspiration and tutorial!

[shelley]

love the color pallet

[Jen]

Yes, I made one of these a while back. It is such a great needlebook tutorial. Yours is so pretty!

[Amy]

an "Amy" needlebook, ha! I'm always inspired to make more when I see one because they are so fast and fun. Yours is absolutely beautiful, of course. K, I gotta talk to you… call me!!!

[Sheila]

Ooohhh, the scissors!

Sheila
http://sheilazachariae.blogspot.com

[Bev in Oregon]

You do amazing work! Now I want to make them. Where did you get scallop scissors? Darling!

[edith]

absolutely love it :)

[Amy DeCesare]

Yours is just beautiful! I would LOVE to make one this weekend...will see. No hurry, though, for me, because I just received one in the mail yesterday, as part of a wonderful swap. Mine is awesome, too!

[Heather (mtl)]

Such a soothing palette! I've fallen in love with persimmon and have a few projects in mind to put it to use. Well, now I have one more ;)
Between all the pincushions and needle cases I have made (and keep all over the place), one would think I'd never lose a needle, wouldn't one?

[jenni]

So lovely! I will have to copy it!

[pam]

Lovely. That pink ribbon is so fantastic. I'm on the hunt for some as soon as I click enter.

[Michle Machala]

Where do you get your cute scissors?

[Mara]

Really pretty, and loving the Eiffel tower and YOUR scissors!

[Cathy Daniel]

Love these soft gentle colours - so delicate and summery! All very French and 'tasteful'!! xCathy p.s. Giveaway at mine if you want?

[Keiko]

This is so cute! You are amazing to create such a pretty thing! So perfect and delicate, too.

[Tiffani]

Adorable!

[Melissa]

I have a little needle book, but mine is nowhere near as adorable as yours!!! I'm in love!

[Kay]

This is so pretty. I really like the way the lace has individual pins in each hole.

[Elaine]

CUTE Perfection. That is darling, and yes I think I will make one. Love the glue part!