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14 Place the ‘bag’ you have made on a table with the opening facing you. Line the ruler up 4⅜ in (11.1cm) from the left-hand edge, against the ties, and make a crease line all the way along the ruler (Fig 3) – a hera is useful for this. Turn the fabric round so the opening is furthest away from you and make another crease. Machine along these creased lines. Turn the fabric round again so that the opening is on the right. Again, line the ruler up 4⅜ in (11.1cm) from the left-hand edge against the ties and make a crease line all the way along the ruler, at right angles to the other lines.

Fig 3

15 Slip one of the 10in × 4in (25.4cm × 10.2cm) cardboard pieces into the centre pocket so it fits snugly at the end. Machine sew along the crease line. Line the ruler up against the edge where the opening is and make a crease line 4⅜ in (11.1cm) in from the edge. Put the side pieces of cardboard and the centre piece in place, tucking them well in. Machine sew along the crease line. Place the final piece of cardboard in the pocket, tuck in the two remaining ties and pin the two pieces of fabric. Machine sew the two together. Quilt the corners with embroidery thread to finish.

This alternative box use small buttons instead of appliquéd circles and the stars and large circles are sewn on with embroidery thread.