the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library
the needle library

the needle library

  • Premium Italian leather
  • Made entirely by hand
  • Worldwide shipping
  • Customisation
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Outside colour napoli
Inside colour napoli
Regular price £40
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Pairs well with

Fits ALL of your needles.

A leather-bound felt book for all your stitching essentials — from curved needles to scissors and spare packs.

This case is the biggest of the bunch — a real upgrade from my smaller designs, made for stitchers who like to keep everything in one place. It started as an experiment to make something that felt like a little book of tools, and now it’s become my favourite format yet.

And even more fun, this one features two colours of leather (if you like!)

As always, I’m not a professional leatherworker — just someone learning and making with care. Each case is entirely handmade by me:

  • I hand-cut each piece of leather
  • Punch every stitch and snap hole manually
  • Glue, stitch, and carefully finish the edges by hand

It takes time, but it’s worth it for a piece that feels this special in your hands.

Key Features:

  • Two full-sized inner pockets for scissors, threaders, or needle packs

  • Thick wool felt pages to hold any size or shape of needle — even curved or specialty types

  • Felt won’t stretch or dull needle tips, keeping them protected and sharp

  • Spacious yet portable, designed like a little leather book

  • Made from Italian full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, rich in colour and ready to develop a stunning patina

Whether you’re prepping for travel or just want one beautiful place to store your stitching tools — this one’s built to carry your whole needle collection with style.

Leather combos:

  • Nazionale + coccinella + dark red felt
  • Napoli + petrolio + mustard yellow felt
  • Any other combo you like! Just pick your components! 

Each leather item is made to order.

Please allow up to four weeks for production at this time. I have to source leather from Italy, and unfortunately it takes time.

Although I can manage multiple items a day, the leather stock is what influences the production times. I try to keep the leather stock available, but there is a chance I run out of a certain colour without much warning, so this can delay your order for a couple of weeks.

If you're based outside of the UK, please allow at least 14 business days for delivery from the moment you receive your shipping notification via email.

Note that shipping can take longer during busy periods.

You will be provided with a tracking number and a link to track your package.

UK shipping can take up to 4 days depending on your chosen shipping method at checkout.

Please refer to Shipping Policy for more information about shipping and delivery.

🇺🇸 USA (United States)

Effective August 29th, 2025, the United States has ended the $800 de minimis exemption for all international shipments, regardless of origin.

This means all parcels sent to the U.S. will now be subject to import duties and/or flat-rate charges, even if the total value is below $800. The method of shipping now plays a significant role in how charges are applied:

📮 If shipping via Government or National Postal Networks (e.g. Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, USPS)

  • Flat-rate import charges of $80–$200 per parcel or face value-based tariffs (known as ad valorem duties) will be applied for the first 6 months.
  • After this, shipments will face value-based tariffs (known as ad valorem duties).

🚚 If shipping via UPS, FedEx, or DHL (Third-Party Couriers)

  • Duties are calculated as a percentage of your order’s total value (items + shipping).
  • UK-origin goods face: 10% tariff
  • brokerage/handling fee of ~$12–$14 is typically added by UPS or other couriers.

🔁 CURRENT TARIFFS ON GOODS BY ORIGIN

🇬🇧 UK-Origin Goods

  • 4–7% ad valorem duty (U.S. customs category dependent)
  • +10% U.S. baseline tariff (April 2025 ruling)
  • Affects all VIKASSPACE products including but not limited to: Embroidery Kits, Leather Goods, Market-Ready Products and more.

🇨🇳 Chinese-Origin Goods

  • 4–7% ad valorem duty (product dependent)
  • +30% U.S. tariff (active since May 2025)
  • Applies regardless of shipping country
  • Includes: Enamel Needle Minders and Scissors

📦 Important: When a parcel contains both UK and Chinese-origin goods, the entire order value + shipping is tariffed at the highest applicable rate (e.g. 30%).

⚠️ SHIPPING NOTICE FOR CHINESE 🇨🇳 ORIGIN GOODS

If your order includes Chinese-origin products (e.g. enamel needle minders or scissors), select Courier (This will be the only option available from August 22nd) at checkout.

  • Postal shipments (passed to USPS) are charged a flat fee of $80–$200 per parcel.
  • Courier avoids the flat fee, but all contents + shipping are tariffed at 30%, and a $12–$14 brokerage fee applies.

📦 Example:

  • $20 of Chinese-origin product
  • $80 of UK product
  • $100 subtotal incl. shipping
  • Entire $100 taxed at 30% = $30 tariff + $14 UPS fee = $44 total import charge

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

By placing an order with me, you AGREE to pay any import duties, taxes, or tariffs required by your country’s customs authorities. Failure to pay may result in delays, returns, or package destruction. I cannot offer refunds in such cases.

Please review the Refunds & Returns Policy for more information.

Customise your case by choosing your favourite colour of leather from the swatches provided, as well as stamped letters.

Note that all needle cases apart from The Needle Library can be customised with up to 3 letters.
The Needle Library can be stamped with up to 6 letters.
The Maker's Keep can be customised up to 6 letters.
And the scissors sheaths cannot be customised.

Stamping is limited to capital letters only, with no special characters or emojis.

Who does, honestly lol

The easiest way to figure it out is to measure its length and compare it to the size chart available here

Absolutely!
Each case is made to order due to this kind of personalisation!

The Everyday Stitcher and The Milliner's Mate both are made of two leather pieces – the main body and pocket. Those two can be the same colour as the exampled in the photos, or different (no photos available at this time as I've not made such prototype). You pick!

The Organised Stitcher and The Milliner's Nest are made of three leather pieces – the main body, the needle pocket, and the threader pocket.
All three can be the same colour as in the provided examples, or different! It's totally up to you!

Just drop me a note if you want a combo in your cart and let me know!

Please note:

  • I have a limited number of thread colours available to me at this time, but I can match the colours of leather offered. If you're opting for a colour combo in your case, please also let me know which colour of thread you'd like me to use to put it together, as it can't be both.

  • The Needle Library is made of 5 different leather pieces or 2 "sets" of pieces – inner and outer.
    Outer is the "cover" and inner is the pockets. The colour options available by default refer to these two "sets".
    You can customise the pieces within the inner set further, but first please contact me for it to check availability of the leather.

Both leathers are incredible and really luxurious!

Badalssi Carlo Pueblo is a bit softer than Azteca leather, and Azteca is also quite a bit rougher on the inside compared to Pueblo.

This item comes from non-smoking cat friendly home

Customer Reviews

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Kerry
Love it

Love it !!!

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Sara Ziegler
Beautifully crafted

If you’re thinking you need one of these, you definitely do. In fact go order one then come back for this review.

I adore the needle library. Everyone in my life has seen and heard about it. It’s very well made and crafted with love and you can see that in every detail. The Needle Library brings me so much joy and I’m going to cherish this until the end of time.

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Shruti
so beautiful

so beautifully made and functional!

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Victoria
Perfectly made!

It’s a beautiful needle case! Some things make you happy to have this is one of those things. Thank you so much for the care it took to make it. From one Victoria to another I will treasure it ❤️

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Sharon
LOVE IT!! When can I order

LOVE IT!! When can I order more?

back story

I’m not a professional leatherworker — yet — but I’ve been diving into this craft with a lot of love (and trial and error).

I originally made some needle cases for myself because I needed a neat, pocket-sized way to keep my needles organised for various projects. When I shared it online, fellow stitchers asked if they could get one too — and that’s how this little project turned into a proper offering.

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the milliner's mate

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the milliner's nest

Made specifically for storing milliners needles — long, lean, and loved by many stitchers

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the needle library

A leather-bound felt book for all your stitching essentials — from curved needles to scissors and spare packs

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Personalisation

Make it truly yours by adding a stamp with your initials to any of the cases for free

Choice of leather

Badalassi Carlo Pueblo

Badalassi Carlo has been specializing in the production of vegetable tanned leather for over 40 years and is part of the "Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather" consortium.

nero

A true black with a matte, slightly textured surface

nazionale

A bold, primary blue that stands out with clarity

ortensia

A soft, dusty teal with a vintage feel

petrolio

A deep, rich teal that blends blue and green tones, evoking the depth of ocean waters

bottiglia

A deep, earthy green reminiscent of vintage glass bottles

napoli

A bright, sunny yellow that adds a cheerful pop of colour

papavero

A bright, poppy red that commands attention

coccinella

A vibrant, rich red inspired by the hue of a ladybug

La Perla Azteca

La Perla Azzurra is a company specialized since 1970 in the production of vegetable tanned leather and a founding member of the consortium "Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale"

tan

A warm, medium brown with golden undertones, reminiscent of aged pipe tobacco, offering a timeless, rustic character that deepens beautifully with wear

tobacco

A deep, earthy brown with subtle undertones, providing a rich and sophisticated appearance that enhances with age and use

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