Blue Flames Address Book

Updated September 3, 2021.
I just wanted to take a minute to show you how lovely the address book looks finished with a Scrap Bag Needlepoint Bargello, pattern below, on it.

I’m so happy with the results. The Scrap Bag idea looks so fun in this small space.

One cool thing about this vintage address book is its padded board to make the needlepoint puffy.

It’s about 1/4″ smaller than the opening all around, and you insert it under the needlepoint once two sides have been tucked into the cover.

Although I rarely see items with this these days, it’s a simple idea you can do yourself. You could cut a piece of acid-free foam-core, use quilt batting with a fabric cover over cardboard, or even just some mat board or cardboard.
One good thing about doing this is that it makes the whole finishing process a bit more forgiving.

Another quick tip. Use a butter knife to help you get the margins of the needlepoint under the edges of the leather securely.

I made it for my DH’s aunt, now deceased, and she ised it as her regular address book.