tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post3902217715014400032..comments2023-12-19T01:36:53.295-05:00Comments on Feathers in the Nest: A new idea with an old itemJennifer Ann Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10827866781697673269noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-75181987042162782542010-01-17T10:20:55.819-05:002010-01-17T10:20:55.819-05:00The Victoria Sampler has a lovely free hardanger t...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:<br />http://www.victoriasampler.com/Free_Patterns/Be_Mine_Valentine.aspx<br /><br />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.Lawbaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846805846362290022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-55088475583036552422010-01-16T00:28:46.783-05:002010-01-16T00:28:46.783-05:00There are a few links to tin tutorials on the Focu...There 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 :)<br />http://focusonfinishing.wordpress.com/tutorial-links/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-34526156917633983162010-01-15T18:55:08.725-05:002010-01-15T18:55:08.725-05:00Heart Shaped Altoids Tins like this cost $17.50 at...Heart Shaped Altoids Tins like this cost $17.50 at an LNS. You are holding a treasure!!Berithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270446862298837353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-83939152512130947312010-01-13T21:02:11.766-05:002010-01-13T21:02:11.766-05:00Jane Timmers of FancyWork actually designed a patt...Jane Timmers of FancyWork actually designed a pattern to fit this tin--her website is www.fancywork.net<br />Hope this helps.DebbieSFLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062209055901729422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-77658538091678405692010-01-13T13:08:09.145-05:002010-01-13T13:08:09.145-05:00What a unique tin! I love the idea of finishing i...What a unique tin! I love the idea of finishing it! <br />You may try the "Twisted Stitcher" blog - she has some great tuorials and may even have one for a tin.<br /><br />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!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929920771003768745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-59247995641270735602010-01-13T11:35:50.391-05:002010-01-13T11:35:50.391-05:00Jennnifer - I am sending you an email re heart sha...Jennnifer - I am sending you an email re heart shaped Altoids tin.Carol Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444503481095836578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-73359339346862838202010-01-13T11:10:28.278-05:002010-01-13T11:10:28.278-05:00I thnk it would make a fabulous covered tin for ne...I thnk it would make a fabulous covered tin for needles etc. There is probably a heart pattern somewhere that would be perfect.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713788292722336096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-54414718841303982352010-01-13T08:43:43.653-05:002010-01-13T08:43:43.653-05:00I've never seen those in a heart shaped tin. T...I've never seen those in a heart shaped tin. That's pretty rare, I think.<br /><br />I 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.<br /><br />I can't wait to see what you do.Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409440410210436267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-80752774019459955922010-01-13T08:27:12.106-05:002010-01-13T08:27:12.106-05:00fix the ebroidery on a light weight cardboard, the...fix the ebroidery on a light weight cardboard, then glue on the box and glue a nice cord all aroundvivihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02733010475667069911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-69626031205882098592010-01-13T06:08:43.891-05:002010-01-13T06:08:43.891-05:00I have one of these tins that I have had for a lon...I have one of these tins that I have had for a long time. I think I purchased it around Valentines Day one year.<br /><br />I have thought about stitching a Quaker Heart Pattern and finishing it like the regular Altoid tins.<br /><br />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?Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609016884457482753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-26065035656092411412010-01-13T05:41:05.800-05:002010-01-13T05:41:05.800-05:00Boy! I am sure there must be a tutorial out ther...Boy! 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.Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08442832426281875869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-49690851033968704702010-01-13T01:15:08.522-05:002010-01-13T01:15:08.522-05:00Jennifer, don't know if my first e-mail went t...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 AnnJo Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409870317081567519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-45167085302000154182010-01-13T00:45:30.529-05:002010-01-13T00:45:30.529-05:00Jennifer here is what I conside the best tutorial ...Jennifer here is what I conside the best tutorial for tin finsihing.<br /><br />http://tts-tutorials.blogspot.com/2007/12/altoid-tin-finish-tutorial.html<br /><br />Hope this helps you,<br />hugs<br />-missy-missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567926005566617797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-14405780051499587282010-01-13T00:20:56.120-05:002010-01-13T00:20:56.120-05:00I would put fusible interfacing on the fabric and ...I would put fusible interfacing on the fabric and then lace the fabric with strongquilting thread onto your heart form.Meadows08https://www.blogger.com/profile/13772551985178350115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115690087140850973.post-35726714518384070982010-01-13T00:13:28.632-05:002010-01-13T00:13:28.632-05:00A long time ago, Lori Birmingham had some patterns...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.Marjohttp://www.asouthernerunderthenorthernlights.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com