Paper Lined Shaker Sewing Carrier

Typical Price: $78.00

This is our Shaker Sewing Carrier with a paper-lined interior! The high-quality paper features a vintage look, is glued in place, and then coated with a protective matte finish.

This carrier measures 9 ¾” Long by 6 ¾” Wide by 2 ½” High (7” to the top of the handle).

A perfect solution for various storage and organizational needs! Whether you're organizing your craft room or tidying up your kitchen, the carrier blends functionality with classic Shaker design.

In your craft room use it to organize sewing supplies, art materials, and other craft essentials. In your kitchen it is Ideal for storing salt and pepper shakers, spice jars, vitamin bottles, and more.

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  • Oval handcrafted Shaker carrier with paper lining, for sewing or storage.

    Green Milk Paint Finish

  • Oval handcrafted Shaker carrier with paper lining, for sewing or storage.

    Red Milk Paint Finish

  • Oval handcrafted Shaker carrier with paper lining, for sewing or storage.

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  • Shaker Sewing Carrier in green milk paint, paper-lined interior, handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes.
  • Oval handcrafted Shaker carrier with paper lining, for sewing or storage.
  • Shaker Sewing Carrier in red milk paint, paper-lined interior, handcrafted by LeHay’s Shaker Boxes.
Craftsman shaping swallowtail joints for a handcrafted Shaker box in Maine, perfect for needlework and sewing storage.

Construction

Materials: The side of the carrier is constructed from maple or birch, the bottom board from quarter-sawn pine and the handle from ash. All lumber is milled at our shop here in Embden, Maine.

Hand-Cut Joints: Each swallowtail joint is individually hand-cut by Robert LeHay, ensuring each piece is unique.

Fasteners: The band and bottom board is secured with copper tacks made on original 19th-century machines.

Finish Options: Available in a variety of milk paint and natural finishes. All painted pieces receive two coats of a high-quality tung oil finish, while natural finish carriers receive five coats. This oil finish ensures that the carrier is well protected and the finish will only get better with age.

Aged Appearance: Copper tacks are darkened to provide a vintage look.

Following tradition, the bottom of painted pieces is left unpainted, then dyed and oiled to provide an aged patina.

Handcrafted wooden oval shaker box from Maine with sewing supplies, resting on an antique newspaper.

Paper Lining Process

Each box is carefully lined using a multi-step preservation process to ensure durability:

  • The interior is painted off-white to highlight the text or design and to minimize imperfections.
  • The paper is sealed with a protective acrylic coating to strengthen the fibers and prevent ink from smudging.
  • Once dry, the back of the paper is fully coated with adhesive, then carefully applied and smoothed onto the wood.
  • A clear protective topcoat is applied to encapsulate the lining, followed by an additional acrylic sealant for long-term durability.

This process protects the paper lining, ensuring it remains durable and well-preserved for years to come.

Please note: The newspaper lining is sealed with a clear acrylic top coat to protect the paper and help the cover slide on and off more easily. A slight temporary odor from the sealer may be noticeable, especially when the lid is closed. This will fade over time. To help speed things up, you can leave the box open for a week or so, or temporarily place a cotton ball inside with a drop of essential oil (lavender or citrus both work well).