Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Makeover Part Two

As luck would have it, I had the exact same fabric my customer initially liked- and enough of it to make her the basket she envisioned!
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I began by cutting the entire twin sheet into a long strip about 2 inches wide.

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Then, I made the base. Here it is at about 10 inches wide, 3 inches tall.

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I was so excited to start the loopy part! This is with one row of tutu fluff...
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...and *eeek!* here she is with the double row of ruffles.
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Finally, I finished her off with a super sturdy handle. I had to break into sheet number two about midway through the second loopy row. No matter how many bowls, baskets, rugs or trivets I make, I am always stunned at how much fabric goes into this work.

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Tah dah!!! Here she is; 100% fabric, 100% ecofriendly, 100% awesome (maybe I'm a little biased). I really do feel like a proud Easter bunny helper, though.

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12 comments:

  1. jessijewelsMarch 23, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    ooooh, the ruffles are darling!!! your buyer had a great idea there. you do such wonderful work jennie! (ya, i'm biased too. ;) )

    ps) i said i'd be back to buy a rug when i got a house and i'm sticking to that. but now i'm adding something new- when i have a kid, i'm buying an easter basket! a little something else to look forward too. love ya!

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  2. AngelaMarch 23, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    This is stunning.... one of your best pieces ever !!!! LOVE IT !!!

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  3. CelticKnotMarch 23, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Augh! It's too adorable for words! That fabric is so cute! And the ruffles! Squeee! Love it love it love it!

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  4. EvelynMarch 23, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    i love it, so adorable!

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  5. Runs With ScissorsMarch 23, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Jennie, this is absolutely awesome! Nice job!

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  6. CarlyMarch 23, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! That is exactly, well, maybe even beyond my dreamiest vision!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are such a talented lady!!
    Can't wait to give it to my little girl, Milla!

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  7. Linda BMarch 23, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    It's fabulous.

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  8. JennieMarch 23, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Yay!! Thank you all so much for the compliments- I'm blushing over here.

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  9. jensmaMarch 23, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    SHE is beautiful!!! What a lucky customer you have to be getting a handcrafted item tyhat turned out so magnificiently! Great work!

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  10. Ribbons UndoneMarch 23, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    LOVE it. And I love all the helpful pictures. They give me a bit of insight of how you do what you do. However, I'm still not understanding the loopy stitch trick. Could you make that into a tutorial? I'm feeling crochet-challenged lately! Thanks, Victoria

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  11. JennieMarch 23, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks, Victoria- I'm sorry you are feeling crochet challenged lately :( I'm definitely not ready to do a tutorial for that stitch on my blog- it's my own special little secret for now, and I have some big plans for it. But since we've talked about it before, please feel free to send me a message with any specific questions you have, OK?

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  12. Schar FreemanMarch 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Ooooooooooooo this is simply gorgeous jennie!! So bright and cheery! you do beautiful work and this one tops the chart!!!

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