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Oct 21, 2007

sewing necessities box

A few years ago, I made this box at a workshop. It's made from cardboard and fabric. At that time everyone was making boxes for all kind of purposes. This one is a sewing necessities box.

sewing box

See the inside It has a little holder for spools. And a wooden spool with a magnet attached on it for holding needles.

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Do you see the little doll... she has a ribbon around her waist with on the other end a small pair of scissors. I can hang her around my neck when I'm sewing. The dolls dress can be used as a pincushion.

sewing supply bag

Here a photo of what's becoming a small sewing necessities bag. Is this the right word for it?? The little bag is for holding the spools etc.

dutch folklore fabric

I managed to do some shopping last week. One of my favorite things to do, as you now know from my previos post!
This is what I bought. Lovely Dutch folklore fabric and some ribbon!

17 comments:

dot said...

Everything is jsut lovely. I really like the fabrics you choose.

meggie said...

Love your little box! And the doll with scissors, & pincushion. What a lovely idea.
The fabrics you have chosen are lovely, & I fell in love with the windmill ribbons!
Cant wait to see this project finished.

Locket Pocket said...

That windmill ribbon is gorgeous! And the sewing box is so clever. Hope you had a good weekend. Lucy x

Levin said...

oooooh i love the dutch fabrics!!!
you box is fantastic - i should try and do something like that too - it's very handy to have it all in one spot. was it hard to make?
cheers
l
x

Leanne said...

What an interesting box. I'm looking forward to seeing the other one finished.

Rose Marie said...

Oh, those fabrics are lovely, especially the blue and white. Love the box and the fabric you chose to cover it is great.

monique said...

What a lovely box you have made.The doll as pincushion with the scissors is wonderful!
Can't wait to see this new project finished.
Love your fabric and ribbons.

Anonymous said...

how sweet!!

I love that fabric...

Unknown said...

That box is fabulous and the fabrics well they are just THE NETHERLANDS, what will you use them for?

Lucy said...

Absolutly stunning !! Your box and your fabrics !

Felicia said...

Oh, I love that little box!

Yummers! said...

I just got some Dutch fabric from a friend and I'm excited to use it. That ribbon is lovely. I've not seen anything like that. You're a good shopper!
Joni

Bianca said...

I want some of that fabric...where's the shop? I'll go there when we're coming to Holland in April. Eindelijk weer n keertje naar huis :)
Love the sewing box..I know Holland's had many 'sewing hypes', mum used to sew ducks, they were beautiful...wonder where the pattern came from but she doesn't have it anymore :(

Unknown said...

where did you get those cute fabrics and ribbons!?! SO CUTE!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, I think I need to fly to Holland and go fabric shopping with you!

Margaret said...

Your box is amazing. I love your doll scissors. I didn't know Holland has such beautiful fabric, wow! I must come back and visit. Regards

Deb Robertson Writes said...

Hello, I am reading your blog from New Zealand - I love it. I really really love the dutch fabrics. Is there a dutch internet shop to buy fabrics like that?? You are an inspiration :) Thanks