Hand Dyed Fibers

Paper Linen Orts Box

An orts box, with ribbon ties. Uses one sheet of paper linen! When finished your piece will look like this:

PDF Directions here. Just print out page 2, 4 small cuts, fold and insert your ribbon, you're finished! Self-lined so you can stitch all along the edges.

Orts Box Directions

Paper Linen One Page Etui

This Paper Linen Etui uses only ONE 8" x 11" sheet, including the lid believe it or not!
When finished your piece will look like this:

Full directions here, for the etui itself:

PDF directions

Print off pages 2, 3 and 4.
The You Tube video if you need a visual for the lid. It's basically the bottom of a shopping bag fold! Just turn the raw edges of the last third of the paper linen over and glue, then follow the video. You need to fold the two side folds they detail in to the middle of the bag so that all 4 sides are the same length, and you'll need to fold the top of the "bag" over so you can make the side folds.

You Tube Video

Paper Linen Mini Box

This paper linen mini holder is a matchbox and the drawer really slides in and out!

Directions in PDF format for creating this box:

Matchbox Directions

Inner drawer is fully self-lined for lots of stitching opportunities and outer box is stitchable on the three sides. Print out pages 2, 3 and 4 of the PDF for full directions and template and practice first. Uses only 2 pieces of paper linen.

Paper Linen Stitching Book

A needlebook for you to stitch: When finished your piece will look like this:

Imagine it - making this book so easily!

Needlebook

Fold, stitch, and you are done!!! Directions for folding this 8 page book here:

8 page Needlebook

and how to do it with 16 pages here!

16 page Needlebook

Links to other conversion charts

Some links to other sites conversions to DMC colors:

And Printing On Paper Linen

Now while I'd never suggest that you print on the paper linen, this is a trial run that I did. My printer is an old Brother MFC 7340 with a front card stock slot.

Paper Linen Templates

There are literally thousands of web sites with templates that you can print and use to cut out paper linen projects. The linen cuts easily and is fray resistant. Here are a few:

Paper Linen Kimono Two (cut out)

Another adorable kimono for you to embellish! When finished your piece will look like this:

Paper Linen Etui

An etui from paper linen When finished your piece will look like this closed:

And this open:

Paper Linen Armchair Holder

This armchair holder will keep your scissors at ready and give you a place to hold your scissors and needle at ready! This one shown with pinkeep pins affixing it to the chair. When finished your piece will look like this: