Thursday, October 25, 2012

Fabric Storage Basket

I'm all set up with my new sewing desk, so I'm organised and everything is in it's place. Such a great feeling! The dining room table has been reclaimed as a place to eat, and I'm getting on with some new projects.

The first official project at the new table was a collaboration - my husband crocheted a new baby blanket and I finally (after him nagging me for weeks!) sewed on the satin binding. It's pretty cute - I'll share it soon. I'm thinking of asking him to guest post and share the blanket pattern - crocheters amongst you, are you interested?

The second official project at the new sewing desk was this fabric storage basket.


So pretty! And so easy! I made it using Pam's fabulous tutorial, and if I hadn't been interrupted several times while making it, it would have only taken about 15-20 minutes. I didn't add the interfacing because the dandelion print is a home decorator fabric which is fairly heavy duty.

Now that I have my new desk which also has shelves, I need a few more little baskets to pop odds and ends in, so I will definitely make a few more of these. I'm still deciding what to keep in this one.


I also had a huge destash and clean out of my sewing cupboard and dropped it off at the local thrift shop on Monday, so some lucky people are going to hit the crafty jackpot!


Now I need to find a few more storage solutions for a few other items - mainly my self cover buttons, my ribbons, my patterns and my button collection. Any suggestions? What products do you love to store your crafty bits and pieces?

My first time in ages linking with My Creative Space. Nice to be back :)

20 comments:

  1. I think I need to make some of these baskets too. Love your fabric choices :)
    It must be great to have a designated sewing table!

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  2. I have one of Pam's fab baskets on my desk too! :)

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  3. Great fabric choices, Ros and thanks so much for the link back. I store bits and pieces I use all the time in fabric baskets. Ribbons I store in a wall hanging that's designed for shoes. It has see through pockets and hangs behind the door. Buttons and cottons I store in stackable Decor containers of various sizes.

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  4. Pretty basket! Love the fabric you used.

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  5. Very cute.. Have never made any of these but think I shall in the future:)

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  6. Oh I could use one ....or five of those! LOvely colours!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  7. I think it is SO cool that your husband crochets! Love it! My dining table stil and will be for a while the eating and crafting area :) Your little basket look very cute too!

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  8. Such a good idea! Will definately be adding this to my todo list!

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  9. Great storage idea...something else to add to my to do list:) Cyndy

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  10. Cute! I'll have to check that tutorial out. :)

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  11. I would love to see the crochet pattern. I'd also be interested to know how you sew the binding onto a crochet item. Very cute!!

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  12. Your crafty space must be lovely with these holding all your bits and pieces. That dandelion print is gorgeous! : )

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  13. That is a pretty basket. I love that fabric

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  14. I think a guest post from your husband would be AWESOME! :)

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  15. I love fabric baskets. This one is gorgeous! Wish I could sew!

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  16. This is so sweet! I Love it!
    I would LOVE for you to link this up at my Ginger Jamboree Link Party!!

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  17. Gidday Ros, I've been dying to make some of these for ages. One of these days. I'm featuring it at tomorrow's Thriving on Thursday.

    Thanks for linking up.

    Anne xx

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  18. Very Cute, do you have a tutorial for sharing?

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    1. Hi Denise, the tutorial I used was by Pam from Threading my Way - the link is above just under the first picture :)

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