A practical gift for a needlewoman...

Now, life isn't all frou-frou and about bags and purses. I'm not sure I actually believe that, but let's pretend I do. Sometimes a woman needs something practical and downright useful. Personally I'd go for a muscly man for this, but they're not always available. As a compromise, I came up with this set for the very fabulous Kath. She has recently picked up her sewing again after many years off and is doing some splendid patchwork. One can never be sure what items a woman has in her sewing box, but I figured that a pin cushion and needle-case set is a pretty good thing to own, especially in such gorgeous fabric. Again, I made darn sure that there was a small piece of this left over for myself. Not sure what I'll use it for but who cares, it's mine?!

The needlecase is lined with the same blue felt which tops the pin cushion. Quite nice eh? Gorge colours. Did I mention that I love blue and green? Yep, I think I did.