My basket collection is growing! I have another piece of silk on the table for the next one, a peachy-orange, but I might dig into the stash to find a nice green. 
The size of my baskets are limited by the amount of silk I have in one color. Usually it's two pieces, about 7" x 36" -- just enough to finish a good size basket before I get bored or go crazy.
The rubber-finger-thing that's been in the photographs is an old office supply. It's useful for gripping the needle and pulling it through. It's also for scale in place of the thimble I usually include.
The jar on the left filled with silk "cotton candy" floss are the loose pieces from the torn edges. Blog Reader Doreen suggested I keep them and I figured they'll be good for felted flowers to embellish the baskets.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Growing Collection
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2 comments:
See, I knew you would come up with an idea of how to use them. And don't they look luscious in that
container. You might want to rub your hands with a fabric softner sheet when you go to use them. Can't wait to see the flower you make to put on the basket. Fabulous idea!!
Lovely colours indeed!
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