Planting, harvesting, dyeing, curating, stitching, and assembling these treasure boxes is such a pleasure. So much care and consideration goes into each material that is tucked into these boxes. It is a slow and thoughtful process, and I feel such kinship and connection to those who appreciate and delight in the contents.

The fabric, thread, and silk ribbon in this treasure box is an exploration of marigolds and sunflowers from my dye garden. I played with different additions to the dye pot: cochinel, cutch, iron, madder root, and sappenwood (all from Botanical Colors). The palette reflects the transition between summer and fall. 

Each sturdy 4.5 x 4.5 x 2" cardboard matchbox-style box is covered in wool gauze with a small hand stitched flower in the corner.  A 28” strand of plant-dyed silk cordage adorned with flowers at each end wraps around the treasure box. This can be worn as a necklace or bracelet, or hung as a decoration. Choose between 4 color options for the box top, the contents are the same.

The materials included in the treasure box can be used to make the same cordage and flowers on the cover.  The box is filled with 5 colors each of flax linen and wool felt, and 2 colors each of wool gauze, sashiko thread, and silk ribbon. You will also find a booklet with instructions and photos for making your own cordage and a sewing needle suitable for the sashiko thread.

This treasure box lends itself to small, patchwork projects or meaningful decorations like ornaments and amulets. You can look at my collection of free sewing tutorials for inspiration. I hope you can feel the love and care that is bundled up in every box.

CONTENTS: 

• [5] 7 x4” pieces of plant-dyed flax linen
• [5] 4 x 4” pieces of plant-dyed wool felt
• [2] 20 x 1” pieces of plant-dyed wool gauze
• [4] 36 x ¹/₄” strands of hand torn plant-dyed silk ribbon
• [2] 5 yard strands of plant-dyed sashiko thread
• [1] sharp hand sewing needle
• cordage instruction booklet