Grandma's Needlecase - downloadable pattern

Downloadable PDF Pattern This pretty little needle case reminds me of the one my grandma used to let me use when I was staying with her during the summer holidays. A combination of embroidery, applique and a few little hexagons combine to create this delightful needle case. Finished size closed approx. 4¾” x 5½” What you need 8” x 8” cream spot, background 1 (1½” x 5½”) strips each of 5 coordinating fabrics, needle case back 7 (2”x 2”) squares of assorted prints, hexagons 6” x 9½” teal print, inner pocket 5½” x 9½” light blue floral, lining 2 (1” x 9”) strips, ties 1 (2” x 36”) strip, binding 6 ply stranded embroidery floss, I used Valdani #P4 aged white light, #P5 tarnished gold, #P10 antique violet, #511 black sea, #519 green olives, #JP12 seaside, #078 aged wine and #031 tealish blue 10” of ½” width cotton lace, top edge of pocket 4½” x 13” cream wool, needle keeper Small lobster clasp, end of scissor cord 2 x 3/8” wood spools or beads, end of ties 5½” x 9½” fusible lightweight batting such as Pellon 5½” x 9½” bag batting 7 x 3/8” precut paper hexagon liners Apliquick rods, optional Appliqué paper, optional Fabric glue pen, optional Roxanne’s Glue Baste-It, optional Template plastic Light box, optional Fine tipped fabric marking pen General sewing supplies