jitkaau

I've done one, and it turned out ok but not to everyone's taste as the pattern was a bit random.

blueheavenfla

I did this about 25 years ago, using the clothesline technique, to make Easter Baskets for my 3 granddaughters. They (and their mothers) loved them. I used a different pastel print for each basket so each little girl had her own color (which coincidentally, on purpose really, matched the clothes that I had made for them).

chris_quilts

Thanks for the response. I agree it would be random but if it's for me then who'll care besides me. Plus I was planning on using the trimmings needed to straighten out the pieces before cutting the strips.

Monroe

A lady in my Guild made a few baskets, and prepared the rope ahead of time. She wrapped random width or same width strips while watching TV, etc, and wound the prepped rope on Christmas tree and electrical cord holders. No fraying. After making the basket she used a light coating of starch or diluted ModPodge to control the frizzies. I don't know if she painted it on, or dunked. I've heard some folks have had problems with their fancy computerized machines that aren't sturdy enough for the heavyweight sewing, so i plan on using my trusty old Kenmore- if I ever get "a round tuit". I love the pics posted- Thank You!

tate_elliott

If you don't like having that bump on the top when you end the basket, I have a method that eliminates that.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t176103.html

Tate