My Heart Needlecase

My Heart Needlecase & Bobbin Holder

Front of My Heart needlecase

My Heart needlecase wording

Inside compartments of My Heart needlecase

Entitled "My Heart" this is my adaptation of a Patricks Woods design... My needlecase is fully lined and reversible. If you look closely at the bottom right scan I'd like to point out a few nifty ideas fellow stitchers shared with me which were incorporated into the case.

A gal in Saudi Arabia suggested I include a date, so that is above my name on the little gizmo part at the bottom left of the scan. That also flaps up to reveal the Kidlets names and a Smyrna Stitched heart. By using the trim from the pink part and the outermost edge I tied together this addition with the rest of the needlecase. The 28 count fabric is the same as that used on the outside of the case, as seen in the top right scan.
The pink section parts to hold bobbins of floss, my needle threader, scissors, etc.
On the left top corner is a magnet sewn into the flap -- the "hold-it-down" threads are in the outline of a heart.
To the right, at the bottom of your scan is a thin pin cushion and needle rest. Sometimes when I have a few colors going at once, I like to have a place to park the needles.
I chose to replace the wording with my own -- it says on the back (top right scan) "Mom's Heart is Always Full of Love" and I altered the beading too.

That's the beauty of patterns -- I love taking an idea, expanding on it and truly creating my own piece. Hopefully, some day another gal will see my handiwork and say "Wow. Look at this!" Other *touches* include a heart made of small roses embroidery patch gizmo, and another on the flap that folds down from the top when the ribbons close the case.

I have had tons of fun making my case, and hope you doing mind the blatant brag.