Where French Cartonnage meets Needlepoint
Elevate your Needlepoint with the elegance of French Cartonnage!
French Cartonnage is the ART OF CRAFTING BOXES, and other 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 NDLPT frames 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.
Enjoy,
NDLPT CARTONNAGE COURSE
Box with Fitted Lid with a NDLPT Frame
Unlock the joy of traditional cartonnage with the NDLPT Cartonnage Course Box with Fitted Lid — a complete hands-on and digital learning experience designed for NDLPT creatives of all levels. Inside the course, you’ll find everything you need to master the art of crafting a beautiful, custom box with fitted lid with a frame for your NDLPT canvas, while developing skills you can use again and again. The box you’ll craft in the course is for a 3x6” canvas, but with the calculator you can adjust the box size to any canvas size. The course includes exclusive access to the online learning hub, featuring:
Step-by-step video tutorials — Learn every technique at your own pace, guided by clear, detailed demonstrations. Follow-along instruction book — A beautifully designed book to support your creative process, from start to finish. Essential cartonnage supplies — to start crafting immediately. Materials calculator — Easily design and size your own boxes for future projects. NDLPT Cartonnage Community Chat — Join our friendly, inspiring group of makers to share your work, ask questions, and connect with fellow creatives.
Whether you’re discovering cartonnage for the first time or refining your skills, this course offers a rich, rewarding creative journey — from your first cut to your finished masterpiece.
The course price is $395 (incl. VAT & shipping), which includes everything listed above, lifetime access, as well as shipping for the cartonnage supplies.
Please note that Customs tariffs might be added at your end!
The Cartonnage Supplies Kit contains: cut-to-size greyboard & book cloth, printed instruction book, PVA glue, metal ruler, teflon folder, corner cutter, flat & foam brush, finishing kit for your canvas. Add yourself: cutting mat, snap-off knife, masking & double-sided tape, a pair of scissors, pencil & clean cloth.
Together with Emily from The Finishing School Blog, I designed this NDLPT Cartonnage Card to make sure your crafted box and stitched canvas are remembered and valued for years to come. You’ll receive a card with the course.
If you’re a NDLPT shop and interested in offering this on-demand NDLPT Cartonnage Course to your customers, please send me an email for more information, houseofcartonnage@outlook.com.
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.
House of Cartonnage Exclusives
Discover the House of Cartonnage Exclusives. Preserve your most meaningful memories with a beautifully handcrafted NDPLT Keepsake Box. Each box is made using the traditional French cartonnage technique, combining high‑quality materials, precision craftsmanship, and fully customizable design options. A perfect gift for yourself or someone you love.
Handcrafted ready-made Boxes for your NDLPT Canvas
Exclusively available at Blue Canary Canvas
Keep an eye on my IG account for new box launches with BCC!
How to add your Canvas to the 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. You can also watch the demonstration video below 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!
