How to Make an Easy Needlepoint Gift Box

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Now, fold up the sides of your box and join them at the corners, using the same whipstitch method. At this point, you may find it a little difficult to reach into tight places when you're finishing off a strand of floss. Remember, if you need to, you can always pass the needle right through the wall of the box, and then cut the excess floss close.

Make the lid of the box, and remember to trace it onto cardstock before sewing up the sides.

Repeat these steps to assemble the lid of your box. Don't forget the cardstock step!

Whipstitch around the top edge of each piece.

Finish off the remaining edges of the two pieces with a whipstitch. For this step, I like to use a single strand of floss rather than the double strand I use to join pieces.

The cardstock shapes you traced earlier will become a lining for the box.

That cardstock you traced earlier will now become a lining for your box, covering up the wrong side of your needlepoint. Begin by cutting the shapes out with scissors, cutting about 1/8 inch inside your traced lines. Fold the sides up as shown.

Next, slip the lining into the box. If you need to, remove it again and adjust the folds and trim any edges you need to in order to make it fit better. The lining should fit snugly inside the box. (Incidentally, when I make larger plastic canvas boxes, I usually sew up a fabric liner.)

Anchor the lining with craft glue.

Apply some craft glue to the edges of the lining where they'll come in contact with the box. Remember that the glue can easily ooze right through the canvas, so don't use too much!

Secure the liner with paper clips until the glue dries.

Place a few paper clips around the edges of the box until the glue dries. Use the same process to line the lid of your box.

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