
Recently, a dear friend had a birthday and I wanted to make something special for her. As busy as we all are, I found the perfect freebie from Primitive Bettys called “Time”. Who couldn’t use a little time? She loves purple, so I chose Weeks Concord on 30ct Alabaster by R&R. I loved the combination. I decided to make the piece into a needlebook, because of course any extra time we have we want to use it for stitching, right?

The fabric I used for the inside and back of the needlebook is from one of the first quilts I ever made. And it is one of my favorite and well-loved fabrics.
And I made a little pocket in the back to hold those little extra somethings.

Originally, I had thought of using a ribbon closure, but the more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea of this being a little reminiscent of days gone by. I found a button in my collection of my grandmother’s buttons and it seemed to fit perfectly. I made a little loop out of cording from the Concord thread.

I love that it’s a little book-like, kind of old looking and made with things I had collected. I hope it serves its purpose well.
Cute finish !!!
Cute finish !!!
That’s lovely Michelle! I rarely make needlebooks, but I must try and remember to use that finishing method more. Yours turned out great!
That’s lovely Michelle! I rarely make needlebooks, but I must try and remember to use that finishing method more. Yours turned out great!
This is such a lovely gift for your friend, and I’m sure she will treasure it! I love your choice of thread color and quilt fabric you used. Beautiful button too!
This is such a lovely gift for your friend, and I’m sure she will treasure it! I love your choice of thread color and quilt fabric you used. Beautiful button too!
So adorable.
So adorable.
Lovely and thoughtful.
Lovely and thoughtful.
Darling, a lucky friend indeed:)
Darling, a lucky friend indeed:)
Yes, your friend is going to treasure this for a long time to come!! Sits beside my stitching chair in my stitching tray. It’s a wonderful reminder of you.
Yes, your friend is going to treasure this for a long time to come!! Sits beside my stitching chair in my stitching tray. It’s a wonderful reminder of you.
How beautiful! you did a great job 🙂
How beautiful! you did a great job 🙂
What a wonderful gift! Love the details: the little pocket, the button and choice of design – it all came together fabulously!
What a wonderful gift! Love the details: the little pocket, the button and choice of design – it all came together fabulously!
Sweet gift… what a lucky gal.
Sweet gift… what a lucky gal.
Lovely finish Michelle. I think the button is a nice change from all the ribbon we’ve been seeing lately. In fact I have a secret project that will be using a button closure. If I get moving on it I’ll bring it up when I come up.
P.S. Got my membership form! Sending it in Monday.
Lovely finish Michelle. I think the button is a nice change from all the ribbon we’ve been seeing lately. In fact I have a secret project that will be using a button closure. If I get moving on it I’ll bring it up when I come up.
P.S. Got my membership form! Sending it in Monday.
I love that finish. The little pocket in the back is a great idea.
I love that finish. The little pocket in the back is a great idea.
What a lovely present! Beautiful finishing too!
What a lovely present! Beautiful finishing too!
That is a really beautiful and thoughtful gift Michelle! I love how you finished it!
That is a really beautiful and thoughtful gift Michelle! I love how you finished it!
This is a lovely creation – a great combination of design and function. The little button is a the perfect finishing touch – thanks for sharing.
This is a lovely creation – a great combination of design and function. The little button is a the perfect finishing touch – thanks for sharing.
What a great little finish!
What a great little finish!
What a perfect gift, I’m sure your friend is thrilled with it!
What a perfect gift, I’m sure your friend is thrilled with it!
A beautiful sentiment and perfectly finished 🙂
Someone could send me time any old day and I’d be thrilled!
A beautiful sentiment and perfectly finished 🙂
Someone could send me time any old day and I’d be thrilled!
I love it Michelle! So beautifully stiched and finished. I bet your friend will love it!
I love it Michelle! So beautifully stiched and finished. I bet your friend will love it!
HOW wonderful Michelle ! you did a lovely job on the finishing – perfect fabric and I love the button too instead of the ribbon. Mel
HOW wonderful Michelle ! you did a lovely job on the finishing – perfect fabric and I love the button too instead of the ribbon. Mel
I love it!
I love it!
Great gift and really wonderful finishing!! YGG!!
Great gift and really wonderful finishing!! YGG!!
Michelle, what a gorgeous needlebook! I am sure your friend loves it!
Michelle, what a gorgeous needlebook! I am sure your friend loves it!
A wonderful creation.
A wonderful creation.
It’s lovely Michell!
It’s lovely Michell!