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Pieces for a Sewing Basket

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'...