DIY Storage Cube Craft Preview: August 13, 2022


DIY storage cube with monkey pattern holding kids toys

We have a lovely colourful DIY storage cube for you to make this week.


Close up of DIY storage cube material and tool

Provided by Search Press.

This is a versatile storage cube. We have used a fun design for children so that the cube makes great nursery storage but you can pick any type of pattern you like.

The cube would be equally useful in a bedroom or bathroom and if you would like a wipe-clean surface, just make the lining from a laminated fabric.

To make this design you need a 46 cm (18 ins) square of outer fabric and the same for lining. Foam stabiliser creates a firm surface and bias binding and double-sided ribbon add the finishing touches.

In addition you will need a sewing machine and the usual tools plus a hole punch and 8 grommets.

We have graded this an easy design. Even if you are new to patchwork, this is quite achievable and the step-by-step format is easy to follow.

The design is taken from Debbie Shore’s book, “Half Yard™ Spring Collection” which is published by Search Press, RRP £14.99. Look out for a post-free offer in the magazine.

Half Yard Spring Collection cover

Provided by Search Press.

Finally, the cube can be made larger or smaller as you please.

Everyone needs more storage and we think this really fits the bill.

Send in yours!

The People’s Friend team want to see your creations. Send them to peoplesfriend@dctmedia.co.uk for a chance to be shared on social media or in the magazine!


Find the full instructions for the DIY storage cube in our August 13, 2022 issue of “The People’s Friend”. On sale this Wednesday!

Plus, for more crafts, visit our Craft section. Or you can subscribe to “The People’s Friend” here, to make sure you’ll never miss another one of our great patterns and projects.

Liz O’Rourke

Liz is part of our Features Team and her hobbies include knitting and crafts, reading and foreign travel which are also her main responsibilities on the “Friend”. If you walk into the office you will soon spot her desk, it’s the one piled high with knitwear and balls of yarn!