Friday, August 27, 2010

Antique Fabric Boxes

I needed something to add to my cat display on top of my tv unit.
So, I made some antique looking fabric boxes. I used a bit too much water in the antique solution, so they warped a bit more than I wanted, lol. Not sure if I will leave them as is, or sand more and add more stain? As you can see, they are a bit lopsided.



This is the area, I am working on. I think I need another quilt or textile on the left side to warm it up some more.
The angle is not how I see it, I am normally looking up, so it looks better than a straight on shot. I am thinking a wooden sign for the backdrop with a cat theme, of course. The boxes on the left are store bought, sale aisle special at 3 dollars.

9 comments:

antique quilter said...

what fun these boxes are , I think a little prim quilt hanging on the wall behind the display would look great
maybe even a little doll quilt of hourglass blocks or log cabin blocks.
Kathie

Kathy (woolfind) said...

what a fun display of all your pieces. Warped or not, I think the boxes look great!

moosecraft said...

I think those boxes look fabulous! They really look authentically old! Great display too!

Deb said...

I think your boxes being slightly warped are what give them so much charm. I think that they look great.

bittersweet said...

Wow, love them the way they are just old simple looking. Perfect prim.

The Joy of Needlework said...

Hey Debbie, Love your cats they are so darn cute. I worked a little on my project, but have been sicker then you know what.

THEMS KATS ARE THE BEST.
LenZie

Texan said...

i think your boxes are exactly as true antique ones really old ones would be ...

i think it looks nice.. sorry about the lower case i's ..injured myself so cant hit the shift key on that side

Anonymous said...

Love these....and that kitty collection!!!

Carrie P. said...

Just catching up on the rest of your posts.
What a special place to have a wedding. So beautiful. I love to camp.
Neat boxes.