sewing box

The other night I couldn't sleep and I did what any crafter might do, I starting pottering around my sewing space. On the windowsill sits a sewing basket. A perfectly nice, floral sewing basket. I think it was gifted to me but I don't actually remember. I really like the colours but it's a little twee for my taste and it doesn't really fit my vibe. So - I'm sure to some peoples utter horror - I found a way to make it more me.

Now if you've been here a while, you know I love ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 3 years, 9 months ago. under a late night project , aurifil , e6000 glue , etsy , extreme largeness , fabric , iron on patches , luna nq , mospatches , old english co , patches , samantha claridge , sewing basket , sewing box , stickers , vintage button

I wish there was a before, I really thought I had taken a photo some time ago but it can't be found (maybe I didn't!). Anyway the after turned out well and hope you'll enjoy this look at my sewing box.

It's a cantilever sewing box that belonged to my Nan (paternal grandmother). Sadly she passed away last year and it's taken me a while to get to a point where I felt I could sort through some of her things. Over the past few years I went to stay overnight at her house quite ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 3 years, 11 months ago. under a special box , aurifil , aurifloss , box , cantilever , cross stitch , embroidery , haberdashery , nan , perle cotton , sewing , sewing box , sewing storage , sort , thread , thread organiser , tidy

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