tropit

We've all seen them at Grandma's house. Those cute, kinda corny, quilted, or needlepoint covers that go over a box of tissue. Well...I'm not talking about those.

I'm looking for a tissue box cover (the tall, 4"x4"x5" size,) that is more "Cottage Modern," "English Country," or "Cabin Rustic" and definitely unique. I'd even go for "tasteful," if that's even possible for a tissue box cover. Got any patterns, or ideas? I need to blow my nose every morning and I'm tired of looking at the cardboard tissue box from the Dollar Store.

Thanks! (sniff, sniff)

Tartan

Years ago there was a pattern for a little house where the tissues came out from the chimney. I don’t know if it still exist though.

DJ

I have them all over my house. I make them with fabric to coordinate with the room. I don't consider them corny at all. I coordinate them by using fabric from a quilt that's in the room or other fabric that matches the decor. I made a tutorial and posted it on my blog if you are interested. Under the "Tutorial" tab. It's the only one I've done.

Quiltwoman44

I saw some City scape fabric recently that is "new" looking. perhaps the fabric will make the tissue holder modern.

OurWorkbench

I was thinking I saw a plastic one at Dollar Tree, but not positive, nor could I find by doing a search. I did find a fabric one using the shower ring grommet for the top that modernizes it a bit. Then I found some other ones that seem a bit pricey for me. The last link is a unfinished wood one.
https://sew4home.com/tall-square-tissue-box-cover/
https://www.amazon.com/Umbra-023340-.../dp/B005M8GUOK
https://www.amazon.com/Essentra-Home.../dp/B0859KWSKH
https://food52.com/shop/products/7437-suede-tissue-box
https://www.target.com/p/gg-collecti...r/-/A-81974112
https://www.michaels.com/wood-tissue.../10399005.html

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Onebyone

I used wall paper to cover the tissue box.. I spent about an hour making it. I still remember doing it and it was enjoyable. I took an empty box and opened it flat then covered it but leaving the folds not covered. I open the bottom to put in new tissues and use removable tape to tape the bottom closed if needed. The box has lasted me for several years so far.

osewme

Connecting Thread has has this free pattern for years & years. It has 6 different designs for seasons.
Then they have the second one called "Blooming Tissue Box Cover". The patterns may all be the same but
with just different "designs". Anyway, they are free!

Actually, Connecting Thread has lots of free patterns. Hope this is what you are looking for.

https://www.connectingthreads.com/se...ttern/p/991396
https://www.connectingthreads.com/bl...nload/p/991537

Rhonda K

Be sure to measure the tissue box. I have a pattern for the embroidery machine. It needs about another 1/4 inch to fit on the box. The free patterns look fun!

QuiltE

Maybe these will hep you create your own unique design?
Tissue Box instructions - Quiltingboard Forums
Tissue Box Cover with Pockets - Instructions - Quiltingboard Forums

and DJ's, mentioned in her post ...
Crafting is My Busy-Ness: Tutorials (stitch-n.blogspot.com)

tropit

Thanks everyone. I'll look at yours DJ, QuiltE.

I've also been poking around the web and I also came up with an idea of making a beaded one. Uhhh...it might be too much work, but maybe I'll use very big beads.

...or maybe shells and pebbles. I dunno.