Hexagonal Stool from Old Japan

Here’s a fun recycling project — turn those 1 or 2 quart milk/juice cardboard cartons into a sturdy but lightweight stool or ottoman! You’ll find lots of uses for both sizes: a child’s seat, a footstool for those hours at the computer or sewing machine, a stepstool for the kitchen, or even a small coffee table! This project will give you a chance to combine simple craft and sewing skills, and your choice of cover fabric will let you personalize your project. TIPS • This is a great project for working in pairs ---- bring a friend! • The top of the stool is a great way to use up odd pieces of batting.

Click here to register for this class


Saturday, November 7th 2009
10 AM.- 2PM
Level:All
Minimum: 10
Cost: $25
Instructor: ANN NASH

Click on picture for biography

Class Sample

Click on sample to zoom.

Supplies Required for Course

CRAFT SUPPLIES

· 24 one-quart or 24 half-gallon milk or juice cartons (clean and dry). Start now to collect these cartons with the help of your friends and neighbors!
· 1 large roll of duct tape.
· Scissors to cut the duct tape and the cartons.
· 2 old pantyhose (to act as a temporary binder during the assembly steps)
· 1 dozen clothes pins.
· 2 square pieces of thick cardboard (e.g., from a packing box) — 16” square for a large stool; 12” square for a small stool.
· A few layers of quilt batting (or a piece of foam) to pad the top of the stool —18” square for a large stool; 12” square for a small stool.
· Quilt batting to line the sides of the stool — 50”x9” for a large stool; 40”x9” for a small stool.

FABRIC and SEWING SUPPLIES

· 1½ yards of fabric for a large stool; Ύ yard for a small stool.
· Pins, needle, thread and scissors to sew the fabric cover together. (A curved needle will be handy for sewing the top and bottom to the sides).

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Large stool (from half gallon cartons) : 16” in diameter and 10” in height.
Small stool (from quart cartons) : 12” in diameter and 9” in height.

Comments and suggestions to info@patriciasfabrichouse.com
Copyright © 2001 Patricias' Fabric House, All Rights Reserved.