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May 18, 2008

My "take" on quilted May Basket

From Wall Pocket i...

We're having a May Basket swap on Clothpaperstudio group loosely based on the article on making Fabric Cones by Ruth Rae in the Quilting Arts Gifts issue from last Christmas. Mine isn't as ethereal and lacy/vintagy...I went for vibrant colors. And I like it so much, I've decided to keep it! This week has been a total PTA weekend for me, no time for art, but next week I hope to make another cone for the swap. Here's a slideshow of my cone, which I"m calling a wallpocket. I decided to let the flap hang over and decorated it with vintage bead trim found a couple of weeks ago at an estate sale. The body of the pocket is made of dyed disposable paper tablecloth from the UK which has a fabric feel. Decorated it with tons of newly learned FME, rickrack, ribbons, gauzy glittery weave stuff, squares of painted watercolor paper and beads. I made the cord by zigzagging three rattail cords together and then twining it with another ribbon and tacking it at various places. It makes me smile looking at it hanging on my wall. Here's a slideshow of it AND the next wallpocket I made.

Comments

Wow, Rachel! I love the vibrant colors, the whole thing.... No wonder you want to keep it. I did not sign up for the swap, but do plan to make at least one of these soon. A few months ago I made a cone from fabric paper (inspired by that same article), and really like it.

Posted by: Margaret Field | May 18, 2008

Rachel- love it! I'm with you, and I went with vibrant, bold colors. Maybe it's just the spring in me, but in NE Ohio this is the season for happy colors! Nice job, and I'm glad you like your new machine. Happy sewing!-Jenny at CraftTestDummies.com

Posted by: Jenny | May 18, 2008

Rachel - this is gorgeous! Love the beading! No wonder you're keeping it. :) Marva

Posted by: Marva | May 18, 2008

Rachael!

It is just gorgous. The colors are wonderful and the textural component with the quilting and beading just heightens the beauty. Congratulations! It's right of you to keep it. Celebrate and treasure your accomplishment> Ruthie (CPS)

Posted by: Ruthie | May 19, 2008

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