This is, again, Ruth Perry's Celtic Snowflake 2008. This time, I made the snowflake in DMC Cordonnet size 50 combined with Guttermann's Metallic Thread. This is the same thread I mentioned in a previous post. This combination works out to be equivalent to a size 30 thread. It is about 4 inches in diameter. The colours of the metallic thread really comes out in a larger sized piece of lace. I love this thread! I'm going to count this as motif #10 of my Second 25 Motif Challenge.Inspired by Diane's recent find at Michaels, I decided to get one myself.
Yup. It's one of those Photo Treasure Boxes. I'm pretty sure it is slightly different from the one Diane found. But I guess that is to be expected; I'm sure each Michaels store has a slightly different inventory. I figured that the box would make a nice shuttle box to hold my small but growing shuttle collection. It is a little small for this purpose, at least for the way I envision it to be. You be the judge:
It only holds maybe 4-6 shuttles, depending on the size. Not to worry (I'm sure none of you will, but bear with me), while I was at Michaels I saw another box that looked suitable. I went back a few days later, armed with a 50% off coupon, and purchased the box. Here it is:
Michaels calls it a "Cigar Box", but to me it was screaming "Shuttle Box"! The approximate outer dimensions are as follows: 8 1/2" x 8 1/4" x 1 3/4". I think it will be very suitable. See for yourself:
See. I told you. Now, I need to finish the box to make it work. I was thinking of painting the box. What colour you ask? I was thinking of a nice glossy bl.................. black! What were you thinking? After it is painted, I will line the bottom with black felt. Finally, to hold the shuttles in place, I'll add some loops of elastic. This will probably wait for a while. I have a few crocheted gifts to make, and of course snowflakes for the Snowflake RR. That's all for now.----------------
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How AWESOME Jeff! Now this post is making me really sad that I am not home...I wish there was a Michael's here. I would definately go and get one of those cigar...ahem....shuttle boxes!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found the boxes, Jeff. The small one you bought is the one I wanted for my grandson. Of course, they were out of them when I went back. I did find one that hinges to the left instead of the back, which will work fine for Aidan.
ReplyDeleteI saw the shuttle (cigar) boxes, and I thought they would look great in a nice shiny black with red felt lining... sort of a Chinese look! I can't wait to see how yours turn out!
Your snowflake is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe boxes are cool. Happy shuttle boxing! LOL!
Yes Beautiful Snowflake!! I too love the cig,,,shuttle box! Love that idea of the black with red!
ReplyDeleteI too wish we had a Michael's close by.
Thanks everyone. Don't be sad Sherry, I'm sure it won't be long till you're able to go to Michaels.
ReplyDeleteI saw those as well Diane, the ones with hinges on the left (or right). I never thought of using red felt on the inside. I like the sound of it. Of course, blue would look good on the inside as well.
Thanks for the compliments Chiclet and Connie. I can't wait to show you how the box turns out. Too bad you don't have a Michaels near by Connie; I don't think I could live without one now.
Love the snowflake, Jeff! I have yet to try the Guttermann's thread, but I may have to venture out to the quilting shop and pick up a spool.
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