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Here are set B cubes, you can see set A here
You can see the step by step progress of each one by using the arrows to move between the photos
cube B1
cube B2
original contribution by Fran Harkes : “I ironed some bondaweb onto transfer foil then cut circles from it with a punch. I then ironed them onto the template.” contribution by Dee Priest : “I added felt circles and stitch to this one” contribution by Angela Boyce : “braid stitched on the machine with decorative stitches from my machine on to felt topped with sheer fabric and then cut away into the scalloped edge.” contribution by Sheila Biggs : “Running stitch in circle” contribution by Janette Smith : “Buttons and beads” contribution by Judith Clarke :”Each cube has a cute little gingerbread dancing princess with added skirt and glitter.” contribution by Helen Miles:”Hand dyed wensleydale locks needle felted to create tassel on top of box.” contribution by Lyn O’sullivan “flower round doll” contribution by Gemma Bee: “Couched over some dyed locks” contribution by Karen Teal:”Brass (might even be gold) chain with blue vintage silk thread and the white flower” contribution by Annie Mac:”Added sequins, beads and heart” contribution by Sandra Shiel: “I added a large sequin with smaller ones around it”
cube B3
original contribution by Fran Harkes : “I attached a square brooch that I’ve had for a couple of decades” contribution by Dee Priest “A bee carved from a rubber printed and stitched plus a button flower” contribution by Angela Boyce : “silver and gold sequins both small and large stitched down with two strands of DMC.” contribution by Sheila Biggs :”French knots around existing face” contribution by Janette Smith : “Charms, beads & embroidery” contribution by Judith Clarke :”Each cube has a cute little gingerbread dancing princess with added skirt and glitter.” contribution by Helen Miles:”Multi-coloured mohair yarn couched with metallic thread.” contribution by Lyn O’sullivan “picture of flower.” contribution by Gemma Bee: “Some sprinkles” contribution by Karen Teal:”Part of a bracelet with purple beads with flower linking theme” contribution by Annie Mac:”Added multi coloured french knots” contribution by Sandra Shiel: “I added lace daisies and beads”
cube B4
original contribution by Fran Harkes : “I zigzag stitched over some variegated yarns.” contribution by Dee Priest :”A little hedgehog block carved when I offered to make a book cover for my daughter. I foolishly asked what she wanted on it and was flummoxed when she asked for hedgehogs!” contribution by Angela Boyce : “a row of tiny yellow buttons stitched in between the previously embroidered lines.” contribution by Sheila Biggs : “Herringbone stitch between existing couching” contribution by Janette Smith : “Fabric acorn buttons” contribution by Judith Clarke :”Each cube has a cute little gingerbread dancing princess with added skirt and glitter.” contribution by Helen Miles:”Textured pink yarn added by needle felting.” contribution by Lyn O’sullivan “flowers” contribution by Gemma Bee”Needle felted green yarn wiggles” contribution by Karen Teal:”Brass or gold chain with blue vintage silk thread and the three turquoise enamelled flowers for the linking theme” contribution by Annie Mac:”added string of pink pearls” contribution by Sandra Shiel: “I added purple outline stitching around the dark green thread”
cube B5
original contribution by Fran Harkes : “I stitched over a plastic shape with a round hole in the middle.” contribution by Dee Priest : “Felt flowers with stitch. The block wouldn’t print so a quick drawing then stitch.” contribution by Angela Boyce : “I echoed the embroidered square with a row of running stitches.” contribution by Sheila Biggs :”Cow parsley French knots, split stitch” contribution by Janette Smith : ” Added some little vintage button flowers” contribution by Judith Clarke :”Each cube has a cute little gingerbread dancing princess with added skirt and glitter.” contribution by Helen Miles:”Textured pink yarn added by needle felting.” contribution by Lyn O’sullivan “flowers” contribution by Gemma Bee: “Needle felted dots of pollen” contribution by Karen Teal:”Silver coloured circles from a necklace stitched with cotton pearl thread and the two enamelled little flowers” contribution by Annie Mac:”added fancy braid around the wrapped square” contribution by Sandra Shiel: “I added purple buttons around a yellow larger button to make a flower”
cube B6
original contribution by Fran Harkes : “This is a felted pebble that I had previously stitched on, I attached it and did some free motion embroidery around it, I then coloured in some of the circles with felt pens” contribution by Dee Priest: “A nice cuppa. I carved the block in Italy. It didn’t like the surface but did enough for me to draw then stitch. The beads are from an old necklace of mum’s.” contribution by Angela Boyce : “I filled a whole square with metallic mesh and stitched beads on in a regular pattern.” contribution by Sheila Biggs :”Running stitch following contours” contribution by Janette Smith : “Cuppa and teapot and beads” contribution by Judith Clarke :”Each cube has a cute little gingerbread dancing princess with added skirt and glitter.” contribution by Helen Miles:”Hand dyed wensleydale locks added to create “steam” from teacup and pot.” contribution by Lyn O’sullivan “hearts” contribution by Gemma Bee: “Needle felted orange wool with stitch detail” contribution by Karen Teal:”Two small enamelled flowers with a small purple line flower shape in purple pearl cotton” contribution by Annie Mac:”Added hand stitching under the cup” contribution by Sandra Shiel: ” I added embroidered stars”
That’s all folks 🙂
EDITED TO ADD : you can see more of my collaborative projects here..
https://www.mcanaraks.com/category/projects/completed-collaborations/
Wow!!! I love these!!! Are they hollow inside or could they be opening boxes?? Xxx
Thank you, they are hollow inside, but they are sewn shut, so they don’t open.
How absolutely fascinating, and great photographs too.
Why , thank you. Ta for taking the time 🙂
Wow, these are very beautiful, great idea to get contributions.
Thank you Jo, I find collaborative projects inspiring and exciting 🙂
Cutey cubes!
cheers m’dear !
They’re really lovely – inspiring❤️
Thank you for reading it ,Tetiana 🙂