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Old 11-09-2013, 09:10 PM
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caroloto
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Originally Posted by jitkaau View Post
I used thin cotton batting as the stiffer interfacings cost $26 a metre and therefore 'outprice' the box. I echo quilted concentric squares a quarter of an inch apart and used French seams on the corners. Those French seams give firmness and stability. My boxes look crisp and I'm happy with the result. Many thanks for the idea - I was running out of 'new' ideas for Christmas.
I would love to see a picture of yours with the french seam!
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