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Stitching Box Series #1 - Inspiration & Possibilities FlossTube #60

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Bonnie, the host of Log Cabin Stitcher, introduces a new series about her beloved stitching boxes, which are simple wooden or papier-mâché boxes transformed into decorative pieces with cross stitch, paint, and wax. In this first episode, she focuses on inspiration and planning, showing a large collection of boxes in various stages of completion. She explains her process of painting, sanding, and using a wax product called Bree Wax to give boxes a vintage look, and discusses how she laces stitched pieces onto cardboard with batting to fit them into the boxes. Bonnie emphasizes that she is an 'inspirer' rather than a teacher, and encourages viewers to use what they have to create something beautiful.

  • Bonnie introduces a new series on creating stitching boxes, starting with inspiration and planning.
  • She shows a large collection of boxes in various stages, explaining her process of painting, sanding, and waxing.
  • She discusses lacing stitched pieces onto cardboard with batting for a neat finish.
  • She shares tips on using free patterns and finding boxes at thrift stores.
  • She mentions future videos will cover painting, waxing, and finishing techniques.
  • She ends with a personal segment about her faith and a Bible study she recommends.
Description from YouTube
The long awaited for and promised series of videos all about the beloved Stitching Boxes I just love to create.  I've been making them for years and have had lots of questions about the entire process, so this is just the beginning!

Basket of Honeysuckle by PinkernPunkin 

Wintertime by Threadwork Primitives
26ct. Sand by Picture this Plus
Called for Threads

Autumn Greeting 1846 Pinkeep by Country Rustic Primitives 
32ct coffee dyed linen
Thread probably called for 

Wood Box with Stitching inside:
Nesting by Kathy Schmitz
32ct Copper Penny by Witchelt
Dark Chocolate by Gentle Arts

Red Stitching box with Alphabet
Baby Alphabet free found on Pinterest by Sheepish Designs
My Coffee Dyed linen before stitching
Ruby Slippers by Classic Colorworks (?)

Red Oval Box with White House 
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
35ct Putty by Weeks
called for threads

Tan Oval Box with Partridge
On the First Day of Christmas
36ct Doubloon by Picture This Plus
called for threads

Harvest 1823 Pin-Keep by Tina Woltman 
36ct Duxbury by Fox & Rabbit
called for threads
Flosstube #57 Parade of Finishes showcased my collection of finishes and charts
Tina Woltman, Early Workings can be found on:
FaceBook as Early America, The 1815 Shoppe (send her a friend request)
and Instagram as earlyamerica1815 (also might need to send a request)
Tina’s email is: earlyamerica1815@aol.com

Pumpkin Blossom Sewing Box:
Loose Feathers Autumn book by Blackbird Designs
32ct Vintage Sand Dune linen by Lakeside Linens
leaves: chives by Gentle Arts
Pumpkin: Pumpkin Pie by Gentle Arts
Bird: Onyx by Weeks (highlights) Black Crow by Gentle Arts
Pumpkin Stem flowers: Dark Chocolate by Gentle Arts
Bird Wing edge: Wood Smoke by Gentle Arts

Pincushion: 32ct Vintage Sand Dunes by Lakeside Linens
Birds: Charcoal by Weeks
Leaves: Chives by Gentle Arts

Red Heart Paper Mache Box
Trio of Hearts by Country Rustic Primitives:
My coffee dyed Smokey White Linen
top and inside stitch:
threads: Charcoal by Weeks
Wood Smoke by Gentle Arts
Oscar by Weeks
Whiskey by Weeks
Country Redwood by Gentle Arts

Round Brown box with flowers in vase
Hearts to You - freebie by Threadwork Primitives 2016
36ct ?
called for threads except: Oscar by weeks

Little Sam Snowman free chart from Notforgotten Farm's blog
notforgottenfarm.blogspot.com
32ct tea dyed Witchelt linen
mostly called for DMC except darkened threads for twig arms, tree and holly
those threads ????

Green Paper Mache Box: 
TOP: Autumn Cabin 1809 Pillow Tuck 
by Country Rustic Primitives (Moon added) 
36ct coffee dyed linen Called for colors except 610 switched for Autumn Leaves by GA, 3021 switched for Wood Trail by GA 
INSIDE: Primitives Autumn Thyme Pinkeep 
by Country Rustic Primitives 
36ct coffee dyed linen 
Lettering - Almost Auburn CC 
2 pumpkins - Pumpkin Pie by GA and Gingersnap by GA 
Blackbird - Charcoal by W 
Moon - Autumn Gold by GA

Punchneedle Santa possibility:
#PN127 St. Noel by Brenda Gervais With thy Needle & Thread
should be still available from her online shop: country stitches online

Olde Glory Stitching Box:
Olde Glory by Daisy Kays Primitives Etsy shop
32ct white zwygart coffee dyed after stitching
called for DMCs

Hippity Hoppity Stitching Box
chart by Asberry's Echos on Etsy
threads called for box top and pincushion
Needlebook Bunny: 839
2 threads for tail
all pieces coffee dyed after stitching

O Tannenbaum  by Brenda Gervais Shadowbox
Stars: Old Hickory by Gentle Arts
O Christmas Tree: Gingerbread & Manor Red by Classic Colorworks
Santa box: ?? red  Green: Olive by Gentle Arts
The Crafty Ewe: Box (Unfinished) for O Tannenbaum

Auld Lang Syne Stitching Box
Free chart from Hearstring Samplery 
32ct Vintage Country Mocha
thread changes: Anchor White
flowers: Lancaster Red
Lettering: Bramble Bush
lettering charted from Brenda Keys book page 69

Summer Stitching Box:
Summer in Bloom by Country Rustic Primitives
32ct coffee dyed (on Smokey White)
Old Purple Paint by Gentle Arts
Polliwog by Classic Colorworks 
Amber by Weeks
Cherry Cobbler by Classic Colorworks
FlossTube#56 Summer Stitching Box

Christmastide by Lori Rippey
32ct tea dyed Smokey White
Indian Summer by Weeks
Moss by Gentle Arts

Sampler Stitching Box:
Never Fading by Threadwork Primitives
linen? 36ct Old Towne Blend by R&R
Gloriana Silk Antique Black
Tarnished gold embroidery thread by Valdani
Mountain Mist by Gentle Arts
Otter Creek by Gentle Arts
FlossTube #36 Sampler Stitching Box

Sunflower & Bee Stitching Box:
Free pattern by The Primitive Hare called Summer Solstice
36ct Cosmic Platinum by Dames of the Needle
Mascara by Weeks
Heirloom Gold by Gentle Arts
Dark Chocolate by Gentle Arts
Amber by Weeks
FlossTube #36 Bee & Sunflower Stitching Box

Quaker Rose Complimentary Chart by Stone Street Stitchworks
36ct Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens
Cherry Bark by Gentle Arts

Snow Stitching Box:
Snowflakes by Country Rustic Primitives
36ct Aspen by W
Charcoal by W
St. Bernard by CC
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