Ever wondered what needle was in your sewing machine? I have the perfect solution – a needle organiser pad. These unique pads were designed and printed by Meg Leach at New Threads. I have purchased and made several over the years for myself and friends.

Each time you set a new needle into your sewing machine,  insert the daisy-headed pin into the appropriate section of the needle organiser pad. Or if you use a specialist needle for a short time and want to keep it for another time, don’t worry about re-inserting into your pack of brand new needles, place this part-used needle in the section of the needle organiser pad ready for the next time you want to use that particular type.

Two friends from Franklins Patchwork & Quilting group expressed an interest and I have made them up as gifts. I used scraps left over from the reversible apron project.  To stiffen the reverse and prevent the pin from exiting at the back of the pad, I used two sheets of card from the boxes of my cat’s favourite Whiskas and then ensured that all the padding was in front of the card.

If you want to make your own needle organiser, contact Meg Leach at New Threads – http://www.new-threads.com/ to buy the kit.