I have completed the stitching for Patriotic Shaker Box by The Scarlett House.
Included in the pic above are the fabrics I found at The Sewing Studio. I love the striped fabric and how it coordinates with the stripes in the flags and the flag-roof of the houses. And, I love the birds, berries and leaves in the other print and how they work with the same elements of the stitched patterns.
A couple of years ago, I snagged a Sudberry Shaker Sisters Sewing Box at Pocket Full of Stitches during a sale. This is the box:
The flowers and flags will go on top. I chose my count of linen (28 count) so it would better fit the top of my box.
The houses will be a pincushion to tuck inside the box and the 1776 star will be a scissors fob. Some red scissors might be just the thing.
I'm also thinking of making a fabric covered, padded bottom to fit inside and a fabric lining for the inside with pockets for small items.
I don't know exactly when I'll get to this finishing work, but I'll post pictures here when complete!
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