{"product_id":"needlepoint-matchbox-cartonnage-finishing-with-the-finishing-fairy","title":"Needlepoint Matchbox Cartonnage Finishing with the Finishing Fairy","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to finish your own needlepoint cartonnage matchbox! Drawing on the rich history of French Cartonnage and adapted thoughtfully for needlepoint,  you’ll learn to construct a custom matchbox and cover it in gorgeous bookcloth (choose from flax, light blue, light pink, emerald, or red). You’ll leave class with a beautifully constructed memento and the confidence to try it again with your take-home kit and instructions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend having experience finishing rounds and rectangles before this class as we will complete the top of the matchbox quickly.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must email Amanda prior to class with a photo of your canvas and desired bookcloth color prior to class to ensure your class kit is built with your desired finish in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants should bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA completed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECTANGLE OR SQUARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e canvas (approximately matchbox sized or 2.5” by 5”. Design specs vary and that’s okay). Must be blocked (Instructional video on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NGAi_zGfsjs\u0026amp;list=PLQ1D89b3z-5sjHXBuYCBKVxIAHoq7CUlG\u0026amp;index=3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e how to block your canvas here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA photocopy of your canvas after blocking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCording material and bookcloth will be provided. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptionally, if you have strong preferences on color matching: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo skeins of DMC Floss or DMC Pearle (only if you have a color preference; we have a wide variety of colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass is instructed using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.talasonline.com\/Cialux-Bookcloth\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCialux bookcloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’d like to source a different color, it must be the Cialux brand, as the specifications for our build will vary based on the thickness of your bookcloth. Adapting based on other bookcloth thickness, fabric, or other materials is not conducive to a beginner course. You will need ½ yard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"finishing fairy","offers":[{"title":"December 5 2026 at 1:00pm","offer_id":47341108363433,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1674\/0265\/files\/IMG-0966.png?v=1786656345","url":"https:\/\/shopelizabethbrooke.com\/products\/needlepoint-matchbox-cartonnage-finishing-with-the-finishing-fairy","provider":"Elizabeth Brooke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}