Tartan

I cut my strips WOF and wrap as I go. I start with a dab of glue stick and then wrap almost all of the 45 inches and hold it with a clothespin. I attach the next strip, overlapping a bit with the glue stick and
put another clothespin on the spot to hold it while it dries. I then start sewing on the first strip up to the first clothespin. I stop at that clothespin and because the glue is dry, wrap the next strip and so on or sew on? I like wrapping as I go because I can stop when I want, trim the clothesline and finished with the end with the fabric twisted with no clothesline for a nice top edge.

Steady Stiching

Tartan...i like your idea of finish on the top...will try them next time. I've made four baskets and just love them but alas I have to pace myself because it tends to flair my carpul tunnel pain.
I like to wrap as I go so I can choose where I want my color changes to start and stop. Having the needle down in my coil acts as a third hand.
Also a word on wrapping. When I saw the sample at the quilt shop I was amazed after I made mine how much better my basket was. Wrapping tightly is key to making a firm basket that will stand the test of time. My baskets are quite ridgid.

jitkaau

I wrap the whole length and then sew it all in one go. I don't use any glue and usually wait until I have about 5 to sew at one time. Wrapping as I go just gets me in a knot and that irritates me. I made a few on Saturday:[ATTACH=CONFIG]323054[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]323055[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]323056[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]323057[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]323058[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]323059[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]323060[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]323061[/ATTACH]

romanojg

How about just using some fusible webbing and instead of wrapping, cover them. A little heat from the iron will keep it on there secure. So cut long strips of fabric, place fusible web on it and then your closeline, wrap it and apply heat. Done.

chris_quilts

Wow, gorgeous baskets!! Love them!

chris_quilts

Has anyone used selvage edges for their fabric for wrapping the cord? I have quite a bit and thought that it might make a funky but fun basket. Just a thought of mine and wondered if anyone had ever tried using their selvage edges in this manner.
Chris

BellaBoo

For a real rustic look, forget to lower the pressure foot when sewing the bowls. LOL. My guild members were amazed how I thought to do that. I just smiled.

BellaBoo

I found a video of the leftover batting method: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txcB2...layer_embedded

NatalieMacDonald

Recently I bought a fabric basket book after seeing beautiful baskets by one the our members here and from these threads, there is another aspect to consider. The wrapping of rope and the time involved. If you have a separate tote to carry the supplies for wrapping, does the wrapped rope get more frayed because there is more time between sitting in a tote until it is finally being sewed? Just wondering.

mountain deb

I have not got up the time to do this yet, but it is on my to do list.