Needle books have woollen pages as wool is supposed to prevent rust.


Measurements 11 x 8cm

Gather your supplies
17 x Item felt rectangle
Small scraps contrast felt
Stranded embroidery cotton
5 buttons
Two 15 x 9cm rectangles wool flannel
30cm x 13mm ribbon
Scissors or hole punch; pins.

Here's how
Step 1
Gently round thecorners of the felt rectangle. Work blanket stitch around the edge of the felt, using all 6 strands of thread.

Step 2
Anchor 2 or 3 scraps of contrast felt to the front of the 'book' with a firmly stitched button. You could also use a felt flower shape, if preferred. Stitch remaining buttons to the lower edge of the cover, as desired.

Step 3
Round the corners of the 2 flannel rectangles. Open out the felt cover flat and position the flannel 'pages' evenly on the inside. Along the centre of the pages, use pins to mark 2 ribbon hole positions, about 4cm apart. Using a hole punch or the point of your scissors, make holes in the flannel and the felt, as marked.

Step 4
Thread ribbon through the holes to keep the pages in place and tie the ends ina bow along the 'spine' of the book.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens August 2003