Its a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls

Received quickly and very pleased.

Nice to have a new technique.

This is a book that I will enjoy for many years. It has so much information in it on how to use scrap fabrics and clothesline to make baskets, rugs and just some fun things. I love the book and I can hardly wait to get started on some projects of my own.

Easy instructions....great results.

arrived in good time and as described. thank you

If the gal with the critical review would try the technique, she would soon figure out (if she has any imagination) that with just a little experimentation, she could create her own patterns for purses and totes. This is a fun and simple technique. Novices can produce pretty results very quickly. There are all kinds of possibilities. I agree with most of the previous reviewers: the book illustrates things very nicely, with inspiring examples and clear directions that make it possible to quickly be creative. Ive already (second basket) discovered that cutting strips on or near the bias reduces fraying to almost nothing and makes wrapping easier. Ive had a great time playing with color, breaking all the rules (if there were any) with fun results. Now Im experimenting with shapes, and with different ways to transition from one fabric strip to another, and from one cord to the next. Some quilt shops sell very cheap but soft cording that doesnt hold its shape very well (sometimes thats not important). Others also sell stiff but expensive cording that makes a nice firm basket. Lowes sells some that is in between that is very affordable. Other hardware stores probably have still other types. Experimentation is the fun of it. After working so hard on quilts to be precise, this is a refreshing change that takes little planning, preparation, or exacting method, and is a great way to use some of those fabrics that have been sitting in your stash for years. I love it.

This is one of my favorite books of all times. Use it to teach classes on basket making and recommend it for all wishing to explore clothesline crafting.

Yes, you can find out how to sew a fabric wrapped cord bowl or basket on the internet, but I liked having detailed instructions that were easy to refer back to as I made my first project. The directions were easy to follow, and the pictures very helpful.

I like it

Fun to make.