{ a book for crochet hooks and more }

i got a new toy as a christmas-and-advance-birthday-present-in-one from my husband. i was soooo thrilled with it that i've been busy whipping this and that since we bought it in january.

this was one of my first projects, as i tried to get the feel and rhythm of working with the new machine. presenting my crochet hook holder in all its wonky glory!

i made the cover from a thick canvas fabric which i scored from a charity shop. i love felt and i love hearts, so i can't resist sewing on my trademark heartie.

i folded the bottom part to make a little pocket, and it can hold spare needles for my machine.

this is the page that holds my crochet hooks. the set of hooks by the way i got from jen through caryn's creative swap. they're from the susan bates line, and they're in lovely metallic colors. on the other side is a pocket holding my yarn needles. J, the girl with a curl, made something like this last year for her swap partner jen - the same jen the needle queen who gave me my crochet hooks! what a happy twist! ^-^

there's also a little pocket in the back cover and can fit in several button cards as well as a card of embroidery floss. i bought this check/polka dot linen fabric online from an etsy seller, matatabi. she sells japanese fabric goodness that are just soooo good to resist.

the book measures 8" x 7", with a big button and a loop to close. really useful to organize my crafting tools and sewing notions! i might whip up something like this for my shop too, by next month or so.

thanks for reading, have a great day!