The Traveler Needle Keeper is a clever little organizer for stitching on the go. Made from bands of bright jacquard ribbon bound in a crisp print, it folds into a neat triangle and tucks closed, so needles and small notions stay put and out of the bottom of the project bag. A padded wool panel inside holds hand needles safely, a small wool appliqué adds a folk-art touch, and a hidden disc magnet keeps snips or a working needle right where you want them. Open, it measures 10-1/2 by 4-1/4 inches and folds down to slip into any bag.

What the Pattern Includes

This listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Ribbon, wool, cotton, interfacing, and hardware are not included.

The pattern provides full-size pieces and step-by-step instructions for assembling the ribbon panel, adding the wool interior and the small appliqué, and finishing the keeper with its binding, snap, and magnet closure. It is written for confident beginners and sews up quickly. It is an adaptation of the Tiny Triangle Coin Pouch by Tendance Ruban for Renaissance Ribbons.

What You'll Need

This is a quick, ribbon-friendly project. The supply list calls for about a yard each of two jacquard ribbons for the exterior, a small piece of hand-dyed wool for the interior panel and the little appliqué, a cotton print for the binding, and a piece of fusible interfacing for body. A half-inch sew-in snap, a small disc magnet, and a label finish it. A bit of Ellana wool thread and a single perle cotton handle the appliqué and accents. The complete materials list with sizes is printed on the pattern.

Perfect For

• Stitchers who carry handwork and want needles safe and organized
• Ribbon lovers looking for a quick, satisfying make
• Confident beginners who want a fast, useful finish
• Anyone who likes a clever fold-up gadget for the project bag
• A thoughtful handmade gift for a stitching friend

Why You'll Love This Pattern

This is one of those small projects that turns out to be surprisingly handy. Folded into its triangle, the keeper holds needles in a padded wool panel so nothing slips loose, and the little magnet means a working needle or pair of snips is always within reach. It is the kind of thing that quietly solves the everyday annoyance of digging through a bag.

It is also a wonderful way to show off a favorite ribbon. Because the exterior is built from just a couple of jacquard ribbons, a beautiful pair does most of the design work, and the whole keeper comes together quickly. That makes it an easy one to stitch in multiples, whether for your own bags or as gifts.

For all its practicality, it still has Sue Spargo's signature touch: a small wool appliqué and a few hand-stitched accents give it personality and keep it from feeling like a plain pouch. Little, useful, and pretty, it is the kind of make that earns a permanent place in a travel kit.

Product Details

• Brand: Sue Spargo Folk Art Quilts
• Item #: SS1098
• Designer: Sue Spargo
• Category: Sewing Pattern
• Skill Level: Confident beginner
• Technique: Ribbon, Machine Sewing, Wool Appliqué
• Finished Size (open): 10-1/2in x 4-1/4in
• Requires: Two jacquard ribbons, hand-dyed wool, cotton, interfacing, a snap, and a disc magnet (not included)
• Format: Printed Paper Pattern
• Made in the United States