Delft Tulips Needle Case

Having a few weeks off work has given me the opportunity to have a good old clear out of the craft room and also complete some of those "unfinished projects".  

Indeed I believe I began working on this needle case over the Christmas period then simply put it away and forgot about it!  At least that was until yesterday when I re-discovered it and decided it was high time I completed the project. 

It holds my tapestry and embroidery needles very nicely including some extra large ones for sewing in ends when crocheting.

Delft Blue Bookmark

The last time I did any cross stitching was many many years ago when I made a pin cushion.  Then recently I came across a great website called "SewandSo" and realised they have a really good selection of cross stitch kits and anything sewing related.

I found some cross stitch kits that were reasonably priced and thought they would be perfect to take away on my holiday.  I even got a discount for my first purchase.

I finished stitching this bookmark some time ago but never got round to putting it out with the ironing to do.  Then when I eventually got round to pressing it I thought "well I have got this far all I need to do is finish off the back".  

To adhere the felt backing onto the Aida I used some Collall Tacky Glue and glued the turned over edges down.  Then I trimmed the felt backing to fit and applied some glue to this.  Using a scrapper I was able to ensure that I didn't over do the glue so it didn't seep through.  The final job was to add the tassel and then it was complete.

I made this as a present for my mother-in-law hence the initials on it.  I hope that she likes it!