I made many interesting designs in Turtlestitch which I embroidered using my Brother PE 800 embroidery machine. I wanted to display these fabulous designs so I created this paper lantern. The designs can be illuminated using a Dollar Tree tea light.
For my paper crafting friends, TurtleStitch is based on Snap!, a block based programming language. Please check out TurtleStitch, https://www.turtlestitch.org. to learn to code using this powerful "drag and drop blocks" programming language to make designs for an embroidery machine or an electronic paper cutter like the Silhouette or Cricut machine as the designs can be exported as an SVG. After opening the designs in the Silhouette software (Designer Edition or above is required), the images can be sketched on Vellum paper using a Silhouette sketch pen or Foil Quilled.
A Paper Lantern Box to Display Turtlestitch Designs
The design on the left is an example of a spiral pattern. The code can be found on the Turtlestitch website at https://www.turtlestitch.org/users/Elaine/projects/Spiral%20Square%20Block
The design on the right is an example of a star pattern whereby the turtle is rotated in a circular fashion with varying degrees. It can be found on the Turtlestitch website at
Here is the PDF file. I used 65 lb. cardstock. This design can be resized if you need to make a smaller or larger lantern.
Here is the .Studio file.
Here is the SVG.
To assemble the lantern. Glue the two side tabs together.
Make the bottom of the box by inserting the flaps as shown above. The C shaped flap is on the left in the photo above.
Complete the bottom by sliding the remaining flap into the side of the other flap.
Make the frames. Using the template as a guide, place the embroidery underneath the template. Adjust the template so that the design is centered. Trace along the outer edge of the template with a pencil and cut out the design using scissors.
Glue this frame to the interior of the lantern. Repeat for the other frames.
Slide the inner tabs together to close the interior box. I used a Glue Dot to close the top flap.
Completed Lantern
The design on the left is an example of recursion whereby the same code is repeated numerous times. It can be found on the Turtlestitch website at
The design on the right is an example of Margaret Low's Fan Flower block code. It can be found on the Turtlestitch website at
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