The Hapsburg Lace needle case is a beginner canvas work design. There is a different design for the back and the front of the needle case. The lacy stitches are worked in Perle cotton on 18 count mono canvas. It is an easy technique, great for all level of stitchers and can be worked in the hand in your most comfy chair (no frame necessary). It is also a good project to take with you when you are traveling as it is easy to pick up and put down without losing your place and without having to deal with lots of different threads. The Hapsburg lace patterns are worked from a chart and the instructions has lots of step-by-step diagrams and instructions on how to work each pattern. The Hapsburg lace technique gets is name from a Lady from the Hapsburg dynasty who developed the style, selecting the most lacy canvas stitches to mimic real lace in the form of needlework. I am offering free on-going critique with this kit…..you can email me at any time if you have questions or would like me to critique your embroidery. Purchase a Kit Purchase pieces of 18 count mono canvas for your own designs. Needle Case Size: 3 ¾ inches (9 ½ cm) by 5 inches (12 ½ cm) Supplies Needed to Work the Needle Case: Instruction Booklet Downloadable PDF file with Instructions on How to Construct the Needle Case Two Pieces of 18 Count Mono Canvas 5 inches (12 1/2 cm) by 6 inches (16 cm) Two Pieces of Black Felt One Spool of White DMC Perle Cotton Two Size 24 Tapestry Needle Brass Stiletto – To make larger holes at the center of the eyelets. Embroidery Scissors Packet of Size 24 Tapestry Needles Felt for the Pages of the Needle Case at least two pieces 3 5/8 inches by 10 inches Two Pieces of Ribbon 10 Inches Long by 1/2 inch Wide Craft Tacky Glue
