Monday, February 13, 2012

Fabric basket

I've been wanting some kind of a little basket to carry little things between my basement sewing room and upstairs once in a while. So rather than try to carry a bunch of stuff (thread, needles, scissors, whatever) in my hands and possibly drop things along the way (it's been done, believe me), I could just put them in it and have them all together.

I'd seen a tutorial for this little basket on about 3 different sources. It's been on my "pile of intentions" for quite a while.  I finally got around to making one. 


It was very easy to make. The hardest part was deciding which fabrics to use and what to put where. I thoroughly enjoyed matching up those little points and trying to get them 'just right' (it really wasn't hard).


I also enjoyed "fussy cutting" the tulips. (Did you hear that, Cindy?!) I think the perfectionist in me liked the challenge of it all. ;) Now I'm also wondering if there's a bit of 'quilter' in me coming out! Hmmm!

Anyway, the basket is little. It measures about 9½"x5"x6" tall. Here's some size perspective:


It's just right! However, the original tutorial, found here, was for an even smaller basket. I think I may have to try one of those soon, too, just for fun. The larger measurements were found on the FAQ page of the same blog. However, they were only correct if you also increased the seam allowances. I've emailed the author about that and suggested she change them. So be aware if you decide to try this basket. Just do the math (or ask me, Cindy). ;)

The print fabrics I used in my basket were from Jess's Outside Oslo Dawn collection. They look great in my turquoise sewing room! And the basket still qualifies me as a bag lady, I'd say. ;)

Linking up to amylouwho's Sew & Tell:

11 comments:

Live a Colorful Life said...

This is super cute! I think you may be on your way to quilting....

I'm making mine out of orange scraps. Or the grey scraps so it matches my sewing chest!

Grandma G said...

Thanks, Cindy! I may need a quilting teacher someday! ;)

JHNickodemus said...

Oh that is suuuuuuper cute! I'm totally making like 20 this summer! I still have some of JJ's blue and green fabric that I've been hoarding and saving something special! Great fussy cuts!

Grandma G said...

Thanks, Jessie! Have fun!

Allison said...

great basket! I love the fabrics you chose :) I've made two of these myself,one a blue & white and the other with Hungry Catapillar fabric. They are such a handy size, aren't they?

Sally said...

This is really cute! This tutorial (or something very similar) is on my to-do list.

Grandma G said...

Thank you! And yes, Allison... a great size!

Heidi Staples said...

So darling! I'm crazy about the fabric you used too!!

Grandma G said...

Thanks, Heidi!

bethanndodd said...

So stinking cute! Smiles~Beth

Grandma G said...

Thanks! Smiles backatcha, Beth! ;)