A good question
An acquaintance gave one to me many years ago.
I was comparing it to a tiny sewing kit one of the members of my quilting group had.
The little sewing kit could hold some pins and needles, a thimble, very small scissors, and maybe a spool of thread that comes o n a tube. Maybe a seam ripper. It served mary lou very well. It was small - and I think it snapped shut. Don't remember if it was on a cord or strap that could be worn around one's nec
I have learned that if I just stuck pins or needles in a folded piece of cotton that rust can form where the pin or needle enters or leaves the fabric..
those little silica gel packets help minimize that.
For holding needles- I would like a lightweight wool felt. Nothing slippery. Want those pointy things to stay put!
I also like to use only one side of a page.
Right now, most of my needles are in plastic boxes.
A secondary question - approximately how many hand sewing needles do people have?
For those tiny hand quilting needles - a dark solid color..