Counting on Needlework

Yes, it's been a while since I made a blog post.  I am now retired from my day job.  I plan to share stitching and knitting with you again since I have more time.  I cannot promise eloquent compositions, but there will be at least photos and explanations to enjoy. This is the completed sewing box. The second photo shows the lid removed.  You can see the tray I created so that there are two levels to the interior.  The big button in the center is the "handle" to remove the tray.   The third photo show the tray removed with the pin cushion nestled in the bottom of the sewing box.  That striped edge encircling the bottom is what holds up the tray when it is inserted. Thank you for looking!

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'...