Beatriz sent me an email last week.
Lately I've been finding vintage packages of sewing needles with the cutest graphics! (All the ones I've found say "Made in Japan" . Got me to thinking you must have a collection of these and if you do, could you share it?
I don't actively collect needle-books. Sometimes when I buy a bundle or box of something they are included. I always put them in the same spot in my studio. I was not sure how many I had and if I had enough for a collection. Beatriz, I have enough for a collection! I have 7!
I love the assortment of graphics on these books.
Flip side of above book with an advertisement for Wizard Freezers.
For those of you unfamiliar with needle books, they are basically a folder with an assortment of needles inside stuck into foil. They often contain a needle threader as well. They come in an assortment of styles.
Dogs and cats threading needles (made in Western Germany).
This is a common book that I see often. I have two.
This is probably the most unusual one that I have.It contains some needles that most of the others don't..canvas needles, packing needles and saddlers needle. A bit more heavy duty in the needle department.
One of those unexpected collections that I don't seek out. They just multiply over time in my drawer! Thanks for the suggestion Beatriz.
If you have and idea for a collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ___." Perhaps I have another unexpected collection!
How fun...an unexpected collection :-) Cute graphics. I have a few of the ladies sitting around sewing and the BESTMAID one. I've used the needles from some of them too. Love the dog and cat one....darling! I also like your staging for your pics like with the spools and thread next to the packets!
Enjoying my coffee with your blog.
Thanks for sharing :-)
Posted by: Doreen | June 25, 2013 at 06:33 AM
Jeez, lady. Is there anything you don't collect? HA! Probably not.
Glad to hear that your sale went so well. It sounded a lot like the one we had last summer. Constant traffic and made lots of money. We are taking the kids to Vegas in October so I need to have another one before we leave. Two kids in Vegas=$$$$$$!
Alex leaves for Gonzaga basketball camp on Sunday. I told him that he needs to make his coach take him to Chaps for breakfast. Good idea, huh?
Have a great Tuesday!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | June 25, 2013 at 07:19 AM
Hi Laurie! So happy to visit you after a long blog break! I have a few of the usual needle books, but also an unusual one of an angry looking owl, from Red Owl Store, made in West Germany. Love your collection, especially that American Indian one. VERY cool!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | June 25, 2013 at 08:26 AM
What great graphics and easy to store too. Perhaps the perfect collectible.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | June 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM
That last needle book from Czeckoslavakia is really neat. I have never heard of a saddlers needle before but I have tried to push a needle through leather and I can tell you it is quite a task.
Posted by: Kathy | June 25, 2013 at 12:13 PM
You'll never have to search for a needle with that cute little collection! The graphics on these are great!
Posted by: Melissa | June 25, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Don't you just love the vintage needle books!! I love the one with the Indian on the cover.
Posted by: chris mckinley | June 25, 2013 at 02:20 PM
I too love these. Surprise! As a matter of fact I just got a new one Saturday. I enjoy ones from local businesses from back in the day. You would think businesses would learn that we like cute graphics and fonts-enough to save things for years.
I tell you I am pretty sure you are a kindred spirit to me!
Posted by: Melissa | June 25, 2013 at 02:50 PM
sweet stuff! I have a raggedy ann and andy needle book. but hmmm.. I wonder where it is!?
have fun!
xoxo
Posted by: vivian | June 25, 2013 at 06:02 PM
Thanks for showing the collection! I've was thinking of something unique to ask you and you didn't disappoint !! Thanks again, Beatriz:-)
Posted by: Bea Robinson | June 25, 2013 at 06:03 PM
Needle books are really fun, and the designs/images are so diverse!
Posted by: Diane | June 27, 2013 at 05:28 PM
Love the needle books! I didn't purposely start collecting them either; I only have a few, but most came in old sewing kits I picked up at thrift stores. I have a Canadian Indian book, a Mountie on a horse one, a round Norge polka dot globe, an orange Superior and a Shell Service one from California. I LOVE the ones with cats you have!!! They are my favorite of them all.
Posted by: Maureen | June 27, 2013 at 07:51 PM