Kentucky Star
This star design is called Kentucky. The background wood is Zircote, and the figure in the veneer is different on each box. The pattern is made with curly Ash and Honduran Rosewood.
The little dot on the side is a veneer inlay and helps to orient the top for perfect fit and so the grain patterns are matched for each side. The box is 4" square, 3 1/4" high with warm black cherry inside and a real velvet bottom. Black felt on the outside bottom.
The bottom of this box, when open, is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" wide inside, and 1 1/2" deep. The lid is 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" inside, and 5/8" deep. When closed, the height of the interior would be 2 1/8".
Bear Paws 4" with redwood burl
This 4” box features the much-loved Bear Paws quilt pattern. This box features Redwood Burl paws on a background of elegant Tamo (Japanese Ash).
The little dot on the side is a veneer inlay and helps to orient the top for perfect fit, and so the grain patterns are matched for each side. The box is 4" square, 3 1/4" high with warm cherry inside and a black velvet bottom. The outside bottom is black felt.
Bear Paws 4" in walnut
This 4” box features the much-loved Bear Paws quilt pattern. This box features Walnut Burl paws on a background of elegant Tamo (Japanese Ash).
The little dot on the side is a veneer inlay and helps to orient the top for perfect fit, and so the grain patterns are matched for each side. The box is 4" square, 3 1/4" high with warm cherry inside and a black velvet bottom. The outside bottom is black felt.
Job's Troubles 4" in curly maple
This 4” decorative box is a 3D illusion pattern called Job's Troubles or Compass Star. The background veneer is Curly Maple, and the Star is made from fumed Oak and Box Elder Burl.
The little dot on the side is a veneer inlay and helps to orient the lift-off top for perfect fit and so the grain patterns are matched for each side. The box is 4" square, 3 1/4" high. The inside is cherry, with black velvet bottom and black felt on the outside bottom.
The bottom of this box, when open, is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" wide inside, and 1 1/2" deep. The lid is 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" inside, and 5/8" deep. When closed, the height of the interior would be 2 1/8".
Uneven Nine Patch
This 4” decorative keepsake box is a pattern called Uneven Nine Patch or Glorified Nine Patch. The box is veneered in figured Cherry, and the design is fumed Oak and curly Ash.
The little dot on the side is a veneer inlay and helps to orient the lift-off top for perfect fit and so the grain patterns are matched for each side. The box is 4" square, 3 1/4" high. The inside is cherry, with black velvet bottom and black felt on the outside bottom.
The bottom of this box, when open, is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" wide inside, and 1 1/2" deep. The lid is 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" inside, and 5/8" deep. When closed, the height of the interior would be 2 1/8".
Calico Star in tineo 4"
This Calico Star box is veneered in Tineo, with a flower pattern of figured Beech and fumed Oak..
The little dot on the side is a veneer inlay and helps to orient the top for perfect fit and so the grain patterns are matched for each side. The box is 4" square, 3 1/4" high with warm black cherry inside and a real velvet bottom. Black felt on the outside bottom.
The bottom of this box, when open, is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" wide inside, and 1 1/2" deep. The lid is 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" inside, and 5/8" deep. When closed, the height of the interior would be 2 1/8".
Kentucky Star Box in Zircote
Quiltboxes wood art pieces feature traditional quilt block designs executed in beautiful hardwood marquetry. I create these heirloom quality boxes in my studio in the capital region of Upstate New York.
This star design is called Kentucky. The background wood is Zircote, and the figure in the veneer is different on each box. The pattern is made with curly Ash and Honduran Rosewood.
The little dot on the side is a veneer inlay and helps to orient the top for perfect fit and so the grain patterns are matched for each side. The box is 4" square, 3 1/4" high with warm black cherry inside and a real velvet bottom. Black felt on the outside bottom.
The bottom of this box, when open, is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" wide inside, and 1 1/2" deep. The lid is 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" inside, and 5/8" deep. When closed, the height of the interior would be 2 1/8".