When I was in Singleton recently, I took my own needlecase with me as that’s where I store my needles. One of the class participants was quite taken with it, and wanted to know if the pattern was available.
It is now!
Hardanger Needlecase Pattern by Yvette Stanton
Available from Vetty Creations.
The needlecase features a traditional-style Hardanger band design which stretches around the front and back of the case. The embroidery is worked in colour (pretty cream, pinks and green) for a more contemporary appearance.
The pattern contains step-by-step instructions with accompanying diagrams. So while the embroidery is of an intermediate level, the instructions take you by the hand and lead you through. The fabric used is 25 count linen, so it is not too fine a count of fabric for tired eyes.
The inside of the needlecase has two pockets – one at the front and one at the back, for storing packets of needles, a needle threader, a card of thread etc. The needles themselves are stored on woollen doctor’s flannel, as wool retards rust. The needlecase closes with a bead and loop clasp.
I have used mine for about 6 years now, and it is still going strong!
The Hardanger needlecase pattern is now available on the Vetty Creations website, and will also be available at my stand at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair from 12-16th June. (Not long now!)
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
Yvette, would you be willing to sell the pattern via a .pdf download from your site? Ruth
Hi Ruth, this is a question I have been asked a few times recently, and therefore I will address it in a separate blog post.
Pretty enough to inspire me to learn Hardanger. …..in my spare time!! I love it.
Lovely I only have at present 22 count Hardanger. Fabric would that suit am only a beginner. .
Hi Irena, You *could* do this on 22 count, but the whole thing will turn out bigger and you may need to move up in sizes of thread to adjust for the larger fabric. A beginner CAN work on 25 count linen. 🙂