needle case

Sharp things' sheath

A needle case is a small container designed to hold sewing needles, protecting them from damage and preventing accidental pricks.

Needle cases range from simple tubes to ornate decorated boxes, often made of metal, wood, leather, or fabric.

They're practical tools for sewers and sometimes collected as decorative antiques: She kept her grandmother's silver needle case on the dresser.

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cross stitch · velvet · silver · ornate · Victorian · needlework · thread · cushion · quilting · stitching · craft supplies · leather · brass · antique · clasp · slender · seamstress · notions

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needle casepincushion

Padded needle storage

pin cushion · thimble · thread spool · button box · sewing basket

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G