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.

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9 comments:

  1. antique quilterAugust 28, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    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

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  2. Kathy (woolfind)August 28, 2010 at 7:17 AM

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

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  3. moosecraftAugust 28, 2010 at 9:16 AM

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

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  4. DebAugust 28, 2010 at 9:19 AM

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

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  5. bittersweetAugust 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM

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

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  6. The Joy of Needlework August 28, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    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

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  7. TexanAugust 28, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    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

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  8. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 4:06 PM

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

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  9. Carrie P.September 10, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    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.

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