When I saw the inside, an idea I had was confirmed and I knew I had to buy it to start on a gift for a friend.
So I measured out the raised space on the top of the box and worked on a design that would fit just right. When finished, I mounted the stitched piece.
I then attached it to the wooden box to create a thread box for Diane. I finished off the edge with a piece of trim. This sweet little box has a removable tray and little places to hold special threads. I enjoyed trying to turn this box into something just that little bit special. 
31 comments:
I love your creativity.... :)
hugs,
doti
Wow, that's just wonderful! What a find and how creative of you to turn it into a masterpiece! You have a lucky friend.
Oh Heidi, you have what we call a creative vein. This so beautiful and Diane will jump with joy.
This is gorgeous! What a lucky girl Diane is! I just LOVE this idea. Heidi, you are truly a talented and creative person. What a source of inspiration you are!!
Wow! That is a lovely piece of engineering!
I'm pretty good at the stitching, but not so good at the retro-fitting!
Clever idea and so pretty!
-Hugs-
I got to see a preview of this and it is really beautiful. Only you could look at this plain box and make something great out of it. I know Diane will love it. You should have bought all they had.
Very nice.
Love Mom
Hi Heidi, this is a wonderful box for your friend...and to turn it in to a thread box is a clever idea. This is a treasure she'll love. Hope all is going well...hugs, Linda
You found that in a little discount store?.......that's it, I'm moving to the Netherlands!! My discount stores just seem to have old chocolate bars and skimpy washcloths on offer!
That is a lovely gift, Heidi, and the best thing is that it came from your ideas, your work and your heart.
How absolutely darling. I am sure that your friend is going to cherish it forever. And I have to compliment you on your creativity -I love it.
What a wonderful & thoughful gift...it looks splendid!!
How creative, beautifully stitched and finished. I love it (and not just because my name is Diane, too)! ;)
Oh my word Heidi this is stunning, I LOVE LOVE LOVE it :-)
Your pics look better than mine, but I can look at it anytime I want AND as I put it right next to me and my stitching and am happier than a pig in slop!! Ok, not such a pretty picture, but I am the blessed recipient of this gift and as one of your commenters said, it is from "your ideas, your work, and your heart" There could be no better gift. You know I will treasure it always!!!
Wat heb je een bijzonder mooi en persoonlijk cadeau voor Diane gemaakt. You just keep amazing me with your creative mind!
moooooi Heidi! Hoe verzin je het iedere keer toch weer. Hier zal Diane wel heel blij mee zijn.
Hugs, Elly
Aren't you the clever one! Great job!!
What a lovely box and what a superb finish. You did an amazing job Heidi.
Heel leuk idee Heid!Hij ziet er prachtig uit!
Heidi your creation is absolutely beautiful. Diane is blessed to have such a thoughtful and creative friend.
Wow Heidi,
What a pretty box and so useful too. I love the way you have personalised it with that pretty stitching specially for Diane.
I think it's always such a treat having things with your name stitched on. Future generations will look at this little box of threads and notions and say, This was great great great great grandma Diane's stitching box :>)
Warm hugs Angela
Schitterend !!
Mooi cadeau.
En zo netjes gedaan.
marianne m
Kust beautiful, you've turned it into a treasure.
GG
That is simply beautiful, Heidi...that box is gorgeous to begin with, but you've made it extra special...Your friend will love it! :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))
BEAUTIFUL! You are a creative person; I would never have thought of this - I make things, but when my Mom was alive, she had the same kind of creative gift as you - she would tell me what to make, and then I would do it. God has blessed you not only with skills, but especially with the gift of creativity. In Nomine Domini, Adrienne
Wat leuk om cadeau te geven en ook te krijgen.
Bedankt voor het idee.
What a lovely idea. your friend should be thrilled with her gift.
You do come up with the most wonderful ideas...such talent and creativity!
Wow, most impressive.
Well, that certainly is a very special and beautiful gift, Heidi!!! Lucky Diane!
Hugs, Carolien
Heidi: I feel like I already know you bz of your mom's blog! She's such a sweet, sweet lady! Thanks for stopping by my new sewing blog. Yes, I always buy my binding fabric when I buy the fabric for the quilt. I usually don't make it though until the quilt is at the quilter's. I hated binding until I took a class and learned this technique. Now I don't mind it at all. When something comes back from the quilter I'll do a tutorial on how to put it on. I'm so excited to look through your blog. I absolutely adore this thread box! You made it absolutely beautiful. I look forward to getting to know you better! Cindy
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