Two Timeless Arts. One Exquisite Creation. Where needlepoint meets the elegance of French Cartonnage.
French Cartonnage is the Art of Crafting Boxes, and other cartonnage pieces, from greyboard sheets, with its origins in the 18th Century. Since 2003 I have been reinventing the artisanal savoir-faire of French Cartonnage in respect of the traditional techniques inherited from the master makers of the 18th Century.
Handcrafted cartonnage designs with a NDLPT Frame© enhance your canvas with refined, fabric-covered finishes. A timeless, professional presentation worthy of your artistry.
Whether you're finishing a cherished heirloom or your latest stitching project, this fusion of French Cartonnage and NDLPT framing offers a uniquely beautiful and professional presentation—one that’s worthy of your time and talent.
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NDLPT Cartonnage Exclusives
Discover the NDLPT Cartonnage Exclusives. Preserve your most beautiful needlepoint creation with a beautifully handcrafted NDPLT Cartonnage Keepsake with a NDLPT Frame©. Each piece is crafted using the traditional French cartonnage technique, combining high‑quality materials.
NDLPT CARTONNAGE COURSE
Box with Fitted Lid with a NDLPT Frame
Create a beautiful custom cartonnage box with a fitted lid and frame for your NDLPT canvas with this complete course kit. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, it combines premium materials with expert guidance to help you master traditional cartonnage techniques.
What's included:
Step-by-step online video tutorials
Illustrated follow-along instruction book
Essential cartonnage supplies
Box size calculator to create boxes for any canvas size
The included project is designed for a 3×6" NDLPT canvas, while the calculator allows you to easily adapt the design for future projects in any size. Build valuable cartonnage skills and enjoy creating a professional, handcrafted box you'll be proud to display.
Kind Words from NDLPT Cartonnage Creatives
‘Class was fantastic. Instructor excellent. Well run, materials and instructions were the best I have experienced in a class. Mistakes make by the students were very valuable as we continue learn even more from the work arounds to recover.’ Janet L.
NDLPT Cartonnage Workshop in my atelier in The Hague, the Netherlands
Step into my atelier in the Netherlands for a hands-on NDLPT cartonnage workshop where we craft a box with a NDLPT frame© together, step by step. This workshop is all about learning by doing: we work simultaneously, so you can follow the full process from start to finish while creating your own beautifully made box.
Whether you’re new to box making or already have some experience, this workshop gives you practical knowledge, confidence, and inspiration to continue crafting on your own.
How to add your Canvas to the NDLPT Frame
Cut the fusible interfacing at least 1.0” | 2,5 cm larger than your finished blocked needlepoint creation. For example, the size of your canvas to put in the frame is 3.3x6.3” (3x6” visible canvas in frame). Lay the interlining with the coated side facing the reverse side of the fabric. Iron on dry for around 8 seconds. Press the iron down firmly over each section 5–6 times (iron setting: silk|wool). After fixing, lay the piece down flat to cool down for around 30 minutes to allow the bond to stabilize. Cut off the interfacing around the canvas and place it in the frame. Repeat these steps to as many needlepoint creations as you wish to insert into your frame. If you wish to only have one design with this box permanently, you can use a double-sided tape to secure your needlepoint creation inside the frame permanently. Click on the button below to watch the instruction by Amanda from The Finishing Fairy.
Meet Sabrine
I started HOUSE OF CARTONNAGE in 2003, driven by a desire to create, though it took me a while to discover the right path. My journey began when I attended a box-making workshop, learning the art of French Cartonnage.
I’m the creator behind the NDLPTframe© for a needlepoint canvas, and love to create finishing items for your NDLPT creations.
If you’re passionate about the art of French Cartonnage in combination with needlepoint, you’re in the right place!
