If you remember my find in Iowa a few months ago, it finally has fulfilled it's purpose.
The inside of the box was quite rough. Varnishing still left it that way, even after three coats, so I decided to line the box. While looking for the right fabric, I came across some scraps of low- loft poly batting. I have no recollection of why it was there, but there was just enough to do the job.
Looks more like a dolly coffin, doesn't it? The batting stuck to the rough wood, so I didn't bother with another liner. Easy, peasy!
Looks fantastic! It makes a lovely display.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to display your doll quilts!! Your box looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Your doll quilts look yummy in the box.
ReplyDeletewhat a find! its perfect a little quilt resting place :)
ReplyDeletethey look great. I have to admit I love old boxes like this never thought of using it like this. Perfect
Kathie
Terrific display - I love that primitive look. You catch a nice glimpse of each quilt.
ReplyDeletePerfect showcase for your doll quilts!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find and a beautiful way to display your doll quilts! I have mine in a basket! I am your new follower. Greetings from Athens-Greece
ReplyDeleteI love vintage wood anything! What a great display case. : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a good use for the wood crate. I have a different style of wood crate with some quilts in it but not on end like yours. I think I will look for another crate to use similar to what you have done.
ReplyDeleteYour box is the perfect solution for all your mini quilts. They look great in there!
ReplyDeleteI am so relieved that it is not a dolly coffin..I love it just the way it is:)
ReplyDeleteI love your box and it's lining. About 35 years ago, I was the recipient of some boxes that had been in our family for over 60 years ago. I made linings from sheets that matched my decor and used some kind of glue to hold them in place at the rim.
ReplyDeleteI just love highly functional items like these boxes that have been around for over 100 years. I'm glad you rescued yours.
Hmm.... I think I might have a box I could use like this - thanks for sharing your very creative display idea! Love it.
ReplyDeletegreat fix for such a nice display piece!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the quilts from our trip on your blog.....can you believe we actually saw those lovely beauties! I hope other quilters travel to DC and visit the Smithsonian Quilt Collection....ladies, it was better than the darkest, best chocolate in the world!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! Perfect to show off your precious doll quilts! Love primitive boxes, too!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
I am catching up on blog reading and am just seeing this. I love your box of little quilts. Very colorful! You will have to show us the quilts sometime. It was good to see you in Wisconsin (and DC). I hope we can connect at some more quilt events.
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