these plant-dyed treasure boxes are a celebration of spring...
as the view outside my studio starts to bloom with early spring color, i bundled soft pink fabrics with all the shades of green, yellow, and blue to reflect the fresh spring energy. i feel so excited this time of year. making thoughtfully curated treasure boxes is a delightful way slow down and savor the seasonal transition.



each sturdy 4.5 x 4.5 x 2” cardboard matchbox-style box is covered in a plant-dyed 5 ounce cotton/hemp muslin patchwork piece with a removable felt flower pin attached in the corner. the materials included in the treasure box can be used to make the same patchwork quilt and flower on the cover.

spring treasure box contents: 
• [1] 6 x2” piece of indigo-dyed heavy canvas
• [5] 11.5 x 3” pieces of plant-dyed 5 ounce cotton/hemp muslin
• [10] 2.5” squares of plant-dyed wool felt tied with wool gauze
• [2] 36” strands of 1” plant-dyed silk ribbon (1 big wooden spool)
• [4] 36” strands of 1/2” plant-dyed silk ribbon (2 small wooden spools)
• cordage instruction booklet
• card with link to felt flower pin sewing tutorial
• [2] collarless safety pins

DYES: black tea • chlorophyllin extract • cutch • dyers chamomile • fustic • gallo tanin • indigo • iron • logwood • madder root • marigold • onion skin • rubenza cosmo • scabiosa • soda ash • waddle • weld



the plant-dyed silk ribbon is perfect for making cordage, there is a little instruction book tucked in the box. the squares of wool felt are the right size for flower pins, and the same felt i am using for the 100 day project.

my 100 day project began with a grid of varied shades of plant-dyed yellow squares and a pinned cluster of plant-dyed wool felt in each square. each day i stitch the details on a new flower. i hope the contents of the treasure box will inspire you to dive in to a creative practice, too.



this treasure box lends itself to small, patchwork projects and meaningful decorations like flowers, ornaments and amulets. you can look at my collection of over 50 free sewing tutorials for inspiration. happy stitching!



PS: is that myra or a strange new houseplant?