Tips for Travel Sewing and Needle Book Tutorial

I love the slow, thoughtful methods and portability of hand sewing. And the portability is, of course, why so many others also love hand sewing in any of its many forms – appliqué, EPP, and so on. We lead busy lives, and it’s wonderful to be able to continue our creative outlet while traveling or sitting by the pool or watching our children’s soccer games. It’s also handy for get-togethers with fellow hand sewers. My guild hosts a hand-sew happy hour one evening each month at a coffee shop, and it’s one of my favorite events on the calendar. After several years of hand sewing on the go and trying a ton of different notions, I’ve definitely found some favorites. I hope this post gives you some ideas for your own travel bag and maybe your next project. Bonus! It includes a quick tutorial for a needle book that’s perfect for your travel sewing kit.