Charming Hand-embroidered Old Blue Wool Needle Book tiny canister ) I scooped them up

) I scooped them up at an estate sale that included lots of old toys and games

I love the ANMB monogram on the front

and I'd guess this one dates to the mid-20th century or so

I repaired a partial split along the front of the seat on the chair with crazy glue

There are a few small chips to the bone and ebony as pictured

Charming Hand-embroidered Old Blue Wool Needle Book tiny canister ) I scooped them upI've developed quite a weakness for old handmade needle books, in small part because I'm forever digging around for a needle, but mostly because I love all of the effort and care put into making little things like this. And how to resist this one especially, crafted of navy blue wool and announcing itself in perfectly imperfectly embroidered lettering on the front? Plus rosy pink stitching around the edges and buttons for flourish in the corners and