One last box (for today anyway!) Airyfairy and I have been exchanging PMs today about possibly making a box in felt so I had to try. For this one I began with two 20cm squares of felt. I used the blanket stitch from my machine to stitch them together and then trimmed the edges with pinking shears. I stitched across the corners with the same stitch and cut away all of the flap.
When I turned it the right way, I realised that if I punched a hole in each corner I could tie up the top with ribbon.These (Chinese) buttons are a bit too big, but Dennis will probably have something to say about them as well.
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140717This is great! I've been watching everyone make these boxes, and was wondering when I tried to make one about the flaps being up like you did. Now I know that it will work! Love it!
4440I like your idea of using felt and pinking shears. This makes a wonderful little gift box for that special person and there is still room for embroider. hugs, Susan
25510Love the idea Sue. It is great,it looks like it could be done with the cleaning cloths from Home Bargains. that look like felt.
Hugs Pam.
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30988Very nice! Love the idea of the ribbon tying up the box into a neat little package!
4384Fantastic job Sue. Have got lots of ideas buzzing in my head for the project I want to do. Thank you for all your help. Sarah.
255054Very pretty Sue....I finally made one today, small one but I like it....
As a gift box yours is really nice.........evie
3583Very neat! It's perfect too! Love the stitching and closing ability. the button adds fun to the box.
23282Ohhhh... among other things, I'm a container freak. I just love tins, boxes, and fabric hold-alls. Now I just love felt box. Your pictures show clearly the answers to any questions I had. I have three kinds of felt - very soft, slightly stiffened which I like to use for key rings and stiff stuff, and very stiff craft felt. I'm wondering if the soft felt would work (one way to find out, I know) or would I need to stiffen it. I can't turn the stiff felt inside out....... darn it!!!! I'm just going to have to go and have a try, so thank you for the really good instructions.
You little felt box is delightful.
AlmaG.
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by spendlove
20 Feb 2014
This is made of thin "felt". Actually it is made of mixed fibre cleaning coths which are mega cheap here in UK.
I too am a bit of a container freak.
17214That worked out very well. That way you don't have that triangle piece. You may not be able to wash them unless you bought the washable felt. It is adorable and a great idea for a gift box!
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62461Sue it looks as if you have been very busy today with your great selection of boxes/baskets
115775318527Lovely box done with the felt. I love the tie up with the bow. Great gift box. Well done to you both. Shirley
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173695It's lovely in felt. Thought about holes and ties for my pencil basket, but given the shape that does not work.
145305Sieht ganz toll aus,man kan da ein tolles Geschenk einpakken für ein Baby oder so
54619What a great idea. Love the tie up - would make it portable with little bits safely held inside. You sure are clever Sue. Lynx
4757Sigh I wish I lived near you. What fun to see your works in progress.
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360666You put us all to shame, Sue. Not one but three projects in a day.
I don't know what you mean about the buttons.
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by mops
edited 19 Feb 2014
And that poor Chinese guy had a quicky with his fret saw - that must put your mind at ease, Dennis.
by dennis999
19 Feb 2014
Well, I'm not so sure Mrs Mops. That Suedewsbury has extremely exacting standards when it come to her button orders.
1192926010Brilliant collaboration you two gals. Great work Sue, love Chris
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