You wrap fabric around clothesline and sew the resulting cord together to make a bowl. I used all but two feet of a 50-foot length of clothesline and about ½ yard of Charisma by Chez Moi for Moda fabric. The tutorial for this project was written by Linda Permann of CraftStylish and featured on Craftzine in January.
As I worked on the project, I contemplated what practical purpose this bowl could serve. It might hold sewing supplies, bags of sachets, keys, or other assorted items. And then I remembered a beautiful backgammon set my husband found in a small shop dedicated to backgammon in Athens, Greece a couple of years ago.
Although the traditional pieces that came with the game set are quite nice, we play with gem-like minerals bought at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. And that is what my new basket is going to hold—chunks of amethysts and citron quartz we use as backgammon pieces.
I love this! I really dig that backgammon set, too.
ReplyDeleteI totally wanted to try that project out, but didn't think it was within my skill set. Your bowl looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteI've seen baskets like this at retail for such a high price! You make it sound easy to make, and it came out in such a nice shape.
ReplyDeleteYour backgammon set is beautiful!
Wow Junie! Your bowl turned out great! love the fabrics you used too.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, perfectly and expertly executed craft!
ReplyDeleteThat bowl is beautiful!
And, how dare I say *nifty* that you use gems instead of traditional pieces for backgammon. I love it.
I'm so glad people are finding useful ways to show off their bowls.
Your bowl is beautiful! I think I will have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really great!
ReplyDeleteIs that hand-sewn? Every stitch along every coil??
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely basket, JunieMoon! That is another one of those projects that I've always wanted to try and haven't gotten around to YET! Your backgammon set is gorgeous--wow!! I enjoy that game a lot and haven't played for a long time....hmmm...might have to haul the old board out and challenge hubby to a game!
ReplyDeleteSmiles, Karen
your bowl came out great! If you get a chance, i'd love for you to post it to the gallery (at the bottom of the project post).
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bowl you have made and such a wonderful elegant shape. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely project and again such great creativity. I also adore the detailed backgammon set with the darling stone game pieces. They will have such a lovely handmade nest to rest in between games!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Diane