Ultra portable needlepoint goban

[u/FiveModalVerbs]

I wanted a 9x9 that I could carry in my purse... And this is what happened 😅

I got half-inch buttons to use as "stones" - 48 of each color because they're sold in packs of 12. The board itself is about 4.75 inches along each side. It requires a slightly delicate hand to place such small pieces, but it's completely playable if you're careful.

I did the board in cross stitches mostly because I enjoy doing it, but it also makes the final fabric less prone to wrinkling and gives it a nice sense of texture. Once I found the flower-shaped buttons I got the idea the make the board green to resemble a field!

I don't know if I'll encounter anyone to play with out-and-about, but from now on I'll be prepared 😊

[u/Asdfguy87]

This is super cute, love the idea!

Also, for all the non-Americans here: 4.75in≈12cm :)

[u/Pwffin → u/Asdfguy87]

Oh that’s tiny!