Hand-Stitched Boxes: Plastic Canvas, Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Patchwork

I bought this book after I borrowed a copy from a friend. The instructions in the book are clear and concise and the photographs are simply beautiful. There are a good range of box patterns in the book too. Highly recommended if you plan to make a range of both rigid and collapsible "etui" boxes.

I knew exactly what I was getting as to the contents of the book because I have a copy on long-term loan from a friend. However, I plan to make boxes as one of my hobbies and need my own copy. This book combines interesting projects with clear instructions and very attractive photos of the finished items, so it really works for me (oh, the temptation to put in 'ticks all the boxes'!) I have made a version of the hexagonal box in the top right of the picture (which has drop-down sides for use as a sewing box) and I plan to make another from this book, which I expect to be even better.

wanted this mainly for the card and fabric boxes. I've made four of the designs and adapted one to my own dimensions, however, some of the measurements quoted seem a bit out when inches are converted to millimeters so its best to check. the craft vilene mentioned is sometimes sold as pelmet vilene. only marked the rating down due to having to check all the measurements!

One of the most beautiful and handy book I ever bought. The boxes are gorgeous and all the instructions are very good. Easy to ready is a book I recommend for beginner as well as for more advance crafters. Although the design are not the most recent decoration, it is very easy to adapt to your favorite style. Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

quite interesting

If you’re interested in box making this book is an excellent choice! Good detailed patterns and explanations.

This book is very interesting with lots of ideas for making boxes. Some are cross stitch, some using plastic and some using card, so no matter what you are looking for you should find it here. I purchased this book primarily to make a drop sided Victorian style sewing box and wasn't disappointed. Great box book. It arrived well packaged and promptly.

Excellent book, I'm looking forward to making one of the boxes soon at my sewing club. Many thanks for the prompt delivery.

Very good book but not for the beginner. Excellent pictures with clear instructions. A must buy for the cross-stitcher who has not yet tried to make boxes covered with cross-stiches. Thank you very much Ms Evans for giving me new challenges.

This book has beautiful patterns for sewing boxes and gift boxes. The directions are easy to follow and nicely illustrated.

本に傷みもなくて、 早速、箱作りの参考にしております。 でも、 表紙の裏側の無地に書き込みでしょうか スタンプ等で隠すとかならまだしも 黒マジックで線引きとは、、 素敵な本でも興醒めですよ。

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All the boxes on the cover are very pretty and many are crafted using plastic canvas. Normally I'm not partial to things made of plastic canvas because they're usually garish or cartoon like. Not so here! I wanted to expose my niece to needlework and this was a great way to do it. We made an embroidered tissue box together. The plastic canvas made the project go quickly and the pattern was just so elegant. Many people have commented on the lovely the tissue box cover and I can see the pride my niece has taken in her work. A neighbor has asked her to make one for her.......really nice book.