Kristi's Chookshed update.

 This has been a fun month! I am totally in love with this project. And it's ready for my sister's birthday! 

 

I started with this embroidery that I have been working on since Christmas. 

Then I watched a bunch of Youtube videos on making Square Japanese Rice Bags. This was my favorite.

 

I sewed together some pink strings for the fabric bits I wanted to include on the panels.

Then I assembled the side panels and fused on a woven shaping interfacing to the back.

And then sewed two strips of fabric together for the tabs that hold the drawstrings. Cut that into 4 pieces.

Now it was ready to make the box. I sewed the 5 panels together. Repeated for the lining. Then putting right sides together, I had this! I love the technique in the video for making the box!

 

Lastly, I turned it right side out and added drawstrings. All done! 😍

From the side.

And the inside!

I’ll see my sister early next week for the birthday present presentation!

 

Happy sewing!

Kristi

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