Handcrafted Boxes for Mounting Needlework
A range of functional wooden boxes for the needleworker and embroiderer designed to your requirement. Mounting your own work makes for a truly unique and personal gift for friend, family or indeed oneself.
The following are but a few examples of sewing boxes for mounting your canvas work, so if you have an inspiration of a particular design please, no matter how small or larger your project, do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your needlework box ideas. Make that communication today.
Please note: all boxes are designed to be completed by the mounting of needlework
We do not provide any needlework, cloth, or padding etc with boxes.
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Needlework not included
Design and stitching by Michelle
Small Needlework Gift Box Code:900
A range of small handmade wood boxes aimed at the needleworker, eg cross stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, to complete with their own work. A removable insert in the lid allows the needleworker to mount their own work making each box a unique personal gift for friends, family, or self. Unique gifts for Mothers Day.
Hinged or swivel lids. All boxes provided without needlework. Padding shown is not provided
130h x 235w x 125d mm as required. From £30 each as shown
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Another Small Needlework Gift Box Code:910
In this version, a small oak needlework box is presented in cube form. The lid, with its curved rim, is held in place by 2 pairs of small magnets. Here we are demonstrating that the lid need not be conventionally flat rimmed. Great for mounting and presenting those small sewing, hardanger and canvas work projects.
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Alternatively, the same design of small oak needlework/embroidery box with bold brass-effect hinges and a more conventional flat rim lid.
As shown, lid insert 80mm x 80mm.
105h x 105w x 105d mm as required. From £30 each as shown
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Small-medium Needlework Sewing Box Code:904
Shown in oak. Sewing boxes with lid inserts on which needlepoint can be mounted are available to order in the size required. So not having a correct sized box is no excuse for not starting that next canvas work, crewel or embroidery project. Internally, the base and lid are lined with black cotton velvet. Available in other woods. Shown with brass-effect hinges.
As shown: 155mm x 155mm x 100mm height. From £45 each as shown.
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Knot garden in silk, cotton and wool by Marian C'
A beautiful example of completed needlework mounted on a lid insert.
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Deep Embroidery Needlework Box Code:903
Shown in red meranti hardwood, a deeper sewing box for mounting and displaying needlework, cross stitch, canvas work etc on the lid. A provided lid-insert allows the needlework to be mounted on the insert and then press-fitted to the lid. Internally, lid and base lined with black velvet.
Shown with handcrafted wooden hinges.
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Stitching by Diane W
(Needlework is not included with the box)
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Looking Great
Images left show a beautiful and intricate finished example based on the deep embroidery box above.
There really is no excuse for not making or completing that embroidery/needlework project.
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Needlework not included
Design and stitching by Michelle
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Octagon Needlework/Embroidery Box Code:902
An unusual handmade octagonal needlework box shown in oak. An insert allows the needlework, canvas work or crewel work etc to be mounted and then press-fitted into the lid. Internal base and underside of lid shown without lining; an alternative would be a black cotton velvet lining.
The needlepoint/sewing box is provided without the needlework. Box sized as required.
Diameter 240mm x height 100 mm as shown. From £80 as shown.
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Let's get those dimensions correct
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Are we talking the same about measurements?
Please refer to the front as frontage or width and the front-to-back as that or the depth. The height is the height. If necessary please specify if your dimensions are internal or external; by default we will assume dimensions are external.
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Decorative needlework by Janet D
Medium Needlework Sewing Box Code:905
Larger version of the handcrafted needlework sewing box. Shown in meranti.
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Decorative needlework by Margaret G
Needlework circa 300x250mm
Internally, lid and base lined with black velvet. Available in other woods: prices vary according to wood and size.
Shown with decorative brass-effect hinges.
All boxes provided without needlework, canvas work or padding.
As shown (upper images): 240mm x 240mm x 90mm height. From £50 each as shown in red meranti; this version does not have a sliding tray
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Needlework by Joanne N
Looking Awesome
Beautiful blackwork mounted on a circa 210 x 210mm lid insert. Needlework box in red meranti hardwood - approx' 130mm height - based on the Code 905 Medium Needlework Sewing Box design above.
There's no excuse for that needlework project being an 'UnFinished Object'.
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Medium Needlework Sewing Box Code:907
Needlework sewing box shown in red meranti hardwood. Internally, lid and base lined with black velvet. This version of the needlework box includes a single sliding tray, magnets set into the box and lid to gently hold the lid closed and handcrafted wooden hinges.
Available in other woods: prices vary according to wood and size.
As shown: Frontage 265mm x depth 200mm x 145mm height. From £110 each as shown in red meranti.
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Needlework by Carla S
Stunning Needlework
Beautiful scenic cross-stitch mounted on a needlework box of external dimensions circa 360 x 220 x height 180mm. Needlework box in red meranti hardwood. Based on the Code 907a Medium Needlework Sewing Box design below.
All boxes made to your dimensions.
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Medium Needlework Sewing Box Code:907a
A variation of the handcrafted medium needlework sewing box in red meranti hardwood. This version uses brass barrel hinges and does not have a sliding tray. Underside of lid and internal base lined with black cotton velvet. Again magnets set into the rim and lid provide a light catch-effect. With the lid closed, the hinges and magnets are hidden giving the box very clean lines maximizing focus on the mounted needlework/canvas work.
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Sometimes it helps to have an object to compare the box size to. This image includes a 300mm (12 Inch) rule and coffee mug.
Please note: this design does not include a sliding tray.
Available in oak if a lighter colour is required.
As shown: Frontage 360mm x depth 220mm x height 190 mm. From £90 each as shown
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Padding etc not included
Very Large Needlework Sewing Code:901
Larger boxes are suitable for multiple lid inserts allowing several items of needlework/embroidery work to be displayed. With handmade wooden hinges. Larger sewing boxes can be fitted with sliding trays as required. Handles and catches are optional. (Delivered without mounting cloth or padding but with a wooden lid insert(s) for self mounting needlework)
Circa 440w x 260d x 240h mm as shown. From £160 as shown.
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Sewing Box Code:906
Large wooden sewing box with decorative feet. Multiple internal sliding trays; black cotton velvet lining. Dimensions to suit. An ideal gift for the serious needleworker/embroiderer.
Shown in Red Meranti hardwood. Other woods available: prices vary according to wood and size.
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Box Design
The basis of all needlework boxes shown on this page is the removable lid insert. The idea is that the finished needlepoint, hardanger etc is mounted on the lid insert. The insert, being fractionally smaller than the lid recess, then press-fits into the lid.
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Hinges
Various hinge arrangements are possible. Left shows brass barrel hinges that are hidden with the lid closed. Centre shows decorative brass-effect hinges. Handcrafted wooden hinges (right) are also available. The brass barrel hinges and wooden hinges only work well on larger boxes (see examples above). The decorative brass-effect hinges work on all boxes.