Susanspel

Whitehall, WI, US
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I have always enjoyed sewing and trying new crafts. Now that I a partially retired I can enjoy this once again. My most recent crafting craze is the coiled clothesline baskets. I made a quilt for my granddaughter and had so many colorful pieces of material left. So I made her a couple of easter baskets but ones that would match her room and be containers for all the treasures a 5 year old could find. Then I got into making different ones and now seem addicted to the craft. It has been hard to pull me away from my sewing machine.

craft interests: quilting, sewing

Member Since: 03/27/2009

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More Fabric Baskets

Jul 15, 2009
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I have wanted to post more pictures of my baskets inspired by how to sew a fabric bowl post. I had difficulty at first getting pictures to post and now that I have figured it out wanted to...

Re: How to Sew a Fabric Bowl

This is the post that got me started on making these baskets. I have made about thirty to date and sold ten of them already. This post gave great directions that are easy to follow. I have started coiling the fabric around the rope when I am watching t.v. or riding in the car. Once I have several clotheslines wrapped I sit down and sew. Creating different shapes and adding details with sculpting the line around the basket has given new interest to the baskets. I also go to thrift sales and antique stores to find fabric and other embellishments. You can find a lot of different buttons and beads that give the basket character and make it one of a kind. Thanks for getting me started.

posted: 10:50 pm on July 15th