Pretty Pastel Tissue Box Cover

This pretty plastic canvas pattern would make a great companion to any nursery.  Pastel colors give this tissue box cover a soft look which messes well with most decor.

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Size: Fits a 4 3/8” w x 5 1/4” h x 4 3/8” boutique tissue box

Materials:

• l skein each Petal Pink and White Red Heart 4-ply yarn
• Small amounts of Yellow and Light Green Red Heart 4-ply yarn
• 10 yds. Light Blue Red Heart 4-ply yarn
• 1 ½ sheets of 10 ½” x 13 ½ “ 7-mesh plastic canvas
• Boutique Tissue Box
• Tapestry Needle

Instructions:

1. Cut 4 sides 31 x 37 holes.
    
2. Cut 1 top 31 x 31 holes.
    
3. Stitch sides and top as shown on graphs.
    
4. In center of each side use 1 of each color for “star” design.
    
5. Fill in unshaded areas with white continental stitches.
    
6. Overcast tissue opening with white.
    
7. Whipstitch sides together with white.
    
8. Whipstitch top to sides with white.
    
9. Overcast bottom edge with white.
    
10. Using same color as center of side, place a bow in the middle of top joining.