I have just finished two and working on others, aybe my partner will like one of them anyway, I'll watch for the assignment...

I have my plan now of what I want to make. I know the type of fabric I want to use, just have to go look through my stash.

Just sent in P.M. sounds like fun. My frist time for this one can't wait!!!!

Yay, glad to have another on board.

Mine is almost complete, only have to decide on a closing. My friend was here today as I made them and she went home with one:)

The first one I made, I gave to my friend's sewing student and I've made 2 more since then. I may make a few more this weekend so I can get the hang of it. :)

I am still working on getting mine together. Those of you that have made several, you are welcome to show us a little glimpse.:thumbup:

This waiting for favorite colors, is a bit of a problem! I'd like to go ahead and get my needle case finished, in order to mail it quickly. Does anyone DISLIKE blue or brown? What about gray? Trying to think of a "usually liked" color, to use.

With the pin cushions, I had them ready and mailed, that first Monday. As long as it's taking some of them to reach their new homes, I'd like to have the needle case ready to mail quickly, as well. :-\

I will like whatever color, and style anyone makes. I just like surprises.

Hello, I just joined and want in on this swap!! Too much fun!! I've PM'd already also!

Glad your here MizMelly

I thought about posting a pic, but hate to spoil the suspense

I am not picky if you get me Neesie! What part of Central Texas are you in? I'm in Round Rock, maybe we can just meet and swap LOL

Howdy and welcome, from TX!

Howdy back atcha' all! I have a really cool design for a cutie needle case, can't wait to get started on it. Think I'll make a prototype to see how it looks, then wait to find out what colors my partner will like. Me, I don't really care what colors I get, it's the fun of getting someone's original artwork that counts!

I'm a bit east of Georgetown. I wonder how many of us are from around this area. :)

I'm not too picky, either. I put down three "favorite" colors, but keep remembering more "favorites." :D

Yeah, I don't want to spoil anyone's surprise, but gotta kid everyone a bit. I think we will have fun seeing all the pics when the time comes.

I agree with you June Billie!!! Though it would be sssoooo much easier for me and Neesie just to get it over with since we are so close by... just saying LOL

Seriously, I know it will be lots of fun. For the last year, I've participated in the monthly doll quilt swaps and have ventured to the needle case exchange and the modern mini quilt for this month. I am really excited about both swaps.

The swaps are fun! Between waiting for a package and waiting for one's secret pal to comment, on the package you've sent, it's like being on both sides of a surprise party! :)

Oh yeah!! I agree Neesie!! When I do the doll quilt swaps, I have mine made at the beginning of the month. It's just awesome knowing the package is traveling to it's destination. It's a rush so to speak! I like looking at past ideas to get insight to make one.

Here is another needlecase I designed. Just decided to draw a sewing machine on solid fabric & use felt{not wool} for the needles, also I didn't sew in the labels just pinned them for now and made xtras for the new owner. I will keep this one since its not 100% wool. I thought this might give someone some ideas.
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Very cute! I'm still going back and forth, with mine; can't make up my mind, how I want it to look. :p

Now that is an organized needlecase, Abd! Love your sewing machine. Thank you and yes it does help set off a whole string of ideas.

About a month ago I was in a LQS talking to the salesperson about the cost of wool. She was telling me that is getting so pricey. I paid about $5 for a 5x7 piece of wool. It really limited what I felt I needed.

Anyone have a good online source where they purchased wool felt at an affordable price? :shock: I do look for wool garments at thrift stores but they usually don't come in the array of bright colors that I love.

What a great needle holder. You always come up with such cool ideas.

I'm not picky at all I love everything and colors!!!!

can we make a thread holder and needle holder as well???
might join in on the fun

Caroline, Can you tell us in Archives when the last needlecase exchange was so we can look at some of the pictures of those that were done. Thank you.

LOVE the sewing machine needle case.... bet everyone wants one of these!!! What did you use to color in with????

Im in sent you a PM. Looking forward to it!!

Hey Fmhall2 ~ Look at my post #31 on this thread. I posted the link to the archives for the last exchange. It's on page 4.

Count me in too

Well, I finished my needle book. I had such fun.

Well, I got a little carried away with the needlebooks. Attached are pictures of the ones I did. I did this particular one because I have wanted one for the longest time. I always get my embroidery, applique and x-stitch needles mixed up.

These needle books are very nice. I can see why you would want one. I have always wondered about making one of these too. Very pretty indeed!

How pretty!!! I've made 3 so far off the fly. However, I was going through some quilting patterns and came across a needle case pattern that was sent to me, so, I may try that one too!

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