Oct 29, 2023

The box!

 Just posted to Instagram.  

Painted boxes in various sizes, only one finished, lined with leather.

Change the lid's stitchery to suit your mood or the season.  Fill the bottom with smalls or seasonals.  Less space than a bowl,  more visible.


Gourds and acorns with a fall lid, ornaments and greenery for Christmas, vintage sewing items with a sampler, or all smalls,  the options are fun!

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17 comments:

Maureen said...

Like playing with a doll house! Love this!!

Rugs and Pugs said...

Oh you could have fun decorating a box with all your stitcheries ;-)

diamondc said...

Greetings Marly: This is a beautiful finish, the box is a better idea than a bowl for sure, I like how you have them arrange in the box, so pretty, you have a talent for decorating.

Have a great week
Catherine

Vera said...

Great idea Marly! Love the box. How is the sampler attached to the lid - must be simple to be able to change it out?

Robin in Virginia said...

I love it, Marly! Well done!

JustGail said...

I *like* this idea!

Carol said...

Marly, I absolutely love this idea! I really like that you can change out the upper interior whenever you want. Thanks so much for sharing! ♥

TheCrankyCrow said...

This is one of the best ideas I've seen in a long, long, time. And, of course, you have expertly finished the box. Show us the leather inside please! You need to finish a few of these up and offer them for sale...Seriously. ~Robin~

Sharlene said...

Love your box - I have a few - different - some painted - some old wood. Great to decorate - put one by the fireplace and put a light in it.....

Keep being creative...

Truus said...

It looks fabulous Marly!
Very clever to chance the one in the lid every season. Perhaps some fairylights between the stitcheries with Christmas time?
Take care ,Truus from Holland

Anonymous said...

Marly, I love this, too. And, the pieces in the box are perfect, too! Cherie in WI

patty a. said...

Your box looks fabulous! So full of beautifully stitched pieces! I hadn't seen the Francis Blis sampler before. Can you tell me who's chart that is? I love stitching small samplers.

Anonymous said...

Tell us more about the boxes, please. Where did you find them? We’re they already painted? And how did you deal with the sampler on the lid?

susan hemann said...

I love your box. Do you sell them? I'm on Instagram, do you mind sharing your Instagram name? Thanks

Stasi said...

Great idea on the box....love the way it looks...may have to "borrow" this idea! :)

Heritage Hall said...

Ever so beautiful outcome from a gifted creator. What a charming way to show off the
perfect smalls. Your ideas are always inspiring....

Dawn said...

I love boxes anyway and your cross stitch display makes it even better. Thanks for sharing.

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