This is a favorite design of mine. I have always loved what the 15th century British called needlework “caskets” which is nothing more than a large needlework embellished box. It usually held prized possessions such as jewelry. The boxes depicted a story usually from the Old Testament. They were made in panels. I have created the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel. Each panel follows the story of Hannah to the birth of Samuel.

I originally had a dear friend creating mahogany cabinets for the panels, but that was a limited to just ten which have long since gone. I also love the idea of these being made as a long panel (similar to the samplers of that era that were very long). I think it could be stunning. I do show pictures of the various ways this design can be finished.