I've had this tin since we got married. My brother in law, Chuck, sent this to us with alot of goodies in a box and of course it was filled with Altoids but I saved it.....you know me. And I think it could be used for a nice little stitching box. I just don't know how to finish it without showing wrinkling in the fabric. Do you glue the finished piece on ? Do you know of a tutorial somewhere showing how to cover little boxes? I just think it would be a great little needle and thimble box. It could also house a small pair of Kelmscott scissors.
And the shape is unusual. I would like to stitch something small and put on the top of this box, line the inside with red velvet or felt for a cute finish.
When I opened the box I had left the heart papers in there and had the idea to use them for heart templates to make some ornies. What's your ideas?
Jennifer
A long time ago, Lori Birmingham had some patterns just to make tops for the altoid tins including a heart shaped one. I have seen them at Hobby Lobby in the past. There are several patterns out for tin tippers for the rectangular shape. The ones I have done you use cardboard and pull the design over it and glue it to the top of the tin and use trim around it. They are a lot of fun to make. Your new stash looks fun. I love the oval frame. It looks great with that design.
ReplyDeleteI would put fusible interfacing on the fabric and then lace the fabric with strongquilting thread onto your heart form.
ReplyDeleteJennifer here is what I conside the best tutorial for tin finsihing.
ReplyDeletehttp://tts-tutorials.blogspot.com/2007/12/altoid-tin-finish-tutorial.html
Hope this helps you,
hugs
-missy-
Jennifer, don't know if my first e-mail went to you. In regard to the tins, I have made several for gifts and they are really nice. I ended up just spray painting the tin and making a smaller cross stitch design that I mounted in the middle of the tin. This way I did not have to worry about the fabric wrinkling over the tin. I lined the inside putting magnets under the lining for scissors or needles. The girls just loved them. Good Luck, Jo Ann
ReplyDeleteBoy! I am sure there must be a tutorial out there somewhere -- I'm just not sure where (at least for the hinged tin). I'm sure someone will know. I need another one of these 'cause I'm not sure what I've done with mine. I love your ideas though.
ReplyDeleteI have one of these tins that I have had for a long time. I think I purchased it around Valentines Day one year.
ReplyDeleteI have thought about stitching a Quaker Heart Pattern and finishing it like the regular Altoid tins.
There are several tutorials for finishing the tins if you do a search. Though I am wondering if I might have a problem because the top is not flat?
fix the ebroidery on a light weight cardboard, then glue on the box and glue a nice cord all around
ReplyDeleteI've never seen those in a heart shaped tin. That's pretty rare, I think.
ReplyDeleteI don't have many suggestions. I do know a spray on glue is an easy way to stick something on but folding things around the edges might cause a few wrinkles.
I can't wait to see what you do.
I thnk it would make a fabulous covered tin for needles etc. There is probably a heart pattern somewhere that would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteJennnifer - I am sending you an email re heart shaped Altoids tin.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique tin! I love the idea of finishing it!
ReplyDeleteYou may try the "Twisted Stitcher" blog - she has some great tuorials and may even have one for a tin.
Seems like you have had a lot of help already - I am sure you'll come up with something perfect! Can't wait to see!
Jane Timmers of FancyWork actually designed a pattern to fit this tin--her website is www.fancywork.net
ReplyDeleteHope this helps.
Heart Shaped Altoids Tins like this cost $17.50 at an LNS. You are holding a treasure!!
ReplyDeleteThere are a few links to tin tutorials on the Focus on Finishing blog :) I agree with others above, that Vonna's is a great one :)
ReplyDeletehttp://focusonfinishing.wordpress.com/tutorial-links/
The Victoria Sampler has a lovely free hardanger tin topper for the heart shaped Altoids tin. One of the these days I'm actually going to get time to stitch it. Here's the direct link:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.victoriasampler.com/Free_Patterns/Be_Mine_Valentine.aspx
Unfortunately there are no finishing directions, but it looks from the picture that the stitched topping is smaller than the top of the tin and is probably glued on.