All Cut.

Whew. This was about 3 hours of cutting and reassembling. The opposite sides are covered with brown paper tape to hold them together, that’s the side that will show. This is the side that will be glued down. They look a little dry and pale because they aren’t sanded or finished.





29 comments:

  1. Hi Dave! Boy, are you talented! I love your boxes so I am here to try and win one. Beautiful work and so practical. Thanks for showing off your skill!

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  2. Dave, did you figure out the comments thing? All I have to do to leave a comment is click on the title of the post and that opens up the comment form at the bottom. See? That wasn't so hard! You are welcome!

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  3. I think I've got it Kathleen, thanks!

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  4. No problem! Tech help online anytime you need it. :)

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  5. Well, I will be a monkey's uncle.. I didn't know you could leave a comment by clicking on the title. Learned something new today. :)

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  6. Wow! The veneer assembly for the Mariner's Star box is amazing. My father was a woodturner and I appreciate your talent.

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  7. Oh my gosh! I would even try that one in fabric, let alone wood. You are very talented! Love your boxes!

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  8. Thanks, I'm sure it's easier in wood that fabric, no sewing!

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  9. I collect trinket boxes and am amazed by your little boxes, Dave! Beautiful work.

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  10. What beautiful workmanship. I have done a little woodworking and some turning. Your work is exquisite!
    Deb

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  11. ••• Love what you are doing! I saw a photo a few days ago and thought it might have been inlaid with marble. Absolutely beautiful with the different woods.

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  12. These are beautiful! Impossible to choose a favorite because they all are absolutely gorgeous!

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  13. These are true works of art! I found out about your site through another site telling of a drawing. Thanks for offering the prize and letting us all find out about your fantastic work.

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  14. Your work is pure beauty. I'm so glad to be able to enter for a chance to win one of your boxes over at Pigtails and Quilts.

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  15. Your boxes are just gorgeous! Impossible to pick a favorite - thanks for the chance to win one.
    :^)

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  16. Love you boxes. Thanks for the chance to win at Pigtails and Quilts.

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  17. How gorgeous! I would love one of these!

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  18. The Mariner's Stars are beautiful! I think the wood in the background of the 3rd picture looks like a stormy sky.

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  19. This is the first time I have ever seen such beautiful boxes!! I love wood and they are gorgeous. It would be impossible for me to chose one that I liked the best. Wonderful craftmanship!!!

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  20. Hey Dave, You do some great work. I have seen similar woodwork done with tables, but I love the boxes! Boxes are so much fun. I am very excited for a chance to win one! Thanks!

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  21. I'm so glad to have the opportunity to see your craftsmanship; much less have the chance to win one! Just lovely!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. Stunning boxes! I bet they will be gorgeous once sanded and finished. Amazing work.

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  23. Wow, your work is stunning.SewCalGal sent me to Pigtails and quilts who sent me your way. I am so glad i decided to blog wander today.

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  24. I've visited your store several times and I really admire these boxes! Your use of different woods to make these quilt patterns is amazing and inspiring. Thanks for being willing to give one away. :)
    we4storys (at) knology (dot) net

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  25. I've returned to look at your work again. It is just lovely. Thanks, mlwright29 (at)hotmail(dot)com

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  26. Well, I sure spent a lot of time trying to decide which one of these beautiful boxes i'd pick if I won one. Such a hard decision...they're all BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for offering them. debgiro at wildblue dot net

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  27. Wow, these are really unique and beautiful! They look like a lot of hark work went into them. :) I hope I win!

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  28. Your boxes are beautiful. I am really taken with the Mariner's Compass one. Maybe when I find a job I purchase one to celebrate.

    I signed up for your newsletter.

    Susan

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