"Eeeh!" I squealed in delight when I spotted the little wooden box at the thrift store. I quickly picked it up and twirled around in joyful celebration when I saw that it only cost $1.59. "I have plans for you! ," I exclaimed as I plopped it into my cart. 
It was a simple stitch with just a few flowers blooming. Well I finished stitching it while on the camping trip, but it has been waiting in the wings to be finished.
Once home I auditioned Blooms for You onto the box. Seeing that the stitch fit for what I had in mind, I was ready to get straight to work. The box was painted in a wide array of colors. I pulled out several containers of brown paint and got to work. After receiving numerous coats of paint, I let the box dry for a day or two.
Blooms for You was stitched on 14 count tea/ coffee dyed Aida. I trimmed and pressed my stitch before fully finishing it.
STEPS FOR FINISHING BLOOMS FOR YOU
1. I used a dry brush to paint the box . After drying I gently sanded the surface.
2. Trim the stitched piece to the desired size and iron fusible webbing to the back.
3. Cut mat board or cardboard to 4 1/2" x 5" .
4. Cut batting and layer on top of mat board. I tacked mine down with touch of Alene's Tacky glue.
5. Center the stitched piece to the mat board and fold excess fabric around the edges, lace in place.
6. Center the stitched piece to the wooden box. Using tacky glue , adhere the stitched piece to the box . Place a large book or weight on top until dry.
7. Using tacky glue attach trim to the edge of the stitched piece.
8. Enjoy!
Oooh now don't you think this will make a great seed box?
Have a bright and beautiful day and Happy Stitching!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"Every flower blooms in its own time. "- Ken Petti
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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| I spy a wonky heart rock. |
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That box is perfectly finished - I love it!!! Blooms for You fits so nicely - it was meant to be. They are peas in a pod. You are so incredibly talented and I thank you for sharing with us. Big, bigger, biggest hugs, DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteYou've created a beautiful display stand for your embroidery with this lovely box, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteYou're definitely the queen of bargains. 😉
I love the final result!
Hugs
Nice use of the thrifted box and your lovely stitched piece.
ReplyDeleteYour stitched piece is beautiful! I love how you are using that box!
ReplyDeleteYou always find the neatest little treasures that fit perfectly! And the stitching is so pretty too! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and creative finish to your new "Seed" box. Melisa--You come up with the best ideas...nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteVery pretty finish! it's nice that you can display it open or closed.
ReplyDeleteMelisa that box with the seeds and pretty cross stitch is adorable! I love little boxes too! I have a small collection that I use for sewing notions and some just sit there looking pretty.
ReplyDeleteScore on the box! Blooms for You is so pretty. Well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish on the Blooms stitch. It's just lovely. Wonky hearts are so cute! Is the first flower picture of your quince tree?
ReplyDeleteThe box and your embroidery are a perfect match! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty finish, Melisa! Thanks for the tips on how you did it, too. I need to branch out a bit on my finishing - you've provided lots of inspiration for me! Love that heart rock, too. You have an eye for those!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect container for seeds and the decoration couldn't be more appropriate! A Total WIN!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteWhat another pretty cross stitch--you do keep busy and sharing--love you!! I did finish my big cross stitch yesterday called Spring Rain--lots of stitching but so cute--So this morning I went looking for a 'yellow' aida cloth do the Summer piece--had one--but too small and nothing else would work that I had--so went to 123stitch and found '2' pieces that hopefully one will work nicely and ordered them--then pulled some colors for that header--I will be behind--but I am used to that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hugs, di
ReplyDeleteGreat finish, Melisa. Love that little box!
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