EW273 Traditional Christmas Fabric Boxes

Traditional Christmas Box
Making these Traditional Christmas Fabric Boxes is simple and easy. Each piece is made and lined entirely in the hoop.
The trim is added to the panel using the “sew and flip” technique. The striped pattern is then embroidered onto the trim to give it that delightful striped effect. The white section of the box panel is embroidered with snowflakes, finishing the Christmas theme of the box. The base of the box is also embroidered with a snowflake.
Christmas Ornaments
The Christmas ornaments that decorate the boxes are made in the hoop. The tartan fabric is appliqued onto the ornaments. A feather cover stitch is used for the raw edges. I used this stitch specifically to give it a more traditional and homemade feel. If you use a loose weave fabric, you might have a few stray threads poking through. I used fleece to back the ornaments as fleece  has a natural stretch and makes turning the ornaments easier. The hanging loops are added after the ornaments are completed. You can use these ornaments to decorate a Christmas wreath or a Christmas Tree.

To finish off the boxes, you will use a craft peg to attach the ornaments to the boxes. You will need to use a bit of hand sewing to finish this project. Although, you could use fabric glue or a zig-zag stitch on your sewing machine instead. The choice is yours.

Finished sized of the Traditional Christmas Fabric Boxes are 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7
The ornament sizes are 4x4

Hoops:   5x5, 6x6, 7x7

Formats:  DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3, XXX

Skill Level:  beginner / intermediate