Made this cute fabric basket for less than $3! Now I'm thinking Christmas presents...

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08-02-2011, 04:41 AM

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quiltsillysandi

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Oh how cute!! Love the colors and of course the embellishments make the basket....

08-02-2011, 04:43 AM

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karenm36

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Originally Posted by MTS

Great basket. And I like the details on the handle.

Did you just sew the handle to the basket, or is there some other way to attach it in the construction process?

Yes, I sewed the handle to the basket. (I also sewed everything else in place as well...did not use glue or hot glue). It requires a pretty sturdy needle. Also I discovered it's much, much easier sewing through the seams of the cords or at least at their edge than to try to go through several layers of cords. I looked down at one point and my hands were all bloodied! Must have been trying too hard to push the needle through. Once I figured out how to find the seams...there wasn't any additional problem.

08-02-2011, 04:45 AM

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Morningcoffeegal

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That basket is gorgious! can you add me to your Xmas list? LOL Maybe you should do a tut on the board for this I am sure there would be alot of interested students! ME me me me! Love that it was less than $3.00 amazing!

08-02-2011, 04:47 AM

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marymm

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The prettiest of these I've seen!

08-02-2011, 04:50 AM

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northern lass

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I would be honoured to receive a gift like your basket. It's gorgeous.

08-02-2011, 04:51 AM

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Connie in CO

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Originally Posted by karenm36

Some of you will recognize the fabric in this basket...it's from scraps left over from a couple of pillows and a bed runner that I made for a "mini-makeover" for our guest room. Well not too long ago someone posted some beautiful baskets made from clothesline and fabric...so of course I thought I'd give it a try. I did it just for the fun of it. It's a little tedious (though not difficult at all) but the end result is so cute I'm thinking I may have just stumbled onto what I'm going to make for Christmas for some of my friends. What do you think...would baskets like this make nice gifts? blessings, Karen

I'm your forgotten friend.Connie in CO